Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 9th, 2007
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Sisters and brothers, today we are reminded that we are asked to sacrifice much in order to follow in the footsteps of the Lord Jesus. Let us be grateful to God for this community of faith, which assures us that we never travel the Christian journey without the help and support of our brothers and sisters. As this Mass begins, we ask God to strengthen us on this journey.
Today's Gospel is one of the most difficult for the modern believer to understand. Jesus' words sound too harsh. After all, isn't this the same Jesus who gave us the law of love? As Christians, we need to struggle with these hard sayings. As we listen to these words, let us be attentive to the reminder in today's passage from the book of Wisdom -- we simply can't think big enough to understand the Lord's intentions. We need the assistance of the Holy Spirit, whose presence we acknowledge in this holy place.
In conjunction with St. Patrick Parish, KC, KS Living Rosary, we would like to invite you to stay after the 5:15 pm Mass on September 15, to pray the Rosary of Peace. This will give us a start for October, the month of the Rosary. As Pope John Paul II said in his Angelus on September 29, 2002, "I want to entrust the great cause for peace to the rosary once again. We are faced by an international situation full of tensions,..... " These words are as profound today as they were then. Please join us.
The Rosary Group
- Circle IV
- memebers will have their regular meeting on Thursday September 13 at 7:00 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room.
- Circle I
- members will have their regular meeting on Thursday, September 20th at 8:30 pm at school in Mr. Case's room.
- Circle III
- members will meet on Friday, September 21st at 1:30 pm at the K of C Hall. Sr. Mary Jo will present the program.
STRENGTHENING MARRIAGES ESPECIALLY MILITARY MARRIAGES
If you are interested in strengthening your Marriage, you might want to visit the website: www.maritalhealing.com. A major thrust of this site is to identify and overcome weaknesses in self-giving and to resolve, a major obstacle, excessive anger. The site also has materials available for dealing with these issues.
Seven Dolors Parish would like to invite you to a series of meetings to help you understand, cope, and heal through a Grieving Process called, GriefShare.
Where: Seven Dolors Church Basement
For more information or to register
Call the parish center at 565-5000 or
Email: pastoral-associate@sbcglobal.net
SCHOOL NEWS
Annoucements:
Sept. 1st -30th Trash Bag Sales
Sept. 30 St. Xavier School Carnival
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who has supported our current fundraisers; the Pancake Feed and Sports Programs. Whether you joined us at the Knights of Columbus Hall to enjoy the Pancake Feed breakfast or made a donation or became a Booster supporter, we want you to know how much we appreciate your generosity and continued support. We could not provide for the extracurricular activities of our students withouth your help. God bless you.
Sincerely,
Delores Vollenweider, Julie Booth, Chris Robison
St. Xavier School Activites Committee
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School Masses are on Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:50 am. Please feel free to join us to celebrate the Mass with our St. Xavier School students.
BIBLE STUDY
Study begins Sunday, September 9th from 9:30 -10:30 am, in Building A, Room 107. Focus will be on Old Testament History from the period of the split monarchy in Israel after King Solomon up through the time of Jesus's birth.
For more information call Deb Breidenstein, 762-7852.
Religious Education
If you wish to register your children for religious education classes, please call Kurt and Sandy Leistner at 210-5006 / 210-7713.
September Classes 7:00-8:00 pm.
12th, 19th, and 26th.
Classes and Sharing of Catholic Faith (RCIA)
Interested in growing in your Catholic faith?
Do you know someone who is inquiring about the Church?
Have you invited anyone to search and learn about Catholicism?
If interested or for more information Call Sister Mary Jo at 238-3429 or Kurt and Sandy Leistner at 210-5006 or the parish office at 238-2998. Classes will begin Sunday September 9th at 6:00 pm in Building C, RCIA Room.
September Schedule
16, Who is God?
23, The Bible-Old Testament
30, The Bible-New Testament
ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
Father Al will conduct altar server training at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, September 12th in the church. Any boy or girl in grade 4 or higher is welcome.
DIVERSITY YOUTH MINISTRY
Parent Meeting: September 9th, St. Xavier School Assembly Room form 12:30 to 1:15 pm.
Sessions: Sept. 16th and 30th
St. Xavier Assembly Room
Junior Diviersity 1:45-3:30 pm
Senior Diviersity 4:15-6:00 pm
Junior Diversity Day Retreat: September 29th
Wakefield Methodist Church Hall
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Sept. 20th.
LINK OF THE MONTH: St. Xavier Youth
http://stxavier.net/youth
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Point of contact about Diversity Youth Ministry (CYO), and Children Religious Education.
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