Fr. Craig’s Contemplations

Fr. Craig’s Contemplations

Dear Friends,

As we are nearing the end of June. Some good news, we as a Parish are at 24% toward(s) our CSA goal. Meaning, we have received $16,610 dollars towards our goal of $68,100.00. For those who have donated or made a pledge, I am very grateful. If you have not been able to participate so far, please prayerfully consider donating.

A reflection on Mark 10:46-52 46

And they came to Jericho; and as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great multitude, Bartimaeus, a blind man who was also begging, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; rise, he is calling you.” 50 And throwing off his mantle he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Master,[a] let me receive my sight.” 52 And Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.

This sacred reading is placed in St. Mark’s Gospel and happens just before Palm Sunday and Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. Bartimaeus, says to Jesus, “son of David have pity on me.” Bartimaeus seems to recognize that our Lord Jesus operates out of a spirit of LOVE and COMPASSION. Bartimaeus places his faith in the Lord (without any physical sight.)

 Jesus full of compassion, heals Bartimaeus and says to him, “your faith has saved you.” Bartimaeus in his simple trust in Jesus, shows all of us how to “ask” and “respond” to Jesus in faith.

Many of us know individual brothers and sisters who have the “faith of Bartimaeus.” That simple, humble faith that teaches all of us how in a modest way, how we can turn to our loving Lord Jesus and then “ask” and “respond.” As we enter into the beautiful summer months, let us surrender in prayer to Jesus and beg for the grace to “ask” and “respond.”

Blessings for a safe & happy summer, 

Fr. Craig



READINGS FOR JUNE 26, 2022

13^th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
 

1^st Reading—1 Kings 19: 16b, 1-21— The Lord instructed Elijah to anoint Elisha as a prophet to succeed him. Elijah went to Elisha and threw his cloak over him. Receiving this sign, Elisha slaughtered his oxen for his people to eat. Then he left to follow Elijah.

Responsorial Psalm:  16: 1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10m 11— “You are my inheritance, O Lord.”

2^nd Reading—Galatians 5: 1, 13-18— Paul preached the freedom of Christ to the Galatians. He encouraged them not to take on the burden of slavery a second time. “I say, then: live by the Spirit.”

Gospel Acclamation—Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
“Speak O Lord, your servant is listening. You have the words of everlasting life!”

Gospel—Luke 9: 51-62— As Jesus proceeded toward Jerusalem, he encouraged passersby to break with the past and follow him. “Go and proclaim the kingdom of God,” he invited. “No one who…looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.”



13TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR - C – June 26, 2022
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
 

1. Let us pray for the Church: 

May Church leaders, and all of God’s People, turn away from selfish desires and follow the way of Jesus.  Bless our Holy Father, Pope Francis and his ministry throughout the world.
We pray to the Lord . . .
 

2. Let us pray for our community: 

In summer's storms and heat, help us be neighbors to one another.  Break down the barriers of prejudice and indifference that keep us apart.  Bless the needy with good friends to help them.
We pray to the Lord . . . 
 

3. Let us pray for courage in sickness: 

With your saving help, O Jesus, protect those afflicted and in pain. Aid our brothers and sisters –

Joe Bouknight       Jack Little   Ryan Beauchamp
Dennis Wiegand   Ralph Fisher          Wendy Miller
Janet Mooney       Andy Savel Sue Bruggeman
Helen Bergeron

And for all who have asked for our prayers. 
We pray to the Lord …
 

4. Let us remember the dead: 

               Welcome into eternal life our beloved dead, especially –
(5:00 Mass)  Frederick and Mariah Andre, Patricia Kowalczyk
(8:30 Mass)   Anna Marie Muhlek
(10:30 Mass)  For the intentions of Sister Anne & Sister Joseph
               We pray to the Lord . . . 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS – June 26, 2022


 

1. The Book Club will meet on Monday, June 27^th at 7 p.m.

 

2. On Sunday, July 3^rd, Ortonville will have their fireworks. You are welcome to park in our lot.  

 

3. The parish offices will be closed this Friday, July 1^st through Tuesday, July 5^th. There will be Mass on Friday, July 1^st at 9 a.m. and Monday, July 4^th also at 9 a.m. (instead of 7:00 in the evening) and Tuesday, July 5^th at 9 a.m.

 

4. Due to the 4^th of July holiday, our monthly potluck dinner will be on Saturday, July 9^th. Please make a note of it.

 

5. (Sunday) Please join us in Hardy Hall for coffee, donuts and fellowship.

 

6. (Sunday—after 10:30 Mass) Please join us in Hardy Hall as we celebrate Sister Anne Kearney for her 90^th birthday.