성도
성도
산 자와 죽은 자 모두는 성도의 통공의 일부입니다. 교리문답은 이렇게 말합니다. “우리는 그리스도의 모든 신자, 지상의 나그네들, 정화된 죽은 이들, 하늘의 축복받은 이들 모두가 함께 하나의 교회를 이루는 친교를 믿습니다. , 하느님과 그분의 성인들의 자비로운 사랑은 언제나 우리의 기도에 주의를 기울이십니다”(CCC 962).
성도들은 그리스도를 따르는 방법의 모범입니다. 그들은 우리에게 신실하고 거룩한 삶을 사는 방법을 가르칩니다. 성도들은 우리의 옹호자이자 중보자이며, 또한 친구이자 멘토입니다.
성경에 나오는 성도들
성경에서 바울은 로마서, 고린도전서, 고린도후서, 에베소서 등 “성도”라는 제목으로 다양한 지역 공동체에 보낸 많은 편지를 썼습니다. “성도”라는 용어는 그리스도인들이 섬기는 사람들에게도 적용되었습니다. 고린도전서에서 우리는 바울이 예루살렘 성도들을 구제하기 위해 고린도에서 모금을 했다는 것을 읽습니다.
바울은 또한 우리 각자가 세례를 통해 그리스도의 한 몸에 참여한다는 점에서 성도의 친교에 대해 이야기합니다. 로마서에서 바울은 우리에게 이렇게 말합니다. “우리가 한 몸에 많은 지체를 가졌으나 모든 지체가 같은 기능을 가진 것이 아니니 이와 같이 우리 많은 사람이 그리스도 안에서 한 몸이 되어 서로 지체가 되었느니라. 우리에게 주신 은혜대로 받은 은사가 각각 다르니라”(롬 12:4-6).
바울은 이 공동체의 구성원들이 공동체를 건설할 의무가 있다는 것을 매우 분명히 밝혔습니다. 이 구성원들은 “성도”라고 불렸습니다. 이는 거룩한 나라, 언약을 맺은 백성이라는 유대인의 사상과 관련이 있습니다. “성도”는 언약을 상속받은 자들이다.
순교자
기독교가 발전함에 따라 성자라는 단어는 신앙의 모범으로 여겨지고 다른 기독교인들에게 영감을 주는 인물로 기념되거나 존경받는 특정 개인을 지칭하는 데 더 일반적으로 사용되었습니다.
우리 교회 역사 초기에 많은 사람들이 자신의 삶을 바침으로써 신앙을 증거했습니다. 그리스도를 따르는 많은 사람들이 참혹하게 순교했습니다. 일부 초기 성도들은 스데반처럼 돌에 맞아 죽었습니다. 사도행전에는 다음과 같은 내용이 나옵니다. “성 밖으로 내치고 돌로 치려고 하더니… 스데반이 돌로 칠 때에 이르되 주 예수여 내 영혼을 받으시옵소서.” 그리고 무릎을 꿇고 큰 소리로 '주님, 이 죄를 그들에게 돌리지 마옵소서' 하고 외쳤습니다. 이 말을 하고 잠들었느니라”(행 7:253-839-2320.
전통에 따르면 베드로는 거꾸로 십자가형을 선택했고 성 바울은 참수형을 당했습니다. 안디옥의 이그나티우스는 동물의 이빨에 의해 "밀처럼 갈려졌다". 두 명의 젊은 여성인 페르페투아(Perpetua)와 펠리시티(Felicity)는 펠리시티의 아기가 태어날 때까지 기다려야 사자와 마주할 수 있었습니다. 이 기간 동안 페르페투아는 자신의 생각을 기록하여 우리에게 순교에 대한 직접적인 설명을 제공했습니다.
터툴리안은 순교자의 피가 교회의 씨앗이라고 말한 것이 옳습니다.
시성
10세기부터 교회는 모범적인 그리스도인의 삶을 살았던 특정 개인들에게 공식적으로 삶의 성결의 표준을 적용해 왔으며, 오랜 기도와 연구 과정을 통해 그 개인이 천국에 있다고 선언했습니다. 일부 사람들의 믿음과는 달리, 교회는 성도를 "창조"하는 것이 아니라, 하나님께서 교회에 허락하신 천국에 있는 사람들에게 복음의 거룩함의 표준을 적용할 뿐입니다. 시성식은 증인 소집, 기적과 기타 거룩한 행위의 검증, 그리고 많은 연구와 조사를 포함하는 과정입니다.
