Today we celebrate the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time and also the Father’s Day.
On this Father’s Day we are praying for our dads, whether they are near or far away, living or deceased, and especially for the dads here in our congregation.
From the other side The idea of election of the apostles that we will hear in today’s Gospel is for us the signpost for our own lives. We are elected by Christ and there are two sides of that call for us, namely (1) to be with him, i.e., to learn from him, to receive his grace and blessing, and (2) to be sent out to proclaim the message, i.e., to share with others what we have learnt from Jesus, to go out and be a grace and blessing to others in return.
The Eucharist is the first part of our call by Christ – here we are with Jesus and learn from Him. After Eucharist we start the other part of proclaiming, this is an essential part of what it means to be a Christian. Here and Now on Eucharist we get some power to do the duty of Christianity.
“Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.”
Holy Masses
June 18, 2023 – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Father’s Day
10:00 AM – for all Fathers living or death, especially …
– in memory of Stanley Figiel Sr. and Adam Koczaja from John Figiel
– in memory of Walter Novak, Frank Wiatrowski, Martin Wiatrowski from Theresa Wiatrowski
– In honor of Józef Mikulski from Ewa Bieganowska,
– in memory of Janusz Bieganowski from Fr. Andrew Bieganowski
– in memory of Ed Macek James Macek and Stanley Jachim from Genevieve Macek
– in memory of Leonard Ratajczak from Timothy Ratajczak
June 25, 2023 – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:00 AM for +Ron Birdick from Genevieve Macek
Announcements
- Many Thanks to all people who pray and donate on Father’s Day.
- As the members of our Church we are responsible for our future and we will pray and look for new active members of our Community of Holy Cross in Baltimore, MD.
- Please check the Blog of our web site: www.holycrosspncc.org
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.
- Thank you to all donors and sponsors for support of our Church. – God bless you.
- MY MISSION: When I am the disciple of Christ and the member of his Church I realize this and participate in all matters which concern Him. The Easter season and the Sunday’s Masses are not my challenge but my privilege.
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.
One Main Point
Do not be afraid. Jesus repeated that 3 times. We need not fear mere human beings. We should fear God alone.
Reflections
- Examine my fears. What are they? What do I have to hide, and from whom?
- What is the worst possible case when everyone knows my bad secrets?
- Ask Jesus to explain what he means to me when he repeatedly says “do not be afraid.”
- Do I experience new freedom in God’s honor rather than human beings’?