Today is the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is rather difficult for us to visualize the concept of the kingdom of God, sometimes referred to as the reign of God. One of the images that Jesus uses is that of the mustard seed to help us begin to grasp the meaning of the kingdom. God’s reign begins as a tiny seed in the life of Jesus and grows towards its completion in the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Today we welcome the Totus Team to our parishes. I know our young will have fun learning about The Sorrowful Mysteries; the Gifts, the Fruits, and the Virtues; the Beatitudes; and Marriage and Family Life. If your child or grandchild is not registered, please pick up a registration from the church entrance or visit the parish website and scroll down to DOCUMENTS and download the registration form. All participants need to be registered before they start the sessions beginning Sunday evening and Monday morning. Please note the change in Mass times for weekday Masses.
The Liturgy requires many ministers. This week I wish to focus on the ministry of the Cantor. We are in need of some additional Cantors as there are times and some Masses when we are short or missing Cantors. If you know of anyone who would make a good Cantor, please ask them to volunteer using the form inside this bulletin.
Pray for the consecration of Russia to Mary by the pope.
May God bless you.