16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

In our daily lives, it can be challenging to persevere in faith, in charity, and in kindness in dealing with others who are different than us, especially if they have different opinions or different ways of life. In the Gospel today, Jesus continues to teach us by using three parables to describe the Kingdom of Heaven. Contained within the three parables of today’s Gospel are words of caution as well as consolation. In the parable of the Sower, we are warned against judging others. To judge and uproot the “weeds” prematurely will harm the wheat, final judgment rests with God. In the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast, we are consoled by the message that God can work wonders and produce abundance from even the smallest beginnings of the Kingdom of Heaven.

As a friendly reminder, registration for religious education classes for students not attending a Catholic elementary or high school will be sent out in the coming weeks. Please notify the church office if you are in need of registration forms.

Preparations are underway for any adult who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you are an adult, 18 years old or older, who would like to be confirmed in November here at St. Peter Parish, please call and leave your name and number at the office. Class dates and times will begin after Labor Day.

I will be on vacation from Sunday afternoon, July 23 through Friday, July 28th. There will be no 6:30 A.M. Mass during the week.

Have a Blessed Summer week!