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GIVEN MUCH
“Much will be required of the person entrusted with much” (Luke 12:48). Whew! At least the Lord hasn’t entrusted me with much! Thank goodness that the work of the reign of God on earth has been entrusted to somebody else. This must be the “good news” of today’s Gospel, right? Wrong!
In the mentality that has come to be known as “keeping up with the Joneses” we can gear ourselves toward a comparison with those who have more or who have been given more, even by God. Unfortunately, nowhere does Jesus say: “Not much will be expected of those who have been given only a little bit.” Each of us, in our own way, has been given something, some gift or treasure that we can put toward the work of the reign of God. This is the vocation of Christian discipleship. Perhaps others seem to have been given more; evaluating this is not the disciple’s concern. The concern of each of us in the vocation for which we have been chosen is to take what we have been given, and consecrate it for the continued in-breaking of God’s kingdom of justice, joy, peace, and beauty. Then will we come to realize that we have indeed been given much.
LIFE. It gives you back everything you say or do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence. This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of your life; life will give you back everything you have given it. YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE, IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!
Immediately following this letter is our weekly update of where our Parish stands with the Catholic Ministry Appeal. Coincidence? I don’t think so. Just a reminder, it is a reflection of us all.
Please take home a copy of the bulletin when you leave today there is information or religious education registration, our upcoming Blood Drive, the next Knight of Columbus meeting, a change in the VIRTUS training schedule, RCIA information, an update on the 18th Annual Golf Outing in Memory of Father Abraham, an invitation to a L’Arche luncheon sponsored by Faith and Light, and many items of information and invitation. To keep informed keep a copy of the bulletin at home.
It is hard to believe we are already well into August and those school bells are not far off. Why not take these last days of summer to contemplate exactly what we have been given, and how we choose to live it.
Gods continued blessings in all our lives and the ability to see them clearly.
PARISH MEMORIALS
A time honored and respectful way to remember our beloved who have died
is to choose a memorial for the parish. Infant Jesus, in attempt to
meet these requests, has compiled a comprehensive list containing the
memorial opportunities of the parish. The complete list may be obtained
at the rectory office. The following items are the most ongoing
memorials that we offer which are available on a daily and weekly
basis. If you are interested in obtaining one of these memorials,
please come to the rectory office where our staff will be happy to
assist you. And know always that the prayers of the entire Infant Jesus
Covenant Community are with you in your time of bereavement.
Mass Intentions:You
may have a loved one remembered at a regularly scheduled Parish Mass or
an unannounced Mass. We can provide a Mass card or Mass folder which
you may give to the family of the deceased. The donation for a Mass is
$15 ($20 for the Mass folder).2011 Book opens on JULY 1ST, 2010
Bread and Wine Memorial:Altar
Bread and Wine are used for Communion at all Masses in the Church and
the Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles Hospital. The Bread and Wine may
be in memory of a loved one. We can provide a card for you to present
as notification to the family and the memorial is acknowledged in the
Sunday bulletin. The donation is $50 for one week at either the Church
or Chapel.
Altar Candles:Two
candles are used each week on the altar during weekday and Sunday
Masses, funerals, weddings and other services. You may memorialize the
two candles for the Church or the Chapel for one week. The donation for
this is $25.
Sanctuary Candle:This
candle stays lit above the Tabernacle signifying the Eucharistic
presence of Christ present inside. You may memorialize the candle for
either the Church or the Chapel for one week. The donation is $25.
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