St Mary's Church

Monday 9/16 - Holly Mother of Sorrows
Thursday 9/19 - Theodore of Canterbury, bishop
Saturday 9/21 - Feast of Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Sunday September 22, 2024 - 25th Sunday of the Year
9:30am - Men’s Club meeting (Church)
10am - Mass
   +Phyllis Kolecki (3rd Anniv of Passing) - Int. Carolyn Kolecki and Family
   +Leonard T. Tate - Int. Carol and Randy Shamory, Chris, Katie and Henry
*Collection for Pets continues

Daily Bible Readings

September Theme - God’s Guiding Word: Wisdom
Mon - Psalm 119:17-32; Tu - Psalm 119:33-48; Wed - Psalm 119:49-64;
Th - Psalm 119:65-80; Fri - Psalm 119:81–96; Sat - Psalm 119:97-112;
Sun - Psalm 119:113-128 (Am. Bible Society) Need Bible Resources?

The Imitation of Christ - Thomas A Kempis (~1427)
Lord, the dedicated faith of Your followers is certainly a living proof of Your sacred presence! Truly they know their Lord in the breaking of bread, for their hearts burn strongly within them as You walk with them. May I be moved to such an impulse and devotion with ardent love and strong fervor!
CBP, 1993

Theme
Jesus is God
When we recognize that Jesus is the Christ - God’s chosen one, our entire life is changed. Following Jesus will not always be comfortable or easy, and sometimes may involve danger. But there is no other way, because our faith leads us to unselfish caring, generosity and love. Surprisingly, such a recipe which sounds so difficult, can lead us to outstanding joy!
Focus the Word, Susan Sayers, 1989