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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
 ALL
PEOPLES:
All those who cling to the covenant will be acceptable, for the Lord’s house
is a house of prayer for all the peoples. The Lord attracts “pagans” and all
sorts to himself, including the Canaanite woman desperate for her daughter,
who wins attention and praise by asking for the crumbs under the Lord’s
table. Moved by her faith, the Lord grants the woman’s wish. The woman of
great faith is the church, pleading for each of us. We are nourished from
the Lord’s table for our healing and salvation. Heal us, Lord!
Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001, OCP. All
rights reserved
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News, Reminders
and Forthcoming Events
2008-2009 Religious Education
Registration for the Religious Education
2008-2009 session are currently taking place. Classes start on
September 23. Register now!
Bible Study
The Bible Class will not meet on Wednesday
August 13th or 20th. The Wednesday morning group (9:15-11:15am) will meet
Wednesday August 27th to finish the Book of Isaiah. Both groups will then
reconvene on Wednesday, September 3rd when will begin with The Gospel
according to Mark. The Young adult Bible study, continues
meeting on Thursday evenings at the Damian room from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
Currently studying the Book of Isaiah.
RCIA
The first regular RCIA meeting for catechumens
and candidates as well as sponsors is scheduled for Sunday, August 24th,
9:00 to 11:00am in the Robert/Gordian/Martin Rooms. The meeting will be over
in time in order to attend the 11:00 Mass.
Confirmation Class
for Adults
This class, for baptized Catholics who have
made their First Eucharist but have not been confirmed, begins on Sunday,
September 7th at 11:15 in the Robert/Gordian/Martin rooms. The class ends at
12:30. It will meet on alternate Sundays. RCIA SPONSORS Great opportunity to
witness your faith to someone else. Also an opportunity to learn more about
your own faith. Walk with a new Catholic-to-be. Call Cathy and Greg Leitz at
464-4474. COMING SOON! PRAYER, PRAYING, PRAY SERIES. Eight week series
beginning September 15th, from 7 – 8:30pm in the Robert/Gordian/Martin
rooms. Everything you ever wanted to know about praying.
Catechesis for
Adults
On-going series during CCD, Tuesday evenings,
6:30-7:25. In the Footsteps of Jesus. A survey study of the New Testament.
All are welcome. In the Worship Center. Notes will be provided.
Small Faith
Communities: What Are they?
Small Faith Communities take us back to the
earliest times of the Christian movement, when members met in each other’s
homes. The early Church prayed together, shared faith, learned from one
another and supported each other. From this network of home churches early
Christians took the Body of Christ into the world. The Small Church movement
is a worldwide phenomenon in the Catholic Church.
Holy Land
Pilgrimage 2009
A third informational meeting will be held on
Monday evening, August 25th at 7pm. This meeting is open to anyone
interested in learning more about the Holy Land Pilgrimage with Fr.
Mario and Dr. Bob. This meeting will take place at the Robert/Gordian/Martin
rooms. Dessert will be served. Travel agent Brenda Barlet will also be there
with brochures and to respond any questions.
The Women's
Club Cookbook
Our
cookbook "These Thy Gifts" is in. It is loaded with wonderful
recipes. Copies are available at the Church office and Bookstore. The
price is $15.00 per copy. We will also be selling copies after Masses in
August. For the exact dates and further information check the weekly
bulletin or the website or you may call Diane Spivak 474-2202
or Charlie Spivak 424-5122. Help support the St. Gregory's Women's
Club.
Food
Pantry
THANK YOU to the RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FAMILIES
who have so generously given to the Food Pantry throughout the school year.
Don’t take a vacation from the Parish Food Pantry, please. People who
hunger, hunger all year round, so remember to bring in nonperishable food
items and place them in the cart when you come to Mass on Sunday. Your
generosity is always greatly appreciated. For information, please call Elaine
Bridges at (757) 474-4673 or 518-2819.
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