Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 13th, 2006

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    The Holy Spirit gathers us together today to be nourished by the celebration of the Word and the Eucharist. Like Elijah, we often tire on our journey and cry out, "this is enough, O Lord!" Today God's word strengthens us and has the power to sustain us on our journey of faith. God's word is not our only source of strength, for today we also hear that Jesus is the very bread of life. Let us rejoice and be glad, for those who eat this bread will live forever.
    In today's first reading an angel of the Lord comes to the aid of Elijah, providing him with bread and water. Elija is strengthened for this continuing journey. The Lord Jesus, in today's Gospel, refers to himself as the bread of life. As we open or hearts to hear God's word, let us pray that, through the word and the Eucharist, we will be strengthened for our own journey of faith.

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We extend our sympathy & prayer to the family of Tom Goudey, who recently passed away. May God welcome him to eternal life.
We welcome to the Christian Community Sara Kim Rexrode, child of Timothy and Natalie. Sara was baptized on the 5th of August. May God's blessing be with all of you.

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Knights of Columbus NEWS
   The Fourth Annual Taco Feed will be held on Friday August 25 at K of C Hall from 4-7 pm. All proceeds will help send Pam Becker to a 3 Day/60 Mile Walk for Breast Cancer.

Knight of the Month    Danny Hopper
Family of the Month    Tom Silovsky

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Transfiguration of the Lord

Transfiguration of the Lord
August 6th, 2006

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    With the apostles Peter, James, and John, we climb God's holy mountain of transformation. Moved by the presence of the transfigured Christ, we lift our voices in prayer and praise.

    What wonderful readings the Church proclaims today. The prophet Daniel sees into heaven and describes it as a place of brilliant fire. Jesus and three disciples climb a mountain and enter into heaven's brilliance. Moses and Elijah - the witnesses of the law and the prophets - join them in a "homecoming" of Christ the disciples and the ancestors. With Perer we raise our voices in joy, proclaiming, "How good it is for us to be here."

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Wednesday and Thursday Father Al will be attending a workshop in Wichita on Stewardship a Way of Life. There will be no morning Masses on those days.

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Congratulations to Robert Pough and LeiLani Leon-Guerrero, who were married on the 29th of July. May your love for God and each other grow daily.

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The Feast of the Assumption of The Blessed Mother into heaven is August 15th, this is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses on Tuesday are 7:50 am, Noon, 6:30pm, Volunteers are needed for the Noon & 6:30 pm Masses.

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The St. Xavier's School is now taking applications for a Aftercare aid. This person will assist the Aftercare Director in supervising K-6th grade students from 2:30 - 5:30 pm daily. Aftercare providers after school care for students of working parents. Start date is August 14. Wages- $7 per hour. Call St. Xavier School at 238-2841.

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Pancake Feed. The St. Xavier Activities Committee will be holding their annual fall Pancake Feed fundraiser on Saturday, August 26th from 7 am to 11 am at the K of C Hall. Pancakes, sausages, eggs, orange juice, and coffee can be purchased for $2 for ages 10 and under and $3 for ages over 10. Proceeds will help finance the extracurricular activites of our St. Xavier School JH/HS students. Please call 238-1133 or 238-6805 for information.

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The St. Xavier School Teachers appreciation and welcome will be held in the Knights of Columbus Hall for adult parishioners on Saturday, August 12th following Mass. You are asked to bring a salad and/or dessert.

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Registration for Religion Education classes will be before and after Masses on Auguest 12, 13, 19, 20 and 27. Please try to register before classes start on September 13.