Oct. 18th, 2020
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
Then the Pharisees went and took counsel how to entangle him in his talk. And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God truthfully, and care for no man; for you do not regard the position of men. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the money for the tax." And they brought him a coin. And Jesus said to them, "Whose likeness and inscription is this?" They said, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
When some Pharisees tried to trap Jesus into saying something
negative about the emperor, Jesus used a Roman coin to teach them,
“Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs
to God.”
negative about the emperor, Jesus used a Roman coin to teach them,
“Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs
to God.”
Bible Readings can be read: (Here)
First Reading: ISAIAH 45:1, 4-6
Responsorial Psalm: PSALMS 96:1, 3-5, 7-10
Second Reading: 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-5
Gospel: MATTHEW 22:15-21
All hymns are from the Breaking Bread hymnals. Song sheets available.
Communion: BB: 725 Blest are they
Sending Forth: BB: 616 We are called
St. Martin's Mass times:
Monday thru Friday 5:15 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 4:00-4:45 p.m., with Mass starting at 5:00 p.m..
St. Martin's: Prayer for elections (Reprinted from the USCCB) and Forming conscience for Faithful Citizenship from EWTN's Voter's Guide.
Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community. We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, Men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender. We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom. We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, Men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender. We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom. We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Knights of Columbus Fundraiser
The Knights of Columbus Fr. Crowe council at St. Martin's wish to thank all who supported our Barbecue fundraiser this past weekend. Many joined us, either by carryout or drive thru and we thank you for your support of our mission to serve our parish thru the (Leave no neighbor behind project) May God Bless our Parish and may He continue to bless the Knights of Columbus. Lord, you have given your son rule over the works of your hands. Amen.