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July 16, 2017 – 15 th Sunday In Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS Cyndy Paessler FLOWERS Cyndy Paessler From Sheila & Shawn Dougherty Why did Jesus speak in parables? In part it surely put everyone in his audience on equal footing. The learned had no better access to his riddles than did the simple, and in this case, farmworkers had the head start. The disciples were among the curious who learned how to wrangle a special advantage. When they didn’t know what it meant, they could ask the story-teller himself. To them, Jesus gave an explanation of each phase of this story. But, because it is a parable, there will be more than even his explanation tells us on first hearing. Apparently then, when Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, ought to hear,” he was not saying that they had to comprehend what he said. The real requirement was that they must want to understand more than they did. When it comes down to it, we know that those who think they have a firm grasp on something will usually be the least likely to enter into genuine dialogue. We can hand it to the disciples in this instance for being humble and caring enough to ask. Jesus explained the parable to them, summarizing the fate of his teaching about the kingdom of heaven by describing four ways people responded to his message. Some folks simply don’t understand, and the evil one robs them of the little they might have grasped if they had bothered to ask. Others are originally delighted with a Gospel of prosperity, the miracles, and great dinners that everyone loves, but take away the carte blanche and they can’t find it in themselves to pay the price. Then, there are those who from the beginning have been in it for the prestige; before long the desire to get ahead or to guarantee their fortune chokes the little life there was in their fledgling faith. Finally, Jesus says there are those who hear and understand and bear fruit to such a degree that even the very least of them enjoys a miracle harvest. It really isn’t such a good record. Jesus didn’t talk about quantities, but his story indicates that he had something like a 25 percent success rate. That’s pitifully far below a failing grade. But, today’s Scriptures put two caveats on that lack of success. One comes from Isaiah’s reflection on the word and the other from the very nature of seed and harvest. Isaiah proclaims that the word of God is as effective as the rain or snow; it always produces results. That certainly cannot mean that the word of God always brings conversion, otherwise, our world would not be as it is. Isaiah is talking about God’s word as a word of dialogue. He’s saying that the God of Judeo-Christianity desires and initiates relationship
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July 16, 2017 – 15th Sunday In Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS
Cyndy Paessler
FLOWERS
Cyndy Paessler From Sheila & Shawn Dougherty
Why did Jesus speak in parables? In part it surely put everyone in his audience on equal footing. The learned had no better access to his riddles than did the simple, and in this case, farmworkers had the head start. The disciples were among the curious who learned how to wrangle a special advantage. When they didn’t know what it meant, they could ask the story-teller himself. To them, Jesus gave an explanation of each phase of this story. But, because it is a parable, there will be more than even his explanation tells us on first hearing.
Apparently then, when Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, ought to hear,” he was not saying that they had to comprehend what he said. The real requirement was that they must want to understand more than they did. When it comes down to it, we know that those who think they have a firm grasp on something will usually be the least likely to enter into genuine dialogue. We can hand it to the disciples in this instance for being humble and caring enough to ask.
Jesus explained the parable to them, summarizing the fate of his teaching about the kingdom of heaven by describing four ways people responded to his message. Some folks simply don’t understand, and the evil one robs them of the little they might have grasped if they had bothered to ask. Others are originally delighted with a Gospel of prosperity, the miracles, and great dinners that everyone loves, but take away the carte blanche and they can’t find it in themselves to pay the price. Then, there are those who from the beginning have been in it for the prestige; before long the desire to get ahead or to guarantee their fortune chokes the little life there was in their fledgling faith. Finally, Jesus says there are those who hear and understand and bear fruit to such a degree that even the very least of them enjoys a miracle harvest.
It really isn’t such a good record. Jesus didn’t talk about quantities, but his story indicates that he had something like a 25 percent success rate. That’s pitifully far below a failing grade. But, today’s Scriptures put two caveats on that lack of success. One comes from Isaiah’s reflection on the word and the other from the very nature of seed and harvest. Isaiah proclaims that the word of God is as effective as the rain or snow; it always produces results. That certainly cannot mean that the word of God always brings conversion, otherwise, our world would not be as it is. Isaiah is talking about God’s word as a word of dialogue. He’s saying that the God of Judeo-Christianity desires and initiates relationship
Word of Life “The challenge is to make the Church’s ‘yes’ to Life concrete and effective. The struggle will be long, and it needs each one of you. Place your intelligence, your talents, your enthusiasm, your compassion and your fortitude at the service of life!” — Pope John Paul II
Readings for July 16, 2017 Isaiah 55:10-11;
Psalm 65:10,11, 12-13, 14;
Romans 8:18-23;
Matthew 13:1-23
Prayer Requests Please keep all of the men and women in the armed forces and our allies who work daily to keep us free and for those who have returned either broken of mind or body in your weekly prayers.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Please keep the following parishioners, relatives and friends in your prayers throughout this week.
