19^th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We hear in this weekend’s Gospel, that Jesus was preparing our ancestors in faith for Passover.  (He does this for each of us as well.) Yet, we do not know the date or the hour, so we must make it part of our life to spend time “preparing.” To stop ourselves from the busyness of life and prepare, requires faith. (Also, it requires patience.) Indeed, our faith, helps us to “prepare.” Remember this beautiful definition of faith … “faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.”

And so, we are called to “not be afraid” and in faith, spend time “preparing” because the one who made the promise (our Lord Jesus) is trustworthy. The treasure that awaits us in heaven, is something far greater than we could ever imagine.

When we spend time “preparing” through times prayer and works of charity, we will deepen our personal knowledge of the truth of Jesus, and we will grow closer to God.  
Finally, thanks to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, spending time “preparing” will naturally help us to grow in love; Love for God and Love of neighbor.  Jesus, our Lord is servant of us all and within the church, in our prayer, in Sacred Scripture and in the sacraments reveals to us the mystery of God’s love. Jesus’ offer of salvation and love is meant for all of us. However, to personally understand and apply this mystery we must spend time “preparing.”
May the Lord be with you!
Fr. Craig


READINGS FOR AUGUST 7, 2022

19^th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
 

1^st Reading—Wisdom 18: 6-9— The people of God awaited the salvation of the just with strong faith. They constantly offered sacrifice according to divine laws and carried out God’s word with one accord.

Responsorial Psalm:  33: 1, 12, 18-19, 20-22— “Blessed the people, blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.”

2^nd Reading—Hebrews 11: 1-2, 8-19— God approves people because of their faith, Abraham obeyed God out of faith. As a result, God assured that Abraham’s descendants would be “numerous as the stars in the sky.”

Gospel Acclamation—Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! “Stay awake and be ready! For you do not know what day the Lord will come.”
 

Gospel—Luke 12: 32-48—Jesus encouraged the disciples to place their trust in God’s reign and live less anxiously about things that don’t really matter. He warned them to be prepared for the return of the master who would come when least expected.


   

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS  -- August 7, 2022

1.We are collecting school supplies. Please pick up a list of needed items at the table in the gathering area.
 

2. On Monday, August 15^th, the Feast of the Assumption of our Blessed Mother, we will have Mass at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.

 

3.  Adult Faith Formation is offering “the Search”. This will be offered twice a week beginning August 15^th from 6-7 p.m. at St. Daniel’s and August 16^th from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Anne. The Search proclaims the Gospel in words that we can all understand. If you are interested, please sign up by contacting Marianne Boesch or see the poster in the gathering area for more information.

 

4. The quilting and craft group will meet on Saturday August 13^th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Solanus Hall.

 

5. Next Saturday, August 13^th is double match day at Meijer.

 

6. Mass on Monday will be at 9 a.m. not 7 p.m.

 

7. Frank’s Farm Market sponsored by the Knights of Columbus is in full swing.  Get your locally grown vegetables to complete your perfect summer meal.  If you have extra from your garden, the Knights would gladly accept the donation!  Just drop off your vegetables in the kitchen.