Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 You open your hand to feed us, Lord; you satisfy all our needs. Psalm 145 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., July 29 – No mass Tues., July 30 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., July 30 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Hana Johnson by Troy & Rita Johnson & Family Wed., July 31 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Manual T. M. by Joby & Dona Thurs., Aug. 1 – 8:30 am Adoration before mass Thurs., Aug. 1 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For health & welfare of family & friends by Sandra Senga Fri., Aug. 2 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Elezebeth by Joby & Dona Sat., Aug. 3 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., Aug. 4 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., Aug. 4 – 12:30 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – July 21: Meadow Lake $970.40 Green Lake $237.55 Children’s Collection $3.00 Sunday Church Attendance – July 21- Adults 130 Children 14 Total 144 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for July – for the pastoral care of the sick – We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all. The Pope’s Prayer Intention for August – for political leaders – We pray that political leaders be at the service of their own people, working for integral human development and for the common good, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost their jobs. World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – July 28 – Pope Francis instituted the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on January 31, 2021 to highlight the importance of providing adequate pastoral and spiritual attention to the elderly and to call upon communities to manifest the closeness of the Church to them. It is to be celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. Taken from Ordo page 177 Congratulations to Gary and Geraldine who celebrated their marriage on Saturday, July 27. May their years ahead be filled with lasting love and happiness. Scripture Insights – 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 278. The theme of today’s texts is apparent in the refrain from the responsorial psalm: “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.” In the reading from the Second Book of Kings, the prophet Elisha uses twenty barley loaves to feed a hundred people, despite the doubts of his servant. The prophet knows that it will be more than enough: “For thus says the Lord, ‘They shall eat and there shall be some left over.’” Against this background, we read from John of the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand with five barley loaves and two fish. This is one of the few miracles all four evangelists record in the Gospels. The disciples Philip and Andrew, like Elisha’s servant, are doubtful that the meager amount will be enough. Elisha had twenty loaves; they only have five. Still, after everyone eats and is satisfied, twelve baskets are filled with the leftovers. The number twelve signifies the fullness of Israel: God has enough – more than enough – to satisfy the desires of all his people. The miraculous loaves also point beyond themselves to the true bread: Jesus, the bread from heaven, who feeds his people with his body. Several numbers are prominent in the accounts of the miraculous meals (twenty, five, five thousand, twelve), but only the number one is noted in the Letter to the Ephesians. We read of one body of Christ, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God. The oneness of the saints points to the Bread of Life: the Body of Christ is Jesus’ flesh and blood, the bread and wine of the Eucharist, and the united Christians who partake of the bread. The Ephesians have been called to “the riches of God’s glory in his inheritance among the holy ones” (1:18), and the apostle Paul urges them to be worthy of that calling through bearing patiently with one another in love.
It would be unfortunate on these weeks when we speak of such abundance of food and resources to forget about those who are still hungry, those who have nothing, those who ache for the basic necessities of life. Don’t forget that the richness we have found here is not meant to stop at our reception: our call is to go out into the world, serving all who need God’s love and abundance to shine through our gifts and generosity.
