Humility is essential to the Christian life. It is the disposition and virtue that recognizes our ultimate dependency on God for all things and seeks to live in that truth and reality. It is expressed in the daily events of life—particularly in how we behave toward others and conduct our affairs. We are guests at a feast today, invited by our Lord to this wonderful Eucharistic meal. We come with humility, acknowledging our imperfections and sinfulness. Jesus also tells the host to invite those who are not well-off, who cannot repay him in any kind. Our host today at this feast is Jesus, who offers His very Body and Blood for our redemption. There is no way we can truly repay Him for His generosity and mercy.
The special second collection this weekend is for the new air conditioning unit. I ask for your continued support.
Religious education classes have begun for elementary students not attending a Catholic school. It is not too late to register your child(ren) for religious instruction.
Do you know of anyone who is interested in the Catholic Church? The RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) will begin after Labor Day. Also, any adult eighteen (18) years old or older who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation and wishes to receive it, classes will begin after Labor Day. Please call the rectory and leave your contact information for me.
I will be on vacation from Sunday afternoon, August 28th through Friday, September 2nd. There will be no Mass or Communion service for the week.