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"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest" (MT 9:37-38; Luke 10:2).
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The words of Jesus here reflect the ministry of the disciples. They are to go out, as laborers to gather people - the harvest - for the Kingdom of God. These words also reflect the ministry of priests. This is the task of the clergy, to go out into the world and proclaim the Good News, the Gospel, to all people, to gather people into the Church - which is essentially calling them to the Kingdom. Yet, this is no easy task and in our day, in our diocese, there are so few laborers. No truer words could be spoken in today's world - "the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few..." Not to mention, as St. Luke goes to note in chapter 10 Jesus says to the disciples: "I am sending you like lambs among wolves." Again, so true in our culture today. We are up against a society that is becoming - or even has become - increasingly more anti-religion. In the secular world, there seems to be no place for God. Politics and government oversight has become the religion of our day. With this mind, Jesus' words hit home - "the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few..."
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So, what are we to do? How are we to change the narrative? Jesus gives us simple instructions: "ask the master of his harvest to send out laborers..." We are to do one thing: pray. As a parish, a diocese and a whole Church we are invited to beg the Lord to send us good and holy men to carry on His mission. We are to help rebuild a culture that inspires young people to foster a relationship with God - one that helps them hear His voice. The fact that we have so few young people in our parishes does not mean that God stops calling men to the priesthood. No, it means we have to help them hear His voice.
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Friends, this is what the "Traveling Chalice" is all about. It is a way for the families of our parish to "ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers..." Each month a chalice that is used for Mass is kept in someone's home and each day the family prays together - morning or evening - for vocations. It is just one small way that we can do our part in asking our Lord for more priests. The next generation of priests are out there and we need to do our part in helping them hear His voice and follow His call.
There is a sign-up sheet in church for this beautiful ministry. If you'd like more information, please call or email Fr. Jon.
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Traveling Chalice: Signs up are at the Sugarloaf St entrance of the church. Please contact Fr. Jon with any questions or for more information.
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Altar Rail Project: Recently I met with the craftsman from Conway to discuss the altar rails. He is still recovering from cancer surgery. Therefore, this project is on hold momentarily but is still in the works. It is possible we may have it ready for Easter.
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All Souls Envelopes may be returned via the collection or turned into the office. Please get those envelopes in before All Souls Masses on November 2nd.
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St. Andrew Dinner: Bishop Byrne invites all high school and young adult men to join him for dinner on Saturday October 30th at 6pm at St. Michael's Cathedral. The evening will consist of a tour of the Bishop's house, dinner and discussion on the priesthood. Please contact Fr. Jon for more information. Bishop Byrne invites all high school and young adult men to join him for dinner on Saturday October 30th at 6pm at St. Michael's Cathedral. The evening will consist of a tour of the Bishop's house, dinner and discussion on the priesthood. Please contact Fr. Jon for more information.
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesdays 12pm-6pm concluding with Benediction at 6pm.
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Trunk or Treat: Join us on Sunday October 31, 2021 for Trunk or Treat! The event will be held in the parking lot from 1:30pm-3pm. For more information, see bulletin or
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Cash Raffle: In lieu of the Craft Fair, we will still hold our annual cash raffle. Tickets are $5/ticket and $25/book (6 tickets/book). Cash prizes have also increased: 1st place $750; 2nd place: $300; 3rd place: $150. Tickets will be available for pickup after the Masses this weekend (October 23-24). Please return sold tickets by the week of November 21, 2021. The drawing will be held on November 28, 2021.
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Take and Eat: Last weekend Take and Eat served Ham, Potatoes and Carrots. YUM! The next meal is planned for Saturday November 20, 2021. If you know someone who is in need of a hot meal, please contact Deacon Rod.
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Confessions are offered on Wednesdays at 5pm; Saturdays at 3pm and by appointment.
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There is no new Coffee with FJ, but if you didn't catch the last episode, see below:
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