Today we celebrate the 19^th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The meaning of this Sunday is very special for us, because in today’s gospel we can look at the important things of the Church. We look at Jesus, who is the Son of God able to redeem us.  We look at the Church, which is like the boat in the agitated sea. We look at ourselves and we see the same behavior as St. Peter did the desire to be with our Lord.

The Eucharist is like the scene on the sea. We pray, we are in community with others and we meet Jesus. Some times we are afraid of him, some times we request the walking on the sea and we are similar to St. Peter, who walked on the sea and became frightened and began to sink, but in this moment we can cry out as he did: Lord, save me! And we will get the helping hand of God.

Holy Masses

August 10, 2014 – 19^th Ordinary Sunday

10:00 AM for God’s blessing upon Theresa Repede and John Paul

August 17, 2014 – 20^th Ordinary Sunday

10:00 AM for +Lillian J. Franus

August 24, 2014 – 21^st Ordinary Sunday

10:00 AM for all parishioners living or dead

 

Announcements

• Thank you to everyone who participates very actively in preparation and in selling on Polish Festival. God bless you for all your help. You are so great only God can pay you back for that.
• We now start organized the Flea Market before our Church – at Fells Point Festival (first weekend of October). If you have some things for it please bring it to the second floor of Parish Hall. Really thank you for it. Everyone is welcomed for the work and the help for this reason.
• August, 19 – 21, 2014 Father will attend the Central Diocese Clergy Conference and Retreat in Mount Pocono PA.
• As the members of our Church we are responsible for our past and future and we will pray and look for new active members of our Community of Holy Cross Church in Baltimore, MD.
• Do you have anyone of any reason (for example: someone in Hospital) or life event you would like to pray for – Please ask and see Fr. Andrew.
• MY MISSION: When I am the disciple of Christ and the active member of his Church I participate in all matters which concern Him. The Sunday’s Masses are my privilege even on vacation time.

 Welcome Our Visitors

We welcome all our visitors who are present with us for worship this Sunday! Please introduce yourself to the Pastor after Mass. Please write your names in the guest book located in the vestibule of the church. Please remember that you are always welcome to join us in worship at Holy Cross Church.

Reflections

1. How much faith do I have in Jesus the Lord? What experiences do I have that bring me to the conclusion “Truly Jesus is the Son of God.”
2. What were the storms in my life? Did they affect my loyalty to the Lord? What storms am I afraid of now?
3. Cry out to Jesus, “Lord, save me.” What is Jesus’ response?

 One Main Point

Jesus is the Son of God. “It is I” (v.27) denotes divinity ( Is 41:4 and 43:10 ). Walking on the water is also associated with God’s action: “Who alone stretched out the heavens and trampled the waves of the sea ( Job 9:8 ; see also Ex14:13-31, Ps 77:20, Is 43:16, Hab 3:15 ). People, after seeing Jesus’ actions and power, also proclaim his divinity (v.33).