“Do you think I have come to give you peace on Earth?  No, I tell you, but rather division.” (Luke 12:51) Many of us like to play it safe, not cause waves with our family and friends, especially when it comes to politics and religion.  We don’t want to cause any turmoil.  However, many times this is at the expense of the truth.  The truth being Jesus Christ.  Too many people are misguided because they rely on their own limited human ability to reason and are not allowing faith in God to guide them. Form your conscience; take a stance for life, marriage and religious liberty.

20^o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 

“¿Creen ustedes que vine a traer paz a la tierra?   ¡No! Más bien vine a traer división”  (Lucas 12:51)  A muchos de nosotros nos gusta ir a lo seguro, no causar problemas con nuestra familia y amigos, especialmente cuando se trata de política y religión. No queremos causar ningún revuelo.  Sin embargo, muchas veces lo hacemos a expensas de la verdad.  Jesucristo es la verdad.  Demasiadas personas están equivocadas porque confían en su propia capacidad humana limitada para razonar y no permiten que la fe en Dios los guíe. Forma tu conciencia; toma una postura a favor de la vida, el matrimonio y la libertad religiosa.

“Run the race which lies ahead.”  Are you called to keep your eyes fixed on Christ and run the race of faith to heaven as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Contact the Vocation Office at (508) 630-4473 or email: donato.infante@gmail.com.

"Corre la carrera que tenemos por delante." ¿Estás llamado a mantener los ojos fijos en Cristo y correr la carrera de la fe hacia el cielo como sacerdote, diácono o en la vida consagrada? Comuníquese con la Oficina de Vocaciones al (508) 630-4473 o envíe un correo electrónico a: donato.infante@gmail.com.

All are welcome to Saint Joseph’s Parish, North Brookfield beginning on Saturday, Aug. 27 beginning at 3pm with Annual Outdoor Mass under the tent (at the Rectory grounds) and The Otters from 4-7 pm; Sunday, Aug. 28 from 11 am to 4 pm Parish Fair including music by DJ Richard “Tabby” LeBlanc; 1-2pm Chicken dinners served (eat in & take out!) $14/adults $7/children 12 & under).  Other food is available all weekend including hamburgers, hot dogs, tacos, corn dogs, chili, fried dough, french fries, pizza, warm pretzels, ice cream sundaes and more! Saint Joseph’s Parish Rectory Grounds are at 28 Mt. Pleasant St., North Brookfield.

The next Vianney dinner is Thursday, September 1 at the Holy Name of Jesus House of Studies at 51 Illinois St., Worcester. These are nights for men, high school aged and up, interested in learning more about a priestly vocation.  Don't want to come alone?  Bring a friend!  You are welcome to come to all or part of the evening as your schedule allows. 6:05 pm Mass, 6:30 pm dinner, and 7:00 pm social.  An RSVP is not needed but it is helpful in getting an accurate count for food. Email:director@worcestervocations.com.

St. Edward the Confessor Parish has a long wooden table with drawers on both sides available. Solid Wood Table, Size: 11’9”L X 3’10”W with 3 drawers on each side. Available to pick up at St. Edward Parish Center, Westminster. Call 978-874-2362 if interested. A digital photo can be emailed upon request.