6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners;

Over the next two weeks we will hear an extended passage from Saint Matthew’s Gospel in which Jesus reinterprets the law for His disciples. He challenges His disciples to take it one step further, to do more than just follow the letter of the law. Jesus’ teachings are not primarily about the joys and easiness of the Christian life, but rather about the commandments that our loving Father gives to us for our freedom and good.

The second collection this weekend is for the Pastoral Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops provide grants to finance pastoral projects that support the maintenance and growth of the Church in Africa. Funded projects include outreach programs, schools, evangelization, and education of clergy and lay ministers.

The First Eucharist Parent Seminar will be on Monday, February 17 th at 7:00 P.M. in St. Peter Church. At least one parent/guardian of children preparing for First Communion needs to attend. The meeting will last approximately one (1) hour.

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

Have a Blessed Week