Today we celebrate the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, during which we look at the parables, miracles and teaching of Jesus and the events of his ministry; we do so this year through the eyes of St Mark who was the writer of the Gospel of St. Peter.
In today’s Gospel we see the power of the wind and the sea upon a fragile boat. In the boat are the terrified disciples and the sleeping Jesus. For the early Christians the boat was always a symbol of the Church, assaulted by the powers of materialism and paganism, tossed about by a multitude of attackers, seemingly so fragile it will fall apart at any moment. But the ship of the Church is not without its own power, for in it is Jesus Christ. He protects the boat from assault. He protects the Church. He protects us today also.
The Eucharist is the time when we shout out and pray to Jesus Christ. It looks like Jesus is sleeping when our life deals with cruelties and it seems to be collapsing all around us. It is only in the power of faith and in the presence of Christ that we overcome all of life’s cruel trials.
Holy Masses
June 23, 2024 – 12th Ordinary Sunday
10:00 AM for healing of Philip Stachlinski
June 30, 2024 – 13th Ordinary Sunday
10:00 AM for +Bobby Krieger from Genevieve Macek
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.
Announcements
- Many Thanks to all people who pray and donate on Mother’s and 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.
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- 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.
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- “I can tell you about my path.” Said Mother Teresa “but I’m only a little wire – God is the power. Talk to the others, the sisters and the brothers and the people who work with them. Some are not Christians, talk to them, You will know what it is when you see it. It is very beautiful.” (Mother Teresa – A simple path.)
- 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.
- The latest issue of God’s Field is now available online at http://www.pncc.org. Click on the God’s Field link at the top of the home page and follow the directions to access the latest issue.
One Main Point
The presence of Jesus brings peace to our hearts. To travel with Jesus is to travel in peace even in the storms of life. Trust him at all times and in all circumstances.
Reflections
- What are the storms in my life right now? (It can be a situation or a struggle from within).
- I am with Jesus on a raging sea. Would I stay by his side as water fills the boat? Would I wake him up to ask for a miracle? Would I look to other gods to calm the sea?