Sunday Readings
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Readings
Reading 1 – Zechariah 9:9-10
Psalm – Psalm 145:1-14
Reading 2 – Romans 8:9, 11-13
Gospel – Matthew 11:25-30
Psalm – Psalm 145:1-14
Reading 2 – Romans 8:9, 11-13
Gospel – Matthew 11:25-30
Reflection
“For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Matthew 11:30) When we think of being good stewards, we may think that God is asking too much of us when He calls us to generously share our time, talent, and treasure. However, we must remember that we are not “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given us. All He is asking is that we give back a small portion, in gratitude, of what He has already given to us.
Online Giving with WeShare
Thank you to the many parishioners who have been so faithful with their ongoing financial support of the St. Mary's through their Sunday offering. Whether you drop your envelope off at Mass or mail it to the pastoral center, we are most grateful during this time when we are all experiencing financial challenges. Consider signing up for WeShare, St. Mary's vehicle for electronic giving. Although we have cutback on parish expenses, voluntary giving through the Sunday offering is so important and our main source of parish income. Please continue to to contribute to St. Mary's as best as you are able, especially during the months of July and August. More information can be found on the parish website here.
Celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation
Last Sunday at the 9:00 and 11:00 am Masses we continued to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation for members of this year’s R.C.I.A. who would have normally been welcomed into the Church at the Easter Vigil.
LAYTH ALKHADADY celebrated all three Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist
VICTORIA THIBODEAU was received into the Catholic Church through a Profession of Faith, celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and received the Eucharist with us for the first time. He daughter,
FRANCESCA CHERVEN, was baptized and will celebrate her First Communion at one of our upcoming First Communion celebrations in July
SHANNON CURLL celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation and received the Eucharist for the first time.
JOHN KELLEHER completed his initiation into the Church through the Sacrament of Confirmation.
