14th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME; Independence day- July 4th

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Today we celebrate the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and we celebrated the Independence Day on past Thursday.

The Ordinary Time is the period of the year in which we are looking on the life of Jesus from our own perspective. We have the problems, and we are looking in the Gospel – the Good News for some kind of help and a solution of our problems. This Sunday gives us the example of Nazareth’s people unbelieving in Jesus and His power to do miracles in their own lives. The familiar of Jesus and the closeness with the Church leads us to be in a rut.

We have to seek in each Eucharist, especially in todays, the new ways for our daily lives. We have to look for the newness of our faith to be glad and elated.

“A prophet is not without honor except in his native place.”

Holy Masses

July 7, 2024 – 14th Ordinary Sunday

10:00 AM for +Bobby Krieger from Genevieve Macek

July 14, 2024 – 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 8:00 AM for God’s Blessing upon Shannon Novotny

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.
  • Like us on Facebook and give hint of it to your relative and friends. Share the Good News about our Church.
  • 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.
  • “I can tell you about my path, “ said Mother Teresa, “but I am only a little wire – God is the power. Talk to others, the sisters, 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.)
  • 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 Season and the Sunday’s Masses are not my challenge but my call.

One Main Point

Jesus, the teacher and miracle worker, is misunderstood and rejected by his own people.

Reflections

  1. Who have been the prophets to me, speaking the words of God? Did I misunderstand and reject the prophets? What do God say to me through the prophets? How do I respond?
  2. Through the sacraments of baptism and confirmation, we are also anointed to be prophets. What evil do we see and criticize in our own world? What hope do we see and encourage people with? Are we ready to be misunderstood and rejected by our own folks, like Jesus?
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