SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, July 26 Sirach 44:1, 10-15; Psalm 132:11,13-14,17-18; Matthew 13:16-17 Tuesday, July 27 Exodus 33:7-11,34:5-9,28; Psalm 103:6-13; Matthew 13:36-43 Wednesday, July 28 Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99:5-7,9; Matthew 13:44-46 Thursday, July 29 Exodus 40:16-21,34-38; Psalm 84:3-6,8,11; John 11:19-27 Friday, July 30 Leviticus 23:1,4-11,15-16,27,34-37; Psalm 81:3-6,10-11; Matthew 13:54-58 Saturday, July 31 Leviticus 25:1,8-17; Psalm 67:2-3,5,7-8; Matthew 14:1-12 Sunday, August 1 Exodus 16:2-4,12-15; Psalm 78:3-4,23-25,54; Ephesians 4:17,20-24; John 6:24-35

Prayer Requests If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please call or email the parish office and we will add their names to our ongoing parishioners and friends list of intentions: markmstlouis@comcast.net or call 651-224-3379. Please pray for our parishioners and friends of St. Louis Church who are sick: Paul Anderson, Peggy Anfang, Laris Berggren, Bill Christy, Monty Denniston, Shirley Dufresne, Greg Ennis, Ann Gallivan, Don Gervais, Anne Hallgren, Margaret Ann Hennen, Barb Klein, Bonida Lanford, Patricia Love, Caroline Lanford, Lowell, Tom Miller, Tom Mogren, Ruth Murray, Gretchen Naegeli, Tom Nutter, Randy Rauchwarter, Zachary Redland, Tamera Schwartz, Mamie Singleton, Tom Speltz, Michael V, Brian Walstad, and Justin Woessner.

TODAY’S MUSIC

ENTRANCE HYMN 329 Amazing Grace

OFFERTORY HYMN 259 Make Us True Servants

COMMUNION HYMN 228 Bread of the World

RECESSIONAL HYMN 314 O Most Holy One/ O Sanctissima

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH

OH, ST. JOSEPH, WHOSE PROTECTION IS SO GREAT, SO STRONG, SO PROMPT BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD.

I PLACE IN YOU ALL MY INTERESTS AND DESIRES. OH, ST. JOSEPH, DO ASSIST ME BY YOUR POWERFUL

INTERCESSION, AND OBTAIN FOR ME FROM YOUR DIVINE SON ALL SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS, THROUGH

JESUS CHRIST, OUR LORD.

MEDITATION August 1, 2021

The Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Would that we had died at the Lord’s hand in the land of

Egypt, as we . . . ate our fill of bread! (Exodus 16:3) As the old saying goes, “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” It’s better to have a sure thing than to hope for something better that’s not guaranteed. That seems to capture the Israelites’ complaint to Moses. They would rather be enslaved in Egypt and have enough to eat than trust God to lead them to the Promised Land. After all, they are hungry! It might seem shortsighted. God had just freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. He parted the Red Sea for them to pass through and provided water in the desert. Why didn’t they trust him to take care of them? Why were their sights set so low, on such immediate needs? The short answer is, it’s human nature. The needs that loom before us can make us forget God’s faithfulness. It’s like the crowd following Jesus in today’s Gospel: they searched for him, not because they had seen healings and miracles, but because he had filled their bellies (John 6:26). Even when Jesus told them that he was the “bread of God,” the One who came down from heaven to give life to the world, they still seemed preoccupied with physical food (6:33). It can be hard to trust that in the long term, God will bring good out of a hard situation when all we want is relief. It can be a challenge to remember his promises when all we can see is what we’re lacking. We need a sign of God’s faithfulness, a reminder that he takes care of us. The Eucharist is that reminder. Day after day, Jesus offers himself: the Bread come down from heaven. So today, when you receive Communion, place those pressing needs before the Lord. Receive him and know that he has you in the palm of his hand. “Lord Jesus, you are the Bread of Life. Help me hunger for the

food that endures.” Used with permission from The Word Among Us

FEATURED ON THE COVER: Detail of the High Altar: St. Louis carries the Crown of Thorns through the streets of Paris and the sculpture of St. Louis that hangs in the back of the main church. The carving of the model in clay was actually worked on by the artist from Conrad Schmitt Studios at the 150th Celebration Dinner in November 2018. Numerous celebratory events in August. Thank St. Pierre-Julien Eymard (4 Feb. 1811 – 1 Aug. 1868) for the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Julian Eymard was a diocesan priest who later became a Marist, and would become Marist Provincial of Lyons. One of Eymard’s novices was the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. He recognized Rodin's talent and advised him to return to his vocation. Also as provincial, he welcomed into the Third Order of Mary no less than John Vianney (feast August 4). The plaque in the St. Dorothy Portico next to St. John Vianney’s statue relates some interesting data. (hint Fr. Charles J. Willis, S.M., Pastor (1969-1975) at St. Jude of the Lake and Associate (1975-78) when he went to St. Mary of the Lake.) August 4, 2021 is the 135th Anniversary of Archbishop John Ireland’s entrusting the parish to the Society of Mary. “During Advent, 1885, Fr. Le Menant des Chesnais, S.M. preached a mission in St. Louis Church. Fr. D. Genis, pastor of the church, offered his parish to the Society of Mary, through the interposition of the preacher. Archbishop Ireland, knowing the Marists from the days of his studies for the priesthood, was desirous to entrust the parish to the Marist Fathers permanently. Father Chesnais communicated this information to Fr. John Leterrier, S.M., vice provincial of England, Ireland and America, who then was in residence at Boston. The matter was referred to the Very Reverend Julian Favre, Superior General of the Society, and after a number of conferences, the contract was signed at St. Paul August 4, 1886 between Archbishop Ireland and Father Leterrier. The Marist Fathers had acquired another parish!” (from The Three Corners of God.)