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Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. Psalm 23 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., July 22 – No mass Tues., July 23 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., July 23 – No mass (Fr. Uche will be meeting with his Superior General) Wed., July 24 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For health & welfare of family & friends by Sandra Senga Thurs., July 25 – 8:30 am Adoration before mass Thurs., July 25 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Rosaline Salicon by Darcy, Dustin & Jim Thomas & Kelty Esau Fri., July 26 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For health & welfare of family & friends by Sandra Senga Sat., July 27 – 5:00 pm (St Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sat., July 27 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., July 28 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., July 28 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – July 14: Meadow Lake $2003.35 Green Lake $237.55 Children’s Collection $6.00 Sunday Church Attendance – July 14- Adults 132 Children 24 Total 156 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for July – for the pastoral care of the sick – We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all. Save the Date – The Annual MSP/AMSP Youth Rally will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption in St. Walburg on August 9 and 10, 2024. Registration for the Youth Rally can be made by calling or texting Fr. Peter Nnanga, MSP 306-344-7867 or Germaine Vany, AMSP 306-398-7601. There is no charge for this event. There is an option for older youth (Grades 6+) to stay overnight. Parents/Guardians must accompany their children for the overnight option. Friday starts at 6:00 pm with BBQ, Games, Adoration, Praise & Worship, Campfire & Songs. Saturday program is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with Breakfast/ Lunch, Games, Talks, Group Sessions and Celebration of the Eucharist. There are brochures at the back of the church for anyone interested in this event. Scripture Insights – 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 272. The prophet Jeremiah’s cry, “Woe to the shepherds,” is a judgment on Israel’s leaders for misleading and scattering the sheep (the people of Israel) in their care. In Jeremiah and Psalm 23, God is the Good Shepherd who feeds his people, protects them, and does not lose one of them. Jeremiah points forward to Christ through his promise that God will “raise up a righteous shoot to David,” a king who will govern with wisdom and justice. When Jesus views the people as “sheep without a shepherd,” he likewise condemns Israel’s leaders for failing to care for, guide, and protect the people (Mark 6:34; cf. Jeremiah 50:6; Numbers 27:17; 2 Chronicles 18:16). The disciples have just returned from their mission to proclaim the Gospel and to heal. They have attracted so much attention that they don’t even have time to eat, so Jesus tells them to come away to a quiet place to rest (“in verdant pastures he gives me repose”). The crowd discovers where the group has planned to retreat and arrives at their destination first. When Jesus sees the people, he is “moved with pity.” The Greek word here means “to be deeply moved,” doe one’s insides to churn with emotion. Rather than escape the crowds, Jesus takes up the role of their shepherd and teaches them. In Ephesians, Paul tells of how Christ has united the Israelites, who were heirs of the covenant, with the Gentiles, who were not. In the verse that precedes today’s reading, Paul reminds his Gentile congregation in Ephesus that they once were “strangers to the covenants of promise, without hope and without God in the world” (Ephesians 2:12). They have now been brought near to God through Christ, whose death destroyed the barrier between Jew and Gentile and created one new humanity, at peace with God.
DIOCESAN NEWS 4TH WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY will be celebrated on Sunday, July 28. Pope Francis’ message for this occasion has the theme “Do not cast me off in my old age”. His message emphasizes that the loneliness of the elderly is often not perceived as a problem. But the Church is called to build bonds between generations. Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. Psalm 85 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., July 15 – No mass Tues., July 16 – No mass Wed., July 17 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For health & welfare of family & friends by Sandra Senga Thurs., July 18 – 8:30 am Adoration before mass Thurs., July 18 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - For health & welfare of family & friends by Sandra Senga Fri., July 19 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Souls in Purgatory by Joby & Dona Sat., July 20 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., July 21 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., July 21 - 12:30 pm Mass (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – July 7: Meadow Lake $2003.35 Green Lake $189.00 Children’s Collection $6.00 Sunday Church Attendance – July 7- Adults 132 Children 10 Total 142 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for July – for the pastoral care of the sick – We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all. Save the Date – The Annual MSP/AMSP Youth Rally will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption in St. Walburg on August 9 and 10, 2024. Registration for the Youth Rally can be made by calling or texting Fr. Peter Nnanga, MSP 306-344-7867 or Germaine Vany, AMSP 306-398-7601. There is no charge for this event. There is an option for older youth (Grades 6+) to stay overnight. Parents/Guardians must accompany their children for the overnight option. Friday starts at 6:00 pm with BBQ, Games, Adoration, Praise & Worship, Campfire & Songs. Saturday program is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with Breakfast/ Lunch, Games, Talks, Group Sessions and Celebration of the Eucharist. There are brochures at the back of the church for anyone interested in this event. Scripture Insights – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 266. The prophet Amos had been a caretaker of sheep and sycamore trees. God plucked him out of Judah and sent him north to Israel. When Amos prophesies judgment against the king and people of Israel for their rebellion against God, the priest Amaziah wants Amos sent back to his homeland, Judah. The psalmist eagerly waits for the proclamation of a different message – one of peace and salvation, where kindness meets truth, where justice and peace embrace. As a whole, Psalm 85 is a prayer for forgiveness and restoration (“Restore us once more, God our savior,” verse 5). The psalmist is confident in God’s steadfast love for Israel (“Near indeed is his salvation for those who fear him,” verse 10). In the Letter to the Ephesians today, the word glory is prominent. Paul repeats the phrase “for the praise of his [God’s] glory” three times with slight variation (“for the praise of the glory of his grace” and “to the praise of his glory”). The apostle Paul proclaims the mystery of God’s will, decided before the foundation of the world, to sum up all things in Christ. The forgiveness promised to Israel in the responsorial psalm is offered to all who believed the Gospel and were thereby adopted into God’s household. The Gospel shows us the Twelve proclaiming the Gospel first to God’s people Israel, that all might repent and participate in God’s salvation through Christ. The disciples are given authority to drive out demons and power to heal bodily sicknesses, showing the wide reach of God’s saving power against evil and death, sin and sickness, all to the praise of the glory of God’s grace.
