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Jesus seems to present a paradox in this weekend's gospel: many will not be strong enough to enter heaven through the narrow gate, yet people will come from all over the world to recline at the table. As we contemplate this seeming contradiction, we present this week's news.

Rich's pastoral reflection explores the Paulists' understanding of the charism of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue. He suggests that we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity coming our way in early 2023! Also, check out his challenging homily from last week about extending our welcome to others.

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The image of God gathering people from all nations in our first reading, Isaiah 66:18-21, is a perfect invitation to learn more about our Immigration Advocacy Group! Read more about IAG or send them a message.

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Our young adults (ages 22-39) will gather after the 6 pm Mass Sunday, August 28, for dinner & discussion. Rich leads his favorite topic: "Can I Be a Good Catholic Even If I Disagree with Church Teaching?" Email Mairead your RSVP and dietary concerns.

Our Family Religious Education Program (FREP) returns in-person next month! Is the Holy Spirit calling you to serve as a catechist of our youth? If you can help at 11:15 am 2-3 Sundays per month, please check out the bulletin.

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The latest issue of The Voice, the Paulist Fathers' newsletter, is available online. It details the resolutions of the Paulists' 2022 General Assembly, including increased commitments to marginalized populations and to addressing the toxic polarization in our Church and nation.

Join us for Mass this weekend at 5 pm Saturday or at 10 am or 6 pm Sunday. Can't make it? Join us online at 10 am on Sunday, August 21. During the week, Mass is at 7:55 am Mon, Weds, Fri and 12:05 pm Tues, Thurs. For the next 4 weeks at daily Mass, we'll take A Journey to Thessalonica and Corinth.

We strongly, strongly recommend that everyone attending Mass wear a mask. We require masks and social distancing for everyone sitting in the balcony to protect our immunocompromised members and visitors. If you have symptoms of any infectious disease, please join us online!

The Fidelity of the LORD Lasts Forever

Thank you for your financial contributions to the Paulist Center, in addition to your service and prayers! If you have the means to make a weekly or monthly offering, please consider a recurring electronic donation.

We give 5% of our annual offertory to other charitable organizations. This weekend, we highlight My Brother's Table, the largest soup kitchen on the North Shore. They have served >2.3 million meals since the pandemic began!