If God is for Us
And I will make you toward this people
a solid wall of brass.
Though they fight against you,
they shall not prevail.
(Jeremiah 15: 20)
a solid wall of brass.
Though they fight against you,
they shall not prevail.
(Jeremiah 15: 20)
Poor Jeremiah. No one ever said it would be easy being a prophet. He's feeling beaten down! And it seems like the people he is preaching to are ruthless! Again God reassures Jeremiah that He is with him. God says he (Jeremiah) will be like a solid wall of brass; even though they fight against you, they will not win!
How's that for an image! God's got his back!
Have you ever gotten so beaten down that it seems everyone is against you? I suppose it would have to do with an issue, or you don't have the courage to dare to push it. For some of us, we pick our battles. Still, there must be some consolation for Jeremiah, knowing that God is on his side! And if God has Jeremiah's back, does he have our back? I know God has come through numerous times in my life. He has sent me the right people to talk to or give me the words to speak, or the issue seems to dissipate without me doing anything.
There was a song composed in 1975 by John Foley titled If God Is for Us. Essentially the lyrics of the song tell us that no matter what happens in this world and our lives, God is for us and has our backs! There is comfort in that message and a feeling of being bolstered to face the challenges ahead! This is my prayer for you.
Back-to-School Store
Service League and the Back-to-School Store will celebrate its impactful event’s 30th anniversary serving the needs of students right here in Green Bay. More than 3,000 children in need access the store before returning to school in the fall. To help them, the Christian Action Committee is once again collecting new socks and underwear for kids in the following sizes:
·Athletic Socks: Girls and Boys size M & L in athletic sock 6 packs
·Underwear: Girls sizes 4-14 and Boys boxers or briefs sizes 6-20 or S-XL
Please place your donations in the marked box in the Gathering Space by July 29. Thank you for your support of this worthy project!
Christian Action Suggestion Box
When we see others in need, let’s evaluate whether we might have something to share. Our giving—however large or small—will never be a waste! For example, the greeting cards, note pads and calendars we get from charities that we don’t need go to residents in Assisted Living facilities who appreciate getting them. Just like the extra fabric lying around your houses helped two quilting groups make more quilts for those in need. Do you know of a group of individuals who could benefit from us sharing our surplus with them? Do you have ideas about items we might be able to share with others? Please let the Christian Action Committee know about it. We will see if it is something we can help with. Put your ideas in the suggestion box on the scrip desk in the Gathering Space, along with your name and phone number if you would like someone to follow up with you. Thank you.
Mass Intentions for 2023
Mass intentions for 2023 can now be scheduled. You are allowed to select one weekend Mass and one weekday Mass or two weekday Masses. Please stop at the Parish Office or call (920)336-4033 to schedule intentions.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family
1307 Lourdes Avenue
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 336-4033
Email: parish@lourdesdepere.org