“Christ Jesus emptied himself, taking the form of aslave, coming in human likeness;and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on across.”

Like other organizations the Church makes use of various acronyms. Not ‘GOAT’ or ‘IRS’ but those reflective of faith. ‘IHM’, the Immaculate Heart of Mary; ‘IHS’, the first letters in Greek of ‘Jesus’; ‘CCC’, the Catechism of the Catholic Church; and, ‘PBVM’, the order of Sisters called, Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (of which my aunt belonged).

Ascension Parishioners are invited to join us for an outdoor Mass at 10:00 AM on Sept. 7th. Immediately following Mass, the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus will be cooking hamburgers and brats. Drinks will be provided. Please bring your own plates and utensils. Guests are also asked to bring a dish to share. If your last name starts with A-H please bring a salad, I-Q a dessert, and R-Z a side dish.

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.

Bishop Keehner received a letter from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops requesting all parishes within our country to consider supporting Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Near East Welfare Association in their outreach to the Catholic community in Gaza, and the people—especially the children —who are facing conditions of starvation and absence of any medical care.

Next month we begin the OCIA gatherings/discussions. Formerly RCIA, it stands for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.

“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (LK 12:35)

“Takecareto guard against all greed, for though one may berich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.”(LK 12:15) “Vanity of vanities.”(Ecclesiastes 1:2)

“Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” (LK 12:15) “Vanity of vanities.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2)

“Lord, teach us to pray as John taught his disciples.” Michael Pennock has devoted his life to our Catholic faith via his profession as a teacher. He has edited and written different books concerning our faith, and maintained an open heart to Christ Jesus via his classroom work with teenagers; their questions and struggles and desire to search for the Real Presence in their lives have challenged his own faith.

“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.” (LK 10:41). In her book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life, Joanna Weaver states:

“But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. . . .He took him to an inn, and cared for him”

Celebrating our independence in the midst of summer, we graciously welcome Fr. Joy Kalliyath,a Carmalite Missionary, who is temporarily in the United States seeking aid for seminarian studies and social projects within the parish he is serving in Madagascar.

“And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.”(MT 16:17)

“Over the years I have been grateful— privileged if you will—to share and receive the Eucharist in various churches and locations.

“On this Trinity Sunday, Pope John Paul II reminds us how futile our efforts can be, attempting to explain, define, and dissect the presence of the Trinity, until we simply place our trust in the living presence of this mystery.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues ... each one one heard them speaking ins own language.” (Acts 2:3-4)

“And behold, I’m sending the promise of my Father upon you.” Only in the gospels of Matthew (16:19) and Luke (24:51), alongside the historical account in the Acts of the Apostles (1:9), is the account of Jesus’ ascension into heaven recorded. As recorded in Acts, his departure occurred forty days after the Resurrection.

Following Saturday evening Mass, there will be a Eucharistic Procession, burgers grilled by the Boone KCs, and live music by Corey Highland.

Come shop at our Free-Will Donation Garage Sale All proceeds go to support our Youth Group programs and events! Donation Drop Off: June 10th-12th 8am-Noon. Shopping Hours: June 12th 4-7pm, June 13th & 14th 8am-Noon. Find treasures, give what you can, and support a great cause. Every dollar makes a difference in the lives of our youth! Come browse, shop, and share the love. We’d love to see you there!