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God’s Generosity
09-13-2020The last chapter of the book of the prophet Isaiah outlines all the spiritual blessings brought about by the new covenant. 1.) All are invited to the new covenant. In the image of abundance of food and drink, freely offered to the hungry and the thirsty. 2.) To attain this, there is a need for Israel to mend their ways, a need for conversion. 3.) The last two verses announced the new exodus, “In joy you shall depart.”
The 2nd reading from Phil. 1:2027 has an independent theme, Paul says, to live is to be with Christ. Because we have all been incorporated to His death and resurrection through our baptism. By virtue of his Apostolic mission, to follow Christ is attaining the enjoyment of the mystical communion between Christ and us. Jesus narrated the parable in the Gospel today: 1.) To answer His opponents who are criticizing Him for favoring the outcast than the respected members of society. 2.) Because there exists an oral tradition that says: “The last shall be first and the first shall be last.” Jesus noticed that the gentiles are being drawn to the church, while the people of Israel are rejecting His message. 3.) Taking off from the previous chapter, 19:30 “Many who are first shall come last, and the last shall come first.” In a reverse order, 20:16 Those who left everything for the sake of the Kingdom can still be last if they persist of looking for a reward and demand it.
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Football Mania 2020
Tickets are now available for this year’s Football Mania!! Don’t be left out!
Tickets are $20. We guarantee one $25 winner each week for the high score within our local community of sold tickets plus your chance to win up to $400 weekly for the top score across the country.
Knights of Colmbus Charity Fundraiser
The St. Rose Knights of Columbus Anthem Council 13719 is launching a charity fundraiser. 100% of our proceeds will go to the needs of our parish community and KofC charities during this difficult time.
Knights of Columbus Jean Collection
Knights of Columbus Council 13719 is sponsoring a local drive to collect jeans for the clients of the down town Saint Vincent de Paul facility. Especially needed are men’s jeans sizes 32 and 34. A collection box will be placed at the entrance to the SVdP pantry during the month of September.
RCIA
Do You Know Someone Interested in Being Catholic? Do you or does someone you know have questions about the Catholic faith? Unlock your answers today!
If you would like to take a journey of faith through the RCIA program, e-mail Renee Hunsaker, CRE rhunsaker@stroseanthem.com.
Small Christian Communities
We have Small Christian Communities, located throughout our parish neighborhoods, that gather for faith sharing and fellowship. All are welcomed.
If you’re not already part of a community, contact the office.
That Man is You
Sep 25, 2020 - Oct 30, 2020: 5:45am - 7:15am (weekly)
Friday Mornings
For more information or to register, please contact Deacon John Mezydlo at 602-885-1642.
That Man is You
Oct 2, 2020 - Oct 30, 2020: 5:45am - 7:15am (weekly)
Friday Mornings
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Baptism Preparation Class
Oct 5, 2020: 6:00pm
in the Parish Office
In preparation for the Sacrament of Baptism, parents are required to attend this preparation class. Although not a requirement, Godparents are strongly encouraged to participate.
That Man is You
Oct 9, 2020 - Oct 30, 2020: 5:45am - 7:15am (weekly)
Friday Mornings
For more information or to register, please contact Deacon John Mezydlo at 602-885-1642.
That Man is You
Oct 16, 2020 - Oct 30, 2020: 5:45am - 7:15am (weekly)
Friday Mornings
For more information or to register, please contact Deacon John Mezydlo at 602-885-1642.
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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
01-22-2020It begins! Jesus is doing something new. “He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the sea.” Jesus leaves his family, his profession of carpentry, and everything he has known and loved for the previous 30 years. He goes because it is time. Something new is beginning, and Jesus will not begin it alone. “As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers … he walked along from there and saw two other brothers.” What does he say to these men? “Come after me.” These words are for Peter and Andrew, for James and for John. They are also for all of us.
“Come after me.” The adventure of discipleship will be strange, wild, and unexpected. The Apostles surely didn’t know what they were getting into. But the invitation is accompanied by a promise. “I will make you fishers of men,” Jesus tells the first Apostles. No more will their priorities be limited to this particular village, to the square miles of the Sea of Galilee. Their eyes will be open to the kingdom of God, and their priorities will shift.
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