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WEEKDAY MASSES
Mon. through Fri. – 8:30 AM Mass
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Praise be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Today’s passage in Luke puzzles a lot of people, because in the Middle East, anyone who deliberately cuts ties with family and social networks would lose the ordinary means of making a living. Besides, a person’s life and family relationships were a necessity for security and identity, regardless of social position. Moreover, Jesus, who had been recommending that His followers love everybody-including their enemies-suddenly announced that no one could be his disciples unless he hated his own family. So it is clear that Jesus’ “hating” one’s family is a Semitic hyperbole or exaggeration, spoken for effect. Matthew’s gospel makes it clear. “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” (Mt 10:37-38). When Jesus said “hate your family,” he was talking about spiritual detachment, the ability to put God first, before other relationships and before self-interest. Without such detachment, one does not have the ability to truly follow Jesus. Most have already noticed the beautiful Baby Grand Piano addition to the Choir area. The piano is three years old and was purchased from a Polish Priest working in Faith, SD, who kept it in excellent condition. The funds used for the purchase came from a special piano fund and memorial gift in memory of June Peterson. As many have already commented, there is a noticeable sound improvement, which allows us to give greater Glory to God!
In Christ, Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? We will be having an RCIA informational meeting on Sunday, September 12th at 12:30pm in the St. Gabriel Faith Formation Room for those interested in either joining the Church or learning more about the Catholic faith. All are welcome. For more information contact Theresa at 338-4728 or twallace@sfcss.org For the latest updates on the Pastoral Planning meetings, click on the following links: |
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Beginning September 8th Wednesday evening 5:15 PM Mass, Evening Prayer and 6:15 PM Confessions will resume. You are all invited to a Farewell Potluck Supper in the School Gym for Father Ed Anderson, following the 5:15pm Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 8th. Drinks, plates napkins and silverware will be provided. If your last name begins with: A-L bring a main dish; M-R bring a salad; S-Z bring a dessert. Setup begins at 4:30 if you can help. Come & thank Fr. Ed for his ministry to our Parish. Faith Formation Registration Registrations are due by August 29th! Questions please contact Theresa at 338-4728 or email twallace@sfcss.org Faith Formation Registration Form Faith Formation Calendar 2010-2011 Can you help us? Catechists are needed! Teachers are need for the following: Kindergarten (Sun), 3rd Grade (Wed), 5th Grade (Sun), 6th Grade (Wed). We also need the following small group leaders: 7th grade (1 male, 1 female), 8th grade (1 female). Please prayerfully consider being a Catechist this year. We need you, and teaching will change you—for the better! If you don’t want to teach alone co-teach with a friend, child or spouse! Questions, contact Theresa at 338-4728 or twallace@sfcss.org. APOSTLES BUILD St. Lambert’s along with 12 other churches will take part in the 2010 Apostles Build for Habitat for Humanity. The home is located at 4412 W. Kogel Dr. Most churches have elected to start with one week (or shared week). Habitat suggests that volunteer groups range in size from 8-10 people. The dates and times for St Lambert parishioners to help are Wednesday Sept 29th from 5-8 pm; Saturday October 9th from 12-3 pm and Wednesday October 13th from 5-8 pm. We need volunteers to help with building, snacks, clean-up, refreshments, painting, landscaping and a multitude of other projects. Sign up sheets will be in they Family Room this weekend. No construction experience necessary but volunteers must be at least 16. For questions contact Paige Carda at paigecarda@hotmail.com or 366-0893.
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St. Lambert Mission Statement: We strive to be a welcoming community, sharing the love of Jesus Christ through prayer, celebrating the Eucharist, educational opportunities, calling forth the unique gifts of each member, and reaching out to meet the needs of our parish and community. |
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