FROM FATHER STEVE
On this 32nd
Sunday in Ordinary Time, as our church year approaches its conclusion,
we hear about the “end times” and our “end time”—death. The bible
shows that the Jewish people had a realistic sense about death. The
first Jewish inklings about an afterlife appear in today’s first reading
(2 Maccabees). In today’s Gospel (Lk. 20) Jesus affirms the
resurrection. But he does not clearly describe life after death. He
preached more about life now. Jesus made it clear that the quality of
life after we die was directly related to how we lived on earth. Our
current Capital Stewardship Campaign has given us a chance to look at
that important question.
Today (Sunday) our children
will be taught about stewardship in their religious education classes.
At 10:15 a.m. they will have a special Children’s Activity in the
narthex. Don’t miss this!
This past week I mailed to
parishioners their commitment cards for the Legacy for Our
Mission Campaign. We ask that you complete the card and bring it
with you to Mass next weekend (Commitment Weekend). They will be
received during a special rite at Mass. All pledges are needed for the
success of our campaign. Remember: It’s not about equal gifts, but equal
sacrifice. Even if you cannot make a commitment at this time, please
sign your card and return it. Thanks!
All parishioners are invited
to attend one of the Special Events to be held after all of the
Masses next weekend, November 17 and 18. Over food and drink, we will
have the opportunity to enjoy our parish family and to rejoice in God’s
many blessings to us.
Because of our Capital
Stewardship Campaign, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
collection will be moved to one week later, November 24-25.
Once again I want to thank
the dozens of volunteers who have helped with our Capital Stewardship
Campaign. Please continue your prayers for its success!
Father Steve
AT 11:00 Mass we need extra video camera
operators.
If you would be willing to perform this ministry
please contact Marvin Peters or Betty Lancaster at the office.
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Prayers for Priests
This week
please pray for: Fr. Steven Schaftlein, Fr. Thomas
Schliessmann, Fr. Danald Schmidlin, Mons. Bernard Schmitz, Fr.
Steven Schwab, Fr. John Sciarra, and Fr. Stephen Jarrell and
for the following seminarians; Aaron Jenkins, Joseph Newton
Sean Danda, Jeremy Gries, John Hollowell, Peter Marshall and
Dustin Boehm.
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DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
3:00 P.M. on SUNDAYS
All are welcome to attend.
Please pick up prayer sheet in narthex at the podium |
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Readings for the week of:
November 05, 2007
05th
Rom11:29-36;Ps69:30-31,33-34,36;Lk14:12-14
06th
Rom12:5-16ab;Ps131:1bcde,2,3;Lk14:15-24
07th
Rom13:8-10;Ps112:1b-2,4-5,9;Lk14:25-33
08th
Rom14:7-12;Ps27:1bcde,4,13-14;Lk15:1-10
09th
Eze47:1-2,8-9,12;Ps46:2-3,5-6,8-9;1Cor3:9c-11,16-17;
Jn2:13-22
10th
Rom16:3-9,16,22-27;Ps145:2-3,4-5,10-11;Lk16:9-15
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WE WILL
BE FORMING A ADULT and HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR
to sing for the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Rehearsals will be on
consecutive Mondays beginning December 3rd, 10th
and 17th from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. in the choir loft. All voices are
welcome. Call Jill Dombrowski at 653-9411 for more information.
CHILDREN CHOIR We will be putting together a children
choir for 1st – 6th grade who are interested in
sharing special music for the Vigil Mass on Christmas Eve. Rehearsals
will begin on December 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the choir
loft. We will have a caroling party at 3:30 pm on December 16th
with dinner and rehearsal to follow. Please call Jill Dombrowski at
653-9411 for more information
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Knights of Columbus
Meetings are
on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Meeting are
held in one of the downstairs classrooms of the Parish Center.
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Dates to remember:
- November
22 7:00 p.m. Downstairs
- December
13 7:00 p.m. Downstairs
If you are
interest in becoming a Knight of Columbus or just have
questions, please feel free to fill out an intention card
located in back of church near the baptismal font or call Andrew
Miller at 765.795.6484. |
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