Mandatory Retreat for Catechists and Aides

Sunday, September 27 from 9-10:30am all Faith Formation Catechists and Aides are required to attend.

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Readings for Sunday September 20, 2026
Isaiah 55:6-9
Psalm 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18
Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a
Matthew 20:1-16a
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St. Thomas Aquinas taught that the more you know, the more you have the possibility to love. Share your day, your work, your thoughts, and your prayers with someone you love.
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“Come to me, all you who labor and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28) You may not need this Scripture right now, but you’ll need it sometime. Hang on to these words of comfort when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
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Mass today, September 17 is canceled. 6 pm Spanish/Español
La misa de hoy, 17 de septiembre, está cancelada. 6 pm Spanish/Español
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Look around you. What can you learn of faith from those you see everyday?
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In this Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew 18:21-35, Jesus tells us to forgive seventy times seven, which means always and forever. Name a time this past week when you forgave someone. Name a time too when you accepted another person’s forgiveness.
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Readings for Sunday September 13, 2026
Sirach 27:30—28:7
Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12
Romans 14:7-9
Matthew 18:21-35
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Litany of the Way, Prayer for the Journey
As Jesus reflected on the Law and the prophets,
teach us to learn.
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Litany of the Way, Prayer for the Journey
As Jesus in the garden opened his mind and heart to God's will,
teach us to listen.
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Litany of the Way, Prayer for the Journey
As the child Jesus sat among the elders in the temple,
teach us to seek answers.
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Litany of the Way, Prayer for the Journey
As Jesus called Peter to walk to him across the water,
teach us to believe.
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Readings for Sunday September 6, 2026
Ezekiel 33:7-9
Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9
Romans 13:8-10
Matthew 18:15-20
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Litany of the Way, Prayer for the Journey
As Jesus promised paradise to the thief on the cross,
teach us to hope.
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Litany of the Way, Prayer for the Journey
As Jesus sought the quiet of the desert,
teach us to pray.
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