Today we celebrate the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Sunday gives us the example of the man who was deaf and mute, and Jesus heals him. Today’s Gospel reminds us that we are all in the same position in relation to God and to others. We need people who can lead us to the Church and to Jesus. We need the healing meeting with our Lord and after this we need to be the messengers of the Good News to the other people. This is our way to be the Christians in our surroundings, city and our country.
The Eucharist is the real encounter with Jesus Christ. This meeting can heal our body and soul as Jesus heals the man who was deaf. We need only to believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Church, which is the real preserver of the will of God through the ages.
“Ephphatha! – that is, ‘Be opened’”
Holy Masses
Sep 08, 2024 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:00 AM – for healing of Renee Nendza from John Figiel
Sep 15, 2024 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
10:00 AM – for all parishioners living or dead.
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
- The Diocesan Synod of Central Diocese PNCC will be October 12, 2024 in Zoom. Please pray for participants.
- 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.
- 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.
- Like us on Facebook and give hint of it to your relative and friends. Share the Good News about our Church.
- “Tell Him everything, talk to Him, He is our father. He is father to us all whatever religion we are. We are all created by God, we are his children. We have to put our trust in Him and love Him, believe in Him, work for Him. And if we pray we will get all the answers we need.” (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 is the Savior who heals and liberates His people.
Reflections
- How has Jesus touched me, healed me, and liberated me?
- Do people see in me a reflection of Jesus’ love and freedom, or something else?