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Friends, Sunday our Gospel, Jesus tells of a rich man who has been so successful that he doesn’t have enough space to store his harvest. So he tears down his barns and builds bigger ones. But that very night, he dies—and all of it comes to naught. “Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God.”
No matter how good, how beautiful a state of affairs is here below, it is destined to pass into nonbeing. That sunset that I enjoyed last night—that radiantly beautiful display—is now forever gone. It lasted only a while. That beautiful person—attractive, young, full of life, creative, joyful—will eventually age, get sick, break down, and die.
An image that always comes to mind when I think of these things is the gorgeous firework that bursts open like a giant flower and then, in the twinkling of an eye, is gone forever. Everything is haunted by nonbeing. Everything, finally, is a bubble.
But this is not meant to depress us; it is meant to redirect our attention precisely to the things that are “above,” to the eternity of God.
No matter how good, how beautiful a state of affairs is here below, it is destined to pass into nonbeing. That sunset that I enjoyed last night—that radiantly beautiful display—is now forever gone. It lasted only a while. That beautiful person—attractive, young, full of life, creative, joyful—will eventually age, get sick, break down, and die.
An image that always comes to mind when I think of these things is the gorgeous firework that bursts open like a giant flower and then, in the twinkling of an eye, is gone forever. Everything is haunted by nonbeing. Everything, finally, is a bubble.
But this is not meant to depress us; it is meant to redirect our attention precisely to the things that are “above,” to the eternity of God.
Bishop Robert Barron
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
What does generosity have to do with the good life? Generosity is our attention to the needs of others. Yes, oftentimes many people can use some financial help. But we are also generous when we mentor young people, tend to the elderly, visit the imprisoned or make sandwiches." Fr. John's homily for this weekend is found here.
Let's start spreading the love.
Interfaith Community Services (ICS) is looking to restock its food banks this July with the fifth annual Peanut Butter Party food drive. You may leave your peanut butter jars on the table located outside the parish office doors Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Last year we collected and donated 435 jars, this year we have only collected 147 jars.
Last week to donate as the collection ends on August 4th!
ICS is asking the community to “spread the love” by contributing 10,000 jars of peanut butter to help replenish its food bank supply through the end of the year. In an average month ICS gives out about 2,000 jars of peanut butter.
“Peanut butter is enjoyed by people of all ages and kids can easily make a meal with it. A 16 oz. jar of peanut butter goes a long way to feed a family of four, plus it can stay fresh for months.” says Tim Kromer, ICS Director of Outreach and Partnerships. “It’s also packed with protein and healthy nutrients, making it a great item to put in every bag of food we give.”
Scandal, division, disease, doubt. The Church has withstood each of these throughout our very human history. But today we confront all of them, all at once. Our response in this moment is pivotal.
In the midst of these roaring waves, Jesus is present, reminding us that he is more powerful than the storm. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world.
How will he do it? By uniting us once again around the source and summit of our faith—the Holy Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is the joyful, expectant, grassroots response of the entire Catholic Church in the U.S. to this divine invitation.
In the midst of these roaring waves, Jesus is present, reminding us that he is more powerful than the storm. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world.
How will he do it? By uniting us once again around the source and summit of our faith—the Holy Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is the joyful, expectant, grassroots response of the entire Catholic Church in the U.S. to this divine invitation.
Sign up for the Heart of Revival newsletter today and learn how you can get involved: http://www.eucharisticrevival.org
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55+ Gamers are Back!
We are cordially inviting past 55+ Gamers and parishioners to pick up where we left off (that is, prior to the pandemic) and finally start our games once again. 0ur first game will begin on Friday, August 5th, and we will meet every other Friday until we run out of games to play (in other words, indefinitely). Some of you probably have not heard of this group before so let me fill you in. Anyone 55 years or age (exceptions are considered) may participate. We enjoy playing card games, board games, dominoes, etc. Basically, whatever is fun. The group has obtained several games over the years so we have a great assortment of games to choose from or a member may bring a favorite game of their own that they think would be enjoyable to all.
Our games will be held in the Parish Hall from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm every other Friday of the month. You may participate for all or part of that time frame. Come all the time or come once in a while. We ask that you bring your own snacks and beverages or bring a snack to share with others. Masks are strongly encouraged for unvaccinated participants. For more information about this group, please contact Joanne McCutcheon at joanne.mccutcheon@yahoo.com
We are cordially inviting past 55+ Gamers and parishioners to pick up where we left off (that is, prior to the pandemic) and finally start our games once again. 0ur first game will begin on Friday, August 5th, and we will meet every other Friday until we run out of games to play (in other words, indefinitely). Some of you probably have not heard of this group before so let me fill you in. Anyone 55 years or age (exceptions are considered) may participate. We enjoy playing card games, board games, dominoes, etc. Basically, whatever is fun. The group has obtained several games over the years so we have a great assortment of games to choose from or a member may bring a favorite game of their own that they think would be enjoyable to all.
Our games will be held in the Parish Hall from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm every other Friday of the month. You may participate for all or part of that time frame. Come all the time or come once in a while. We ask that you bring your own snacks and beverages or bring a snack to share with others. Masks are strongly encouraged for unvaccinated participants. For more information about this group, please contact Joanne McCutcheon at joanne.mccutcheon@yahoo.com
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