15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Chosen by Christ
Do you believe that Christ has chosen YOU to do ministry in his name? In our First Reading this Sunday, the prophet Amos is challenged to be a prophet of God to an unfriendly culture and Paul declares that God chose US in Christ, before the foundation of the world.
The ordinary mission of a baptized Christian is to witness to the goodness of God. For some, that's through hospitality or teaching or ministry or service or administration; for others, it's preaching and healing and instructing the doubtful. But ALL of us have been chosen by Christ to be sent out and bear fruit in His name.
We invite you to watch this short video below from Rachel Bulman, a wife, mother, and friend of the Word on Fire Institute, from our new series Catholicism 101, to explore deeper this great mystery of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection and his call for our lives:
Questions for Additional Reflection:
What are my gifts and talents?
Where can I give of my time, talent, or treasure more generously?
Where am I afraid to stand out for the sake of Jesus?
"To bring this great plan [of Christ's] to fulfillment, this most beautiful plan, we need to work generously."
Woman with no arms is on a mission to motivate children
Jessica Cox is a pilot and travels around the world as a motivational speaker. She asks for prayer as her and her husband continue on this mission. Jessica attends our parish!
BLOOD DRIVE THIS SUNDAY
July 11th from 7:30am- 12:30pm
in the Parish Hall
The Parish Office will be collecting
Peanut Butter Jars
Monday - Thursday from 9-1 pm
for ICS through July 29th.
Can you make a better PB Mascot?
Create your character and email a picture to media@stmarkov.com to have it featured on our social media pages.
Casa Alitas Welcome Center is a shelter for migrants in the Tucson Community. They are in need of pre-packaged activity bags and clothing. We are collecting items from July 19th-29th.
The Mystery of the Church and Politics
The Church, according to St. Paul, is a mystery. When I was younger the Church was considered to be the Democratic party at prayer. Now, we seem to be viewed as part of the Republican right wing. Does this do the Church justice in the view of Christ and the Apostles? Consider St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians and the Gospel this Sunday. Listen
TMIY - That Man is You
Saturday 5:30am - 8:00am @ Parish Hall
Sandwich Squad
Saturday 7:15am @ Parish Hall
The Sandwich Squad prepares 200 sack lunches for delivery to Casa Maria.
Bertha Molina Funeral Mass & Holy Rosary
Saturday, July 10, 9:30am @ Church
American Heritage Girls - Leaders Meeting
Saturday, July 10, 9:30am @ Parish Hall
Rosary
Saturday 3:30pm - 3:45pm @ Church
CDA Cookbook Recipe Forms
After all Masses this weekend, CDA will be passing out the recipe forms for the parish cookbook.
Confession
Saturday 4:45pm @ Music/Worship Room
Sunday 9:15am @ Music/Worship Room
Blood Drive, Knights of Columbus & American Red Cross
Sunday, July 11th, 7:30am - 12:30pm @ Parish Hall
Baptism Preparation Class
Sunday, July 11th, 10:00am @ Parish Hall
Peace by Piece Dressmakers
Monday, July 12th, 10:00am @ Church
Charismatic Prayer Group
Tuesday 9:00am - 11:00am @ Chapel
Devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help & Adoration
Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm @ Church
Spanish Bible Study - Conversion Constante y Alegre
Wednesday 9:30am - 11:00am @ Zoom
Safe Environment Training
Wednesday, July 14th, 6:00pm @ Family Room
Knights of Columbus, Monthly Council Meeting
Wednesday 7:00pm @ Parish Hall
Adoration
Thursday 8:30am - 9:30am @ Church
Cactus Comfort