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St. Vincent de Paul Parish Newsletter November 24, 2023 Mass Times Saturday - 5pm Vigil Sunday - 9am, 11am (live-streamed), 5pm Monday thru Friday - 9am Saturday Confession - 3-4:30pm Anointing of the Sick The first Monday of the Month after the 9am Mass. Morning Prayer , Holy Family Chapel, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM Prayers of the Faithful For those who are sick. For those in our community who have passed away. Dear Friends, Congratulations! God’s grace has seen us through yet another year. This is because the Liturgical Year of the Church comes to an end on November 26th, with the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. As we end the liturgical year, and look toward Advent, our readings reflect a need to prepare ourselves for the Final Judgment, when Christ the King will establish justice by passing sentence on every human being and rewarding those who surrender themselves to loving unconditionally. According to the Gospel of Matthew, the criteria used by the Son of Man is based on “whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine.” Although this certainly includes the poorest of the poor, this begins with how well we treat those who are identified with the Body of Christ, the Church. This means that each of us do well to make an examination of conscience on how well we relieve the suffering of the spiritually and materially impoverished, hungry, thirsty, naked, and imprisoned among us. The Sacrament of Reconciliation serves as a natural outflowing of an informed Examination of Conscience, and Advent is replete with opportunities for this sacrament. Why not make this the Blessed Christmas Ever - by marking your calendar to attend any of the following Advent Reconciliation Services as appropriate: Friday, December 1st at 10:00 am - School Advent Reconciliation Service Wednesday, December 6th at 6:30 pm - Youth and Family Reconciliation Service Saturday, December 9th at 10:00 am - Sacramental Prep Family Reconciliation Service Monday, December 11th at 6:30 pm - All Parish Advent Reconciliation Service Should you find committing to any of these dates difficult, please remember that Reconciliation is available on Saturdays from 3:00 – 4:30 pm, or you can call me at (253) 839-2320, ext 207 to schedule a personal appointment. This is one concrete action that can help change the world, because, together, we can alleviate suffering, starting with our own best selves. Let’s get ready for a year of favor acceptable to Christ the King! Sincerely, Fr. John Patrick First Friday Eucharistic Adoration : Join us in the Holy Family Chapel for Eucharistic exposition and adoration from 10am to 10pm on Friday, December 1st . Feel free to come and sit with Jesus for whatever time your schedule allows. You may also sign up for a one-hour or more slot by clicking on the link below. St Vincent de Paul Parish - Federal Way, WA Click to listen to Bishop Frank Schuster's weekly Homilies From Deacon Juan's Corner deaconjuanlezcano@stvincentparish.org ext 210 For information regarding Baptisms for children (newborn to age 6); the Sacrament of Marriage; or a Funeral Mass, please contact Deacon Juan Lezcano, OFS, here , or thru the parish office. From the desk of Katie Goodson kgoodson@stvincentparish.org ext 205 Adult Faith Formation is for any adult in the parish who wants to grow in faith and friendship. Join us every Wednesday in the Church from 6:30pm to 8pm. November 29 - Fr. John Patrick will lead the evening. December 6 - Experience the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Now Hiring - Mini Vinnies Coordinator and Staff Contact Katie Goodson here or thru the parish office. Youth Ministry News! Vanessa Tompkins vtompkins@stvincentparish.org ext 218 Edge (6 th -8 th Grade); Lifeteen (9 th -12 th Grade) Confirmation (7 th -12 th Grade); Mission Trek (6 th -12 th Grade) Children's Ministry James Nguyen jnguyen@stvincentparish.org ext 208 First Reconciliation Service for BOTH Wednesday and Sunday Tracks is Saturday, December 9 at 10 am in the Church Wednesday Track: Classes resume on Wednesday, November 29. Class on 12/06. Saturday, December 9 is First Reconciliation Service at 10 am. Sunday Track: Classes then resume 12/03. Saturday, December 9 is First Reconciliation Service at 10 am. Grapevine (Grades 1-5) along with the Wednesday Track for Sacramental Prep are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 pm. Classes resume on Wednesday, November 29. Rite of Christian Initiation for Children is intended for children of catechetical age (7+) who have not been baptized as infants or baptized in another denomination to enter into full communion with the Church. Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming is next Sunday, December 3 rd at the 11 am mass. OTHER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Gethsemane Cemetery Masses 37600 Pacific Hwy South Federal Way WA 98003 at 10:30am November 25, 2023 December 16, 2023 Knights of Columbus Council #7528 2023 Christmas Gift Cards for a Wounded Warrior It is time for our annual Christmas Gift Card program for Wounded Warriors. Please consider supporting this program to support those who have given so much. Our Christmas Program to serve our Wounded Warriors is designed to empower the Warrior to purchase food for Christmas dinner, goods for family needs, or gas for medical appointments. This give a gift card program targets specific needs. Our Gift Card Program is a way to say Thank You for ALL they have done to keep us free. GIFT cards in amounts of $20, $25, $50, $75, $100 or even more are greatly needed! GIFT cards to Fred Meyer, Safeway, Walmart, Target, Amazon, or gas cards to ARCO and Chevron are requested by our Wounded Warriors. Please stay to this list as these stores are in most areas and give the most amount for your dollar! Please do not use prepaid Visa or Master cards, they have been a source of fraud. How can you help? Starting October 28, 2023, through December 4, 2023, you can purchase gift cards and mail them to the address listed below or drop them off at the Parish office during business hours. Why do we do this so early? So, you have time to help without the pressure of your holidays and so we can get your donations to the troops in time. Please be generous. Our goal is to provide 300 Warriors with gift cards. It means so much to those who have so bravely served. