20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

In this week’s Gospel, we see Jesus moving on to bring God’s message to the people. This time He is in Gentile territory where He encounters a Canaanite woman who begs Him to heal her daughter. One Scripture commentator suggested that Jesus’ unusual silent response to the Canaanite woman was a “silence of love.” What a lovely thought for a reflection today. The Canaanite woman, an outsider, has faith in Jesus, even more than some in the house of Israel. She is rewarded for her faith. Her daughter is healed.

The second collection this weekend is for the Church Roof. Once again, I thank you for your continued generosity for this collection. We are almost finished paying for the roof.

Monday, August 17 th , St. Peter School will open its doors for the 2020-2021 academic school year. St. Peter School is in its 90 th year of operation. Through the intercession of Monsignor Eyraud, may God continue to shower Blessings upon the administration, faculty, students, parents, and staff of St. Peter School for a grace-filled year.

Parents/guardians of students attending St. Peter’s Parish School of Religion (CCD) are reminded of a special meeting on Saturday, August 22 nd . The elementary grade level (1-8) meeting will begin at 9:30 A.M. The high school grade level meeting will begin at 10:30 A.M. The meetings will be held in St. Peter Church.

Have a Blessed Week!