In this Gospel Jesus acknowledges inevitable conflicts arising among those living in the community of the church. Rifts in relationships between members of the church are actually rifts in the relationship with Jesus himself. Not facing whatever fractures the unity of the church belies its gathering in Jesus’ name. Healing fractures ensures that members of the church remain in relationship with Jesus and grow in love for one another. The impulse for resolving conflicts and preserving the unity of the church comes from Jesus himself and his continued presence in the community. The response to Jesus must come from the members of the church and their work of reconciliation. In our own lives, we know how easy it is to sin against another and how difficult to repair the relationship. Healing and reconciliation are possible when an honest exchange is brought about by the commitment of both to living the mercy, reconciliation, and forgiveness Jesus taught.
REMINDER OF THE WEEK:
- I will be gone for a week to take some time off from Sunday last mass September 6th till September 13th evening. Take care of your parish and yourself. There will be NO MASSES from September 7th till 11th during the week. There will be also NO GOSPEL REFLECTION.
- Next weekend the 12th & 13th, Rev. David Ampofoh will be speaking for the Mission of Catholic Archdiocese of Gaborone-Botswana. Please support the Mission. Please click here for Mission Information.
- Our Festival is scheduled on Saturday September 26 from 2PM till 9PM. Come, meet and support our annual Fall Festival. We need volunteers to serve on the day. Sign-up sheet is available here by clicking to see what we need.
- There will be ONLY one Mass on Saturday September 26 at 5PM bilingual due to the festival. NO 7PM MASS.
- Faith Formation will begin on September 13 for all levels. On Sunday September 20th we will receive candidates for OCIA at 8AM Mass.
- We are updating parish data system of all membership. Please cooperate with us to provide your correct information of names, head of the family, members in your family, email, and phone number. A representative will contact you.
- Parish Pictorial Directory is underway. We still have spaces on Monday September 28 to sign up. Please call the office. Families who do not participate in taking photo please send to us your family photo for parish administration. It will not be published in the Pictorial Directory. You can send to the email [email protected]
- Annual Diocesan Appeal will be announcing of the Weekend of September 19th and 20th. Our commitment weekend will be October 3rd & 4th. Annual Appeal is very beneficial to our parish. In the past 3 years we have receive financial support from Diocesan Appeal. Please support the Diocesan Appeal.