Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 27, 2013

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 27, 2013

2001 N. Western Ave., Edmond, OK 73012
www.stmonica-edmond.org
Office: 405-359-2700 ● Fax: 405-341-0023 ● Rectory: 405-330-2699
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Stephen Hamilton - Pastor
359-2700
[email protected]
Rev. Cory Stanley - Parochial Vicar
359-2700
Youth Minister
[email protected]
Lee Hunt - Deacon
348-9461
[email protected]
Jerry Rakosky - Deacon
341-2805
[email protected]
Katie Gordy - Pastoral Associate,
359-2700
Director of Religious Education, Spiritual Counseling
[email protected]
Stacy Sample - Bulletin Editor/Office Manager
[email protected] 359-2700
Sheryl Lacy - Facility Manager
471-4255
[email protected]
Carmen Snow - Hispanic Ministry/Ministerio Hispano
[email protected]
359-2700
Marie Connolly - Music Director
341-4889
[email protected]
Melani Roewe - Music Director
282-3140
[email protected]
Kenneth & Kelly Hughes - Saturday Choir 341-6549
[email protected]
Kelli Pereira - RCIA Director
359-2700
[email protected]
PERPETUAL ADORATION
24 hours/7days a week
MASS SCHEDULE
Tuesday
Wednesday
Benediction
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
RECONCILIATION
Tuesday, Thursday
Saturday
By Appointment
5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:20 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
5 p.m.
8,10:30 a.m.
1 p.m. Spanish
4:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
WEDDINGS Contact church office six months in
advance
BAPTISMS Contact the Church Office at 359-2700
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Noon Monday
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
Bobby Burger, Knights of Columbus
330-8432
Taylor McGarry, Pastoral Council
315-7274
St. Vincent de Paul
341-8128
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 27, 2013
READINGS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 27
Sunday:
Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/
Lk 18:9-14
Monday:
Eph 2:19-22/Lk 6:12-16
Tuesday:
Rom 8:18-25/Lk 13:18-21
Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30/Lk 13:22-30
Thursday:
Rom 8:31b-39/Lk 13:31-35
Friday:
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a
Saturday:
Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9/Jn 6:37
-40
Next Sunday: Wis 11:22--12:2/2 Thes 1:11--2:2/Lk
19:1-10
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 26
5 p.m.
People of the Parish
Sunday, October 27
8 a.m.
† Sal Capra Sr.
10:30 a.m.
† Harvey Bryant
1 p.m.
† Miguel Pasillas
Tuesday, October 29
5:30 p.m.
† Wayne Lane
Wednesday, October 30
5:30 p.m.
† David/† Carmel Joseph
Thursday, October 31
5:30 p.m.
(Vigil) - † David/† Carmel Joseph
Friday, November 1 - All Saints Day
7 p.m.
Holy Day Mass
Saturday, November 2
5 p.m.
† Julie Mitchell
Sunday, November 3
8 a.m.
People of the Parish
10:30 a.m.
Children/Grandchildren
of Andy & † Mary Cobb
1 p.m.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
October 19, 20
Sunday Offering .............................. $24,402.32
Electronic Funds Offering..............$2,490.00
Total Offering ............................... $26,892.32
Less Charity 10% .............................$2,689.23
Parish Offering ............................. $24,203.09
All St. Monica parishioners are asked to
contribute 8% of their weekly income to the parish.
Give electronically at www.stmonica-edmond.org
and select “online giving.”
