FROM FATHER STEVE
Today we bring our church year to a close
with the Solemnity of Christ the King. In today’s gospel (Luke
23) we are presented with a “shocking” image of our king—one who is
being crucified and reviled by the bystanders. In the context of this
gospel, we are challenged to serve a crucified king. Are we ready to
imitate his sacrifice? What sacrifices are we willing to make to make
our society more just and equitable? What sacrifices are we willing to
make to protect life and our very planet?
The Catholic Campaign for
Human Development will be taken this weekend, November 24-25. This
campaign was created by the U.S. bishops to help people find permanent
solutions to the problem of poverty. Real, sustainable change is
happening because of the support of parishioners across the country.
I want to thank all of you
for attending one of the Special Events for our Legacy for Our
Mission Capital Stewardship Campaign. It was great to enjoy
fellowship together—not to mention the great food! My hat goes off to
Stacey Plamondon, Mary Rissler, Margie Secrest, and all the “chefs” and
volunteers. Great job.
I’m grateful to all of you
who have returned your commitment cards to date. We will be
receiving these cards through Celebration Weekend, December 8-9.
As you know, we have a challenging goal--$425,000—and the involvement of
each parish household is needed. Remember: It’s not equal gifts, but
equal sacrifice. Even if you cannot make a commitment at this time,
please sign your card and return it. Please continue to keep the
campaign in your prayers.
The Retirement Fund for
Religious collection will be taken up on the weekend of December
8-9. This has been the most successful collection in U.S. Catholic
Church history. More than 37,000 religious are now past the age of 70.
More than 5,000 require skilled nursing care. Their social security
benefits are only one-third of the average U.S. beneficiary. So the need
is there.
Quote: “The world is
not as our culture would have it; true power resides not in wealth or
influence or armies, but in trust in the paradoxical ways of a
vulnerable, dying God on a cross who then rises as ‘the beginning, the
firstborn from the dead.’”
Father Steve
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Prayers for Priests
This week
please pray for: Fr. Joseph Sheets, Fr. Paul Shikany, Fr.
Robert Sims, Fr. Daniel Staublin, Fr. Tom Stepanski, Fr. Wm.
Stumpf, and Fr. Stephen Jarrell and for the following
seminarians; Jerry Byrd, Oscar Vasquez, Victor Neff, David
Proctor, Andy Proctor, Adam Sullivan, and Aaron Thomas.
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 WE
WILL BE FORMING A SPECIAL 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 2nd & 4th
THURSDAYs of every month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held in one
of the downstairs classrooms of the Parish Center.
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Dates to remember:
- December
13 7:00 p.m.
- December
27 7:00 p.m.
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. |
An additional video
operator is needed for the 11:00 a.m. Mass. If you could make this your
ministry please contact Marvin Peters or Beth Fajt.
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Readings for the week of:
November 26, 2007
27th Dan
2:31-45;Dan 3:57,58,59,60,61;Lk 21:5-11
28th Dan
5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28;Dan3:62,63,64,65,66,67;
Lk21:12-19
29th Dan
6:12-28;Dan 3:68,69,70,71,72,73,74;Lk 21:20-28
30th Rom
10:9-18;Ps 19:8,9,10,11;Mt 4:18-22
01st Dan
7:15-27;Dan 3:82,83,84,85,86,87;Lk 21:34-36
02nd Is
2:1-5;Ps122:1-2,3-4,4-5,6-7,8-9;Rom 13:11-14;
Mt 24:37-44
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