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Pastors Message

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Last Updated - September 16, 2021

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September 19^th - 25th SUNDAY

THEME: PERSONAL AMBITION AND COMMON GOOD

The ungodly in today’s first reading plot against the righteous man. The offence of the righteous one is his holy life. This image is symbolic of Christ, who was put to death by the then Jewish religious authorities, who sought to preserve their relevance. ‘’Where there is envy and selfish ambition’’ says St James, ‘’there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind’’. It is good to have ambition in life, to pursue the goal we set for ourselves. But we must avoid doing so at the expense of the common good. Our life’s ambition must not bring misery to others. In the pursuit of our life’s goal, care must be taken that we don’t sacrifice family life, good parenting, much needed love in the family and even life itself. The disciples of Jesus were carried away by selfish ambition when they were arguing with one another on the way about who was the greatest. Jesus cautioned them that whoever wants to be the greatest must be servant of all. Learn not to act from selfish interests, but in humility let your actions be motivated by love of neighbor.

1^st reading: Wisdom 2:12, 17-20. The godless plot against the righteous because his life reproaches theirs.

Responsorial Psalm: The Lord upholds my life.

2^nd reading: James 3:16-4:3. Disorder and wickedness of every kind spring from selfish ambition.

Gospel: Mark 9:30-37. Jesus was concerned with his impending death, his disciples failed to understand.

Thanks and happy celebration!

Fr. Sylvanus

Servant of the Lord

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COVID – 19 Update – August 30, 2021

Dear Parishioners of St. Michael's,

Revised guidelines were announced Wednesday, August 25, 2021.These guidelines are to remain in effect until otherwise advised by the government of Manitoba and the archdiocese. The full document can be viewed by going to the St. Michaels website.

So what is happening at St. Michael's? Listed below is a brief summary of the practices that parishioners of St. Michael's are asked to follow.

1. The number of attendees is 50% capacity of the church - approximately 200. Registration to attend mass is not required.

2. As of August 28, 2021, masks are to be worn at all times. Attendees do not need to be double vaccinated.

3. Social distancing is to be maintained. Pews will remain sectioned off and identified as not in use.

4. Liquid hand sanitizer remains available and to be used when entering church as is the current practice.

5. Contact tracing sign in sheet to be continued.

6. Continue with our current music ministry. When singing, a 20 foot distance from others will be maintained.

7. Singing by choirs is now permitted. As has been past practice, our choir takes the summer off and will resume once clearer direction is provided regarding distance restrictions/guidelines.

8. Congregational singing will resume when the choir is back.

9. Altar servers to start back on September 12th.

10. The need for additional communion ministers to be determined.

Stay strong,

Keep safe

And stay healthy.

Fr. Sylvanus, Parish Pastoral Committee and the Administration Board of St. Michael's