“Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.” - St. Pope John Paul II
For those who suffer from the pain of divorce
Every Monday in October, 5:30 pm in the Church Msgr. Lyon will be speaking about the Divorce, Reconciliation and the Church. In this video, Bishop Emeritus Kicanas discusses Amoris Laetitia, the Joy of Love.
Next weekend Second Collection
BISHOPS EMERGENCY DISASTER FUND FOR HURRICANE IDA RELIEF
As we respond as a unified Church, please prayerfully consider supporting the USCCB’s Bishops Emergency Disaster Fund in a special second collection on October 17th. Parishioners are urged to support the pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church as well as the efforts of Catholic Charities and Catholic Relief Services, the official relief agencies of the U.S. Catholic Church. Prayers continue for all those impacted by Hurricane Ida, some of whom are friends and family of many in the Diocese of Tucson. Thank you for your ongoing generosity to the civic and faith communities affected by natural disasters!
As we respond as a unified Church, please prayerfully consider supporting the USCCB’s Bishops Emergency Disaster Fund in a special second collection on October 17th. Parishioners are urged to support the pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church as well as the efforts of Catholic Charities and Catholic Relief Services, the official relief agencies of the U.S. Catholic Church. Prayers continue for all those impacted by Hurricane Ida, some of whom are friends and family of many in the Diocese of Tucson. Thank you for your ongoing generosity to the civic and faith communities affected by natural disasters!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
We need more trunks!
We need more families to sign-up to decorate a trunk for our well-attended Trunk or Treat, this year on October 30th.
There will be prizes for best decorated/themed trunks!
Come, Follow Me
Perhaps we know the story of the rich, young man well, but listen to it with new ears this weekend.
The young man, living well by the commandments, encounters Christ and is challenged to "Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor... then come, follow me."
"Indeed," St. Paul tells us, "the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword" (Heb. 4:12-13). The words of Jesus cut to the heart of this young man, who wants to follow a series of rules and check the boxes instead of participating in a life-giving relationship with Christ.
We don't know if the young man stayed away from Christ for good or if he eventually returned. Jesus allows him to walk away, respecting his freedom. That same open door is available to us. How will we respond?
Get a glimpse of how Catholics view the life lived in Christ and how we live this out in society here in this short clip with Matt Nelson from our newest series, Catholicism 101:
Questions for Additional Reflection:
- What possessions are you overly attached to? What are the things you "can't live without"?
- Do you struggle to truly trust God with your life, career, marriage, etc? Why or why not?
- According to the video, what is the “common good” and how is it prioritized in Catholicism?
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Msgr. John Lyons, our Judicial Vicar Emeritus and respected Canon Lawyer, unravels the seeming mysteries of the Tribunal, Annulment, and Reconciliation with a heart for ministry for the wondering.
Join St. Mark Parish by preparing for the resumed practice of your Faith by attending our prayerful seminar on Marriage, Divorce, and Reconciliation. All are welcome!
The Catholic Daughters' Advent Reflection for Women will be held Friday, December 3rd. Members are in the courtyard before and after all Masses this weekend to provide you with information and to sign you up for this special event.