tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post114955489361506490..comments2023-06-15T04:25:15.738-05:00Comments on Reflections of the Spirit: Twenty-Fifth Anniversary CelebrationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150830762549763892006-06-20T14:12:00.000-05:002006-06-20T14:12:00.000-05:00To learn more about the Knights of Columbus you ca...To learn more about the Knights of Columbus you can visit the national web site at www.kofc.org.<BR/><BR/>The knighs of Columbus have been the right arm of the church and defenders of the faith for over a hundred years. The Knight standing behind the priest is symbolic of this and it shows are never ending support for our priests and church's. I hope this answered your question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150659316537285102006-06-18T14:35:00.000-05:002006-06-18T14:35:00.000-05:00Can someone please tell me why the Knights of Colu...Can someone please tell me why the Knights of Columbus were standing behind the priest while we were receiving communion? That should have been a private moment between me and God!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150136861236856842006-06-12T13:27:00.000-05:002006-06-12T13:27:00.000-05:00Where would we be if Jesus had rejected the cross?...Where would we be if Jesus had rejected the cross? Getting relieved of your HSP ministry is a small price to pay compared with that. They can't put you on "the rack" anymore, as much as they might wish! And the HS Peace & Justice Comm. functions with more members than before it was thrown out of the parish. Take a stand, indeed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150132645145002792006-06-12T12:17:00.000-05:002006-06-12T12:17:00.000-05:00Nobody said being Christian was easy. Sometimes it...Nobody said being Christian was easy. Sometimes it requires that you take a stand for what you believe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150132276845697592006-06-12T12:11:00.000-05:002006-06-12T12:11:00.000-05:00Yea, but if you become a member of "Call To Action...Yea, but if you become a member of "Call To Action", expect to be removed from any ministries at Holy Spirit and to be labled "a Catholic NOT in good standing" by your pastor. Just look at all he has removed and chastised so far!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150127182088546722006-06-12T10:46:00.000-05:002006-06-12T10:46:00.000-05:00It is time to stop wringing our hands over the sor...It is time to stop wringing our hands over the sorry state of the Church. As Jesus asked Mary of Magdala, "Why do you weep?"<BR/><BR/>There is a local chapter of Call to Action in the valley. Check it out for yourselves; don't let the corrupt pastor tell you that it is anti-Catholic. It is composed of bishops, priest, nuns, and lay people who want to reform the church. Contact Jerry Brazier the current president of the local chapter at gbrazier@rgv.rr.com for more info.<BR/><BR/>We the Body of Christ can better the Church if we want to and are willing to do more than only pray. After all, if Jesus only prayed we would not be saved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150123288523580952006-06-12T09:41:00.000-05:002006-06-12T09:41:00.000-05:00What is truly sad is that this is the case through...What is truly sad is that this is the case throughout the United States...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150121083096964242006-06-12T09:04:00.000-05:002006-06-12T09:04:00.000-05:00Dear Saddened,I would think that it is extremely h...Dear Saddened,<BR/>I would think that it is extremely hard for a Bishop (or a priest) to admit that because of his actions, hundreds have been driven away from receiving the Body and Blood of Our Lord, especially if it was caused by a childish act of revenge against a few employees that had elected to join a union. <BR/>Poor leaders never admit to their mistakes. In spite of the fact that Diocesan employees were used to storm the parish and carry out the firings at Holy Spirit, we still hear, <I>“I did nothing and I knew nothing about it!”</I> Whether he knew about it or not, he is still responsible. So are those who knew what was happening and took part in it. <BR/>This is a horrible reflection of the local leadership of our Church. They need our prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150120378458752282006-06-12T08:52:00.000-05:002006-06-12T08:52:00.000-05:00You know, we have the power to change the Church i...You know, we have the power to change the Church if we choose to use it. That trite phrase, "the Church is not a democracy", is often tossed out to put an end to all talk of bettering it or standing up to abusive hierarchy, who alone are NOT the Church.