Friday, October 29, 2010

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

31 October 2010 (The Son of Man has come for the Lost)
First reading: Wisdom 11:22—12:2 (Love all things that Are); Second reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11—2:2 (Be glorified in the Lord); Gospel: Luke 19:1–10 (Salvation has come to this House)
Adults: When has God’s mercy changed the direction of my life? 
Children: What would I have done if I were in Zacchaeus’ shoes?

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Week of October 24th

Wednesday, October 27 - Religious Education class for Grades 1-6 beginning at 6:15 PM and ending at  7:30 PM; Religious Education class for Grade 7 beginning at 6:00 PM and ending at  7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry beginning at 7:00 PM and ending at 8:30 PM.  Thursday, October 28 - Genesis Bible Study with Fr. Konopa, 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM; Catechist Potluck/training beginning at 6:00 PM.

Friday, October 22, 2010

1st Reconciliation Parent/Child Prep Session

Sunday, October 24 the 2nd gade children from St. Olaf along with their parents will gather beginning at 1:00 PM in the Fr. Robert Agnew Parish Center to learn about the Sacrament of Reconciliation and work on some fun activities to help begin the journey to First Reconciliation on December 4th.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

24 October 2010 (God is merciful)
First reading: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 (True prayer reaches heaven); Second reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 (The crown awaits me); Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 (The humble shall be Exulted)
Adults: Who or what best helps me to look clearly and honestly at myself?
Children: When I listen to God’s holy Word, how do I find out who I am?

Thursday, October 14, 2010

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time


October 17, 2010 (Call on the Lord)
First reading: Exodus 17:8-13 (Moses raised his hand); Second reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 (God is we need); Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 (Call out to the Lord)
Adults: How do I respond when people come to me and persistently ask for my help?  Children: How do I pray when I need the help of God at home or in school?

Monday, October 11, 2010

Upcoming Week

Tuesday, October 12 - Area Wide Catechist In-service at St. Bede Center, 6:30 PM, "7 Habits of Effective Catechists" with Joe Roueche.  Wednesday, October 13 - Religious Education classes for grades 1-6, 6:15-7:30 PM grade 7, 6:00-7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00-8:30 PM.  Thursday, October 14 - Fall Bible Study, Genesis 1-11, 6:00-7:00 PM.  Friday, October 15 - One Day Pilgrimage to St. Constantine Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

10 October 2010 (Give Thanks to the Lord)
First reading: 2 Kings 5: 14-17 (Naaman returned and gave thanks); Second reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-13 (Persevere in the Lord); Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 (Give thanks to God)
Adult: What do I count as my greatest blessing? How often do I thank God for giving it to me?
Children: How can I thank God for what I have received?

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Week's Events

Wednesday, October 6: Religious Education Classes for grades 1-6, 6:15 PM until 7:30 PM; Grade 8, 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM.  High School Youth Ministry will at 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM.  Thursday, October 7: Fall Bible Series: Genesis 1-11, 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  Faith Sharing for Men, 6:00 AM until 7:00 AM at the Altoona Family Restaurant.

Friday, October 1, 2010

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 3, 2010 (Give Witness of my Faith)
First reading: Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4 (The just shall live because of faith); Second reading: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 (Don’t be ashamed to give testimony); Gospel: Luke 17:5-10 (If you have faith!)
Adults: Where in my life do my attitudes and actions fall short of what I claim to believe? What changes can I make this week to address this issue?

Children: What is one thing I can do this week to show more clearly that I am a Catholic?