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In the Reading from the Book of Wisdom
Wis 11:22-- 12:2
God's loving care manifests itself in the preservation of all things and in the forgiveness of sin. "But you spare all things, because they are yours. O Lord and lover of souls." God's business of maintaining the universe is larger than that of any of the multinational corporations, yet more human!
This passage prepares us for the Gospel reading, where God, appearing in Jesus Christ, shows his loving care for the outcast Zacchaeus. "The Lord lifts up all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down."
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!
In the Reading, From the second Letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians
2Thes 1:11--2:2
Because of rumors, the congregation of Thessalonica thought that the second coming of Christ was imminent. Paul tells the faithful not to be so easily agitated, but to be worthy of God's call and do their work!
We pray that God will make us worthy of our call. The name of the Lord Jesus must be glorified in us. We must be like him who showed patience and mercy.
In the Gospel of Luke
Lk 19: 1--10
The tax collectors were the quislings of Jesus' society. They collaborated with the Roman occupation forces by collecting the taxes for them. Tax collectors were hated and shunned by genuine Jews and regarded as "sinners." Zacchaeus' goodwill is clear. But Jesus takes the initiative. He shows concern for this apparent "failure" in society.
How do we handle "failures" in our community? Do we exhaust all means to help them?
Newsy Notes
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Deacon Bob Brazier, CRE
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There will be a First Reconciliation Meeting at 6:00pm in the Parish Dining Hall Thursday October the 27th
Greetings First Reconciliation Families!
On Thursday Oct.27, we are going to have our
First Reconciliation Meeting with Father Bill.
It will be in the
Parish Dining Hall from 6:00-7:30.
At least one parent should attend with their child.
We look forward to learning together the treasure
we have in our sacrament of reconciliation.
CONFIRMATION SERVICE PROJECTS
Service Projects for confirmation are completed over the summer
and due at the September meeting after school begins again.
We have created a God is Love Service Project Handbook
that outlines the details of how to complete
this requirement for confirmation.
Service Projects can be done in a group, individually, or with family.
Click below for a copy of the God is Love Service Project Handbook:
SERVICE PROJECT GOD IS LOVE HANDBOOK
After the Project is completed, a Service Project Form
needs to be filled out and turned in at the November 13th group meeting.
Click below for a copy of the Service Project Report Form:
GROUP SERVICE PROJECT REPORT FORM
Address future PSR and Sacramental Preparation Questions to:
Deacon Bob Brazier at bbrazier@sttm.org
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