Today we celebrate the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today Jesus gives us the example of the two bad sons. Which of the two boys would you have as an ideal son: the one who bluntly says no to his father’s face and does the job afterwards or the one who says yes and does not follow up on it? The answer is none of the above. Ideal sons and daughters are those who say yes to their parents and then go on to do what is commanded. This is what we should aim to be – men and women who profess our faith in words and deeds.
The Eucharist helps us to be the good sons and good daughters. Here we response to the God our Father – Yes, Amen; here we start to do God’s will and we promise that we will do it very well.
“Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.”
Holy Masses
October 1, 2023 – 26th Ordinary Sunday
10:00 AM for the healing of Linda Kazmarek from Dorothy Marcinko
October 8, 2023 – 27th Ordinary Sunday
10:00 AM for +Denice Funk from the Funk Family: Dawn, Daniel, Jeremy, Maddie and Michael.
Announcements
- Cordially Thank you for your help to prepare and do the Polish Lunches at Holy Cross In September. God bless you
- 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 Ordinary Time 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
The response to Jesus is critical. Those who truly do the will of God will enter the kingdom.
Reflections
- Listen to Jesus saying to me, “Son, go and work in the vineyard today.” What is the vineyard, and what work does Jesus invite me to do?
- Examine my good deeds. Are they more external like the son saying yes (which is good and important), or are they following what God wants me to do?