WEB: VOL 37
TWENTIETH SUNDAY YEAR A
AUGUST 17th, 2008
Isaiah 56:1, 6 - 7 [Justice and Salvation fro all]
The Prophet warns his people that for Salvation they must do what is just, Love the Lord, and keep the Sabbath. God will then lead them to his mountain and accept their sacrifices.
Responsorial Psalm 67 [Paise the Lord]
Oh! God let all the Nations Praise You! .
Romans 11:13 - 15, 29 - 32 [ Irrevocable Gifts and Call]
Paul is proud of his ministry and he is anxious to lead his Jewish Brothers and Sisters to reconciliation with God. Inspite of their disobedience, God has been merciful toward them.
ACCLAMATION:- Alleluia, Alleluia. ................. Alleluia, Alleluia
Matthew 15:21 - 28 [Reward of Faith]
A Canaanite woman whose daughter is possessed comes to Jesus and asks for a favor with perseverance. Jesus commends her great faith and cures her daughter.
Readings for this week
August 18th to August 23rd, 2008
Monday Ezekiel 24:15 - 24
Matthew 19:16 - 22
Tuesday Ezekiel 28: 1 - 10
Matthew 19 : 23 -30
Wednesday Ezekiel 34: 1 - 11
Matthew 20: 1 - 16
Thursday Ezekiel 36: 23 - 28
Matthew 22: 1 - 14
Friday Ezekiel 37: 1 - 14 (Queenship of the B.V. Mary)
Matthew 22 : 34 - 40
Saturday Ezekiel 43: 1 - 7b
Matthew 23: 1 - 12
NEXT TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY 08/24/2008
READINGS:- Isaiah 22:19 - 23
Responsorial Psalm:- 138
Romans 11: 33 - 36
ALLELLUIA
Matthew 16: 13 - 20
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Mass Attendance:- Vigil Mass, Saturday August 09, 2008:- 17Adults, 1 Child
SUNDAY August 10, 2008, 10:00 a.m. Mass 75 Adults and 25 Youths
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PRAY FOR OUR SICK
As a Faith Community we remember our Parishioners who cannot be with us this Sunday.
In Nursing Homes/Hospital: Members
Bernice Parker – Summit Park Catonsville
Margaret Smith – Frederick Villa
George Swailes – Future Nursing Home
Randolph Philip – North Carolina
Rebecca Gross – Future Care on 1000 N. Gilmor
Mary Smith – Caritas House 3308 Benson Ave.
Gwendolyn Hillen
At Home:
Mary Aiken, Lorraine Blue, Frances Barbour, Leroy & Rita Coles, Alice Colbert, Jean Curtis, Linda R. Forest, Eugina Francisco, Anna Howard, Mildred Jackson, Anna Johnson, Elizabeth Kenzie, Priscilla Kelly, Benjamin Manning, Joseph & Verendean Marine, Leon Miller, Julia Montgomery, Dorothy Press, Lillian Smith, Evangeline "Audrey" Stewart.
Prayer Requested:
Mervyn Johnson, Cecelia Yorkshire, Mary Saxon, Dorothy Strickland, Edith Harris, John Thomas, Rosalie Fenwick, Edward Henry and Cecelia Herbert.
We Pray Also For Relatives and Friends of Our Parishioners: Marva Martin, Alice Yoes, Rose Wipson, JoAnn Wigglesworth, Celesta Taylor, Wynoka Jones, John Murray, Norman McCarthy, Henry Wise, Mary Coby and Roberta Lyles. |
Religious Education:-
Confirmation Classes will start on Sunday, September 7th at 8:45 a.m in the Church Hall. Please Bring your Confirmation project infromation form completed and dated.
- Saturday, September 13th, keep on Teaching workshop at 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m St. Joseph's Passionist Monastery.
- Sunday September 21st. Catechetical Sunday.
Celebrating This Month
Birthdays
1st Donald Johnson, Jr.
2nd Robert Steward & Patricia Hebb
3rd Alice Colbert and Serena Cooper - Coble
5th Rita Neale
11th Dorothy Harris
12th Alice Manor
14th Joann Barber
15th Lillian Smith
16th Trina Torres
23rd Maria Fenwick
24th Rachel Sills and Kaila Webster
25th Anna E. Woodland
26th Dorothy Walker
27th Zachary Lewis
30th James Pearson and Irving Phillips
31st Jessie Darnes and Lois Nelson
 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
2nd Jeffery & Adrian Craig - 11 Years
22nd Sidney & Kaye Dish - 21 Years
24th Robert & Tammy Dodson - 11 Years
30th Tylanvis & Cimmon Burris - 6 Years
N.B:- All who are celebrating this month will have Holy Mass Celebrated for their Intentions and receive a Special Blessing Sunday August 24th, 2008.
If you would like your special day to be listed in the Bulletin Please contact the Parish Office or sign the Form Placed on our Bookrack at the Back of the Church.
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 CHICKEN & FISH FRY DINNER:-
The Homecoming Committee is hosting a Chicken and Fish Dinner on Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. Donation for a Dinner which includes Fish or Chicken, string Beans, Potato Salad & Canned Soda, is only $ 8.00 But you are welcome to donate more if you so wish.
For more information or to get a ticket, see Ernestine Scroggins or call the Parish office 41`0-362-2000.
Labor Day Celebration:-
Labor Day is Monday September 1st. Let us come together all Workders on Sunday, August 31 and Celebrate the Job Opportunity God has Blessed you with. Bring a symbol for our Enthronement table that represents your Work.
Have you been recognized for your job performance as employee or Volunteer of the Month or Year!! Bring your Certificate, any symbol or plaque by Sunday, August 24th. Any questions, see Sister Anita.
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