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Fr. Craig's Contemplations
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We continue this weekend, through the beginning of Luke’s Gospel, from this we hear our ancestors in faith hear Jesus’ preaching. From this, our ancestors hear Jesus’ gracious words. Sadly, many who were listening “fall into the trap” of measuring Jesus against “flawed standards.”
Jesus in a rich and deeply authentic way stresses, “today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Jesus is “spelling out” that the prophecy’s of the Old Testament, refer to Him and the prophecies are fulfilled in Him. That is why, the Old Testament can be rightly understood only in the light of the New Testament – as the risen Christ shows to the Apostles when he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures (ref. Luke 24:45) an understanding which the Holy Spirit begins to “perfect” on the day of Pentecost. Sacred Scripture is an everlasting treasure; it’s the living Word of God. A sister in seminary, who taught us the Introduction to Sacred Scripture, stated that sacred scripture is a “love story.” Sister was 100% correct! It’s a love story and shows how God, since the very beginning, has wanted each of us to enter into a life giving relationship.
As I mentioned in last week’s bulletin. On February 11, our parish will celebrate an evening titled, “Come, Encounter Christ.” It is a time of prayer, a time of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and a time to hear a powerful faith-sharing message. Prayerfully, consider attending, this evening will help open up to each of us, the “love story” God has written for us.
May God Bless You,
Fr. Craig
READINGS FOR JANUARY 30, 2022
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading—Jeremiah 1: 4-5, 17-19—“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you…They will fight against you but not prevail over you, for I am with you.”
Responsorial Psalm: 71: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17— “I will sing of your salvation, I will sing of your salvation.”
2nd Reading—1 Corinthians 12: 31—13:13—“Love is patient, love is kind…Love never fails.” In the end there are three things---faith, hope and love—“but the greatest of these is love.”
Gospel Acclamation—Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! “Speak, Lord your servant is listening, You have the words of everlasting life!” Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Gospel—Luke 4: 21-30—God sent Elijah to no other widow than the widow of Zarephath near Sidon. Elisha cured no other leper than Naaman the Syrian. The crowd grew angry. “But Jesus passed through the midst of them and went away.”
4TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR - C – January 30, 2022
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
1) Let us pray for the Church:
God, you call us together to be your people.
Give us the love that is patient and kind.
We pray to the Lord…
2) Let us pray for a change of heart and deeper union with God:
Transform our hearts and draw us closer to you, dear God.
Renew our spirits each day and gift us with hope.
We pray to the Lord…
3) Let us pray for the peace of our planet:
Holy Spirit of God, inspire leaders and all people with your wisdom. Help us to find non-violent ways to solve our differences.
We pray to the Lord…
4) Let us pray for the sick and the suffering:
In your love, healing Savior, bring relief to our brothers and sisters in pain, especially –
Betty Morici Kirk McCoy Marge Park Ruthie Reid
Chuck Marteney Kevin Petrusha Don Hauser Max Justus
Lydia Chisholm Sue Petruccioli Catherine Konen
We pray to the Lord…
5) Let us remember the dead:
God, your love draws all from death to life. Protect those we love and grant eternal salvation to –
(5:00 Mass) Mort Flanigan, Martin Dlugoss, Jim Brooks,
Tom Rogan, Debbie Born
(8:30 Mass) Madonna Petrusha
(10:30 Mass) Mary Clemons
We pray to the Lord…
ANNOUNCEMENTS – January 30, 2022
- The Book club will meet on Monday, January 31st at 7 p.m.
- There will be NO Middle School Youth Group on February 1. Our next gathering will be on Tuesday, February 15 from 6:30-8pm
- The weekend of February 12/13 we will celebrate World Marriage day. Please stop and sign up in the book provided in the gathering area.
- The church offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 1st after the 9 a.m. Mass.
- Our monthly potluck dinner will take place next Saturday, February 5th after the 5 p.m. Mass.
- The Knights of Columbus will pray the rosary after all Masses this weekend, we hope many will stay and join them.
- (Sunday) Please join us in Solanus Hall for coffee, donuts and fellowship.