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28th Week in Ordinary Time
October 10, 2021
Dear Friends,
This 28th Week in Ordinary Time, we are called to consider the “spirit of wisdom.” Scripture Scholars teach us, that the “spirit of wisdom” is a great gift because it allows us “to see all of reality with perfect clarity.” Sadly, we can see, that is what the rich young man is lacking. (The “spirit of wisdom.”) Before this young man, stood his “greatest treasure” Jesus, who was looking at him with great love.
On our own, any of us would find it nearly impossible to take up the challenge of today(s) Gospel, “Go, sell what you have, give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” Left on our own, this seems impossible, but with God’s sacred Word and God’s Love anything is possible. It may not be “material wealth” that is stopping us. Perhaps it’s “technology” our phones, and computers and our time spent on social media that is “stopping” you from “following” our Lord Jesus. Perhaps it’s a wound from the past, that is preventing you from “following” our Lord Jesus. Whatever it is, ask for the Holy Spirit to give you the “spirit of wisdom” so you may be guided closer to God’s Word and God’s love, to enable you to set aside anything that prevents you from following our Lord Jesus.
Please if you would, pray for me, that I may in a new way allow the “spirit of wisdom” to guide me to be that best servant I can be to the people of St. Anne’s.
In Christ’ Peace,
Fr. Craig
READINGS FOR OCTOBER 10, 2021
28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading—Wisdom 7: 7-11— “I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. I preferred her…and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her.”
Responsorial Psalm: 90: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17— “Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy!”
2nd Reading—Hebrews 4: 12-13—The Word of God is “sharper than any two-edged sword,” discerning “reflections and thoughts of the heart.”
Gospel Acclamation—Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Gospel—Mark 10: 17-30—Jesus told a young man, “Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and…follow me.”
29TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR - A - OCTOBER 17, 2021
1) Let us pray for the Church:
God, Lord of heaven and earth, may we seek you in all things. Let us come to your table with open minds and hearts.
We pray to the Lord…
2) Let us pray for peace in our world:
Destroy forever the web of war woven over the nations, O God.
Bring peace to all and safety to all military personnel.
We pray to the Lord…
3) Let us pray for those who suffer with disabilities:
God and author of life, you create us in your own image. Help us respect our brothers and sisters who are physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled. Remove the barriers that keep us apart.
We pray to the Lord…
4) Let us pray for the sick:
Compassionate healer of all, lift up those brought low my illness and pain, especially --
Jennifer Burton Bob Knowles Kathy Munoz
Violet Francis Kim Thomas Diane Norris
And for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray to the Lord…
5) Let us remember the dead:
Shepherd God, you destroy death forever. Raise up our loved ones, especially –
(5:00 Mass) Brandon Rodak
(8:30 Mass) Richard Moon, Genevieve Klinkhamer
(10:30 Mass) Stanley Kowalski, Henry Zerhoff
We pray to the Lord…
6) Let us pray for our personal needs:
We pray, loving God, for those lacking food, shelter, clothing, or meaningful work. Bless those who serve the needs of others.
We pray to the Lord…
ANNOUNCEMENTS – October 17, 2021
- Middle School Youth Ministry meets on Monday at 7:30.
- New Beginnings, a divorce recovery group, will meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room.
- The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Wine Tasting this Friday, October 24th at 7 p.m. All proceeds will benefit our Care and Share fund. Please stop at the table in the gathering area to sign up if you are interested.
- The Quilting and Craft group will meet next Saturday at 10 a.m. in Solanus Hall.