24 Jul 10 in Reflections

JULY 24/25, 2010 - SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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.

  • Jesus’ Our Father reveals God as . . .  It discloses my deepest self as . . . It characterizes my relationship with God as . . .
  • What is most comforting about praying is . . .most difficult is . . .
  • The part “persistence” plays in my prayer life is . . .

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).


Reprinted with permission of Liturgical Press from: Living Liturgy
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02 Dec 08 in Organizations

The Holy Spirit Parish

Holy Spirit Parish is a small Roman Catholic Parish in south-central Kentucky. We were founded in 1953 and our church was erected in 1968. We have 76 registered families, with a wide variety of ages and ethnic backgrounds. The majority of our parishioners are transplants from other areas, who have settled here for jobs, to be near family and/or friends or to retire near gorgeous Lake Cumberland. In the summer we welcome many visitors who come to Lake Cumberland. One of the gifts of our parish is our hospitality. We try to make everyone feel welcome and a part of our Eucharistic celebrations. Read more...
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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.

Announcements

LINDA RILEY’S WOMEN’S BOOK DISCUSSION: will meet this Thursday July 29 at 1 PM in the
Fellowship Room.  The topic is “Seed” pp. 176-178.  All women of the parish are invited.

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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Thank You

THANK YOU:

    • To Wally & Karla Thomas who prepared the delicious pulled pork at our picnic.
    • To everyone who helped set-up, clean-up and attended and brought your delicious dishes to our picnic.
    • To Bonnie Willis for managing the Thrift Store for three years & to Bill Willis her assistant & to Bonnie & Bill for co-chairing Hospitality (with the Babcocks) for two years.  They have resigned both positions effective the end of May.
 

THANK YOU:

    • To Wally & Karla Thomas who prepared the delicious pulled pork at our picnic.
    • To everyone who helped set-up, clean-up and attended and brought your delicious dishes last Sunday.
    • To Bonnie Willis for managing the Thrift Store for three years & to Bill Willis her assistant & to Bonnie & Bill for co-chairing Hospitality (with the Babcocks) for two years.  They have resigned both positions effective the end of May.
    • To Ken & Mary Lynn Bobzien, Mike Gault, Betty Glahn, Carole & Tony Thomas and Bill Whelan for helping with the yard clean-up
    • To Betty Glahn for cleaning the pavilion.
 

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