Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 9th | | |
Mass schedule change
Monday and Friday at 10am
Saturday at 4:30pm
Sunday at 11am
| | Church cleaning is MOVED to Tuesday, August 11th at 6pm. Please come help to clean the church and prepare it for the Memorial Service. Thank you! | |
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Matthew describes the miracle of Jesus calming the storm in today’s Gospel, along with the miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. This passage is often read in a rational, scientific, light: Jesus merely appeared to be walking on the water, but was actually walking where the water wasn’t deep. To paraphrase scripture scholar Raymond Brown, it is this type of explanation that is shallow, not the water on which Jesus walked. To focus on the possibility of these miracles is to miss their importance. Similarly, however, to treat these miracles simply as demonstrations of Jesus’ power is to minimize their significance. Instead, we need to look to their importance to the Gospel narrative.
First, within the context of the first reading, we can see how Jesus is revealed as God. In 1 Kings, God is shown as a whispering sound amidst the power of nature. In today’s Gospel Jesus uses classic Old Testament language (“It is I”) to make himself known in the midst of a storm. Thus, we know God in the person of Christ. Second, Matthew uses this event to indicate the role of faith. Peter shares in the power of Christ as long as his faith remains strong. When, however, the “littleness” becomes apparent, Peter begins to drown. Peter is a consolation to us, for our own faith is often small like his. And yet, we find hope in knowing that Christ will save us when we call out despite the size of our faith, saving us just as he saved Peter.
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August is National Make-A-Will Month
Make a will. Make an impact rooted in faith. August is National Make-A-Will Month—a wonderful time to create or update your will. The Catholic Community Foundation offers a free estate planning resource through FreeWill, an easy online tool that helps you create a legally valid will in about 20 minutes. Creating a will is an act of love for your family and an opportunity to reflect the values that have guided your life. If you choose, you can also remember your parish or other Catholic ministries in your plans, helping ensure that your faith continues to bless others for generations to come. Visit FreeWill.com/CatholicCommunity to learn more.
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As Christian stewards, we are called to help make our Church a strong community of faith and a beacon of service to others. This includes supporting the financial needs of today while ensuring a stable foundation for the future. One way to contribute is through your IRA. If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) of up to $108,000 directly from your IRA to your parish. This gift will not be taxable income and can satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD). Looking ahead, you might also consider naming our parish as a beneficiary of your IRA. Click here for more details, consult your financial advisor or contact Mary Lou Ozimek at 216-696-6525 x4070.
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