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July 31st 18TH SUNDAY
THEME: ‘’ONE’S LIFE DOES NOT CONSIST IN ABUNDANCE OF POSSESSIONS’’
The desire to keep accumulating possessions can have a strong hold on someone, making the person to forget what is really important, namely, to be rich in God’s sight. Jesus warns against any kind of greed. ‘’A generous heart is a treasure’’ and to have it is to be rich in God’s sight.
1st reading. Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23. It is vanity of vanities if what should satisfy human heart fails to do so.
Responsorial Psalm: Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.
2nd reading. Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11. We are enjoined to set our minds on things above.
Gospel. Luke 12:13-21. Jesus tells the parable of a rich fool, a warning against self-centeredness.
August 7th 19TH SUNDAY
THEME: KEEPING THE FAITH DAILY
On the night of deliverance, Israel’s ancestors trusted in God’s deliverance and he did not fail them. Faith is said to be the ‘’assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen’’ (Hebrews 11:1). Jesus tells us in today’s Gospel that we need to live like faithful servants. We are therefore, invited to go beyond mere belief in God and walk daily with the Lord, while keeping ourselves busy with faithful actions’’.
1st reading. Wisdom 18:6-9. The Lord delivered his people, who trusted in him.
Responsorial Psalm: Blessed the people the Lord has chosen as his heritage.
2nd reading. Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19. Abraham and his heirs to God’s promise lived by faith and died in faith.
Gospel. Luke 12:32-48. We are asked to live like a faithful servant in view of the Master’s return.
August 14th 20TH SUNDAY
THEME: THE CHALLENGE OF BELIEVING IN GOD
The prophet Jeremiah suffered so much in the hands of his people for telling them the truth from the Lord. In our Gospel today, Jesus discloses that there will be conflict between one who believes in him and one’s household. But he assures us that we are not alone. He will come to our aid as he did for Jeremiah. Therefore, let us be courageous in speaking what he wants us to say and in doing what he asks us to do.
1st reading. Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10. Jeremiah was thrown into the cistern for speaking the word of God.
Responsorial Psalm: Lord, make haste to help me!
2nd reading. Hebrews 12:1-4. We are enjoined to keep running the heavenly race with eyes fixed on Jesus.
Gospel. Luke 12:49-53. Those who believe in Jesus may be opposed by family members who do not believe.
August 21st 21ST SUNDAY
THEME: LIFE THROUGH THE NARROW DOOR
God has prepared eternal life for us; but access to it is through the narrow door. Although salvation is not earned but rather a gratuitous gift from God, yet, those who will be saved must be seen to have cooperated with the grace of God. They are those willing to accept God’s discipline; those willing to go through the narrow door of trials and tribulations of life; the narrow door of humility and repentance.
1st reading. Isaiah 66:18-21. Israelites shall bring all their kindred from all the nations as offering to God.
Responsorial Psalm: Go into all the world and proclaim the good news.
2nd reading. Hebrews 12:5-7. God disciplines those he loves.
Gospel. Luke 13:22-30. Strive to enter by the narrow door, says Jesus.
August 28th 22ND SUNDAY
THEME: HUMILITY, A VIRTUE GOD DOES NOT OVERLOOK
Humility is a virtue every Christian must strive to have. It is a key to exaltation by the Lord as he opposes the proud. God first showed us humility when he became man. True humility makes us to accept our mistake; acknowledge our weakness and refrain from seeking things beyond our strength. Let us learn to rely not solely on our strength but also on the grace of God. ‘’It is wise to stay humble, lest we stumble’’.
1st reading. Sirach 3:17-20,28-29. ‘’The greater you are, the more you must humble yourself’’.
Responsorial Psalm: In your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy.
2nd reading. Hebrews 12:18-19,22-24a. Our fellowship is with the Mighty God and heavenly assembly.
Gospel. Luke 14:1.7-14. Humility is the right conduct in both social and religious gatherings.
Masses
Saturday 5PM Mass at St John Paul II in Oakbank;
Sunday 9AM Mass at Sacred Heart in Garson
Sunday 11 AM Mass at St Michael’s in Cooks Creek
SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS
August 7: Darlene & Roger Ingram pray for the repose of the souls of Ingram/Blank families.
August 14: Rosemarie Kennedy prays for Shawn Kennedy as he celebrates his birthday.
August 21: CWL Ladies pray for health & healing of recipients of prayer shawls.
August 28: Heritage Day--Ralph and Liz pray for the pioneers of this community
WEEKDAY MASS INTENTIONS.
July 26: Rosemarie Kennedy prays for Vicky Rombough (wedding anniversary) at Sacred Heart Garson.
September 7: Rosemarie Kennedy requests Mass for herself as she celebrates her birthday.
October 14: Rosemarie Kennedy prays for the repose of the soul of Mary Lotecki (date of death).
ONE MONTH MASS REQUEST
July 1-31. Ferias family prays for the repose of the soul of Maria Ferias at Sacred Heart Garson.
We continue to pray for peace in Ukraine
Happy Summer time!
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