Welcome to Little Flower

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

This week’s Gospel is very relevant to our present day culture which stresses the importance of owning and buying every new thing that comes to the marketplace. Television recently has been featuring a series on “hoarders” who have difficulty moving in their house because of all the ‘stuff’ they keep buying and saving. The people shown are the extreme and we all feel a bit relieved that our houses do not look like that. As I was packing to move to Fatima House, I was amazed and a bit ashamed of how many boxes it took to carry the “few things” I had accumulated over my eight years living at the rectory. If it is a struggle to squeeze one more item into our homes, under our beds, in our closets, garages, or attics then it is time for us to do some serious sorting. If we have not worn it or used it in more than a year, then donate it to friends or family or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. God will not be impressed by our possessions, rather He is pleased by the way we share our blessings with others. When we appear before God, we will be dressed in our “good works,” not the latest fashions.

We continue to introduce and help you get to know Deacon Greg and Pat Gehred. As an ordained Deacon assigned to St. Joseph Parish in Ft. Atkinson, Greg was the director of RCIA from 2004-09. He, along with his wife Pat, coordinated Communion and sick calls to the parishioners and served as backup for emergency hospital ministerial calls. He led weekly Word and Communion Services at their local Assisted Living Facility, as well as leading all Stations of the Cross Lenten services for the parish. Along with his wife Pat, they coordinated the parish’s outreach to the Hispanic community for 10 years.

Not only did Greg graduate from Notre Dame, so did all six of their children: John Michael – ND’91; Daniel Thomas – ND’92; Teresa Marie – ND’94; Cornelius Jerome – ND’96; Catherine Rose – ND’98; and Peter Andrew – ND’01.

Deacon Greg and his wife Pat will be introduced to you one weekend in August at all of our Masses. Our staff is looking forward to Greg assisting in many areas of ministry here at Little Flower, and I’m sure you will join me in making them both feel welcome.

Today is the day! Our annual Corn and Sausage Roast begins after the 11:30 Mass. Join your Little Flower family for food, fun and friendship. Invite your friends to come as well. All are welcome. See you there.

Liturgy

Suscipiat Dominus (change in bold)

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name for our good and the good of all his holy church.

Suscipiat Dominus means to raise up to the Lord.

~ Mary Ann LaPlante

Faith and Finances with Phil Lenahan©

Many people fall prey to “get rich quick” schemes. When you hear of a financial opportunity that sounds too good to be true, remember that it probably is. Scripture describes it this way: “Wealth hastily gotten will dwindle, but he who gathers little by little will increase it” (Proverbs 13:11).

www.VeritasFinancialMinistries.com

This Week In Our Parish

Sunday, August 1
Corn & Sausage Roast — 1 p.m.
Liturgy of the Word Dismissal — 9:30 a.m. Mass

Tuesday, August 3
Fit for Life — 7:15-9:15 a.m., Wellness Center
Centering/Silent Prayer — 4 p.m., Chapel
Divorce Support — 7 p.m., Rooms 3-4, Fr. Payne Hall

Thursday, August 5
Fit for Life — 7:15-9:15 a.m., Wellness Center
Knit/Crochet — 9:30-11 a.m., Room 1, Parish Center
O/A Group — 7-9 p.m., Room 5, Fr. Payne Hall

Saturday, August 7 `
Men’s Prayer Breakfast — 8:30 a.m., Parish Center

Monday July 26th & Monday August 9th
“Forgiving Ararat”

Two-Part Book Discussion

Part 1: Monday, July 26
Part 2: Monday, August 9

Parish Center, Rooms 2-3, 7-8:30 p.m.

Part of the national One Book, One Parish program, Forgiving Ararathas received five stars by many book clubs and in reviews. To learn more, go to http://onebookoneparishonesummer.wordpress.com/about

The book is available at www.amazon.com for $10.85. If you have any questions, contact Regina Wilson at 237-0608 or Jay Freel Landry at 273-9722.

Sunday August 1st
Corn & Sausage Roast

Thursday August 12th
Senior Circle

Mass at 11:30 in the Chapel followed by lunch and ice cream in the Parish Center.

Lunch: $5.00 — RSVP to Jo Myers at 234-1747

Guest Speaker: LeRoy Friesen, Author of
Listening to the Silent Music: The Memoir of a Journey in Place

Starting September 13/14
Jewish-Catholic

Class on Atonement

Starting September 13/14, Rabbi Eric Siroka and Jay Freel Landry will offer a seven-week adult faith formation seminar on atonement.

What is atonement and how is it rooted in our daily lives?
What does it mean to live in right relationship with God, others, and myself?

We will speak to it and have discussions from Jewish and Catholic perspectives.

The same session will be offered Monday evenings at Temple Beth-El at 7:00 p.m. and then again on Tuesday mornings at Little Flower at 9:15 a.m. More details to come. Everyone is welcome at either session

~ Jay Freel Landry

Saturday October 2nd
Calling all Shoppers

Our 3rd annual bus trip to Gurnee Mills is scheduled for Saturday, October 2nd. We will leave Little Flower at 8:30 a.m. and return at 10 p.m. Juice, coffee and rolls will be available before we board the bus as well as refreshments on the way home.

Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping at the largest indoor outlet mall in the Midwest. Games and door prizes entertain us on the ride to Gurnee.

A check for $30 payable to Michelle Artusi guarantees your seat. Contact Michelle at 243-3439 or by e-mail at lfcchildren@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions.

Bishop's Letter

Read Bishop John M. D’Arcy's letter concerning the decision made by the Holy Cross Congregation to withdraw from Little Flower Parish, South Bend on July 1, 2010 - Click here....