Decon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-23-24
Friday, August 23, 2024 20th week in Ordinary Time Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40 I like to read about the prophets of old. Especially where they gained the strength and courage to speak the words the Lord God was giving them. I also wonder what would happen if these words were spoken today. Would we […]
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 8-25-24
Hemos estado reflexionando sobre el anuncio de la Palabra de Dios en la Misa y luego, como continuación de esto, en diferentes grupos de oración y estudio. Otra forma de reflejar la Palabra de Dios se llama Lectio Divina. Las pautas para la interpretación de las Escrituras de las que hablamos la semana pasada también se aplican aquí. Siempre es importante tener una Biblia católica con una buena traducción y comentario. La página web de los Obispos Católicos ofrece lo siguiente: La lectura espiritual de las Sagradas Escrituras, especialmente de los Evangelios, es una forma importante de meditación. Esta lectura espiritual se llama tradicionalmente lectio divina o lectura divina. La lectio divina es la oración sobre las Escrituras. El primer elemento de este tipo de oración es la lectura (lectio): se toma un breve pasaje de la Biblia, preferiblemente un pasaje del Evangelio y se lee con atención, tal vez tres o más veces. Deja que se absorba de verdad. El segundo elemento es la meditación (meditatio). Al usar su imaginación, entre en la escena bíblica para “ver” el escenario, la gente y la acción que se desarrolla. Es […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 8-25-24
We have been reflecting on the proclamation of the Word of God at Mass and then as a continuation of this, in different prayer and study groups. Another way of reflecting of the Word of God is called Lectio Divina. The guidelines for scriptural interpretation that we talked about last week also apply here. It’s always important to have a […]
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter/Carta 8-25-24
Believing is not always easy / Creer no es siempre fácil What Jesus has revealed to us can seem to be not sustainable. The teaching on the Eucharist – the true presence of the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus – for example is not accepted by everyone, even by some Christians. It can […]
Religious Education Registration 2024-2025
Late Fee of $20 will be added to the Registration after August 14th.Registration is by appointment ONLY. Call the RE office at 815-547-7633 Volunteer OpportunityCatechist Needed for Wednesday 4:30—5:45 pmGrade 1—Spanish and Grade 6—English Are you being called to share and teach our Faith with children in our parish?We supply everything you need. Necesitamos voluntarios—Catequista […]
Our Lady of Lourdes Statue Blessing
The Legion of Mary would like to thank the following people/groups for their contributions in helping to enshrine the Our Lady of Lourdes Statue outside of the rectory: Fr. Timothy Mulcahey, our Knights of Columbus, Charles Schanes, Roger Long, Dave Worrell, Mary Bjork, and members of the Legion Of Mary. Please contact Lee Beback (Monday […]
Symbolon Study
https://watch.formed.org/symbolon-the-faith-of-the-church/season:1/videos/symbolon-the-faith-of-the-church-trailer Coming this Fall! A Parish-wide journey featuring the new Symbolon. Just released! Fall more deeply in love with the Faith in this beautiful and compelling examination of all that we profess to believe. Examine the Faith in light of Scripture, the teachings of the Church, and Virtual Pilgrimages to many shrines throughout the United States. Each […]
Pilgrimage to Champion, Wisconsin
Join Fr. Sabo on a Parish Pilgrimage to The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion Wisconsin Monday, October 7, 2024 WATCH FOR THE PILGRIMAGE REGISTRATION FORMS IN NEXT WEEK’S BULLETIN!