Parent Teacher Talk



21st Sunday

of Ordinary Time

August 27, 2023



Gospel of Matthew

Mt 16:13-20



A Reading from the Book of Isaiah

Is 22:19-23

The oracle of Isaiah announces the appointment of a new royal overseer, who will exercise authority in the name of the master. The keys given to him are a symbol of his vicarious power. The tradition concerning the keys of the kingdom entrusted to Peter as we have it in today's Gospel refers to this oracle.

The Church knows that the human instruments of God's authority on earth can fail but they cannot undo the divine purpose. Hence, we pray with the words of Psalm 138:" Lord, your love is eternal, do not forsake the works of your hands.

The Responsorial Psalm is that that we put our trust in Jesus because of his love and kindness and that he has done great things for us, so we should be filled with joy and love for him and to be like him.

in your self-giving. He raises up the lowly from the dust; from the dunghill he lifts up the poor. Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. The Lord hears the cry of the poor!

A Reading, From the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans

Rom 11:33-36

After Paul has been trying to describe the bounteous love of God, visible in Jesus Christ sharing himself with sinful humanity, we might say he gives up and exclaims in sudden motion and gratitude: "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgements and how unsearchable his ways!"

In his own searchable way, God has planned a future for each and every one of us. In our best moments we should try to feel as Paul did, when we meditate on the greatness, love, and wisdom of God.

In the Gospel of Matthew

Mt 16:13-20



This Gospel tradition puts things in their right perspective. Jesus is the Son of the living God. All authority has been given to him; hence he can delegate it. No longer visibly with his people, our Lord gives authority to the Church, by putting it into the hands of Peter who rules over God's people together with his fellow apostles.

Newsy Notes

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Deacon Bob Brazier, CRE

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REMEMBER

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PSR kindergarteners through 8th grade

Our 1st day for PSR will be September 10th

1st Reconciliation

Our1st meeting for reconciliation will be on September 30th







Address future PSR and Sacramental Preparation Questions to:

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Bring Your Children To Mass?

When Jesus reprimanded the apostles for wanting

to keep children away from Him (see Mt 19:14),

He did not give an age or behavior requirement.

At the baptism of a child, parents and sponsors

promise to teach their children the Catholic faith

and “to bring them up according to

the law of Christ and His Church.”

The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us,

“The Sunday celebration of the Lord’s Day

and his Eucharist is at the

heart of the Church’s life” (No. 2177).

This importance is shown in attendance at Mass

and rest from labor, the first of the precepts of the Church.

Click the link below to read why you should bring your children to Mass:

BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO MASS

Divine Lord, send your Holy Spirit anew into our hearts and cleanse us from all sin so we may adore and worship you in Spirit and in truth. Create in us a greater love for your Word and a keener desire to serve you and our fellow men. Remove all malice, bitterness, and resentment from our minds, and fill us with your abundant grace. In Christ Jesus our Savior and Friend.

AMEN