Pontiff to Parents: Keep Striving to Be a Model for Your Children

Benedict XVI is encouraging parents not to give up in their efforts to be a reference point for their children. The Holy Father said that children need to discover the "face of true love" in "constancy and the sense of duty." He also exhorted families to "be a sign of hope in present-day society."

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A - The Sheep know and Follow

First Reading: Ezekiel 18:25–28 (Repent!); Second Reading: Philippians 2:1–11 (Be Christ Like); Gospel: Matthew 21:28–32 (He repented and Went)
Adults: How can I identify the things that keep me bound to an old way of living and cut off from God’s grace?
Children: How can I let God know that I want to do what he wants me to do?

Weekly Calendar

Sunday, September 25 - Sunday School begins at 10:15 (if you have not registered contact Kathy), Baptism Prep Session, 9:30 AM; Tuesday, September 27 - Women's Prayer Group, 6:30 - 7:30 AM in the gathering space; Wednesday, September 28 - Religious Education begins at 6:15 in the church, after we pray together the children and parents will visit classrooms to meet catechists, pick up books etc., High School Youth Ministry will meet at 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the Loft; Thursday, September 29 - Men's Prayer Group, 6:00 - 7:00 AM in the gathering space.

Weekly Calendar

Monday, September 12 - Couples Bible Study, 6:30 PM.
Tuesday, September 13 - Sacred Worship Meeting, 6:30 PM, Meeting Room 3.
Wednesday, September 14 - Catechist Potluck and beginning of the year meeting, 6:00 PM in the Gathering Space.
Thursday, September 15 - Men's Prayer Group, 6:00 AM in the Gatherings Space
Sunday, September 18 - Catechetical Sunday.  

Papal Intentions for September

General Papal Intention for September

That all teachers may know how to communicate love of the truth and instill authentic moral and spiritual values.

Mission Papal Intention for September
That the Christian communities of Asia may proclaim the Gospel with fervor, witnessing to its beauty with the joy of faith.

25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (The Last shall be First)

First Reading: Isaiah 55:6–9 (Seek while you Can); Second Reading: Philippians 1:20c–24, 27a (Christ will be Glorified); Gospel: Matthew 20:1–16a (The First will be Last)

Adults: Have I ever complained because God was generous to others who in my opinion did not deserve it?

Children: Do I get upset when one of my friends gets something that I think I deserve?

7th Grade Small Faith Group Orientation

This evening all 7th graders and at least one of their parents will be part of the Small Faith Group Orientation beginning at 6:30 PM in the St. Olaf Conference Room (school cafeteria).  See you there.