DIOCESAN NEWS 2024 VOCATIONS PILGRIMAGE WALK As we prepare for the Jubilee year in Rome in 2025, the Vocations Commission is hosting a Vocations Pilgrimage hike from Blessed Sacrament Parish Duck Lake, to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, St. Laurent, on Monday, July 15. The theme is Pilgrims of Hope. We begin at 12 noon and depart for a 11km hike. Please park at the Shrine before 11:30am in order to catch a shuttle to Duck Lake. The hike takes approximately 4 hours. There will be plenty of stops for water breaks and snacks. Bishop Stephen will give a talk at the Shrine at 4:30pm, followed by supper at 5:30, confessions at 6pm, Mass at 7pm, and a candlelight vigil. Please dress for the weather. For more information don't hesitate to contact [email protected]. Fr. Travis Myrheim, Vocations Director Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Our eyes look to the Lord, until he has mercy upon us. Psalm 123 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., July 8 – No mass Tues., July 9 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., July 9 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Michael K. T. by Joby & Dona Wed., July 10 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., July 11 – 8:30 am Adoration before mass Thurs., July 11 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., July 12 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Joseph by Joby & Dona Sat., July 13 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., July 14 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., July 14 - 12:30 pm Mass (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., July 14 - 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH Sunday Collection – June 30: Meadow Lake $4438.95 Green Lake $202.75 Children’s Collection $6.00 June CAFT $2325.00 Sunday Church Attendance – June 30- Adults 121 Children 8 Total 129 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for July – for the pastoral care of the sick – We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all. Scripture Insights – 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 260. Paul explains that he was given a thorn in the flesh so that he “might not become too elated” over the abundance of his visions and divine revelations. The phrase “become elated” could also be “become conceited” or “start lording it over others.” Christ specifically condemns lording any merit over others, urging his followers instead to become servants to one another (see Mt 20:25 -28; Lk 22:24 – 27). Paul perceives that, paradoxically, his weaknesses allow the power of Christ to dwell in him and work through him. The Gospel offers more thoughts on power, in a different key. The people of Jesus’ hometown struggle to believe that the carpenter’s son, who grew up as a normal boy in their midst, whose family was well known to them, can speak with such wisdom and perform such powerful deeds. Because of their lack of faith, Jesus is not able to do many powerful acts among them. He can only heal a few sick people who must have overcome their skepticism to trust their former neighbor. These acts portray power working not so much through weakness as through the familiar and the mundane (a small-town carpenter) and point to the counterintuitive way that power works in the kingdom. Like the people of Nazareth, the people of Israel in Ezekiel’s day were offered the chance to turn away from God’s offer of salvation or to be forgiven and healed. The prophet Ezekiel, having caught a glimpse of God’s glory, has fallen flat on his face. The spirit lifts him to his feet to receive his message for Israel: they are hard-hearted rebels, but they still have the chance to heed God’s words rather than to resist- to turn and be healed – if only they will call on God to have pity on them, as in the responsorial psalm.
