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GOSPEL REFLECTION:

Theme: Trust in God and never be afraid to ask God for anything.

Do you trust that God hears your prayers? Do you believe that your prayer makes a difference? When you pray, how do you know that Jesus will really respond?

STEWARDSHIP: Although it would be a mistake to think that stewardship by itself includes the whole of Christian life, in probing the Christian meaning of stewardship one confronts an astonishing fact: God wishes human beings to be his collaborators in the work of creation, redemption, and sanctification; and such collaboration involves stewardship in its most profound sense. This human activity of cultivating and caring has a generic name: work. It is not a punishment for or a consequence of sin. True, sin does painfully skew the experience of work:

“By the sweat of your face shall you get bread to eat” (Gn 3:19). But, even so, God’s mandate to humankind to collaborate with Him in the task of creating--the command to work--comes before the Fall. Work is a fundamental aspect of the human vocation. It is necessary for human happiness and fulfillment. It is intrinsic to responsible stewardship of the world.

STEPHEN MINISTRY INFORMATION SESSIONS: Stephen Ministry information meetings will be held Wednesday, September 10^th, at 7:00 PM and Monday, September 15^th, at 7:00 PM. This is an opportunity for those interested in Stephen Ministry either as caregivers, care receivers, or Stephen Ministry in general. A note of special interest: a new training class will begin this fall. This, then, will be of special interest for those considering the call to be Stephen Ministers. Please mark your calendars!!

WHAT DO STEPHEN MINISTERS DO? Stephen Ministers offer caring Christian friendship and concerned listening to people when they need it most. If you or someone you know could use this help, please call Father Mike McDermott at 381-6033 or Renee Miller at 389-6180. Please obtain permission, if you are referring another person, to let their need be known.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS R.C.I.A.: The Rite of Christian Initiation of

Adults, or Catechumenate, is beginning to be formed. If you are interested in being baptized as Roman Catholic, being received into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who may be interested, please contact Father Mike McDermott at 381-6033 or the church office at 382-8644.

DON’T PANIC IF YOU MISSED SIGNING UP FOR OUR PARISH DIRECTORY PICTURES!! The Busson Company, who is publishing our directory, will be calling all parishioners who have not signed up. Expect their call within the next 10 days. If you do not hear from them and would like your picture taken, please call Laura Hurley at 384-6794.

NEEDED: Help with designing and the photography sessions for our directory. Please contact Laura Hurley 384-6794 or Lori Hock 381-5561 if you can help with this ministry!

WE ARE IN NEED of host/hostess for each day that pictures are taken for the directory. Two people are needed for each shift August 19-28, 2:15-6:00 and 5:45-9:00. Saturday will be day hours. Please sign up in the foyer or call Geri Zaruba at 583-6776. THANK YOU!!!

LOOKING FOR PICTURES: The Directory Committee is seeking any pictures from parish events over the past several years to include in the Church Directory. These could include Advent Evening, Vacation Bible School, Firework Stands, Pancake Feeds, Parish Picnic, Hayrack Rides, Bloodmobile Drives, Altar Society, Knights of Columbus and Youth Events – any event in the parish. If you have some, please contact Laura Hurley at 384-6794.

CLC REGISTRATION: Registration for CLC classes will be August 16 & 17 and

August 23 & 24 after all the Masses. Please make every effort to register on one of those two weekends so things can be organized before the first day of class. If for any reason you cannot register in person, please call or email Therese Stump at 382-0976 (theresestump@hotmail.com)

before August 24 and she will register you.

Cost for the CLC program is $25.00 per student with a $60.00 family maximum. Teachers and adult aides will not be charged. CLC times are as follows:

Wednesday Evenings: 5:45-6:45 PM (Kindergarten-5^th grade)

7:00-8:00 PM (6^th-8^th grades)

Sunday Mornings 9:30-10:25 AM (Preschool-5^th grade)

I would like to encourage parents to sign their kids up for Sunday CLC classes if you are in town most of the time on Sundays. Class sizes are small and it would help relieve some of the crowding on Wednesday evenings.

CLC TEACHER NEEDED: I am looking for a 6th grade boy’s CLC teacher for Wednesday evenings. If you would be willing to share your gifts with these young children, give Therese a call 382-0976.

S-Mallory Woods and Alexis Kleint; G-Leonard & Barbara Kaslon and Mike & Dorene Spies

S-Kristen Setlik and Emily Wells; G-Mike & Patti Panowicz and Terry & Sharon Samuelson

FIREWORKS APPRECIATION DINNER: On Sunday, August 24, at 6:00 PM, a dinner will be held in our parish hall to show appreciation to everyone and anyone who helped in any way with our successful fireworks fundraiser this year. It will be catered by Whitefoot Catering. Please come with your families if you helped in any way.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION beginning with “Footprints Of God”, a Catholic Bible/history study of the lives of Jesus, Mary, Peter and Paul. This is a great opportunity to increase your understanding of your Catholic faith and the Bible. Sessions being considered are Sunday mornings between the Masses starting at 9:40 AM two weekends a month and/or one evening during the week 1-2 times a month. Studies would include video and discussion. Beginning in late September. Look for sign-up sheets in late August.

GO CRUSADERS! Each year the Athletic Booster Club hosts the Fall Sports Kickoff Dinner to begin the fall high school sports season. If you are a Crusader fan, please join us August 26^th, 7 PM at Blessed Sacrament Jubilee Center. No charge, burgers & drinks provided, bring a side dish to share as follows: last names A-H bring a salad; I-P a vegetable or potato side, and Q-Z a dessert.

Support your Catholic school and enjoy playing the CCHS Benefit Golf Scramble to be held Friday, August 29^th at Riverside Golf Club, 12:30 PM shotgun start. Cocktails and dinner follows.

For more info or to enter call the Development Office 382-5499 or Rosie Staab 384-8962. Entry deadline is August 20^th.

WE KNOW SUMMER IS A VERY BUSY TIME! If you have been gone or will be gone some time in the future, please be sure to catch up your donation to your Church. This helps us continue to pay our bills through the summer months. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!!!

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