<BR/><BR/>No, the church is not a democracy because it must be a country to be a democracy. The church is the Living Body of Christ and, as any living body, requires full member participation in order for it to function properly, more member participation than is required to run a democracy. That is the Church's current problem and has been for some time.<BR/><BR/>Do you want to make the Church better? It is up to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150081492467289542006-06-11T22:04:00.000-05:002006-06-11T22:04:00.000-05:00You know whats even worse? The Bishop cannot confr...You know whats even worse? The Bishop cannot confront us face to face about these problems (neither can Fr. Louis). Notice they hide behind the media, the parish council, and advisors.<BR/><BR/>They say that everything has been forgiven and forgotten, but has it really? No...<BR/><BR/>~The Saddened ParishionerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150075939081729162006-06-11T20:32:00.000-05:002006-06-11T20:32:00.000-05:00Bean counter, do you think the bishop is a believe...Bean counter, do you think the bishop is a believer? I can't see how he can believe in God and then behave so godlessly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150073240304194302006-06-11T19:47:00.000-05:002006-06-11T19:47:00.000-05:00From the looks of the weekly collection amounts po...From the looks of the weekly collection amounts posted in the Sunday Bulletin, it seems everyone at Holy Spirit has already reduced their contributions, not so much because of the sexual abuse scandal but because of what the Bishop did to our parish. <BR/>Those collection amounts reflect the loss of hundreds of our parishioners that just got disgusted and moved to other denominational churches or have simply quit coming to Mass! That is the biggest loss as they are no longer receiving Our Lord in Holy Communion. Our Bishop will have to answer to that on judgment day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150052282929254872006-06-11T13:58:00.000-05:002006-06-11T13:58:00.000-05:00You got it! Now we are just like every other Catho...You got it! Now we are just like every other Catholic parish in the world. Pray, Pay, Obey and don't you dare criticize your bishop or your pastor! Makes you so proud to be Catholic, doesn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150046283692013662006-06-11T12:18:00.000-05:002006-06-11T12:18:00.000-05:00Seems they HAVE forgotten that WE are the church! ...Seems they HAVE forgotten that WE are the church! What a shame, Holy Spirit was like no other Catholic Church that I had ever attended.<BR/><BR/>It was not just a "go to Mass for one hour on Sunday" kind of place. The parishioners there actually "lived" and "practiced" the teachings of Jesus.<BR/> <BR/>I am afraid that has now been lost forever. Hell, our Monsignor doesn't even show his face around the parish during the week. One hour on Sunday and he is done! What a fine example of walking in Christ's footsteps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1150037048295804362006-06-11T09:44:00.000-05:002006-06-11T09:44:00.000-05:00I attended Mass and saw the Anniversary video. Wh...I attended Mass and saw the Anniversary video. Where are the pictures of Ed Arguelles, Chayo, Martha, Dora, Mickey, Elfida, Benny, Sister Moira, Sister Marion the list could go on and on. Did the video commitee forget that WE are the church?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1149957281480909482006-06-10T11:34:00.000-05:002006-06-10T11:34:00.000-05:00Its been so long now...I don’t even know where to ...Its been so long now...I don’t even know where to begin...<BR/><BR/>Yes, I was at the 25th anniversary mass. It was, in so many words, a strange feeling. It lacked the true dedication of volunteers (not saying that they were all lacking, but some didnt look like they cared), lacked good atmosphere within the crowd of parishioners, and lacked a purpose.<BR/><BR/>The anniversary was supposed to symbolize what Holy Spirit has been through as a parish...the good and bad times. Unfortunately, the anniversary didn’t live up to its word. Plus, the bishop wasn’t there to "celebrate" with us. Seemed "oh so" suspicious and ironic, but then again, I’m not going to doubt someone’s illness.