DIOCESAN NEWS 2024 VOCATIONS PILGRIMAGE WALK As we prepare for the Jubilee year in Rome in 2025, the Vocations Commission is hosting a Vocations Pilgrimage hike from Blessed Sacrament Parish Duck Lake, to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, St. Laurent, on Monday, July 15. The theme is Pilgrims of Hope. We begin at 12 noon and depart for a 11km hike. Please park at the Shrine before 11:30am in order to catch a shuttle to Duck Lake. The hike takes approximately 4 hours. There will be plenty of stops for water breaks and snacks. Bishop Stephen will give a talk at the Shrine at 4:30pm, followed by supper at 5:30, confessions at 6pm, Mass at 7pm, and a candlelight vigil. Please dress for the weather. For more information don't hesitate to contact [email protected]. Fr. Travis Myrheim, Vocations Director Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 I will extol you, Lord, for you have raised me up. Psalm 30 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., July 1 – No mass Tues., July 2 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., July 2 – 1:00 pm Mass at Flying Dust Lodge Tues., July 2 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Wed., July 3 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., July 4 – 8:30 am Adoration before mass Thurs., July 4 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., July 5 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., July 6 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., July 7 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., July 7 - 12:30 pm Mass (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – June 23: Meadow Lake $986.00 Green Lake $130.30 Children’s Collection $2.25 Sunday Church Attendance – June 23- Adults 117 Children 10 Total 127 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for July – for the pastoral care of the sick – We pray that the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all. Canada Day – July 1 – July 1 is celebrated as Canada’s birthday. Canadians should seek to be witnesses to Christ in Canada and the world, and to continue working to influence those in government to act from Christian principles and attitudes. Christians, realizing they do not have a lasting home here, should pray and work for justice and peace in Canada and throughout the world, so that all God’s people may share in the goods of this earth. God’s kingdom will come only when all people are ready to let Christ’s teaching guide and rule their lives and actions. Congratulations – to Alison Boudreau whose name was drawn for the $500 scholarship at Carpenter and to Joshua Kirilenko whose name was drawn for the $630 scholarship from those who registered at the church office. Fr. Uche 28th Anniversary – Fr. Uche is celebrating his 28th anniversary to the priesthood on June 29th. Fr Uche, as you mark another year as a priest, we celebrate your commitment to our spiritual well-being. May your ministry continue to flourish. Congratulations on 28 years of priesthood. Scripture Insights – 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 254. In the Gospel reading, the account of one miraculous healing interrupts another. Many details link the synagogue ruler Jairus and the unnamed woman: Twelve years is both the length of her affliction and the age of Jairus’ daughter. They both – Jairus and the woman – fall down at Jesus’ feet, and they both believe that if Jesus simply touches the unwell body it will be healed. Jesus praises the woman for her faith and exhorts Jairus not to fear but to have faith. Other details separate them: Jairus is a powerful man, an official of the synagogue, and the woman who hemorrhages is a powerless woman who likely has been excluded from the synagogue because her affliction has made her ritually unclean. By healing both, Jesus symbolically heals all of Israel (if the number twelve is meant to resonate beyond itself), from the greatest to the least. The “raising” of Jairus’ daughter also hints at the resurrection: as Wisdom reminds us, “God did not make death, not does he rejoice in the destruction of the living.” The second reading turns to Christian communities, with their mix of Jairuses and unnamed women. Paul urges his audience toward generosity for their impoverished brothers and sisters in Jerusalem: just as they abound in all other things, shouldn’t they also abound in giving? Christ was rich but became poor so that they might become rich. Paul stops just short of instructing them to imitate this pattern fully, suggesting that their abundance could overflow enough to create equality.
