Bulletin

The Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time    August 03,  2008   

                                                            Pastor’s Message:   

As you well know we live in a rather complicated world today.  There was a time in the not so distant past where if you lived on a farm, you could pretty much support yourself.  But today we must depend upon so many other people to maintain our life style.  To enable us to meet all of the demands placed on us there is a great need for volunteers.  It is amazing the number of people today who serve humanity as Volunteers and the tremendous hours they put in serving the needs of others.  We would not be able to do all we achieve here in this small Parish if we did not have the Volunteers who assist us. 

Today I would like to call your attention to another group of Volunteers who are extremely important in our community.   They are the Volunteer Fire Fighters.  Until you experience a fire or some other such emergency you may not fully appreciate all they do.  They risk their lives to save yours and your property.  For them to carry on their work they must from time to time call upon you to support them.  It takes a lot of money to supply and operate their fire apparatus.  One simple and even pleasant way to support them is by coming out for the North Point/Edgemere Volunteer Fire Fighters Carnival.  There will be Fireworks on Monday and a parade on Friday.  Come out and support the Volunteer Fire Department and have some fun for yourself.  I hope you never have to call them but if you do they will be there for you.  All they ask is that you be there for them this week with your support for their annual Carnival.

                                                                   Msgr. Joseph S. Lizor, Jr.

Religious Education Classes:  

Now for the coming School season!!  Religious Education Classes will begin Sunday  September 07  2008 and Monday September 08th  

Religious Education Office will be opened for registration on Sunday August 17 and August 24  from 9:30AM to 12:30PM

also Monday August 25 and Wednesday August 27  from 9AM to 5PM

Please Note:  Classes start earlier this year!!!

 

                                         

Prayer Before Reading Scripture:  We are blessed in this moment of time.  We are about to receive a gift, a very special gift.  We will unwrap the gift of God's Holy Words.  It is a listening gift, a gift to absorb and make a part of us.  Let's welcome God in prayer.  Thank you Lord for coming to me, calling me to hear you in a special way.  Come Word of God into my heart.  Amen.

Ecumenical Institute of Theology:
St Mary's Seminary and University offers accredited master's-level theological education to men and women of all denominations.  Auditors with at least 2 years of college are welcome.  Pastors should consider our post-master's Certificate of Advanced Studies.  August 15 is the application deadline for the fall term, which runs from September 02 through December 11.   For more information  visit website www.stmarys/ei 

Parish Picnic:  will be held on Sunday September 21st on the Church grounds next to the Rectory beginning at 1PM.  The Parish will supply hamburgers-hot dogs and soda.   Bring a covered dish or dessert to share with everyone.  Come and enjoy the afternoon with our Golden Jubilian
Msgr Lizor   and other fellow parishioners.

How Hospitable is Your Parish:  What draws people to our Parishes and keeps them coming?  I would say It's first of all the Parishioners and their willingness to reach out to newcomers and visitors.  Then the music and homilies.  When asked by people attend a particular Parish, most often the response is that it is warm and friendly and made them feel welcome.
Someone once asked me how to get people to arrive at Mass on time and not leave early.  After consideration I came to the conclusion that it's a matter of relationship, a feeling of connection.  I believe that if one really feels like a part of the community, one is more likely to arrive on time and sty until the end, just like a family event.