This Week’s Gospel Reflection
Sunday, September 27 – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092720.cfm
Written by Theresa Konitzer, Director of Religious Education Faith Formation
Heavenly Father, wipe away my smugness, when I think that I am better than my neighbor. Fill me with Your wisdom. Grant that I may see that in my judgmental ways that I am setting myself apart from Your people. The same people for which I am called to be the Light of Christ. Enlighten me when I am led to believe that following rules makes me a better Christian, or that it sets me off as a person of privilege in the eyes of God. God’s Kingdom is for all. All of us are His children. Jesus calls the lowly, those who are forgotten by society, the poor, the hungry, the destitute, and those who exist on the fringes of society. When I place myself in a position of privilege, I am not fulfilling Your mission, but rather distancing myself from it.
Lord, have mercy on me, and lead me in not condemning those who I view unworthy of your love and joy. Amen.
Sign Up for Mass September 26 & 27
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Starts this Sunday!
Virtual Parish Mission
“God Gives Us Gifts… What Are Yours?”
with David Sanborn
Sunday, September 27
Monday, September 28
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
As caregivers, parents, students, and members of the community, we are constantly giving to others, but is it feeding us and our relationship with Jesus?
First Friday Mass & Holy Hour – Friday, October 2
Our Daily Bread Casserole & St. Elizabeth of Hungary Food Pantry Collection – Next Sunday, October 4
We will be collecting frozen casseroles for Our Daily Bread as well as non-perishable food items for the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Food Pantry on Sunday, October 4 from 8:30-11:30 AM in the parking lot next to the chapel/bell tower.
Volunteers for both efforts will have their cars parked there for the drop-off, and they will remove your donated items from your vehicle. For safety’s sake, please wear a facial mask when dropping off. Please do not bring any items into the narthex or the church hall.
Disposable casserole pans and recipes are available in the plastic bin in front of the parish office. The recipe may also be downloaded here.
We appreciate your donations to help feed those in need!
Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4 at 12:30 PM
Confirmation During 11:30 AM Mass on Sunday, October 11
You Are the Domestic Church!
Publicity Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Parish Bicentennial
What’s New at SJE?
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- Fr. Pete’s Weekly Pastor’s Notes
- Electronic Worship Resources
- This Sunday’s Worship Music
- SJE Virtual Art Exhibit
- Becoming Catholic
- Treasures in the Hall
- Religious Education Faith Formation News
- Youth Ministry News
- Mass Intentions
- Prayers for the Sick/Deceased
- Parish History Q & A
- and MORE!