Two stories in one Gospel reading in today’s long form: both speak of faith and miraculous healing. This can be especially hard to hear for those whose desperate pleas for God’s healing were not answered. Hear these stories, and hold these expectations with love and care. Notice that God’s healing came in a way that no one believed was possible: may we, too, be open to the God of Surprises, who grieves with us in the meantime. Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Give thanks to the Lord; his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 107 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., June 24 – No mass Tues., June 25 – 10:00 am Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., June 25 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Hana Johnson by Troy & Rita Johnson & Family Wed., June 26 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., June 27 – 8:30 am Adoration before mass Thurs., June 27 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., June 28 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat., June 29 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., June 30 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., June 30 – 11:30 am Catechism before mass (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation) (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Sun., June 30 - 12:30 pm Mass (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., June 30 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – June 16: Meadow Lake $786.85 Green Lake $164.20 Children’s Collection $2.30 Sunday Church Attendance – June 16- Adults 103 Children 14 Total 117 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for June – for migrants fleeing their homes – We pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys full of danger and violence, find welcome and new opportunities in the countries that receive them. Saturday Evening Mass – We will be resuming Saturday evening mass (7:00 pm) at Our Lady of Peace starting June 22, 2024. Green Lake Mass has been moved back to Sundays. This Saturday evening mass is to encourage parishioners who have to work on Sundays to be able to participate in Sunday liturgy. Meadow Lake Right to Life – The Right to Life Group is being reactivated and is looking for volunteers to serve on a committee to plan a few Pro-Life events during the year. If you are interested please contact Dr. Merv Johnson 306-304-7800 or Chris Bencharski 306-240-8872. New Parish Secretary – The parish is beginning to look for a replacement for the parish secretary who is looking to retire. It is a part-time position, approximately 12 hours per week. For more details please contact the office. The secretary will work with and train anyone interested in this position. Scripture Insights – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 246. In Job 38, the Lord declares his power to shut the sea’s doors and still its proud waves. In Psalm 107, he raises up a windstorm so that the sailors cry to the Lord in their distress, and when he hushes the storm to a gentle breeze, the sailors rejoice and give thanks. Compare this to Mark 4, where the disciples “were filled with great awe” (more literally, they feared with a great fear) after Jesus stills their storm. The disciples’ terror is understandable. While the waves were crashing over their boat, their Lord and master slept peacefully in the stern. This is an evocative moment, echoing both Jonah (who also slept in a boat during a storm) and the God who neither slumbers nor sleeps (Psalm 121:4). When the disciples wake Jesus, their plaintive cry is a prayer to a God who appears to be asleep in a storm: “Do you not care that we are perishing?” Jesus commands the sea to be still and then turns from rebuking the waves to gently rebuking his disciples’ lack of faith. He does not reveal his confidence that they will grow in faith. The disciples cannot yet answer the question “Who then is this?” It seems too wonderful and strange to be true that their God might have just fallen asleep in the stern of their boat. By the end of Mark’s account of the Gospel, their fear will turn to joy as they realize who has been accompanying them all this time. The apostle Paul summarizes the remarkable truth that took the disciples a little longer to grasp: whoever is in Christ is a new creation. The whole creation, wind and waves and all, has been remade by the Incarnation and Resurrection of Christ and awaits its final glorious redemption.
