REFLECTION:
In this gospel Jesus “teach[es] us to pray”. Most important, he teaches us to whom we pray: God who is a generous and caring Father. He also teaches us for what we should pray: not just for immediate needs (“daily bread”) but, more for ultimate needs: the furthering of God’s kingdom, the gift of forgiveness, and protection from anything that would take us from God. It is persistence in prayer that brings us deeper into our relationship with God and opens us to receive these “good gifts” God offers us.
Connecting the Gospel
to the first reading: Abraham’s persistence may not have obtained the ultimate deliverance of Sodom and Gomorrah, but it did reveal to Abraham something about God: the One who is compass-
ionate and just.
to our experience: We often use prayer as an opportunity to tell God what we need. Prayer is also the opportunity God takes to reveal to us who God is (Father) and how God acts toward us (with compassion and care).
PRAYERS: Please keep Julie Beckmann, Garvis Hopper (Tracy’s father), Sharon Hopper, Mary Phelps, John Bowman, Annelies & Olbie Foley, Jake Schweiger, Elfriede Anderson, Ashley Niesolowski, Jennifer (Gault) Gillum, Julia Gosser, Betty Crail (Julie Beckmann’s mother), Henrietta Stenken (Sr. Marian’s mother), Chelsea Powell, Amanda Marzec, Sherri Lynn Riley, Georgia (Coleman) Grooms, Tess (Eysenbach) Dockery, John & Charlene Sobi, Fr. Dan’s Father, Dior Marie, Teresa, Colin Wolford, and Kelley M. (Skipper) Diatikar in your prayers. Cards would be appreciated as well. |
LINDA RILEY’S WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION: will meet this Thursday July 29 at 1 PM in the ANNUAL BAKE SALE: will be held in conjunction with the 127 Yard Sale on Friday August 6 and Saturday August 7. We will need any kind of baked goods. BUILDING A FUTURE OF HOPE CAMPAIGN: As of May 31st the cash received from our parish pledges is $17,991.60 - $8,995.80 for our parish (our 50%) and $8,995.80 for the archdiocese (their 50%). 27.63% of the total cash ($65,125) has been collected so far. 60.8% of our parishioners pledged money. This is wonderful!! |
PARISH FINANCE MEETING: will be this Monday July 19 at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. CONGRATULATIONS TO SR. MARIAN: on her 45th Anniversary of Profession of Vows on July 19th. ANNUAL BAKE SALE: will be held in conjunction with the 127 Yard Sale on Friday August 6 and Saturday August 7. Be thinking about what you will bake and what you need to do this. |
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: will be this Monday July 12 at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. MARRIAGE MOMENTS: To serve country, spouse, or God is to give your life because of your love. Dying for country, spouse, or God is a great sacrifice, but sacrificing time and spending energy in the service of your beloved counts too. Serve your spouse in an unexpected way today. |
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