Today we celebrate the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this time, we are touched by Jesus and his teachings. Today’s Gospel tells us about people in tragic situations: an account of a synagogue official Jairus, desperate because of the illness and death of his little daughter and the lady with the hemorrhage.
We are also in similar situation, and we ask: Why does God permit people to suffer such horrible things? Ultimately, we have only one answer – to come to Jesus Redeemer and ask him of healing not only physical body but also spiritual side.
In the Holy Mass we really come to Jesus. He can touch us and rise us up if we only will be here. The offering of the Eucharist is the special place where we find the great love of God to us by the gift of life and death of his Son. And we follow his footsteps in our private lives by showing our love to others and touch them by our good deeds and prayers.
“Talitha koum – Little girl, I say to you, arise!”
Holy Masses
June 30, 2024 – 13th Ordinary Sunday
10:00 AM for healing of Teri Murphy McGinn from Timothy Ratajczak
July 7, 2024 – 14th 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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- “The fruit of silence is Prayer. The fruit of Prayer is Faith. The fruit of faith is Love. The fruit of love is service. The fruit of service is peace.” (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
All were astonished at the physical healing, but Jesus came to heal creation from the domination of evil in its deeper forms and from the inner pains of spirit and soul.
Reflections
- What did the sick woman risk when she came up behind Jesus in the crowd and touched his garment? What did Jairus risk? Does your faith in Jesus also put you in the same situation?
- Reflect on your experience being healed by Jesus or your wish for healing from Jesus.