2 - October 27, 2013
PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK
Sunday, October 27
9 a.m. - Sunday Donuts - Parish Hall
9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Religious Education
9:05 a.m. - Adult Bible Study - Mother Teresa
3 p.m. - Holy Hour - Church
4:30 p.m. –Jr. High Youth-Elevations Trampoline Park
5:30 p.m. - Orchestra Rehearsal - Church
5:30 p.m. - H.S. Youth - Elevations Trampoline Park
Monday, October 28
6:45 p.m. - Cub Scout Pack Meeting - Hall
Tuesday, October 29
9 a.m. - Hispanic Community - Mother Teresa
9 a.m. - Women in the Bible Study - St. Michael
4:15-5:30 p.m. - Religious Education
6:30 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Parish Hall
7 p.m. - Bible Timeline - St. Anthony
Wednesday, October 30
5:15-6:30 p.m. - Religious Education (1st-8th Grade)
6:30-8:30 p.m.-Confirmation II Dinner/Meeting - Hall
7-8:30 p.m. - Religious Education (9th-12th Grade)
7 p.m. - Bell Choir - St. Cecilia
Thursday, October 31
9:30 a.m. - Artist Way Class - St. Michael
4 p.m. - Medjugorje Prayer Group - St. Anthony
5:30 p.m. - All Saints Day Mass (Vigil) - Church
7 p.m. - Breaking Open the Word - Mother Teresa
7 p.m. - Talleres de Oracion - St. Michael
7 p.m. - Choir (Spanish) -Church
7 p.m. - Couples in Faith - St. Patrick
Friday, November 1 - All Saints Day
5:30 a.m. - That Man Is You - Hall/Kitchen
10 a.m. - Homeschool Group - Parish Hall
7 p.m. - All Saints Day Mass - Church
Saturday, November 2
8:30 a.m. - Cleaners - Church/Hall
1 p.m. - RICA (Spanish) - St. Anthony
6 p.m. - Lector Training - Church
Sunday, November 3
9 a.m. - Sunday Donuts - Parish Hall
9 a.m. - Lector Training - Church
9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Religious Education
9:05 a.m. - Adult Bible Study - Mother Teresa
11:45 a.m. - Lector Training - Church
2 p.m. - Hispanic Community - Parish Hall
4:30 p.m. - Jr. High Youth - Youth Rm.
5:30 p.m. - Orchestra Rehearsal - Church
6 p.m. - H.S. Youth - 40 Days for Life
Silver Rose Special Mass
and Prayer Service
All Saints Day - Holy Day of Obligation
Mass Times:
Thursday, Oct. 31, (Vigil) - 5:30 p.m.
In Honor of Our Lady
of Guadalupe
and Culture of Life
in our Society
Friday, Nov. 1, - 7 p.m.
Liturgical Ministers please sign up in the book located
on the sign-in table.
Monday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Spiritual Book Club
The Light of Faith (Lumen Fidei), the last of three great
encyclicals on the virtues defining the Christian life, is
our book for discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m.
in the St. Michael Room. Not only is this Pope Francis'
first encyclical, it is also the first encyclical to have
been openly written by two successors of St. Peter.
Pope Benedict XVI was unable to finish the encyclical,
and Pope Francis took up the task, adding his own insights, themes, and emphases to the work.
Future reading: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
The Virtues by Pope Benedict XVI; The Everlasting
Man by G.K. Chesterton.
For more information/questions, please call Ali
Howard at 330-6618.
Baptismal Class
A Baptismal Class will be held Wednesday, Oct. 30,
at 7 p.m. in the Holy Innocents Room. To have your
baby baptized, one must be an active member at St.
Monica for six months. Also those who want to be
Godparents must be active Catholics and attend the
class. For more information and to register, contact
the Parish Office at 359-2700.
Bulletin Supporter of the Week
AutoWorks - Import Automotive
Repair - 348-6522
Please Patronize our Sponsors. Their
generosity makes this publication
available to you at no cost to the
parish
Women in the
New Testament
An eight-week Scripture
Study begins Tuesday, Nov. 5,
and meets on Tuesdays from 910:30 a.m.
This study follows Women in
the Old Testament. It will introduce participants to women
across a variety of connections
to Jesus and the apostles. Encounter their strengths and
needs; discover how women in the holy land during
the time of Jesus and the apostles met the challenges
they faced in responding to Jesus.
Participants will enter into discussion and prayer
about expectant faith, what it means to be touched by
Jesus, and the meaning of discipleship through the
lives of the women who lived in early Christianity.
While some participants have already completed
Women in the Old Testament, it is not a requirement. Please consider joining us for this eight week
study. Call Melani Roewe, facilitator at 282-3140 or
Virginia Osgood at 341-7648. There is no charge for
the class and childcare is provided with RSVP.