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Robinson at Advocate@kofc7528.org Thank you for your generous support. Mail your gift cards to: Tony Robinson 31219 4 th Ave SW Federal Way, WA 98023 or drop them off at the Parish office during business hours. Our Giving Tree is here! Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is collecting gift cards to give to families in our parish who need a little help with Christmas gifts and food this year. All gift cards are greatly appreciated, although we recommend Target , Winco , Fred Meyer , Safeway , and Amazon cards. They can be dropped off at the parish office or in the collection basket ( please clearly mark them for the Giving Tree !). Thank you for helping make someone's Christmas wonderful this year. For a double blessing you can order the cards from our School and help them with their scrip program. Visit our Website NW Catholic Website Sunday Giving: Give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2 Corinthians 9:7 Ways to give: Online - signup to give onetime, weekly or monthly , click here to sign up. Basket - put your envelope in the Basket as it's passed around during Mass. Mail - you can mail your contribution to 30525 8th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003. St Vincent de Paul Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:30-3:00pm Friday 9:30-12:00pm (253) 839-2320
Lk 17:7-10 The relationship between master and servant is well defined as is the role and attitude of the servant. Good work is an ordinary part of the duties of the servant without expectation of a special reward. Jesus is telling the disciples that faithful service is what is expected of one who commits to following him. Divine Master, we serve you willingly without any expectations other than the feeling that comes with doing your will, what is right and good. This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.
Faith Focus for the Week Have I kept any of my gifts hidden for a long time? How might God’s care shine through them if brought out into the light to share with others
The Mass is a unique and marvelous sacrifice. It is the mystical reality in which Christ’s sacrifice on the cross is renewed. The Mass is also a sacred banquet where together as the Church family we fulfill Jesus’ command at the Last Supper to “Do this in memory of me.” In many ways, the liturgy is similar to (but certainly more than) a family meal. It may help children to think about Mass as a “holy meal.” Before we sit down to eat together as a family, we usually wash up and get ready. That is similar to what we do when we enter the church and bless ourselves with holy water. The holy water is a reminder of our baptism in which we were “washed clean” of sin in order to be able to share the Eucharist. As families gather around the table, we hear about the important news of the day. We do the same thing at Mass when we listen to the readings, especially the Gospel (the Good News), and say the opening prayers. This helps us prepare our hearts for the rest of the Eucharistic meal. In most homes, dinnertime is a time to talk as a family, to bring up issues that are important to the family as a whole. In some ways, this is what the priest is doing when he preaches the homily. He discusses aspects of our faith life and provides practical applications for living our beliefs after we leave the table of the Lord. Of course, without food there would be no dinner, and without bread and wine there would be no Eucharist, so at Mass we bring up the sacred gifts to the altar just as we bring the food from the kitchen to the dining room table. Before our family starts to eat, we say grace. Praying the Lord’s Prayer and extending the kiss of peace is our Church’s family’s grace, a way to connect and be present to each other. Jesus commanded us to “take and eat.” During Communion, we, as an entire Church family, do that when we share the Body and Blood of Christ. We all eat the same food and the same drink, in the same way as families do at home, only this food and drink, instead of merely nourishing the body, provides nourishment for our souls. We receive the real and true presence of the risen Jesus in the Eucharist, and we look to our eternal life with Christ at the heavenly banquet. Finally, once our family dinner is complete, each of us leave to go about our separate activities. At Mass, the same thing occurs after the dismissal and final blessing, when we “go forth” to “announce the Gospel of the Lord.” When we look at Mass as sharing a holy meal with our beloved brother Jesus and the rest of our Church family, we can come to understand that it is truly “in the breaking of the bread that we come to know him.” This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.
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