Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 16th, 2006
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Our loving God has gathered us together in this holy place to hear the word of truth, the gospel of our salvation. Here we listen to the call to be ambassadors of reconciliation and peace to a world hungering for justice. As this Mass begins let us ask God for strength along our journey of discipleship.
Today we hear three stories about people being chosen by God: Amos the prophet, the Twelve, and all those who are baptized into Christ - - which means us! Perhaps today's scriptures are calling us to remember the call that was issued by God at the moment of our baptism. Listen to the words of Saint Paul in today's second reading to discover just what that call entails. Peace and justice seem so elusive in our time. May today's word of God inspire us to respond to God's call to bring the gospel of salvation to those we meet in our everyday lives.
Missed last weeks bulletin, sorry icemen get busy this time of year. Pray for my father and I as the weather continues to be extremely hot. Also, pray for all those who the heat dramatically affects them. May they find refuge from the heat and comfort in knowing that Jesus suffered far more pain for them.
(From the week of July 9th):
We welcome to the Christian Community Mikayla Elizabeth (Davis) Swarthout and Brooklyn Salzman who were baptised last weekend. May God's love and blessings be with you always.
We congratulate Jeong Moon and Jody Avery who were married on July 8th. May your love for each other continue to grow every day as Christ is present with you.
ARE YOU WILLING TO BE AN RCIA SPONSOR?
Each year we need to seek out persons who would be willing to sponsor those who are interested in becoming Catholic.
What does a sponsor do?
A sponsor is a person who is willing to be friend, witness, guide for the catechumen. Some of the ways to do that is to participate in the sessions with the person you are sponsoring. Invite them to Suday liturgies. Phone them. Introduce them to members of the parish. Encourage and affirm their growth in faith. Listen to them. Pray for them.
Catholics who attend the sessions as sponsors or just for their own renewal find that they learn much, grow in their love for Christ and His Church and receive more that they give. It is a commitment of time from September through May to attend the sessions weekly but most people are surprised to find it goes very fast.
If you have any interest or feel called in any way to serve in that capacity, please call Sr. Mary Jo at 238-2998 or 3429, or Kurt and Sandy Leistner at 210-5006.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Wednesday, July 19th
5:00 pm Finance Council
7:00 pm School Council
Thursday 20th
7:00 pm Parish Council
Please pick up materials in the Sacristy so you may be prepared for the meeting.
On the weekend of July 22-23, 2006, we will have a representative from the Mary Mother of God Mission Society, Msgr. William Car, speaking about the mission in the Far East of Russia.
In the early part of this century, the Russian Far East boasted a thriving Roman Catholic population. Many Russians, Poles, Lithuanians, and other groups inhabited the area and had built schools, hospitals, and beautiful churches. Then the Russian revolution swept into the region. After the revolution of 1917, Siberia became a showplace of the new Communist era, a land without churches and without God. Under Stalin, all Catholic churches were confiscated, and many were turned into the most degrading uses imaginable. Catholics were murdered by the thousands and their bodies dumped into mass graves. Cemeteries were turned into amusement parks.
Our two American priests, Fr. Myon Effing, CJD, and Fr. Daniel Maurere, CJD, arrived in Vladivostok in 1992 to help re-establish the Church in this region. They currently pastor seven Catholic parishes in an area covering thousands of squase miles. Now that the foundations have been laid, additional priests and sisters are joining the work, and parishes are growing and multiplying.
For the latest news on activies of the mission, visit the website at www.vladmission.org.
Circle I will meet Thursday July 20th, at 8:30 am at Bev Robinson home.
Link of the Month: Sacred Space
July 16th, 2006
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Our loving God has gathered us together in this holy place to hear the word of truth, the gospel of our salvation. Here we listen to the call to be ambassadors of reconciliation and peace to a world hungering for justice. As this Mass begins let us ask God for strength along our journey of discipleship.
Today we hear three stories about people being chosen by God: Amos the prophet, the Twelve, and all those who are baptized into Christ - - which means us! Perhaps today's scriptures are calling us to remember the call that was issued by God at the moment of our baptism. Listen to the words of Saint Paul in today's second reading to discover just what that call entails. Peace and justice seem so elusive in our time. May today's word of God inspire us to respond to God's call to bring the gospel of salvation to those we meet in our everyday lives.
Missed last weeks bulletin, sorry icemen get busy this time of year. Pray for my father and I as the weather continues to be extremely hot. Also, pray for all those who the heat dramatically affects them. May they find refuge from the heat and comfort in knowing that Jesus suffered far more pain for them.
(From the week of July 9th):
We welcome to the Christian Community Mikayla Elizabeth (Davis) Swarthout and Brooklyn Salzman who were baptised last weekend. May God's love and blessings be with you always.
We congratulate Jeong Moon and Jody Avery who were married on July 8th. May your love for each other continue to grow every day as Christ is present with you.
ARE YOU WILLING TO BE AN RCIA SPONSOR?
Each year we need to seek out persons who would be willing to sponsor those who are interested in becoming Catholic.
What does a sponsor do?
A sponsor is a person who is willing to be friend, witness, guide for the catechumen. Some of the ways to do that is to participate in the sessions with the person you are sponsoring. Invite them to Suday liturgies. Phone them. Introduce them to members of the parish. Encourage and affirm their growth in faith. Listen to them. Pray for them.
Catholics who attend the sessions as sponsors or just for their own renewal find that they learn much, grow in their love for Christ and His Church and receive more that they give. It is a commitment of time from September through May to attend the sessions weekly but most people are surprised to find it goes very fast.
If you have any interest or feel called in any way to serve in that capacity, please call Sr. Mary Jo at 238-2998 or 3429, or Kurt and Sandy Leistner at 210-5006.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Wednesday, July 19th
5:00 pm Finance Council
7:00 pm School Council
Thursday 20th
7:00 pm Parish Council
Please pick up materials in the Sacristy so you may be prepared for the meeting.
On the weekend of July 22-23, 2006, we will have a representative from the Mary Mother of God Mission Society, Msgr. William Car, speaking about the mission in the Far East of Russia.
In the early part of this century, the Russian Far East boasted a thriving Roman Catholic population. Many Russians, Poles, Lithuanians, and other groups inhabited the area and had built schools, hospitals, and beautiful churches. Then the Russian revolution swept into the region. After the revolution of 1917, Siberia became a showplace of the new Communist era, a land without churches and without God. Under Stalin, all Catholic churches were confiscated, and many were turned into the most degrading uses imaginable. Catholics were murdered by the thousands and their bodies dumped into mass graves. Cemeteries were turned into amusement parks.
Our two American priests, Fr. Myon Effing, CJD, and Fr. Daniel Maurere, CJD, arrived in Vladivostok in 1992 to help re-establish the Church in this region. They currently pastor seven Catholic parishes in an area covering thousands of squase miles. Now that the foundations have been laid, additional priests and sisters are joining the work, and parishes are growing and multiplying.
For the latest news on activies of the mission, visit the website at www.vladmission.org.
Circle I will meet Thursday July 20th, at 8:30 am at Bev Robinson home.
Link of the Month: Sacred Space
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