Week of October 7-13

Tuesday, October 8: Women's Spirituality Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM in the Gathering Space; Grief Support Group, meeting room 3 10:30 AM; Wednesday, October 9: Religious Education; Grades1-7, 6:15 to 7:30; Grade 8, 6:00 to 7:30; Grade 9 small faith groups are scheduled to meet this week; Thursday, October 3: Men's Spirituality Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the Parish Center; The Bible and the Virgin Mary, 6:00 PM in the Conference Room

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

The rich and the poor Reading I: Amos 6:1a, 4–7 (third woe) Reading II: 1 Timothy 6:11–16 (the good fight of faith) Gospel: Luke 16:19–31 (the rich man and Lazarus) Key Passage: There was a rich man and at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table. (Luke 16:19–21) Adult: What are the “rewards” of caring for the needs of the poor? Child: What is one thing you and your family could do this week to help those who are poor or sick? (from:PastoralPlanning.com │ Questions of the Week for Cycle C)

Papal Intentions for October

GENERAL: That those feeling so crushed by life that they wish to end it may sense the nearness of God’s love. MISSION: That the celebration of World Mission Day may help all Christians realize that we are not only receivers but proclaimers of God’s Word.

Week of September 30 - October 6

Tuesday, October 1: Women's Spirituality Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM in the Gathering Space; Wednesday, October 2: Religious Education; Grades1-7, 6:15 to 7:30; Grade 9, 6:00 to 7:30; Grade 8 small faith groups are scheduled to meet this week; Eucharistic Minister Training in the church, 6:30 PM; Thursday, October 3: Men's Spirituality Group, 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the Parish Center; The Bible and the Virgin Mary, 6:00 PM in the Conference Room; Friday, October 4: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:00 AM until Noon, Benediction at noon; St. Olaf Men's Club All You Can Eat Fish Fry, serving 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Parish Center

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

The rich and the poor Reading I: Amos 6:1a, 4–7 (third woe) Reading II: 1 Timothy 6:11–16 (the good fight of faith) Gospel: Luke 16:19–31 (the rich man and Lazarus) Key Passage: There was a rich man and at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table. (Luke 16:19–21) Adult: What are the “rewards” of caring for the needs of the poor? Child: What is one thing you and your family could do this week to help those who are poor or sick?

Week of September 23-29

Tuesday, September 24: Women's Spirituality Group, 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM in the Gathering Space; Wednesday, September 25: Religious Education begins with a family Mass at 6:15 followed by classroom visitation; Thursday, September 26: Men's Spirituality Group begins a program called "That Man is You", 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM in the Gathering Space; The Bible and the Virgin Mary, 6:00 PM in the Conference Room

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

The value of honesty: Reading I: Amos 8:4–7 (against greed); Reading II: 1 Timothy 2:1–8 (conduct of men and women); Gospel: Luke 16:1–13 (the dishonest steward); Key Passage: Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. (Luke 16:10); Adult: Can cheating and deception ever be justified?; Child: If someone treats you unfairly, do you have the right to do the same to them?