In our First Reading, From the Book Of Numbers


The "spirit" in this passage is not the Holy Spirit. It is a charism to prophesy, which is somehow related to God. Moses enjoyed this charism and shared it with the seventy elders. But this spirit was directly given to some others also. Joshua did not take it, which Moses ask: " Are you jealous?" As God's word to us, this tradition teaches that God's gifts are not limited to certain people only.


The Responsorial Psalm calls for praising and worshiping our God who is so very mighty, the maker and ruler of all Creation
- but who forgives us our sins.
Such Love deserves our time, gratitude, joy to our heart and praise!


In the Second Reading, From James


James has severe words of warning for the rich who exploit the poor. A generous Church contributor who sins against social justice in any form is a hypocrite. Underpaying domestics and soothing our consciences by giving them the leftovers of our food and some old clothes is a crime. against justice.

In the Gospel of Mark


The spirit (charism) to expel demons was given to Jesus and his disciples first, but also to others. John did not like it and tried to stop one who had it from using it. Jesus said in reply: "Do not prevent him." We should learn to see God's Spirit at work wherever we meet good people. This simply recognizes that a ray of truth and much goodness are found everywhere. We should respect and love every conscientious person no matter how different he or she may be!
Newsy Notes
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Current 2nd Grade Families

Click below for a downloadable document listing
both first reconciliation and first communion preparation dates:



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Current 8th grade Confirmation

The next group meeting will be Sunday, September 26
after the 10 mass in the Parish Dining Hall at 11:15.
Please bring your group service project report form,
your Decision Point Book
and be ready to share what you did for your project.
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PRESCHOOL CLASS STARTS SEPTEMBER 26

Our PRESCHOOL session for children ages 3, 4 and 5
will begin on Sunday, September 26.

Interested parents can bring their children to the glass security doors
in front of the school entrance at 9:45am and pick them up there after mass.

The session will take place during the 10:00 am mass in the school kindergarten room.

Email Kate to register your children: kroelker@sttm.org



Address future PSR and Sacramental Preparation Questions to:
Deacon Bob Brazier at bbrazier@sttm.org
Meditations
“Lord, I too lack the necessary faith to see the blessings that accompany Your Cross, as well as the many crosses I am given in life. Help me to be purified in my faith so that I can see Your hand at work in all things, even suffering, injustice and persecution. May I see life from Your perspective alone. Jesus, I trust in You."

PSR REGISTRATIONS

There is still time to register!
We welcome you all!!
Pre-K through Grade 8

Click below for registration forms: