Jesus spoke to his disciples in parables. Parables compare something in a story to something outside a story. As a parable unfolds, the comparison becomes clear and listeners realize they are being challenged to change their behavior or outlook. The parable we hear this Sunday about a wedding feast is a masterpiece. It has two moments that challenge us. First, Jesus’ hearers realized he was pointing out how their rejection of him meant rejecting the Father and prophets as well. The lucky new invitees to the feast, however, don’t have it much easier, as they find out that merely showing up isn’t enough. What gets you a seat at the table is not who you are or aren’t, but whether you have faith and live it.
I invite all who worked the festival to stop by the Church Hall this Sunday between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM for a "thank you" for a Job Well Done Party! As you can see in this week’s bulletin, our profit was $3,653 over last year. And that would not have been possible without you! So, come and eat, drink, and cheer on the Steelers! May the tradition continue in 2012!
Sunday, October 9 is National Children’s Day. Let us pray for all the children of our parish:
Lord God, your Son, born of the Virgin Mary, gladly welcomed little children. He took them in his arms and blessed them, and held them up as an example for all. May you send your blessing down upon the children of our parish so that they may grow in Christian maturity and, by the power of the Holy Spirit become Christ’s witnesses in the world, spreading and defending the faith. Amen.
Our Responsorial Psalm this weekend, "I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life," reminds us that we will always find kindness and guidance in God.
Six rings are great but 7 would be heaven... Go Steelers!
