“We are at the end of Christendom. Not of Christianity, not of the Church, But of Christendom. Now what is meant by Christendom? Christendom is economic, political, social life as inspired by Christian principles.
That is ending…we have seen it die”.
Bishop Fulton Sheen in 1974
This week’s Gospel challenges us with his words, which Jesus says he has come for division not peace. It is shocking! What might Jesus mean, when do we defend Gospel principles in society? Well, recently the pope said that the Church must help reform society, not be like it. How have Christian values formed our Country, its laws, courts, social and civil respect of others?
There will not be Mass celebrated for the Assumption of Mary due to a couple of medical procedures which call him away. Deacon Greg WILL do a Liturgy of the Word and Holy Communion on Friday morning at 8:30 AM.
Fr. Don will be taking a week vacation, followed by his Trappist retreat. Weekday Masses will be suspended August 24 – Sept 5.
Loaves and Fishes will have a special collection August 30 & 31st. Please plan accordingly.
Tom Coverdale has assembled a weeding crew, called the “Deadheads”! My thanks to all the volunteers.
“This and That” will be held at IC Sept. 20th 9-Noon. Please drop off clothing and kitchen items, but NO appliances please.
Father Don
There will be a special collection the weekend of Labor Day, August 30-31, for Loaves and Fishes. Please help this worthy cause.
Visit our website here for access to E-giving. Thank you for your generosity!
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Tuesday, August 26 7:00PM
Wednesday, August 27 9:00AM
