20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
August 18
Mass Readings Preview
Jeremiah 38: 4-6, 8-10
Jeremiah is thrown in the cistern for preaching God's message.
Psalm 40 - Lord come to my aid!
Hebrews 12:1-4
Consider how he [Jesus] endured such opposition from sinners,
in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart.
Luke 12:49-53
Jesus said: I have come to set the earth on fire...
...Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth?
No, I tell you, but rather division...
Jeremiah is thrown in the cistern for preaching God's message.
Psalm 40 - Lord come to my aid!
Hebrews 12:1-4
Consider how he [Jesus] endured such opposition from sinners,
in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart.
Luke 12:49-53
Jesus said: I have come to set the earth on fire...
...Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth?
No, I tell you, but rather division...
Events
Monday, August 19, 9:00AM
– We are looking for volunteers to help clean up the property purchased directly north of Holy Family church.
Monsignor Joseph Slepicka
90th birthday & 60th ordination anniversary
All are invited to attend and help Monsignor Joe celebrate this special birthday.
– We are looking for volunteers to help clean up the property purchased directly north of Holy Family church.
Would involve cutting down some weeds/ branches/bushes, loading trash and miscellaneous from the yard, garage, and house onto a trailer, and raking.
The more help we have, the less time it will take!
Please just show up on August 19 at 9:00AM.
Monsignor Joseph Slepicka
90th birthday & 60th ordination anniversary
Monsignor Joseph Slepicka was born on August 23, 1929 in Mason City, Iowa to Bill and Martha Slepicka. On Saturday August 24, 2019 he will celebrate Mass at 4:00 p.m. during the 60 year celebration of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1001 9th Avenue South in Clear Lake, Iowa.
A parish picnic will follow from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All are invited to attend and help Monsignor Joe celebrate this special birthday.
Birthday cards can be sent to 313 North 13th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.
No gifts are requested.
Bible Explorations
Israel's Kings and Prophets
Connections: Jeremiah, King Zedekiah, Jesus, and the Samaritan.
Connections: Jeremiah, King Zedekiah, Jesus, and the Samaritan.