Hank Albee Andrea Eriksen Baldera
Janice EckloffTim Egan Teri Ferris Sheila Flaherty Juan Hisada
Nancy Huff Tony Innocenti Fred Karl Eileen Kelly
Gert Klingmann Jason LeBrun
Richard Mastriano Randy McCuller Denyse McGovern Liam McGovern Peggy Richards Jeanette Santoro Evelyn Scozzafava Eleanor Taylor Charles Toler Velma Toler Lorraine Weeks Jackie Wynne Michelle Wynne
The church office is looking for a locking file cabinet for additional storage of church documents. Before purchasing one, the office wanted to check to see if anyone has one that they are not using and would like to donate it to the church. Please contact Eileen Miles (249-2302) if you do.
Offertory last Sunday $ 3914
Parish Council Meeting Wednesday, July 19th.
All are welcome.
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; …”
Let the Lord feed and support your marriage by
participating in a WorldWide Marriage
Encounter weekend. The next weekends are: Jun
23-25, 2017 in Chapel Hill, NC and Nov 10-12,
2017 in ATLANTIC BEACH, NC.
Early sign up is recommended. For more
information visit our website
at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or
email [email protected] or
call 704-315-2144.
SAVE THE DATE Annual Anniversary Mass
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 Signup sheet will be in the lobby
We have low gluten hosts. Just ask an usher.
Sunday we have the Rosary at 9:55 am in the chapel.
Everyone is invited
Mary Boudreault with daughter Almee Picard, grandkids, Mikayla and Mikey
A THANK YOU to all those who helped on this months unusual food truck delivery.
Donna & Ray Heatherington
The Dedication of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral The July 26th Dedication of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral is approaching quickly.
This cathedral will be a place of worship for Catholics throughout the Diocese of Raleigh. Because there is a practical seating capacity, not everyone who wishes to attend will be able to participate in the Dedication.
The Diocese greatly desires to express appreciation to those who have supported the Cathedral Project through prayer and/or contribution. Therefore, there are two opportunities we hope you will consider.
First, there will be a live stream of the liturgy on the Diocese of Raleigh YouTube Channel for those who wish to view this historic ceremony. More information about this will be available closer to the Dedication date.
Second, each of our eight deaneries (regions within the diocese) will host a special Mass at the newly dedicated cathedral.
The New Bern Deanery Mass - 10/9/2017, 12:00 PM Save the date
Happy 95th birthday to BOB MCLEAN After Mass refreshments, sandwiches and a birthday cake. Cards are welcome but no gifts, please. 95 & aiming for 100! Hosted by Rob (son) & Gladis, Harry & Claudia
Prayer Requests Please keep all of the men and women in the armed forces and our allies who work daily to keep us free and for those who have returned either broken of mind or body in your weekly prayers.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK Please keep the following parishioners, relatives and friends in your prayers throughout this week.
Hank Albee Andrea Eriksen Baldera
Janice EckloffTim Egan Teri Ferris Sheila Flaherty Juan Hisada
Nancy Huff Tony Innocenti Fred Karl Eileen Kelly
Gert Klingmann Jason LeBrun
Richard Mastriano Randy McCuller Denyse McGovern Liam McGovern Peggy Richards Jeanette Santoro Evelyn Scozzafava Eleanor Taylor Charles Toler Velma Toler Lorraine Weeks Jackie Wynne Michelle Wynne
The church office is looking for a locking file cabinet for additional storage of church documents. Before purchasing one, the office wanted to check to see if anyone has one that they are not using and would like to donate it to the church. Please contact Eileen Miles (249-2302) if you do.
Offertory last Sunday $ 3914
Parish Council Meeting Wednesday, July 19th.
All are welcome.
