Today we celebrate the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Ordinary Time is our own time in the complete history of the Church. We are the basis of that period, and we have to take responsibility for it.
We have the individual call to do things which Jesus’ command to us in our parish but we have to recognize this by prayer and activate our lives to fulfil it. God’s invitation to each of us to participate with him in bringing his message of salvation to all mankind is the fact. The only baggage needed in following his call, is to put our trust in him and do good things which he requires from us.
The Eucharist, which we now celebrate, is the first and good step to realize our call in today’s world, as St. Peter did in his life. We have the mission of the evangelization of our relatives, friends and neighbors, which we have to fulfil.
We have to follow Peter’s example from the Holy Bible and make the statement, that we are sinful people, and we are unworthy to do this; but if God wants from us to do this job, we have to be obedient to His divine will.
Holy Masses
February 09, 2025 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
HC 10:00 AM for +Ed Macek (Anniversary of death 02/09) from Genevieve Macek
February 16, 2025 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
HC 10:00 AM for +Mary Rybak Groah from Marianna & David Frederick
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
- Thank you for your donation on Christmas. Thanks for the cookies for Carolers.
- The annual meeting of the members of Holy Cross parish will be conducted Sunday, February 23, 2025, right after 10:00AM Mass.
- Ash Wednesday Mass will be on Wed. Mar 5, 2025 at 7:00PM. We will start by that the Lent Season.
- Remember, if you truly repent, if you really mean it with a clean heart, you will be absolved in God’s eyes. He will forgive you if you truly confess.(Mother Teresa – A Simple Path)
- My Warmly Thank You to all of the people who remember of me and my family by the presents and the donations. Be sure that you are in my prayers before the Alter.
One Main Point
God’s invitation to each of us to participate with him in bringing his message of salvation to all mankind. The only baggage needed in following his calling is to put our trust in him.
Reflections
- How would we respond when Jesus chose to come on board our boat and instructed us to cast out our nets for a catch?
- Would we be ready to give up everything like Peter, James and John to do what God’s calling involved?
- What did Jesus perceive when he said to Simon “do not be afraid,” why did he say that? What could we be afraid of?