Ordinary Time 29

Thoughts from Fr. Bill…….
Dear friends, today is World Mission Sunday. The theme is
“Called to Radiate the Word of Truth.” The day’s readings lend
themselves fairly easily to a focus on missions with both the first
reading and the Gospel speaking of God’s servant giving his life
as a ransom for many. At our book study we recently discussed
the changed text of the institution narrative in the Eucharistic
Prayer where Christ pouring out his blood “for all” has been
changed to “for many.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church
(#605) makes clear; Christ died for all people, not just some;
“many” is meant to be inclusive rather than exclusive, though
“all” communicated our belief more accurately.

Next Sunday we invite all youth in grades 7-12 to attend October
Fest in the church hall beginning at 4PM. Food, games with
prizes as well as finishing the homebound service project will
take place. If there is enough interest after the October Fest we
will travel to Lonesome Valley Farms at 6PM for either the
haunted hay ride($15) for non haunted corn maze ($8). Please
register for one or both events by calling the office (724-925-
7811) or email Fr. Bill (wberkey@dioceseofgreensburg.org)
by Friday October 26 at 5PM. We need parents to volunteer
at both events. Please call office or email Fr. Bill if you are
available to assist, thanks

Please mark your calendars for All Saints, a Holy Day of obligation.
Mass on Wednesday October 31 at 5PM, due to the
Youngwood Halloween Parade, and 8AM on Thursday November
1. Also we will celebrate our All Souls Candlelight Memorial
Mass on Tuesday October 30 at 7PM (please see front cover
of bulletin for invitation).

As we continue our journey through the Year of Faith let us reflect
on this: Faith is a gift from God. This gift has 3 dimensions.
1. Faith lights us our minds so that we know the truth
about God. 2. Faith brings about a relationship with God we
could never otherwise have. 3. Faith propels us forward into
eternal life which begins even now.
This week’s Psalm Response, Lord, let your mercy be on us,
as we place our trust in you, reminds us that God’s mercy is a
strong shelter for our fears.

Here We Go Steelers, Here We Go!

Peace
Fr. Bill

Trying to live a full life in the service of the Lord,
failing frequently and falling on the mercy of God each time….