This weekend we celebrate Friendship Weekend. That’s we call it in Buffalo anyway. Whenever Canada Day (July 1) and U.S. Independence Day (July 4) fall on the same weekend, we use the occasion to celebrate our friendship with our northern neighbors.
Having grown up in a border town, I have many Canadian friends. I also studied theology for two years in Ottawa, Ontario where I also worked in the Archdiocesan Youth Office. When I was ordained in 1977, a large contingent of my friends from Ottawa came to Buffalo for my ordination. They presented me with a very large coffee table book entitled Between Friends/Entre Amis. This book was published as Canada’s gift to the U.S on the occasion of the U.S Bicentennial celebration. It contains beautiful pictures of the entire US-Canadian border.
The United States and Canada have been friends, partners, and allies for more than 150 years, and our bilateral relationship is one of the closest and most comprehensive in the world. The United States and Canada collaborate on a daily basis to secure and share the world’s longest land border –5,525 miles – and its 120 land ports-of-entry. This is the longest peaceful border in the world. The $1.9 billion worth of goods and services that cross our border every day are a testament to the depth and breadth of our economic relationship. The United States and Canada are stalwart allies, and U.S. defense arrangements with Canada are more extensive than with any other country in the world.
On this weekend, we thank God for this wonderful relationship. In a world where there are so many conflicts and territorial disputes, we are blessed to have such a strong relationship with our northern neighbors.
As we thank the Lord for this wonderful relationship, let us offer a prayer of thanks for the freedom we enjoy as a nation, a freedom that our neighbor also shares. And let us also pray for all those areas of our world that do not enjoy peace and freedom, but suffer daily the agonies of war, terrorism and oppression. May the Lord stand by them and watch over them. May the Spirit of Peace guide them and protect them.
Bishop McElroy Issues Statement about Abortion Ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court
On the day of the Supreme Court ruling on abortion (June 24, 2022), Bishop Robert McElroy issued a statement. Only portions of his statement have been reported in the media. Here is the entire statement of Bishop McElroy.
It is time for the annual Peter’s Pence Collection to support the Universal Church and the work of the Holy See, including helping Pope Francis to carry out his charitable works. These works benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression and disasters. Envelopes for this purpose are included in your packet of envelopes and also at the doors of the church. You can put your envelope in the regular collection any week.
Another Organ Piece from Dianne Bish
This piece come from one of the Joy of Music programs. It is known by its German name Wauket Auf but you will recognize the melody by J.S. Bach.
The annual women's retreats being held at the Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra CA have resumed. All information regarding the specifics of each retreat can be found online at www.sacredheartretreathouse.com
All pertinent information and registration can be found there. For any questions, you may contact Maria directly at the Retreat house at (626) 289-1353x203. Or in North County contact Eileen Vincent at (760) 529-9450.
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Catholic Trivia
"Catholic Trivia”... not because they are trivial but because these might be things that not everyone knows. Test your knowledge by reading the five questions, remember your answers (or jot them down), then click the link below to find the answers.
According to the Book of Exodus, where did Moses receive the 10 Commandments?
Who is the pope who succeeded Pope St. Paul VI who died in 1978?
Which pope designated St. Francis of Assisi as the patron saint of those who promote ecology and care for the environment?
Which pope called the Second Vatican Council?
How many Hail Mary beads are there on a standard Catholic rosary?
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I will spread prosperity over Jerusalem like a river.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 123:1-4
Our eyes are fixed on the Lord.
Second Reading
Galatians 6:14-18
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Gospel Reading
Luke 10:1-12,17-20
Jesus sends out 72 people to announce the coming kingdom.
Background on the Gospel Reading
Today's Gospel begins immediately after the final verse in last Sunday's Gospel. After strong language about the difficulties of discipleship, Jesus immediately appoints 72 people to go ahead of him to every town and place he plans to visit, proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is at hand. He sends them in pairs. In the Law of Moses two witnesses were needed for a testimony to be credible. It was probably also a safer way to travel.
