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June 28, 2024
MESSAGE OF THE WEEK
Dear Friends,
The Gospel today presents two stories of people with great faith. The first is the synagogue official who comes to Jesus, asking for Jesus to cure his sick daughter. He has faith that if he can get Jesus to lay his hands on the child, she will be healed. The synagogue official's faith leads him to seek out Jesus.
The second person is the woman in the crowd, who also has great faith. She believes that if she can but touch the cloak of Jesus, she will be cured of her affliction. Her faith leads her to seek out Jesus too.
We could question whose faith was stronger, and who approached the Lord in the right way; the synagogue official with his formal request and straightforward approach, or the woman in the crowd with her more humble and clandestine methods.
What is important is that in both cases, Jesus meets the person where they are, responding to their request pastorally, and with compassion. Jesus always meets us where we are. The synagogue official needed to have the formal request and official home visit. That is what made sense to him. The woman in the crowd needed to have a brief encounter without fanfare. That is what made sense to her.
The point is that Jesus accepts both types of faith and works with the person regardless of who they are or where they are in their faith journey. He does the same for each of us. So, don’t be afraid to ask for his help, in whatever way makes sense to you in your faith journey. Christ always meets us where we are and gives us the help we need.
Peace,
Dcn. Steve
From the pastor
Bilingual pilgrimage (English and Spanish) with Fr. Richard Watson, Pastor of Historic Saint Paul Catholic Church, and Deacon Ramon Alfaro.
Where: Medjugorje, Fatima, Lourdes
Trip Dates: June 11-20, 2025
Cost: $4,999.00 Airfare and ALL-Included
To register, please contact (855) 842-8001 or (508) 340-9370. You can also register online at www.proximotravel.com
In the Heart of Jesus,
Fr. RichardMISSION APPEAL
Sr. Kathleen Weigand OSB July 6-7, 2024
Sr. Kathleen Weigand a Benedictine Sister from The Dwelling Place Monastery, home of the Mt. Tabor Benedictines, will be here the weekend of July 6 and 7 to speak about their ministry in Eastern Kentucky. Sr. Kathleen is a Pittsburgh PA native but moved to Kentucky in 1979 as a Christian Appalachian Project volunteer and employee. In 1985 she joined the Benedictine Sisters. She has been a Preschool Director, kindergarten teacher, as well as the Executive Director of St. Vincent Mission located in David, KY during her 45 years as a resident of Kentucky. Currently sister is volunteering as the Co-Chair of our Diocesan Laudato Si Commission and Co-Chair of the Catholic Committee of Appalachia. Please welcome her and be generous to the second collection as you are able.Support group for LGBTQ+ Community, Family, Friends, and Allies
All are welcome, especially parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. Staying connected to our faith can be difficult, particularly if some of our family members haven't always felt welcomed. It sometimes helps to know we aren't alone on this journey. Join us for community, fellowship and support, Tuesday, July 9, 6pm in Brossert House.
Contact the St. Paul LGBTQ Ministry Director or Dcn. Steve for more info.
shester@cdlex.org
jrfflex@gmail.com
Link to Event