Corpus Christi
This Sunday, the Church celebrates the feast of Corpus Christi—the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. The Body and Blood of Christ, also known as the Eucharist, is the greatest and deepest mystery of the Church. At the same time, it is also one of the most difficult to fully comprehend, understand, and believe. This is because it is the mystery of God’s love for us—something far beyond our human understanding.
What happened at the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fish, which we hear in this Sunday’s Gospel, happens at every Mass. The bread and wine are blessed and consecrated, and they become the Body and Blood of Christ. Yes, this happens at every Mass. And as the saying goes, a situation will keep repeating itself until we learn the lesson from it.
For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. But for those who do not believe, no explanation is possible.
In just five days, on Friday, the Church will celebrate the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The feast of Corpus Christi prepares us for this encounter with the Heart of Christ. Because the Body of Christ we receive in Holy Communion is nothing less than the Sacred Heart of Jesus—the most profound blessing of God.
That is why, in receiving the Body of Christ, which is the Heart of Christ, we must make an act of faith—we must say “Amen.” In doing so, we are also asking Jesus to make our hearts like His, so that our love may be multiplied to feed the hunger of the world. That is the lesson we are called to learn again and again at every Eucharist.
Our reflection is: What does the Eucharist—or Corpus Christi—mean for our daily lives?
How can we allow our love to be multiplied to feed the hunger of our family members, our community, and the people we meet each day?
Fr. Aegidius Warsito, SCJ
Youth Group – Filipino Heritage
Our youth will be celebrating Filipino Heritage Month with a Lumpia Day on Sunday, June 29th, after all the morning Masses and the 2:00 PM Spanish Mass.
Please come and support our youth—everyone is welcome!
St. Vincent De Paul Society
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society of St. Thomas More Parish would like to thank everyone who so generously donated during our recent bundle up weekend.
Your generosity will go a long way in helping those in need.
Prayers for the Sick
We are praying for the sick of our parish: Victoria Munson, Tina Lopes, Sheila Downs, Keith Achue and Lena Albuquerque. May they be supported by our prayers and pastoral ministry and by the grace of God.
Mass Intentions for June 21- June 28
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Intentions of Chantel Chaves
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Intentions of Vinette Francis
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
+ Nora Respall, requested by the Family
Sunday 12:00 noon
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
+John and Susan Chou, requested by the Family
Monday 7:15 a.m.
+Sarah Bedford James, requested by the Family
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
+Virginia Isla, requested by the family
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
+Patricia Yee-Young, requested by P. Patel
+Luisito Santos, requested by R. Santos
+Rizalina Abad, requested by the Family
Intentions of Vinnette Francis, requested by P. Patel
+Dhanushka Gomes, requested by the Family
+Leoncio Tacbas, requested by the Family
+ AnnaMary Stanislaus, requested by the Family
+ Rodolfo Asuncion, requested by L. Asuncion
+ Ferdie De Leon, requested by A. Canod
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions of Mark Elsner, requested by S. McPherson
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
+Pierre Claver Kayumba, Beatrice Kamaraba, Jeanne Mukahigiro and Richard Ndayizeye, requested by the Family
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
+Cirila Cruz, requested by the Family
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
+Carmela Sr. & Leonardo Grande, Sevina Grande & Greg Kershaw, requested by Grande Family
Intentions of Allan and Sharon King
+Marcus Lobo, requested by E. Fernandes
Intentions of Joanita and Chantel Chaves
+Ceita Dedier
+Anton Pereira
+Visitacion Claudio, requested by Pulumbarit family
+ Arthur Nalliah, requested by C.Dessailly
Intentions of Vidal and Romeo
Friday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions for the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Friday 7:00 p.m.
In Thanksgiving for Pat Patel
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
+Esperanza Lumapag, requested by the Family
