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25th week in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, We hear a warning in scripture this week regarding “jealousy” and “selfish ambition” can be so very hurtful to others. With this, we hear Jesus’ revelation that He will be handed over and will day down His life.  From this, we then hear the disciple’s squabble amongst themselves about “who was the greatest.”  Jesus from this squabble asks the question, “where do these conflicts among you come from?” He provides them then the answer, its the passion of coveting and jealousy.

  Dear Friends,   Before breaking open a small reflection on Sacred Scripture for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. I know many will sadly remember that Saturday, September 11, is the 20th anniversary of one of the darkest times in our nation’s history. I was working as a young college graduate in training, for General Motors, in Pre-Production Operations that day. I will never forget at about 8:10 am in a small conference at South Boulevard and Woodward, a veteran, who was now a GM Plant Superintendent, turning to me and saying, “we are under attack.” At this time, it would be good to remember in our prayers, to thank God for so many who have bravely served as first responders and for our armed forces who fought for our nation and sacrificed so much.

Sept. 23-26 -- A Discernment Weekend is a unique experience for men (ages 18-55) who feel a call to the priesthood. Spending four days living at the seminary provides them with a first-hand opportunity to see what it’s like from the inside and to discern with like-minded men. If you know any men who are interested and would like more information, please contact us. Those interested must have a meeting with Fr. Craig Giera, Director of Priestly Vocations, before they are allowed to register.

September 5 -- Getting to Know Fr. Craig I entered Seminary in 2010. Prior to entering Seminary, I worked for almost 13 years.  My college background prior to entering Seminary was Business, Accounting and Finance. I was fortunate at the age of 18 to be hired by a small consulting company. I began as an office clerk, and in my time there I was able to learn a great deal.  I was eventually working as the Assistant to the Human Resource Manager, then worked as Systems Analyst and when I left the company I worked in Systems Support and as a Recruiter.

Looking for other college students to grow with in community? Come to Launch! Launch College Ministry is a ministry of the Catholic Community of Flint, serving students of the various universities and colleges in the area as well as those taking online classes. We meet Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Visit flintcatholic.org/launchcollegeministry or our Facebook page “Launch College Ministry" for more information.

August 29 -- The Pharisees and scribes questioned him, “Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat a meal with unclean hands?” Jesus responded, “Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts. You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” Mark 7:5-7

August 22 -- Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.”

The Knights of Columbus Council 6824 Is sponsoring a "Euchre Event" in Hardy Hall. Saturday, September 18 6-8:30 p.m. St. Anne Parish 825 S. Ortonville Rd Ortonville, MI

The Knights of Columbus are selling seasoned wood for the 2021-22 season.

August 15 -- One of the most poignant moments in John’s Gospel comes from the meeting between Jesus and Thomas the Apostle after the Resurrection. “Doubting Thomas” refused to accept the truth of Jesus’ triumphant return until he had physically touched the wounds in his hands and side. In their exchange, we witness Jesus invite Thomas to “put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.”

When our life journey is touched by death and the grief that follows, we can turn to Mary for both solace and inspiration. Mary’s life journey was touched by sadness, sorrow and grief, yet she encountered God’s presence and grace in the journey. Can we allow Mary to accompany us and point to hope and new life?

August 8 -- “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him.” How has God drawn you to faith in Jesus and how have you responded?

August 1, 2021 -- Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” (John 6:35) How many times do you use or hear the word “want” during the day? What do you want to be when you grow up? What do you want for dinner? I want to watch something else. Where do you want to be in 25 years?

Hear ye! Hear ye! And Huzzah! The Renaissance Fair is returning this summer and our Knights need your help! Volunteers are needed to staff the pubs during Labor Day Weekend.

Equipping For the Service of the Gospel -- Enroll Today in FREE Online Formation Experiences Through Sacred Heart Major Seminary 

OCHN Faith-Based Community Connections Supporting Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, & Substance Recovery

Support Group meetings are part of the community outreach program of Wint Funeral Home and are available at no charge.

July 25, 2021 -- What is God calling me to give? Where does He want to send me to find the hungry and the suffering? Who needs to hear me witness about my faith? What would it take for me to really surrender my time, treasure and talents to His service?

July 18, 2021 -- Dr. Scott Kurtzman, chief of surgery at Waterbury Hospital, was on his way to deliver an 8:00 a.m. lecture when he witnessed one of the worst crashes in Connecticut history. A dump truck, whose driver had lost control, flipped on its side and skidded into oncoming traffic. The resulting accident involved twenty vehicles; four people died.

July 11, 2021 -- I am the mother of young children, so that means I am a packer. I am a maker of lists and a checker of inventory. I may not be organized, but I am prepared. Take a dive into my messy purse and my even messier minivan, and you will find the stores of a Doomsday prepper. I have bandages, I have water bottles, I have snacks, I have sunscreen, I have hairbands, I have pepper spray — I even have one of those things that breaks the window of a car and slices the seatbelts in case you drive off a bridge and your vehicle becomes submerged in water. I. Am. Ready.