Fr. Craig’s Contemplations

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

We hear the Gospel mystery, Jesus’ miraculous catch of fish. Our Lord in the fifth chapter of Luke’s Gospel, gives the “timeless instruction” Be Not Afraid. St. Peter, in this mysterious Gospel passage confesses “I am a sinful man.” Yet, Jesus reassures Peter with James and John. He reassures them and us living twenty centuries later. What Jesus is demonstrating is His Call and His promise. He is Calling each of us to “be bold” not according to worldly standards but according to the promise of the certainty of Jesus’ anointed word.

Brothers and Sisters – when we break open God’s Word, because it is indeed a sacred word, this can touch the fabric of each of our lives. When events from our life combine with what we hear in Sacred Scripture we are equipped in a “new way” to powerfully be a witness and a minister in the world in which we are living. And so, we are called to embrace, with the assistance and guidance of the Holy Spirit; to follow Jesus’ timeless instruction, “Be Not Afraid.” When we do this, we not only inspire ourselves but those whom we encounter to live out our life as a joyful missionary disciple of our Lord Jesus.

Anyone of us can fall into the “trap” of doubts or negative attitudes, and when we do this, we can “miss” seeing in faith the power of Jesus in our life. Yet, when we call out again to Jesus, in our thoughts, in our prayers and in our deeds, he gently again; as the Good Shepard in and through the power and working of the Holy Spirit calls us again to “Be Not Afraid.” Prayerfully reflect and consider Jesus’ Call and Promise.

May God Bless You,
Fr. Craig


READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2022

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

1^st Reading—Isaiah 6: 1-2a, 3-8—Isaiah received a call from the Lord. With a burning coal his lips were cleansed and his sin removed. When the Lord asked for a messenger, Isaiah replied, “Here I am, send me!”

Responsorial Psalm: 138: 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8— “Lord, may our prayer rise like incense in your sight, may this place be filled with the fragrance of Christ.”

2^nd Reading—1 Corinthians 15: 1-11—Paul urged everyone to remain faithful to the gospel he preached, namely, that Christ died for sin and rose again. This “least of the apostles” received the Lord’s blessing.

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 5: 1-11—Jesus boarded Simon Peter’s boat and told him to cast his net for a catch. Simon and his friends caught enough to fill two boats. When Jesus invited them to become fishers of men, they left all to follow him.


5TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR - C - FEBRUARY 6, 2022
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

1) Let us pray for the Church:
Lord of Hosts, you are holy and call all people to know your                      love.  May we be grateful for our vocation as Christians.
            We pray to the Lord…

2) Let us pray for all the nations:
Fill the earth with your glory, Lord, and give your peace to the         planet.  Be our hope when challenges arise. Keep our military and police officers in your protection.
We pray to the Lord…

3) Let us pray for the discouraged and the lonely:
Answer the prayers of those who cry out to you, Lord.
Build strength and spirit within frail hearts.
May sinners find courage in your tender mercies.
            We pray to the Lord…

4) Let us pray for the sick:
Author of all life and source of healing, hear our prayers for our
brothers and sisters:
Don Hauser            Betty Morici           Kevin Petrusha
Ruthie Reid             Marge Park             Chuck Marteney
Kirk McCoy             Sister Judy Jones  Max Justus  Catherine Konen
And for all who have asked for our prayers.         
            We pray to the Lord…

5) Let us remember the dead:
Gather into the nets of your eternal mercy our beloved dead,                 our parishioners and family members, especially –
Janice Marion, aunt of Fr. Craig and…
 (5:00 Mass)  Ingrid Kasper
(8:30 Mass)  Bob & Sondra Finos, Ingrid Kasper
(10:30 Mass) John Hund, Ingrid Kasper
We pray to the Lord…



ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 6, 2022
 

1. Next week we will honor married couples of the parish who are celebrating special anniversaries this year.  If you are celebrating a significant anniversary, please sign up in the book provided just outside the church doors. We would love to display your wedding pictures so you would need to bring them in this week to the office.

 

2. Next weekend, Christian Service will be accepting donations towards

 “Souper bowl Sunday.”, that’s S O U P E R bowl. All monies raised for this event will be given to Whaley’s Children’s Center in Flint to support their efforts in taking care of “at risk” children. We thank you for your generosity.
 

3.  We have 2 retreats scheduled. The Men’s retreat is the weekend of February 25-27 and the Women’s Retreat is the weekend of March 18-20, both are at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat center. For more information, please stop at the display in the gathering area.

 

4. Our parish is hosting the event, “Come, Encounter Christ” on Friday, February 11^th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. there is no cost, and no registration is needed to attend. For more information on this event, please see page 3 in the bulletin.

 

5. St. Daniel’s is hosting a Valentine’s dinner dance on Saturday, February 19^th from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and child care is available. Please see page 3 in the bulletin for more information.

 

6. The quilting and craft group will meet next Saturday, February 12^th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Solanus Hall.

 

7. The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Euchre night on Saturday, February 26^th from 6-8:30, cost is $15 per person and all proceeds will benefit our 2 Seminarians.