06/16 - Planting Spiritual Seeds

Sunday Readings

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, June 20, 2021

Background on the Gospel Reading

As we continue in Ordinary Time, our reading today is taken from the Gospel of Mark, the primary Gospel reading in Lectionary Cycle B. Mark's Gospel presents a vivid portrait of Jesus, whose words and deeds show that he is the Son of God. Today's Gospel describes the end of a day of teaching in Jesus' ministry. Jesus taught the crowd in parables and then offered explanations of these parables to his disciples. Jesus then led his disciples away from the crowds and into the boats that they will use to cross the Sea of Galilee. The sea and its surrounding area are the settings for Jesus' teachings and miracles in this part of Mark's Gospel. Today's reading describes how Jesus calmed a storm at sea. It is the first of four miracles that are presented in sequence at this point in Mark's Gospel.

First Reading
Job 38:1,8-11
The Lord answers Job's complaints.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 107:23-24,25-26,28-29,30-31
A song of praise to God for rescue

Second Reading
2 Corinthians 5:14-17
Those in Christ are a new creation.

Gospel Reading
Mark 4:35-41
Jesus calms the storm.

Planting Spiritual Seeds

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Keep Holy the Lord’s Day!

From the days of the apostles, the Christian community has set Sunday apart from the other days. At first, it was the day of worship on which the first Christians gathered for the “breaking of the bread”. Over time it also became the official day of rest in civic life. This pairing of worship and rest has shaped the rhythm of the week for much of Western civilization to this day.

SMOY Fest 2021

We’re excited to share another update with you! SMOY Fest will be from 4-9pm on Saturday, July 24th, and 1-7pm on July 25th. Additionally, we will be having basket preview nights on Thursday and Friday before SMOY Fest

We are seeking donations for our baskets and we’ve put together a wishlist.

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Parish News

Consecration to Mary

It’s been 33 amazing days and we are headed for Morning Glory with Our Lady. This Saturday, June 19, it’s time to consecrate ourselves to Jesus through Mary. We will consecrate at the 8:15am Saturday morning Mass on June 19. We have consecration prayer cards so you don’t have to worry about forgetting your book and Father will bless and distribute Miraculous Medals. If you are on vacation or can’t make it to the Mass, you can read the consecration prayer by yourself on June 19 and then pick up a prayer card and blessed Miraculous Medal in the parish office. It is a good practice to go to reconciliation before or near your consecration. Any questions contact Birgitt Hacker at bhacker@smoy.org.

Totus Tuus Volunteers

Our parish is blessed to be welcoming six Totus Tuus missionaries to our campus to present the wonderful Totus Tuus program to our young people this coming week. These young adult missionaries spend a summer away from home, bringing Christ to the youth of our Archdiocese. In order to thank them for this gift they bring, we provide them with meals and hospitality. If you would like to assist in this important task, click the button below to see what needs still need to be met.

Expectations for Being a Host Family

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11:15am Masses During Totus Tuus

During Totus Tuus, we will be having additional Masses at 11:15am. All are welcome to join us.

24-Hour Eucharistic Exposition

June 19 & 20 (Sat, 8:45am - Sun, 7:00am, reposed 4:00 - 5:30pm for Mass, Benediction at 6:50am) Stop by anytime and come pray with the Lord. Want to be a Eucharistic Guardian? Sign up for a specific hour of prayer during the 24-hour Exposition. Sign Up: https://bit.ly/3vt3LBE

Questions: Ken & Sue Ann Klaber | klabersak@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus – June Social Meeting

June 28, 2021, at 7:00pm in Fr. Brooks Hall

Rocky Boiman, a 1988 St. Xavier grad and Notre Dame grad will be speaking at the KC Social event in June. Rocky was a captain at Notre Dame in his senior year and went on to an 8yr career in the NFL. He resides in the Cincinnati area with his wife and 3 sons. Rocky was a Green Township Trustee from 2011 – 2014 and is a member of the board of the Life Learning Center. Please join our current Knights and men of the parish for a fun-filled evening. In addition to the presentation by Rocky the Knights will have food and refreshments for all.

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Sent by St. Margaret of York on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 2:00PM