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Message from Mike McGowan, PPC
Hello all. I wanted to highlight a few parish updates.
Last Sunday’s Mass – Thank you all who participated in last Sunday’s Mass dedicated to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a moving and healing moment where we were spiritually connected even if still socially distant.
Change to Friday Liturgy of the Hours Timing – There is one change to our online weekly events. The Liturgy of the Hours prayer will move from Friday morning to Friday at 5 PM to better accommodate people’s current schedules. We encourage you to join in—as Fr. Bill says, it is a wonderful way to end the week with Jesus, and there will be an opportunity to stay on the line afterwards and socialize. Continue reading “Message from Mike McGowan, PPC”
Family Faith Formation: Rainbows of Hope
The rainbow in the Bible story of Noah reminds us to have hope in times of trouble knowing that God loves us and will always be with us. Here are some rainbows of hope from our Third Grader, Lila S. and her catechist, Dyanne Rosado!
Further Reflections on Matthew’s Gospel from Our Confirmation Class
Last week, members of the St. Charles Confirmation Candidates of 2020 shared reflections they had about portions of Matthew’s Gospel that spoke to them about having faith during our current crisis. Below are further reflections from two other members of the Confirmation class: Continue reading “Further Reflections on Matthew’s Gospel from Our Confirmation Class”
Fr. Smith’s Commentary on the Second Reading
Fifth Sunday of Easter
1 Peter 2:4–9
May 10, 2020
In today’s reading St Peter says “let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Pt. 2:5). We, who are accustomed to using Priest only for those ordained, may find this curious to say the least. The original hearers would have as well and for the same reason. We are all gentiles and to understand this passage we need to first comprehend the Jewish idea of covenant.
A covenant is an agreement that is more than a contract. It is a pledge to share life. A tribe would make a covenant with a King for protection or a nomadic chieftain with a landowner for grazing land. These were both life and death issues and the covenant was sealed by a meal to show its seriousness. An animal was sacrificed, and the parties ate it to share that life. Covenants require priests and the person who offered the sacrifice and recited the terms of the agreement acted as a priest. The nature of the priesthood depends upon the covenant. Uniquely, the Hebrews showed their fidelity to their covenant not only or even principally by offering sacrifices and gifts, but rather by adopting a way of life. Thus, obeying the law was the principal sacrifice. Continue reading “Fr. Smith’s Commentary on the Second Reading”
St. Charles at Home 7 – Good Shepherd Sunday – Vocations and Prayers
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