Families seeking sacraments for their loved ones can begin the process by scheduling an intake meeting with Steven (English) or Charlie (Spanish). We will continuously enroll new families for Baptism (up to age 7), First Communion (age 7 & up), and Confirmation (14 and up) throughout the year. Learn More at MQOA.org/ff
El Tiempo de La Creación comenzó el 1ero de septiembre durante la Jornada Mundial de Oración por el Cuidado de la Creación y durará hasta el 4 de octubre, Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís, patrón de la ecología y amado por los cristianos de todo el mundo.
Just two weeks ago, we heard a portion of this Gospel and the important message that week we read about and include again. The notion of binding and loosing really is about forgiveness and community. In the ten commandments and the commentary the Rabbis, scholars and teachers made about them was about living in relationship with God and his people. We are to recognize that there are patterns that we must preserve our relationship with God and others.
“Please, let us not convert the church into a customs office” where only the “just,” “good,” and “properly married” can enter while leaving everyone else outside, he said. “No. The church is not that,” he said, rather it is a place for “righteous and sinners, good and bad, everyone, everyone, everyone.”
On September 1st the Season of Creation begins which runs until October 4th the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology and beloved by Christians around the world.
The Gospel this Sunday includes one of the hard sayings of Jesus. It corresponds to another of the hard sayings that we heard from him a few weeks ago, i.e., that the disciples were to go only to the lost sheep of Israel. (The people who believed they were not saved because they could not fulfill every rule of the law.) One of the themes of Matthew was the importance of the Jewish community hearing that Jesus was the Messiah. From the beginning of his [public ministry, he was focused on the people of his community and did not travel outside his own country. Interestingly, where he lived was close to an intersection of many countries and commerce. It would have been natural for him to see many people from other lands. However, the project started locally, like his mustard seed example, namely the twelve apostles and the disciples.
Thank you to everyone participating in The World Needs You Here Walk for mental health awareness and support. We had 31 team members walking for MQOA who raised an additional $675.
A Young Adult BBQ! The 20|30 group is hosting a Young Adult BBQ with great food, drinks, and some beautiful view of the water in Danvers. Our gracious host will provide the main dish and her home . . . did I mention the beautiful views!
At Mary Queen of the Apostles, we want everyone to grow in prayer. If you have a story of a prayer God answered, a Praise Report, we’d love to hear about that!