<BR/><BR/>There was a comment in the 25th anniversary blog...the one about the person saying that if we didn’t like what was happening, why don’t we all just go start another church. Why? We have a church already that has a rich, yet somewhat rocky history, but we manage. How can you leave your home? If someone came up to your door and told you to leave because you weren’t "good enough" or in "good standing" with your neighbors, would you?<BR/><BR/>I wouldn’t...and I won't...<BR/><BR/>The thoughts of Holy Spirit will forever hurt. Not the past thoughts of a more joyous time, but the thought of what is now, the "new Holy Spirit".<BR/>~The Saddened ParishionerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1149905181193947802006-06-09T21:06:00.000-05:002006-06-09T21:06:00.000-05:00Then the logical response is to withhold our money...Then the logical response is to withhold our money until hell freezes over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1149901390743136572006-06-09T20:03:00.000-05:002006-06-09T20:03:00.000-05:00Don't hold your breath waiting for any financial o...Don't hold your breath waiting for any financial or sexual accountability from the diocese. Hell will freeze over before that happens!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1149879061594055612006-06-09T13:51:00.000-05:002006-06-09T13:51:00.000-05:00Letters to the Editor June 07,2006 The Monitor Fol...Letters to the Editor <BR/>June 07,2006 <BR/>The Monitor <BR/><BR/>Followers need clarity from diocese<BR/><BR/>To the editor:<BR/>So now the “Concerned Catholics for Catholicism Committee” (March 5) thinks Hugo Chavez had something to do with 9/11. What a hoot these crazy neo-cons are. It would be funny if they weren’t causing so much destruction in the world.<BR/><BR/>The good ladies making up the CCCC should aim some well-deserved concern at their own church. They like to quote Pat Robertson. Good: Robertson advised the Catholic Church to clean up its act regarding sexual misconduct. Yet, another priest is sued (March 4, Monitor). Where is the bishop in all this? How much of our hard-earned money gladly tithed to the Church goes to pay off these lawsuits? Why do we continue to give?<BR/><BR/>We sure could use some financial and sexual accountability from the diocese.<BR/><BR/>Guy Hallman,<BR/>McAllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1149877273275118392006-06-09T13:21:00.000-05:002006-06-09T13:21:00.000-05:00Now YOUR real character is showing... Peace be wit...Now YOUR real character is showing... Peace be with you, brother!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1149875724603844222006-06-09T12:55:00.000-05:002006-06-09T12:55:00.000-05:00If all you Red Shirt Anti-Catholics don't like wha...If all you Red Shirt Anti-Catholics don't like what our Bishop and Monsignor are doing, why don't you go start your own church?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1149874647524717982006-06-09T12:37:00.000-05:002006-06-09T12:37:00.000-05:00Yea, but doesn't that also mean that he lacks the ...Yea, but doesn't that also mean that he lacks the integrity to stand up against his Bishop for what he knows is right? Either way, the parishioners of Holy Spirit are the loosers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1149872344110194102006-06-09T11:59:00.000-05:002006-06-09T11:59:00.000-05:00Don't be too quick to chastise Fr. Louie. He may o...Don't be too quick to chastise Fr. Louie. He may only be doing what his Bishop instructed. Reward for this obedience has been his promotion to Monsignor!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1149866888824531552006-06-09T10:28:00.000-05:002006-06-09T10:28:00.000-05:00Ha! Ha! Ha! Got any more jokes? Do you really thin...Ha! Ha! Ha! Got any more jokes? <BR/>Do you really think the Bishop cares about any division in our parish? His past actions have proven that he could care less! He assigned Father Louie here, then promoted him to a Monsignor for all the wonderful work that he has done here at Holy Spirit! Go figure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10643191.post-1149864751725259572006-06-09T09:52:00.000-05:002006-06-09T09:52:00.000-05:00I too thought that all of those parishioners weari...I too thought that all of those parishioners wearing RED sent a very powerful message to the rest of us in the congregation. Too bad the Bishop was unable to be here to witness just how divided our parish has become.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com