Lector Training
after all weekend Masses
Nov. 2 and 3
Holy Hour - Sunday, October 27, 3-4 p.m. in the Church
October 27, 2013 - 3
Youth Schedule
HIGH SCHOOL
Sunday, Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m.– Meet at Elevations
Trampoline Park, 14402 N. Lincoln Blvd., Edmond. A
necessary waiver must be printed/signed by parents at
www.elevationtp.com. Bring $7.
Sunday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m. - Meet in Youth Room to
carpool to 40 Days for Life in OKC. Email Fr. Stanley
to sign up.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 4 p.m. - Youth Fest at St. John the
Baptist in Edmond, to listen to Fr. Stan Fortuna and
the Adam Bitter Band. Dinner provided. Ends at 10
p.m. If not signed up, email Fr. Stanley.
Sunday, Nov. 10, Noon - NCYC Youth and Parents
- Youth Rm. - No H.S. Youth Group this evening.
Upcoming Events
November - Bon fire with smores, hot chocolate,
and praise and worship; Thunder watch party with an
Italian food dinner; Potato peeling (Wednesday
event).
December - Ugly Sweater Night; Casino Night;
Christmas caroling; Gift Wrap for Santa’s Cause
(weekday event); Ice Skating in Edmond.
Text message updates
send text to: 405-703-6368
with message: @smc2013
JUNIOR HIGH (7TH/8TH GRADE)
Sunday, Oct. 27, 4:30 p.m. - Meet at Elevations
Trampoline Park, 14402 N. Lincoln Blvd., Edmond. A
necessary waiver must be printed/signed by parents at
www.elevationtp.com. Bring $7. Parents pickup students
at 6 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 3, 4:30 p.m. - Youth Room. Indoor
games concluding with Family Rosary in the St.
Augustine Chapel (Rosary begins at 5:30 p.m.).
Sunday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m. - Thunder Watch Party
(until 10 p.m.). Italian dinner provided (with other
snacks). Sport your “Thunder-wear” for this evening.
Upcoming Events
November - Bon fire with smores, hot chocolate,
and praise and worship
December - Ugly Sweater Night; Casino Night;
Christmas caroling/gift delivery at local nursing
homes; Ice Skating in Edmond.
Text message updates
send text to: 405-703-6868
with message: @jhyg2013
Youth Minister - Rev. Cory Stanley - 359-2700
[email protected]
4 - October 27, 2013
The St Camilla’s Quilters Group is making
Isolette Covers for a local hospital. We have assembled kits for the tops, which will be quilted by a volunteer with a long arm quilting machine, then returned
to us for binding. If you have tops to drop off or are
interested in picking up a kit(s) we will be meeting
in the Parish Center on Monday, Oct. 28, from 3-5
p.m. We also have placemat kits for meals on wheels
to be quilted. For more information contact Annita
Leehan at 740-5193.
Mom’s Group
Attention moms! Are you feeling overwhelmed with
all the clutter? Come listen to organizing specialist,
Kathie Grady at our next Moms Group meeting on
Friday, Nov. 8, from 9:30-11 a.m. Babysitting provided. RSVP and submit questions for the speaker to
Dana Williams at [email protected] .
Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting will hold its
second Radiothon Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 5-6,
from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Listeners may call in with questions
or comments. Bishop Slattery of the Tulsa Diocese
will be on the air Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 9:30-10:30
a.m. Archbishop Coakley will air on Wednesday, Nov.
6, from 4-5 p.m. The Radiothon will be simulcast on
all OCB stations.
In Our Thoughts and Prayers
Sick and Suffering: Georgia Lamirand, Jim and
Janet Hatcher, Lori Ackman, Janice Hardie, Art Hardie, Jon Soerensen, Victoria Brown, Alex Boyd, Ruth
Charbonneau, Brianna Williams, Judy Townsend,
David Welch, Charles Neal, Evelyn Bollenbach,
Marlena Chenault, Gail Norris, Heather Munn, Micah
Calise, Beth Jeffcoat, Luke Smith, Mike Kenny, Mary
Durand, Donna Miner, Fayelene O’Connell, Cadie
Doyal, Jacque Lighty, Rita Lawrence, Keaton Barron,
John Nichols, Brock Hart, Dick and Peg Feuerborn,
Faye Norton, Anne Foreman, Pat Lenhart, Emilyn Killough, Jeanette Bollman, Lisa McLaughlin, Debbie
Yandell, Laura O’Hara, Doug & Marla Robinson,
Chester Crocker.