When are the times we have felt like God was asleep in the middles of our suffering? Perhaps we were angry with God, like Job. But looking back, when did we see the evidence that God was walking alongside us? How did we respond when we made it safely through? Who among us needs the evidence of God’s love in the midst of suffering today? Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Lord, it is good to give thanks to you. Psalm 92 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., June 17 – No mass Tues., June 18 – Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., June 18 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Wed., June 19 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., June 20 – 8:30 am Adoration before mass Thurs., June 20 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., June 21 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +P.J. Augustine by Bijo & Swapna Sat., June 22 – 7:00 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church) - People of God Sun., June 23 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., June 23 – 11:30 am Catechism before mass (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation) (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Sun., June 23 - 12:30 pm Mass (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – June 9: Meadow Lake $4913.32 Green Lake $234.15 Children’s Collection $2.00 Sunday Church Attendance – June 9- Adults 123 Children 11 Total 134 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for June – for migrants fleeing their homes – We pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys full of danger and violence, find welcome and new opportunities in the countries that receive them. Our Lady of Peace Graduation Scholarship – We are inviting Catholic graduating students from Meadow Lake, Green Lake or Waterhen Lake who are furthering their education to apply directly to the church for a $600 scholarship. Please phone the office to register your name for a chance to be drawn for this scholarship. The scholarship will be finalized once proof of payment of first semester tuition has been provided. A second scholarship is open to all students at Carpenter High School. Saturday Evening Mass – We will be resuming Saturday evening mass (7:00 pm) at Our Lady of Peace starting June 22, 2024. Green Lake Mass has been moved back to Sundays. This Saturday evening mass is to encourage parishioners who have to work on Sundays to be able to participate in Sunday liturgy. New Parish Secretary – The parish is beginning to look for a replacement for the parish secretary who is looking to retire. It is a part-time position, approximately 12 hours per week. For more details please contact the office. The secretary will work with and train anyone interested in this position. Scripture Insights – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 240. In Ezekiel 17:1 – 21, God tells Israel a parable about a shoot from a cedar tree and a seed that becomes a vine and then explains its meaning: while in exile in Babylon, Israel secretly sought help from Egypt, a deceitful move that provokes God’s wrath (Israel was in Babylon as God’s punishment for idolatry and unfaithfulness). But God promises to take a shoot from a cedar and plant it on Israel’s heights. In other words, Israel does not need Egypt, because God’s power will bring hone and restore Israel. The Lord brings low; the Lord lifts high. The parable of the mustard seed borrows imagery from Ezekiel 17. There, without the assistance of humans, a tree will grow from a shoot and will become a place under which birds take shelter. In Ezekiel, the tree is a cedar, whereas in Mark, Jesus describes a mustard tree, perhaps to emphasize its humble beginnings (“the smallest of all the seeds”). From a tiny, insignificant thing, the kingdom begins. As the Apostle Paul wrote, we plant our small seeds and water them, but God is responsible for the growth (I Corinthians 3:6). The sower of the seed doesn’t even know how it grows; his only job was to scatter it on the earth. In the second reading, we hear, “we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord.” In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul tells us that we groan, longing to be clothed with our resurrection body (5:2; cf. Romans 8:22 – 23). Mark 4 calls us back to the truth that God gives the growth even to the seeds of these bodies and someday will flower them into resurrection trees. The Lord brings low; the Lord lifts high.
Parables are used throughout the Gospels as a way that Christ preaches the Good News in words his followers can hear and understand, using imagery that ignites their imagination and creates a lasting impression that can be applied to a variety of situations. This may be a good time to acknowledge the work that catechists do each time they gather: they use words and images that best communicate the core message. Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 With the Lord there is steadfast love, and great pow’r to redeem. Psalm 130 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., June 10 – No mass Tues., June 11 – Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., June 11 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Thanksgiving by Bijo & Swapna Wed., June 12 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Thurs., June 13 – 8:30 am Adoration before mass Thurs., June 13 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., June 14 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sun., June 16 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., June 16 – 11:30 am Catechism before mass (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation) (St. Jude’s Green Lake) Sun., June 16 - 12:30 pm Mass (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – June 2: Meadow Lake $2562.75 Green Lake $108.00 Children’s Collection $9.50 May CAFT $2090.00 Sunday Church Attendance – June 2- Adults 143 Children 25 Total 168 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for June – for migrants fleeing their homes – We pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys full of danger and violence, find welcome and new opportunities in the countries that receive them. Father’s Day Potluck Brunch – Next Sunday (Father’s Day) we will have a potluck brunch in the hall after mass. Bring your favorite dish as we celebrate Father’s Day. Everyone welcome. Our Lady of Peace Graduation Scholarship – We are inviting Catholic graduating students from Meadow Lake, Green Lake or Waterhen Lake who are furthering their education to apply directly to the church for a $600 scholarship. Please phone the office to register your name for a chance to be drawn for this scholarship. The scholarship will be finalized once proof of payment of first semester tuition has been provided. Saturday Evening Mass – We would like to resume Saturday evening mass (7:00 pm) at Our Lady of Peace starting June 22, 2024. Green Lake Mass has been moved back to Sundays. This Saturday evening mass is to encourage parishioners who have to work on Sundays to be able to participate in Sunday liturgy. New Parish Secretary – The parish is beginning to look for a replacement for the parish secretary who is looking to retire. It is a part-time position, approximately 12 hours per week. For more details please contact the office. Scripture Insights – 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 234. Today’s Genesis narrative begins the consequences of humankind’s disobedience to God. God presented his covenantal promises to all humankind through Adam: he may dwell in and nurture Eden, but he must obey the one prohibition of eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. God then creates Adam’s partner. The woman was led to forsake the covenant by the cunning serpent, and Adam has participated. God now comes to spend time with creation during the breezy time of day to find humankind in shame and hiding due to their new knowledge. That God is omniscient Creator has been established, so God’s questions about what happened must be understood as a way to allow Adam to take responsibility for his actions. Adam fails: he blames both the woman and God! The woman likewise fails and blames the serpent. As the consequences continue, we learn of the world we inhabit. Relationships with one another and with creation have been disordered by these early choices. In Mark, Jesus’ early ministry conflicts with those who think they know him. He teaches by telling stories through metaphor to get them thinking beyond what they think they know. He is then forced to look beyond his biological family for advocates and understanding. It is living and doing the will of God that now creates family and facilitates the kingdom of God.
Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 I will lift up the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord. Psalm 116 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., June 3 – No mass Tues., June 4 – Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., June 4 – 1:00 pm Mass at Elders Lodge Flying Dust Tues., June 4 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Paul Tourond by the family Wed., June 5 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Roselyn Almocera by Eliniel Dy Thurs., June 6 – Adoration before mass Thurs., June 6 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Fri., June 7 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Anonymous Sat. June 8 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., June 9 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God Sun., June 9 – 3:00 pm (Our Lady of the Smile Waterhen) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – May 26: Meadow Lake $1337.50 Green Lake $108.00 Children’s Collection Sunday Church Attendance – May 26- Adults 114 Children 8 Total 122 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for June – for migrants fleeing their homes – We pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys full of danger and violence, find welcome and new opportunities in the countries that receive them. Today’s Solemnity – Today’s Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ celebrates the great gift of the Eucharist that Jesus gives the disciples at the Last Supper – and gives each of us when we gather for Mass. Jesus says, “This is the blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.” World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests June 7 – Catholics worldwide are urged to pray for Priests today on the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. The day was begun by Saint John Paul II in 2002 with the objective of having all Catholic faithful join in prayer for the sanctification of Priests. The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests coincides with the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. New Parish Secretary – The parish is beginning to look for a replacement for the parish secretary who is looking to retire. It is a part-time position, approximately 12 hours per week. For more details please contact the office. Scripture Insights – Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 226. Exodus 24 describes the covenant with Israel, which extended the covenant made with Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12 – 22). Whereas the Abrahamic covenant included blood only indirectly (Genesis 15:9 – 10; 17:9 – 14), in the Mosaic covenant, the blood of bulls is splashed on the altar and sprinkled on the people. The people offer bulls as “peace offerings” to God. After the destruction of the temple, Israel wrestled with how to atone for their sins and reconcile with God apart from the offering of animal sacrifices. Both the reading from Hebrews and Mark’s Gospel account point to Christ’s Blood as true and lasting shalom. From the Blood come peace, wholeness, and a restored relationship between humanity and God. At the Last Supper, Christ is the mediator of a new covenant established by his Blood, which connects Jesus’ sacrifice to the blood of the lambs sacrificed at Passover, the remembrance of God’s redemption of Israel from slavery.