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; …”
Let the Lord feed and support your marriage by
participating in a WorldWide Marriage
Encounter weekend. The next weekends are: Jun
23-25, 2017 in Chapel Hill, NC and Nov 10-12,
2017 in ATLANTIC BEACH, NC.
Early sign up is recommended. For more
information visit our website
at: https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or
email [email protected] or
call 704-315-2144.
SAVE THE DATE Annual Anniversary Mass
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2017 Signup sheet will be in the lobby
We have low gluten hosts. Just ask an usher.
Sunday we have the Rosary at 9:55 am in the chapel.
Everyone is invited
Mary Boudreault with daughter Almee Picard, grandkids, Mikayla and Mikey
A THANK YOU to all those who helped on this months unusual food truck delivery.
Donna & Ray Heatherington
The Dedication of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral The July 26th Dedication of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral is approaching quickly.
This cathedral will be a place of worship for Catholics throughout the Diocese of Raleigh. Because there is a practical seating capacity, not everyone who wishes to attend will be able to participate in the Dedication.
The Diocese greatly desires to express appreciation to those who have supported the Cathedral Project through prayer and/or contribution. Therefore, there are two opportunities we hope you will consider.
First, there will be a live stream of the liturgy on the Diocese of Raleigh YouTube Channel for those who wish to view this historic ceremony. More information about this will be available closer to the Dedication date.
Second, each of our eight deaneries (regions within the diocese) will host a special Mass at the newly dedicated cathedral.
The New Bern Deanery Mass - 10/9/2017, 12:00 PM Save the date
Happy 95th birthday to BOB MCLEAN After Mass refreshments, sandwiches and a birthday cake. Cards are welcome but no gifts, please. 95 & aiming for 100! Hosted by Rob (son) & Gladis, Harry & Claudia
July 16, 2017 – 15th Sunday In Ordinary Time
MASS INTENTIONS
Cyndy Paessler
FLOWERS
Cyndy Paessler From Sheila & Shawn Dougherty
Why did Jesus speak in parables? In part it surely put everyone in his audience on equal footing. The learned had no better access to his riddles than did the simple, and in this case, farmworkers had the head start. The disciples were among the curious who learned how to wrangle a special advantage. When they didn’t know what it meant, they could ask the story-teller himself. To them, Jesus gave an explanation of each phase of this story. But, because it is a parable, there will be more than even his explanation tells us on first hearing.
Apparently then, when Jesus said, “Whoever has ears to hear, ought to hear,” he was not saying that they had to comprehend what he said. The real requirement was that they must want to understand more than they did. When it comes down to it, we know that those who think they have a firm grasp on something will usually be the least likely to enter into genuine dialogue. We can hand it to the disciples in this instance for being humble and caring enough to ask.
Jesus explained the parable to them, summarizing the fate of his teaching about the kingdom of heaven by describing four ways people responded to his message. Some folks simply don’t understand, and the evil one robs them of the little they might have grasped if they had bothered to ask. Others are originally delighted with a Gospel of prosperity, the miracles, and great dinners that everyone loves, but take away the carte blanche and they can’t find it in themselves to pay the price. Then, there are those who from the beginning have been in it for the prestige; before long the desire to get ahead or to guarantee their fortune chokes the little life there was in their fledgling faith. Finally, Jesus says there are those who hear and understand and bear fruit to such a degree that even the very least of them enjoys a miracle harvest.
It really isn’t such a good record. Jesus didn’t talk about quantities, but his story indicates that he had something like a 25 percent success rate. That’s pitifully far below a failing grade. But, today’s Scriptures put two caveats on that lack of success. One comes from Isaiah’s reflection on the word and the other from the very nature of seed and harvest. Isaiah proclaims that the word of God is as effective as the rain or snow; it always produces results. That certainly cannot mean that the word of God always brings conversion, otherwise, our world would not be as it is. Isaiah is talking about God’s word as a word of dialogue. He’s saying that the God of Judeo-Christianity desires and initiates relationship
Word of Life “The challenge is to make the Church’s ‘yes’ to Life concrete and effective. The struggle will be long, and it needs each one of you. Place your intelligence, your talents, your enthusiasm, your compassion and your fortitude at the service of life!” — Pope John Paul II
Readings for July 16, 2017 Isaiah 55:10-11;
Psalm 65:10,11, 12-13, 14;
Romans 8:18-23;
Matthew 13:1-23