St. Monica Seminarians: Kelly Edwards, Jerome
Krug, Tomas Sandoval.
Military Overseas: Steve Reny, J.R. DeLeon,
Daniel Broda, Jacob Seibold, Jeremy Easley, George
Perry Jr.
Holy Hour
Last Sunday of the Month
Oct. 27, Nov. 24
3-4 p.m. in the Church
A Prayer Initiative to promote
the Dignity of Life, Marriage
and Religious Liberty
Parents of Young Children
"Save the date! Every second Saturday of the month,
the St. Monica Parents of Young Children group gathers for a little grown-up fun! The next gathering is
scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9, at 6:15 p.m. Those
who would like to join us email [email protected] with the ages of any children
needing childcare by Monday, Nov. 4. We will be eating out this month. Details to follow. For more information email [email protected]. We always
have a great time. Hope you can make it.
Thank You, St. Monica Volunteers, for your Time and Service
During Big Parish Work Day
An especially big Thank You goes out to Ralph and Doreen Fredrickson and Sheryl Lacy for
their hard work and efforts during the Fall Parish Work Day.
October 27, 2013 - 5
NEW PARISHIONER GATHERING
Join Father Stephen Hamilton on Thursday, Nov.
14, at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall for a gathering with
new members of St. Monica. This will be an opportunity to ask questions, meet other new members, as
well as long-time parishioners and to share refreshments and fellowship. Father Hamilton will explain
what it means to be a unique stewardship parish at St.
Monica, how the parish was built, outline Religious
Education programs, review parish committees and
councils and much more.
Children are also invited to attend the meeting and
supervision will be provided. Call Janet Hatcher at 341
-3748 prior to the meeting so accommodations may
be made.
St. Monica’s Pastoral Council
Are you Being Called to Serve?
Three new members are needed for St. Monica’s
Pastoral Council. The primary function of the pastoral
council is to develop a life-giving vision of the Church,
be a consultative body for the pastor, be pastoral,
prayerful, representative, discerning, cooperative and
collaborative. Council members must represent the
entire St. Monica community and membership is open
to all of Christ’s faithful who are in good standing with
the Roman Catholic Church, are eligible to participate
in the full sacramental life of the church, are registered members of St. Monica Parish and at least 18
years of age.
Contact Taylor McGarry at 315-7276 if interested
in serving in this ministry.
Adoration Needs
Second Adorers are needed during the following
days and times. Those who want to commit to a Holy
Hour should contact Toni Harrelson at 341-2199 or
[email protected].
Sunday - Midnight Saturday to 1 am Sunday; 1 a.m.,
3 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Tuesday - 1 a.m., 4 a.m., 10 a.m.
Wednesday - 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 3 a.m., 4 a.m., 5 p.m.
Thursday - 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 4 a.m., 11 a.m.,
Friday - 1 a.m., 2 a.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
Saturday - 1 a.m., 3 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
6 - October 27, 2013
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
St. Monica Inquiry sessions have just begun, but we
are still waiting for YOU!
Are you searching for…
A deeper relationship with God?
A sense of belonging in a faith community?
A greater fulfillment of your mission in life?
Have you been curious…
The difference between the Catholic and Protestant Bibles?
Why priests cannot marry?
Why women are not ordained?
How Catholics relate to Mary and the saints?
Catholic moral life or what Catholics believe
about same-sex marriage, homosexuality, or contraception and why?
Get answers to all of your questions about the
Catholic faith.
You do not have to journey alone. Please give Kelli
Pereira, RCIA Director, a call at 359-2700 or email:
[email protected] if you have questions or would like
further information. Also check out the RCIA page at
www.stmonica-edmond.org.
Women’s Fall Retreat is Nov. 23
All parish women are invited to attend our
Women’s Fall Retreat on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9
a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
This retreat will use material from Jeff and Emily
Cavins’ Walking Toward Eternity: Making Choices
for Today and will focus on Forgiveness and Thankfulness.