Our Lady of Peace Parish Also Serving Our Lady of the Smile Parish, Waterhen Lake and St. Jude’s Parish, Green Lake Office Hours: Closed Monday Tuesday - Friday 1-4:00 pm Office Phone: 306-236-5122 Cell Phone: 306-304-7271 Parish Email: [email protected] Pastor Email: [email protected] Facebook: Catholic Church Meadow Lake Website: https://www.meadowlakecatholicchurch.com/ Address: 504-3rd Ave. East, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1H5 Blessed the people the Lord has chosen as his heritage. Psalm 33 Refrain Our Vision: A Community of Disciples Our Mission We commit to form disciples who joyfully and faithfully live out the mission of Jesus Christ by enriching our relationship with God and neighbour through the intercession of Our Lady of Peace. Pastor: Fr. Uche Umechikelu, MSP Parish Secretary: Pat Bencharski Masses Intentions When there is a funeral, the daily mass will normally be cancelled. Check Facebook for the most up-to-date information. On Tuesday to Friday and on Sunday, Our Lady of Peace masses will be livestreamed on Facebook. Mon., May 27 – No mass Tues., May 28 – Liturgy with Communion at the Lodge Tues., May 28 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - +Hana Johnson by Troy & Rita Johnson & Family Wed., May 29 – 6:30 pm (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Juliette Laliberte by Wilfred Sinclair Thurs., May 30 – Adoration before mass Thurs., May 30 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Rose Laliberte by Wilfred Sinclair Fri., May 31 – 9:30 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - Violet Sinclair by Wilfred Sinclair Sat. June 1 – 5:00 pm (St. Jude’s Green Lake) - People of God Sun., June 2 – 10:00 am (Our Lady of Peace Church & Facebook) - People of God THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday Collection – May 19: Meadow Lake $971.85 Green Lake $155.95 Children’s Collection $5.05 Sunday Church Attendance – May 19 - Adults 120 Children 23 Total 143 The Pope’s Prayer Intention for May – for the formation of religious and seminarians – We pray that religious women and men, and seminarians, grow in their own vocations through their human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, leading them to be credible witnesses to the Gospel. Today’s Solemnity – “The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are one because God’s love is an absolute life-giving force; the unity created by love is a unity greater than a purely physical unity” (Pope Benedict XVI) New Parish Secretary – The parish is beginning to look for a replacement for the parish secretary who is looking to retire. It is a part-time position, approximately 12 hours per week. For more details please contact the office. Registration for RCIA Classes – Anyone who wishes to register for RCIA in preparation for joining the Church Easter 2025 is asked to contact the office during the month of May. Classes will begin in the first week of June and will be held twice a month – dates and times to be announced before classes commence. Our Lady of Peace Graduation Scholarship – We are planning to present scholarships to graduates who want to pursue educational opportunities. We are asking for donations from parishioners to help fund the Scholarship. Thank you in advance for your support. Scripture Insights – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Taken from Source Book for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2024: The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, LTP Liturgy Training Publications Copyright 2023, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, pg. 220. The Great Commission, when Jesus sent the disciples to baptize, contains one of the first direct references to the Trinity in Scripture. Although it took the Church several hundred more years to describe fully the relationship among Father, Son, and Spirit, the truth of God’s nature as Three-in-One is seeded throughout Scripture. While the Great Commission points forward to the doctrine of the Trinity, it also gestures back to Old Testament promises. The command to make disciples “of all nations” hints at God’s promise to bless all the nations through Abraham (Genesis 18:18; 22:18). Christ’s claim that all authority in heaven and on earth had been given to him echoes Moses’ declaration in the first reading that the God of Israel alone reigns over the heavens and earth “and that there is no other.” Now there is one, who is mysteriously not other at all, but the very same God in the flesh. The God of Israel shares authority with Christ the Son, who promises the disciples that he will be with them (fulfilling the title Emmanuel, God-with-us) until the completion of the age.
· For some in your congregation, the word father may be like salt in a wound. For others, the word son may be the same. Not everyone hears the sentiments of family with a warm and fuzzy feeling: do not forget them. Take comfort knowing that the Father in heaven is a perfect consolation for the absence of an earthly dad. Or perhaps, it is enough to know that the Spirit can hold us and carry us forward. Leave room for a multitude of perspectives, as the Trinity itself models. |
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July 2024
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