Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Gospel Mark 8:27-35 . Jesus said to the disciples: “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny him/herself. Then take up their cross and follow me! If you strive to save your life, you will lose it. However, if you lose your life for my sake and for that of the Gospel, you will save your life.”
Today Jesus asks us: “Who do you say that I am?” Take a few moments and seriously ask yourself: Who do I say Jesus is? Who is he to me? Is he simply a man that lived over 2,000 years ago? Or is Jesus real to me? Ask yourself: How does Jesus and his teaching and example of self-sacrificing love, affect my daily choices and actions? Is the impact significant? Or is it minor?
Answering Jesus’ question may clarify for us who Jesus is for us today! Hopefully we will reiterate Peter’s response: “You are the Christ.”
Today Jesus asks us: “Who do you say that I am?” Take a few moments and seriously ask yourself: Who do I say Jesus is? Who is he to me? Is he simply a man that lived over 2,000 years ago? Or is Jesus real to me? Ask yourself: How does Jesus and his teaching and example of self-sacrificing love, affect my daily choices and actions? Is the impact significant? Or is it minor?
Answering Jesus’ question may clarify for us who Jesus is for us today! Hopefully we will reiterate Peter’s response: “You are the Christ.”
Visit Sunday Connection for the readings, useful background and activities for the entire family to better understand the upcoming Sunday's Scripture readings, helping you to connect the Scripture to daily life in a meaningful way.
New date and location for our parish picnic!
Let’s get together and have some great outdoor fun at a parish picnic! We'll provide the burgers, hot dogs and sausages - you provide the fun and perhaps a dish to share. Be prepared to swim if you want a last taste of summer! While there is no cost, the Men’s Club greatly appreciate donations to help cover facility costs and incidentals. Please sign up below to let us know you are coming - can't wait to see you! (Please note that Mass will NOT be celebrated at the picnic)
Parish Picnic
September 26 from Noon - 4:00 pm
In 2021, we will continue to fight against the challenges of disease, disaster, displacement and other concerns that leave people hungry. Join with us as we raise funds to help neighbors near and far get the meals they need today and sustainable food security for tomorrow.
Our Crop Hunter Walk will take place on Sunday, October 3 at 1:15 at Elkins Beach . We will walk around Pleasant Lake ( approx. 6 miles). Drivers will be available if you wish to complete a part of the walk. Sign up at Our Lady of Fatima Church at the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, September 18, 10:30 Mass on Sunday, September 26 or contact Rosemary Silverberg at 603 526-7940.
25% of everything we collect goes to the local Kearsarge Food Pantry. Food donations also appreciated.
Religious Education registration forms and information were recently emailed to parents of prospective students in grades 1 through 10. If you received that email, please promptly return your registration forms. If you did not receive the email and would like to register your child or request more information, please contact the parish office this coming week.
( 603 526 4484)
You are invited! Each Friday night we continue to gather to watch the series The Chosen following by a discussion. Join us any or all Fridays at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. Each episode runs about 45 minutes. Generally, two episodes are shown followed by a short discussion.
As 20 years have passed since 9/11 we lift up those who perished, those who walk with courage, those who still suffer the aftermath of this tragedy, along with our nation.
Celebrating Grandparents Day - September 12