Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 2nd | | |
Remember our mass schedule change:
Monday and Friday at 10am
Saturday at 4:30pm
Sunday at 11am
First Friday rosary will begin at 9:30am
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Debate often swirls around the miracle in today’s Gospel: was it miraculous that Jesus was able to multiply five loaves and two fish, or that Jesus was able to convince a crowd of strangers to share their food. To become embroiled in this debate, however, is to miss the real point of the parables. Jesus’ teaching and miracles point towards the coming of the Reign of God. Through description and action Jesus articulates what God’s kingdom will look like.
Jesus’ instruction, “bring them here to me,” echoes the invitation in Isaiah: “All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; Come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk.” Everyone, regardless of status, is called to the feeding. Since the miracles foreshadow the Kingdom of God we can also say, echoing Romans 8, that since nothing can “separate us from the love of God in Christ,” everyone is called to the eternal banquet.
This reality is made more clear by the parallel between the feeding of the five thousand and the Last Supper: Jesus takes the bread, looks up to heaven, says the blessing, breaks the bread, and gives it to the disciples. This description also fits our Eucharistic liturgy. If we are to accept the Church’s description of the Eucharist provided in the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, that it is taking “part in a foretaste of [the] heavenly liturgy” (SC, 8), then the relationship between today’s miracle and the Reign of God is made abundantly clear.
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West-Side Wednesdays – Young Adult Summer Series
This summer, Theology on Tap West is taking a brief break from its regular monthly gatherings – but the mission continues! Join young adults across Cleveland’s west side for West-Side Wednesdays. Each evening begins with Mass at a different parish, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. It’s a simple way to stay connected, meet new people, and continue growing in faith throughout the summer months. All young adults are welcome.
- June 24, 5:30pm – Mass at St. Patrick (Ohio City) followed by dinner at Nano Brew
- July 29, 6:00pm – Mass at Our Lady of Angels (Kamms Corner) followed by dinner at PJ McIntyre’s
- August 26, 6:00pm – Mass at St. John Cantius (Tremont) followed by dinner at Barrio
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You can make a gift to our parish using your IRA
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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