L-R: Rodin’s (1863) bust of Le Père Eymard. Read more in August 2, 2020 bulletin. St. John Vianney statue in Portico. Archbishop Ireland’s August 4th, 1886 letter.

(See painting of St. John Vianney by Eric Menzhuber in the confessional)

RING OUT, O BELLS . . . DATE REQUEST FOR INTENTION REQUESTED BY August 2 Lisa Prusak and Ric Dearing Happy Anniversary Nancy and Bruce Lindberg August 3 Bruce and Nancy Lindberg Happy Anniversary Nancy and Bruce Lindberg August 4 †Franklin Barrett One Year Anniversary of Death Paul, Emilio and Ana Lea August 5 Nicole Jungbauer Happy Birthday Janine Jungbauer August 8 Sheila Preibe Happy Birthday Nancy and Bruce Lindberg

OPEN BELL DATES: The following dates are still open in August and September for anyone wishing to have the bells rung in memory or in honor of a loved one. August 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 25th, 29th and 31st. September 1st-2nd, 4th-6th, 9th, 13th-14th, 20th-21st, and 24th. Please call the rectory during office hours to make arrangements.

Mass Intentions Monday, August 2 St. Eusebius, St. Peter Julian Eymard 6:45 The World’s Poor and Starving 12:10 Patty and Jim Harper Tuesday, August 3 6:45 †Mark Jensen 12:10 †Frank Malec Wednesday, August 4 St. John Vianney 6:45 †John V. Smith 12:10 †Patricia A. Schwartz Thursday, August 5 The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major 6:45 †John Flavin 12:10 †Stan Akilo Friday, August 6 The Transfiguration of the Lord 6:45 †Jerry Boland 12:10 †Virginia Collins Saturday, August 7 St. Sixtus I and Companions, St. Cajetan 6:45 Kayla and Brandon Jadwin 5:00 †Joe Merkl Sunday, August 8 The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 Living and Deceased Parishioners and Friends of St. Louis Church 9:15 Sheri Vasko 11:00 †Mary Belle Werner 12:30 Sara Carlston

PARISH CALENDAR Miraculous Medal Novena Every Monday beginning at Noon Rosary in the Church Aug. 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th at 11:35am Eucharistic Exposition Wed. August 4th, 11am-12 Noon Anointing of the Sick The first Monday of the month following the 6:45am and 12:10pm Masses. Coffee & Doughnuts After the 7, 9:15 & 11am Masses Aug. 8th Parish Family Picnic Tickets for our annual Parish Family Picnic will be going on sale after each of the Masses this weekend and next. Tickets can also be obtained by calling the parish office at 651-224-3379 or email Mark at markmstlouis@comcast.net. Reminder: View previous bulletins on the website in the calendar & events section. The inside featured photos are now in full color. https://www.stlouiskingoffrance.org

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Eucharistic Ministers Needed We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers for our 12:30pm Mass on Sundays. If you wish to volunteer, please contact Cindy Schweiger at cyndiajean@aol.com. You may also contact the parish office at 651-224-3379.

Mission Appeal Next Sunday There will be no missionary priest again this year as part of Mission Appeal Sunday. However we will be supporting a new diocese named Batticaloa in Sri Lanka that was declared by Pope Benedict in 2012. Inserted in this weeks bulletin is information regarding the diocese of Batticaloa and its challenges and goals. To assist the mission work in Batticaloa we will be taking up a second collection next Sunday.

Coffee and Doughnuts Coffee, Doughnuts and juice will be served next Sunday after the 7:00am, 9:15am and 11:00am Masses in the parish hall. Parking News Update A notice was sent to the parish office recently that effective Friday, July 30th the ramp at the Elmer Anderson building will be closed for parking on the weekends. Abundant parking however still exists in the open lot on Wabasha and 10th, ‘kitty-corner’ from the front of the church. Pray for the Synod Friday, August 13, 7 p.m., St. Gerard Majella, Brooklyn Park. All are invited to pray for our Archdiocesan Synod in this special way! Each month between now and Pentecost 2022, a different parish in our Archdiocese will host a votive Mass of the Holy Spirit and Eucharistic Adoration. Join us for daily Mass and holy hour with lectio divina prayer! Confirmation Classes Assumption Church in St. Paul will be offering Confirmation classes, information, and registration for those who are looking to be confirmed next spring. Registration will take place between 5:30 and 7pm on Thursday, August 5th. Have your questions answered and meet some of the catechists. For new families this is a great time to familiarize yourself with what we offer and to secure a spot for your child for the upcoming year. Please come to the lower church at Assumption The address is 51 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities Sunday, September 19, 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Chapel, Seminaries of Saint Paul, St. Paul. This Mass includes celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for persons with disabilities who have completed Confirmation classes. This year’s celebrant will be Archbishop Bernard Hebda. Sing-along begins at 2:30 p.m.; Mass at 3 p.m. (including a sign language interpreter). Stay for socialization and light refreshments after Mass. Leading With Faith Awards Mass and Celebration Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1 pm; Cathedral of Saint Paul. Celebrate executives, owners, and other leaders of secular businesses who lead with their Catholic faith with our Leading With Faith Awards. Archbishop Bernard Hebda will preside at Mass and present the 2021 awards. Ice cream social to follow. There is no cost, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit archspm.org/leadingfaithmass.