Jesus admits it will be difficult, that he is sending them out like lambs among wolves. Yet they are to bring nothing with them, not even a money bag or sandals. They are to greet no one on the way so as not to be distracted from their mission. When they enter a house, their message is simply “peace.” The response they will receive may be positive or negative. Either way, they are to know that the Kingdom of God is at hand. They are not to demand special treatment but eat and drink whatever is given them. They are to stay in one house and are not to look around for one that provides better accommodations. They are to heal the sick as a sign that the Kingdom of God is at hand for them. Like Jesus' miracles, healing is a sign of the coming of the kingdom. If the town will not receive them, they are to shake the dust from their feet and move on. Even in the case of such rejection they should know that the Kingdom of God is at hand.
When they return from their journeys, they are rejoicing because their mission has been successful. Demons were under their power because of Jesus' name. Jesus may have sent them out as lambs among wolves, but at the conclusion of this passage he assures them that they have been given power over the enemy and nothing will harm them, not even serpents and scorpions.
A key theme of today's Gospel and last Sunday's Gospel is discipleship—its challenges, its difficulties, and its rewards. Sharing in the mission of Jesus is difficult, but everyone is called to do it, not just some professionals trained for ministry. Even for us today, the harvest is plentiful. We should pray to the master of the harvest to send out workers for his harvest.
From June 20th to 24th, youth and adults from the St. Pat's Youth Ministry participated in the annual diocesan leadership camp, by name, Camp Emmaus. These youth leaders will lead Youth Ministry events, Confirmation sessions, and retreats for our parish. Please continue to pray for our amazing teens.
Del 20 al 24 de junio, adultos y jóvenes del Pastoral Juvenil de San Patricio, participaron en el campamento annual de liderazgo diocesano, por nombre, Campamento Emaús. Estos líderes juveniles dirigirán eventos para el Pastoral Juvenil, sesiones de Confirmación y retiros para nuestra parroquia. Por favor continúe orando por nuestros adolescentes increíbles.
Let the Little Ones Come to Me!
In the summer month we offer Liturgy of the Word for children during the 9am Mass.Children ages 5-9 years old that attend Mass with their family have the opportunity to hear the Word of God in language they can understand and reflect on in their own words.
Following the Opening Prayer, the presider calls forth the children, and we send them along with the adult catechist to the church basement classroom. The catechist will proclaim the readings from the Lectionary for Masses with Children, a translation that is more comprehensible to young children and approved by the US Catholic Conference of Bishops. The children will engage in age-appropriate activities based on the weekend Scriptures. The children then return to their family at the time of the Offertory to continue the celebration of the Eucharist with the entire assembly.
Religious Education for Children and Family Ministry
We offer faith formation for students in Preschool through Jr. High school, including preparation for the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion. Our class times are Sunday morning and weekday afternoons.
Jesús les contestó, “Vi a Satanás caer del cielo como el rayo. A ustedes les he dado poder para aplastar serpientes y escorpiones y para vencer toda la fuerza del enemigo, y nada les podrá hacer daño. Pero no se alegren de que los demonios se les someten. Alégrense más bien de que sus nombres están escritos en el cielo”. Este 14º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario leemos del capitulo 10 de Evangelio de San Lucas. Jesús envía a sus discípulos a hablar del Reino de Dios que ya está cerca. Jesús sabe que no será fácil, les dice, “los envío como corderos en medio de lobos”. Al saber que vamos “como corderos en medio de lobos”, no es algo que nos trae mucha comodidad, ¿cierto? Quizás, nosotros hemos sentido ese rechazo o agresividad de otros cuando hablamos del amor a Jesús. Pero, así como Jesús les insiste a sus discípulos de hablar sobre la paz y el Reino de Dios, que no se preocupen, porque nada ni nadie, ni Satanás, tendrá poder sobre ellos. ¡Esa promesa es para ti y para mí! Dios nos ha dado todo lo que necesitamos para vivir como sus hijos e hijas. ¿Qué podemos hacer para conectarnos con esa fuerza y gracia de Dios? Es orar, y con pocas palabras, abriendo nuestro corazón, confiar en su promesa y pedirle, “Entra en mí, Señor. Dame de esa gracia tuya que necesito para reflejar tu paz y amor”. Jesús nos dice que “nos alegremos por que nuestros nombres están escritos en el cielo”. Abramos nuestros corazones y pedirle al Señor que entre.
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