Fr. Craig’s Contemplations

Fr. Craigs Contemplations
This weekend we are blessed to be hosting Fr. Alan Bower representing Cross Catholic Outreach. This official Catholic ministry was founded to link parishes in the U.S. with priests, religious brothers and sisters, and laypeople working in Church missions overseas. Its programs span the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. Please be generous in your response to his appeal. Please be sure to say “hi” after Mass. Brochures with a donation envelope will be provided if you wish to support this worthy Catholic ministry. For more information on Cross Catholic Outreach, please go to CrossCatholic.org/outreach

Fr. Bower is a 28 year Navy veteran. He transitioned to the Naval Reserve as a Navy Chaplain the day of his ordination, May 20, 1989. He was recalled to active duty for Desert Shield/Storm (JAN-SEP 1991) and served the Marines at Camp LeJeune, NC. In 1997, his bishop released him for a three (3) year period of active duty during which he served as Command Chaplain of Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Command Chaplain of the USMC landing craft/aircraft carrier USS WASP (LHD-1). As an Outreach Priest he is able to see the difference Cross Catholic makes in serving the poor. He is inspired and motivated as a priest working with those in need. An inspiring and compassionate orator, Cross Catholic Outreach is proud to have Father Bower preach on behalf of those we serve — the poorest of the poor. 


READINGS FOR AUGUST 28, 2022

22^nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
 

1^st Reading—Sirach 3: 17-18, 20, 28-29— Conduct your affairs more humbly, the greater you are, and God will favor you. A wise person always takes joy in listening to others.

Responsorial Psalm:  — “God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor. You have made a home for the poor.”

2^nd Reading—Hebrews 12: 18-19, 22-24a— Our God draws near to our mountain and city. The judge of all comes close into our assembly. Jesus our mediator reaches to touch us and invites us to touch him. We join the festal gathering of our living God.

Gospel Acclamation—Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.”

Gospel—Luke 14: 1, 7-14—The exalted shall be humbled and the humble exalted. When you have a dinner, invite poor people or persons with disabilities. Have a reception for persons who cannot repay you, “For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”


22ND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR - C – August 28, 2022

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

1) Let us pray for the Church:
Jesus, may we all find our way to follow you as true disciples.  May your love for us guide us to your light.
          We pray to the Lord…
2) Let us pray for peace throughout the world:
Loving God, end all violence and terror and break down barriers which divide us. Protect those in the path of summer storms and keep those in the armed forces in your loving embrace. 
We pray to the Lord…
3) Let us pray for harmony in the workplace:
Lord, you give this great land, abundant resources and blessings.
Direct us in the paths of justice, with concern for the poor and the
              unemployed.  Bring understanding between management and labor.
          We pray to the Lord…
4) Let us pray for the sick:
Holy Spirit, send your healing presence to our brothers and sisters
in pain, especially –
        Jack Little             Elaine Kalinin       Mike Johnson          Ida Saroli
       Dominic Gagliardi          James Howard IV           Steve Clifton
       Glenn Barber         Kylie Nelson         Jerry Nelson
          Barbara Hale         Jennifer Elizabeth Hintz       Margaret Kengerski
          Mary Siring           Robert Lee        Ashleigh Jo Rizzie Mahlau       Xavier Knight
And for all who have asked for our prayers.
          We pray to the Lord…
6) Let us remember the dead:
Seat our loved ones, dear Lord, at your heavenly banquet of love. We pray especially for…
(5:00 Mass) Lewis Massy, Yola Kwasnicki
(8:30 Mass) Earl & Marie Muhleck
(10:30 Mass) Mary Zubalik
          We pray to the Lord…




ANNOUNCEMENTS – August 28, 2022


 

1. All school supplies are due this Sunday, August 28^th. Thank you for your outstanding generosity.

 

2. We will be putting together a pictorial directory in honor of our 65^th anniversary as a parish. Please stop and sign up but you can also sign up on line, please go to our website, or call Anne and she will assist you with signing up.

 

3. The Book Club will meet on Monday, August 29^th at 7 p.m. in Solanus Hall.

 

4. Beginning September 10^th, the Saturday Vigil Mass will now be at 4 p.m. This is a permanent change.

 

5. (Sunday) Please join us in Hardy Hall for coffee, donuts and fellowship. Next Sunday, Labor day weekend, we will not have coffee and donuts.