Bishop Robert Barron's: The Sacraments
The power that goes to the limits
When we are seriously ill or near death, we are up against the limits of human capacity.
We lose control of our lives. Our power is significantly limited.
These are very challenging times and for many people, very frightening times as well.
But the Church, through the grace of God, has been given a way to connect us with the healing power that goes beyond us and beyond this world.
Take a look at this healing power in this short video:
Fr. Godfrey's Homily
OT25A 2020
St. Benedict Cathedral
St. Benedict Cathedral
Band members strive to march from spot to spot artfully without running into anyone else, all while keeping the music going. It’s just a series of moves. But for the people sitting high in the stands, the big picture is visible, the artistry is clear: all of those people moving from place to place create an experience of lines and arcs and sounds. And that big picture is breathtaking.
The jealous early vineyard workers miss the big picture altogether. Their horizon ends with their own well-being. But the landowner is concerned for the big picture of the harvest. If they’d only been able to see the bigger picture!
Brothers and sisters, what is the bigger picture for us? It is the heavenly kingdom. What big picture should govern every one of our decisions? Our desire for heaven; Christ’s promise of redemption.
And that bigger picture is the purpose of stewardship. Soon, we’ll receive our commitment cards, outward expressions of our investment in building the Church – the mission of all the baptized. I hope and pray that you won’t merely hold steady, but that you’ll ask yourself, in prayer, what more God might be asking of you this year. We’re hoping for a 3.5% increase in giving. But we’re also in need of all kinds of generous talent to make our parish work. And it all must be grounded in our time with God, in prayer. Stewards of God’s gifts: let’s step forward for building the Kingdom of Christ. Let’s do what we can to bring in the harvest of justice. Let’s share generously what we have gratefully received. Then we’ll see the big picture unfolding before us, no mere field show, but the promise of eternal life.
Coming Up:
Temporary Schedule for Masses
Masses will be phased in over time. For now, we will have the 9AM weekday Mass only--EXCEPT ON MONDAYS. The weekend Masses will be at 4:30PM Saturday, 8:00AM, 10:30AM on Sunday.
Confessions - Wednesdays 5-5:30 PM and Saturdays 9:30-10 AM.
Confessions are now in the middle vestibule off the gathering space so that people with mobility issues may have access.
RCIA - Do you know someone who has shown interest in becoming Catholic? If so, have them call the parish office at (812) 425-3369 or email Fr. Godfrey at gmullen@evdio.org. The fall RCIA classes will be held virtually beginning in September. Anyone that is interested in learning more about the faith is welcomed to begin RCIA. Even if someone is not 100% sure that they want to join the Church, this a great way to learn more about the Catholic faith.
Grounded in Hope Bible Study - Starting in September...The Grounded in Hope Women's Bible Study will begin in September on Wednesday nights at 7 PM. The book is available for purchase at www.walkingwithpurpose.com. For more information, please contact Kimberly Early at Kimberlydawnearly@gmail.comor Audra Douglas at Audra.Douglas@yahoo.com.
Confirmation The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the 4:30PM Mass. An email was sent to identified parents. Anyone sophomore in high school or older who has not yet been confirmed is eligible to receive the sacrament. If you have a daughter or son who would like to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, even if you didn't receive the email, click here.
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