While it is based on the Bible, it will be different
from the typical Bible study in that it uses Scripture as
a way to encounter Jesus Christ in meditation and
prayer. A workbook/journal will be provided.
You will be served morning refreshments and a light
lunch. Won’t you join us as we dare to “walk the
walk”?
Call Virginia Osgood at 341-7648 or email [email protected] for more information or
for advance registration.
Horario de Ministerios 3 de noviembre
Proclamadores de la Palabra: Humberto Larios,
Lizette Larios
Ministros de Eucaristía: Rudy Huizar, Adriana de
Sainz
Monaguillos: Miriam y Edgar Bárcenas, José Perez
PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA
30º domingo en tiempo ordinario
Tema: Dios conoce y ve nuestros corazones.
Apuntes de la Palabra
Texto sugerido para compartir la fe: El Evangelio de
hoy
Paso uno: Escuchar la Palabra
Al escuchar la palabra de hoy, ¿qué palabra o frase les
llama la atención? En esta parábola, ¿qué imagen les
viene a la mente?
Paso dos: Examinar su vida
Pregunta para los niños: Jesús nos enseña a ser humildes, pero ¿qué significa eso? ¿Cómo muestran que son
humildes?
Pregunta para los jóvenes: Dios sabe cuando hacemos
cosas sólo para presumir y cuando son por la bondad
de nuestro corazón. ¿Cuándo te has encontrado
EL RECORRIDO DE LA ROSA DE
PLATA
El Programa de la Rosa de Plata de
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe empezó en
1960 como un proyecto de los Caballeros de
Colón (Escuderos Colombinos) del norte del
Continente Americano para honrar a la Santa
Virgen bajo el título de Nuestra Señora de
Guadalupe, Patrona del Continente Americano.
Una misa se celebrará el lunes 28 de octubre a las
6:00 pm en la Iglesia Católica de San Juan Bautista
en Edmond en honor a nuestra
Madre de Guadalupe.
haciendo algo sólo para ser más popular o apreciado?
¿Cómo se siente hacer algo que sabes que es bueno y
justo?
Pregunta para los adultos: La lectura de este Evangelio
sugiere que nos acerquemos a Dios y a los demás con
humildad. ¿Qué significa esto en términos prácticos?
¿Cómo nos "humillamos" a nosotros mismos? ¿Qué
significa eso?
30º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
El Evangelio de hoy es continuación del domingo pasado,
solo que ahora se nos presenta una situación diferente. La
vez pasada un juez y una viuda; en la situación presente un
fariseo y un publicano. Ambas situaciones incluyen personajes distintos en su hacer y vivir. El fariseo pertenecía a
una clase respetada debido a su escrupuloso cumplimiento
de la ley hasta su último ápice. Los fariseos eran tenidos
por santos. El personaje del publicano era de recaudador
de impuestos. O sea, estafadores. Ambos subieron la escalinata del templo para hacer su oración. El fariseo se sentía
muy satisfecho de sí mismo, de tal modo que ante Dios se
sentía merecedor de todo. Algo así como una especie de
hombre perfecto. En cambio el publicano, avergonzado y
atribulado por sus culpas, se presenta ante Dios para ser
perdonado.
Las palabras del Evangelio son muy claras y precisas: la
oración nunca debe ser una letanía de nuestros méritos
ante Dios, pues no debemos de olvidar que todo lo bueno
que hagamos es gracias a la gracia del Señor. Pidamos con
gratitud por la misericordia que ya hemos recibido y dejemos que ésta misma nos transforme en mejores personas.
También dejemos las tendencias de compararnos con otras
personas. ¿Podremos hacerlo? Veamos el final de la parábola, cuando el cobrador de impuestos gana una relación
íntima con el Señor. Se sabe pecador y por esta razón regresa a casa con la gracia de Dios. Reconocer nuestras debilidades es ya un paso a la apertura de la misericordia de
Dios. ¿Cuál es nuestra tendencia actual? ¿Somos acaso como el fariseo o como el publicano?
La Devoción de los 46 Rosarios empieza el lunes 28 de octubre
El jueves 12 de Diciembre, 2013, celebraremos otro aniversario más de las apariciones de La
Santísima Virgencita de Guadalupe en el Monte de Tepeyac, México.
