This is the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This Sunday’s parable of the mustard seed points to the kingdom of God as a tiny seed growing as a brambly bush integrated into other parts of creation. Jesus’ parable points to a kind of interdependence among all of the natural gifts of creation, a solidarity sometimes fractured by the pollution and barriers of modern technology.
God is inviting you to still another season of growth, like a tiny mustard seed that can flourish season after season, and after a few of these harvests, a kind of ongoing spiritual growth that becomes difficult to eradicate. Developing good habits such as regular prayer helps us cultivate seasons of growth and flourishing for all those around us
It's vacation season - but not a vacation from attending Mass! If you are traveling, check out https://masstimes.org/
Join us as we celebrate Father Gary’s 20th Ordination
(his anniversary is June 2nd) and for all he has done for our parish community.
(his anniversary is June 2nd) and for all he has done for our parish community.
We will have a celebration meal on Saturday, June 19th following the 4 PM Mass. Please RSVP to the
parish office so we can plan accordingly, but it is not
necessary to make a reservation to attend.
A Bit of Humor
A park ranger is giving some ramblers a warning about bears, “Brown bears are usually harmless. They avoid contact with humans so we suggest you attach small bells to your rucksacks and give the bears time to get out of your way. However, grizzly bears are extremely dangerous. If you see any grizzly-bear droppings leave the area immediately.”
“So how do we know if they’re grizzly bear droppings?” asks one of the ramblers.
“It’s easy,” replies the ranger. “They’re full of small bells.”
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Have a great week!
Deacon Tom
(314) 393-3347