13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

The Scripture Readings today reflect on what we gain through  sacrifice. Sacrifice is not just about what we give up, but rather, what we discern to be unnecessary or in vain.  When we put these things aside, we then can find what is most important. In today’s Gospel, Jesus highlights for us the importance of hospitality in the Christian life. To  welcome another in Jesus’ name is to extend hospitality to Jesus Himself. We are given many opportunities in our daily life to reach out to others— to be a welcoming presence and a sign of God’s love.

 The second collection this weekend will be for the Building Maintenance Fund. 

Don’t forget to come out on Monday, July 3rd for the annual St. John the Baptist Civil Parish’s Independence Day Celebration on the grounds of St. Peter Catholic Church Parking Lot. Festivities begin at 6:00 P.M. Food and refreshments will be available in the Msgr. Eyraud Knights of Columbus Hall as well as under the portico.

The monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place on Wednesday, July 5th.
Adoration begins at 1:00 P.M. and concludes with Benediction at 6:00 P.M. During this year of Eucharistic Revival, please consider spending some time with our Eucharistic Lord, truly present to us in the Blessed Sacrament.

Have a Blessed Summer Week!!