En preparación para éste día especial, cada uno de nosotros tendremos la oportunidad de honrar y recordar a Nuestra Madre Santísima con La Devoción De los 46 Rosarios. El origen de esta
devoción es muy antiguo. Data del siglo XIX. ¿Porqué 46 rosarios? Es un número simbólico que
representa el número de las estrellas impresas en el manto de la imagen de la Virgencita. Como
todo encuentro de fe, es una práctica agradable a Dios y por su medio consta que se han alcanzado muchas bendiciones. Esta venerable tradición enlaza el mes de octubre, dedicado al Santo Rosario a partir del
día 28 hasta el 12 de diciembre.
Esta devoción usted puede hacerla en su casa, en nuestra Capilla del Santísimo, etc. El librito de oraciones
que incluye los misterios del Santo Rosario están disponibles para usted en el atrio de la iglesia.
October 27, 2013 - 7
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
All men of St. Monica Parish are invited to the new
That Man Is You on Fridays, at 6 a.m. Doors open
for a free light breakfast at 5:30 a.m.
This nationally acclaimed program is open to all
men, regardless of marital status, who are committed
to upholding the Catholic Church’s teachings regarding the sanctity of marriage and family.
This week’s title: To Shrink the Human Heart
Join us each week for men’s fellowship with all new
material. For more information contact David
Lassiter at 924-6661 or Jerry Krittenbrink at 3178635.
Keep Christ in Christmas
The Knights of Columbus are selling Christmas
cards and yard signs during the pancake breakfast in
November. All proceeds will go toward supporting
the Knights' charitable activities. This is a great way to
make a statement about your faith and support the
Knights at the same time. Those who are unable to
attend the pancake breakfast but interested in purchasing Christmas Cards or yard signs, may contact
Jim Jeffcoat at 405-923-7643.
World Mission Sunday
Thank you for putting faith and action together by
responding generously to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday. Your generosity help the many priests, religious and lay leaders
around the world who offer practical, emotional and
spiritual care to communities, children and families in
desperate need.
Many people will be celebrating Halloween this
week, often with costumes, parties, and trick-ortreating. This holy evening the night before All Saints'
Day is a time to cast out evil and to frighten away the
darkness. The light of the jack-o'-lanterns with their
scary faces is meant to intimidate the evil that lurks
around in the night as we march into the day celebrating the saints triumphant. While some people may get
caught up in the exuberance of a holiday, reveling
without a thought to the holy day that follows, Halloween is by virtue of its very name, a sacred night.
The saints whom we honor are people who threw
aside darkness so that they could live as sons and
daughters of light, who never pretended to be anything other than children of God.
The parable that Jesus tells in the Gospel today presents us with two men, a Pharisee and a tax collector.
The Pharisee is so convinced of his own righteousness
that he doesn't hesitate to tell God how good a man
he thinks himself to be. In the meantime, it is the tax
collector who is aware of his own need for God's
mercy because of his recognition of his own faults before God. Jesus points out that the man who acknowledged his sinfulness was the man who went home justified.
They didn't celebrate Halloween in the days of the
Pharisee and the tax collector. But the Pharisee
seemed ready to dress himself up in all kinds of virtue
in an attempt to show his supposed righteousness.
We may dress up on Halloween in some outlandish
costume just for fun. But in our lives each day we
really need to put on Christ. Like the saints, we wear
our dignity as sons and daughters of God, acknowledging our faults, seeking God's help, and abandoning
any evil that lures us away from holiness. Then we'll
have a real Hallowed Evening!
Communion to the Homebound
If you or someone you know is ill, in the hospital,
homebound or not able to get to Mass because of circumstances beyond their control, call the church office at 359-2700 so a Homebound Communion Minister may bring them Communion.
Pray the
Rosary
Before all Weekend Masses
8 - October 27, 2013
Perpetual
Adoration
Families, couples and single persons
are welcome and encouraged to
spend time before the
Blessed Sacrament
To sign up for a Holy Hour,
contact Toni Harrelson at 341-2199
or [email protected]
October 27, 2013 - 9