20th Sunday in Ordinary Time; August 14, 2022
From Father Nathan...
Dear Friends at Saint Frances Cabrini Parish and Saint Mary’s Immaculate Conception Parish:
Praised be Jesus Christ! For several years now we have had a focus or theme for both parishes that guides us through formation year, kicking-off late in the summer. The annual focus is woven into our school and faith formation programing, our stewardship drives, our liturgies, and our various communication avenues across both campuses. One could think of it as the “heart” of each new formation year.
The theme for this coming year is “Lift Up Your Hearts!” This will sound most familiar to our ears from hearing it spoken by the priest at Mass, during what is called the “Preface Dialogue.” “Lift up your hearts!,” the priest says, or “Sursum Corda!” in Latin. “We lift them up to the Lord!” we respond. It is an ancient component of the Roman Liturgy and it is meant to capture succinctly a central disposition of Catholic worship: joyful praise of God. “Put your hearts where God is!,” put your entire selves into the heavens, into divine friendship, into the eternity of his face. Do so because it is clear that Christ has been crucified and risen for our sakes. Do so because it is clear that during the Mass, Christ himself is present and near us. Do so because our doctrines and teachings astonish us by their good news. “Lift up your hearts!” “Sursum Corda.” These ancient words are our own words and they are meant to be our identifier as people of worship and of the Gospel.
Interestingly, the expression “Lift up your hearts” is found in the Scriptures in what at first might seem an unlikely place: Lamentations 3:41: “Let us lift up our hearts as well as our hands toward God in heaven!” This expression is given in the midst of a lengthy, prayerful acknowledgement of the infidelity of the Chosen People that led to the destruction of the Temple. Their place of worship is gone, and they are out of the Promised Land when these words are offered. The verse incorporates together two essential truths: that humanity’s fidelity is fickle leading to our woes, but also that God’s fidelity is flawless, leading us to lift up our hearts to him in gratitude and trust through all circumstances, good and bad. We come to him at Mass as sinners, mindful of what has been lost through our infidelity, but also mindful of what has been won for us by Christ’s sacrifice that is made present at the Mass. This leads us to repentance, and to joy, and to worship. It is a perfect verse in so many ways and shows, among other things, the genius of Catholic worship that is thoroughly Biblical, ancient, and also ever-new.
Our parishes continue to push for a return of all Catholics to Mass because of what the Mass is. The United States Bishops, and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, are launching us all into a multi-year formation push on the Eucharist. The world as we know it often feels to many of us as though we are living in the Book of Lamentations, with so many bedrock aspects of life teetering around us. Yet, we do know that even in the darkest of times we are called to lift up our hearts just as ancient, exiled Israel once did. God is always faithful, and God is always here. He is here supremely and beautifully in the Eucharist. He is here in the Church. He is here no matter what changes may come to our lives. Our theme for this year is providential and needed for our moment. “Lift Up Your Hearts!”
Readings for the week of August 14, 2022
Sunday: Wis 18:6-9/Ps 33:1, 2, 8-19, 20-22 [12b]/Heb 1:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12/Lk 12:32-48 or 12:35-40
Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Mt 17:22-27 T
uesday: Ez 2:8—3:4/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9/Jn 12:24-26
Thursday: Ez 12:1-12/Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62/Mt 18:21—19:1
Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6/Mt 19:3-12
Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19/Mt 19:13-15
Next Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10/Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18 [14b]/Heb 12:1-4/Lk 12:49-53
Please note that Monday, August 15th, is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although it is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year, You are welcome to join us at Mass at 6:15am at Saint Mary’s or 8:00am at SFC.
OUR NEIGHBORS ARE IN NEED
There is an extraordinary number of our West Bend neighbors unable to meet their basic needs of rent, food, and gasoline. Many are on the verge of homelessness or have already become homeless. The normal budget of the St. Vincent de Paul Society can not keep up with the growing needs. We are asking for your help.
Cash, checks, gift cards or scrip for groceries and gasoline can be put into the church collection, marked "For SVdP" and would be greatly appreciated.
We pray with gratitude for all who are able to respond to their neighbors in need.
WELCOME SOCIAL TO HONOR FATHER KEVIN
Join us to meet Father Kevin and enjoy some coffee/donuts after the Sunday morning Masses on August 21st in the Lobby.
Are you interested in becoming an Usher?
We would love to have you join us! Training Provided!
Please contact Ed at 262-343-1074.
SCRIP:
SCRIP is available after Sunday Masses in the lobby.
CHURCH CLEANING:
Our next church cleaning is August 27th at 7am.
Many hands make light work. Call Beth at 338-5600 if you have any questions or are interested in helping.
Our next church cleaning is August 27th at 7am.
Many hands make light work. Call Beth at 338-5600 if you have any questions or are interested in helping.
REP ‘22-’23 REGISTRATIONS
Registration forms are now available on our website.
PRAYER SHAWLS:
Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? Join us for the next prayer shawl ministry meeting on Monday, August 22nd at 1pm the John Paul Room in the lower level of St Frances Cabrini Church. Please call 262-573-6200 with questions.
Prayer Shawls are available in baskets at church entrances as well as the church office. Prayer Pockets, a smaller version that can slip into your pocket and be used as a bookmark, are also available. If you would like to support this ministry, cash donations can be made at the church office.
GARDENING ANGELS
Saint Mary's Gardening Angels are looking for more gardeners to adopt-a-plot on the Saint Mary’s campus. Contact Carolyn Fischer at 262-629-5862 or fischercarolyn3@gmail.com
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