14th Sunday of Ordinary Time | July 7, 2019
This Sunday’s gospel tells the story of the 72 disciples sent by Jesus on a mission to prepare the way. Christ sent them ahead to every town he planned to visit to proclaim, “The Kingdom of God is at hand” (Lk 10:9). Before Jesus sends them off to proclaim the good news of his coming, he tells them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few” (Lk 10:2).

You may not be used to thinking of yourself as one of Christ’s laborers, but that is what we are called to be. It is easy for us to fall into the trap of being “consumer Catholics.” We show up at Mass on Sunday to receive Communion, say our “Amen,” and then go about our business. The priests and nuns are the ones called to labor in the vineyard, not the rest of us. That’s their job, not ours. Even devout Catholics can fall into this trap...
In Christ's Peace,
Deacon Matt
CCM "Summer School" Podcast
Over the summer, Deacon Matt is recording a podcast series on the major heresies of Church history, and what we can learn from them. This week we take a look at the Cathars , or the "Pure Ones." This medieval heresy led to the establishment of the Domincan order and a formal ecclesial procedure for those accused of heresy (the Inquisition). Come with us as we delve into the Middle Ages in this week's episode!

Fall Parking Passes
Parking Passes for the Fall semester are now available! The cost is $125 per semester or $225 for the full year paid in advance. You may download parking registration forms from our web site to print and mail in with payment. All the money collected from parking revenue helps to fund out ministry. Thank you for your support!
Important Dates for the Fall
We are already looking forward with excitement to the fall semester! Here are some important dates to mark on your calendar.

On the Web:
The History of Catholicism in America
This week, as we celebrate our nation's independence on the 4th of July, "The Catholic Talk Show" featured an episode about the history of Catholicism in America. We wanted to pass it along for your education and enjoyment.

Did you know that the Roman Missal in the United States includes a special Mass for Independence Day? The Collect Prayer for that Mass is:

Father of all nations and ages,
we recall the day when our country
claimed its place among the family of nations;
for what has been achieved we give you thanks,
for the work that still remains we ask your help,
and as you have called us from many peoples into one nation,
grant that, under your providence,
our country may share your blessings
with all the peoples of the earth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Catholic Campus Ministry at WCU
Deacon Matthew Newsome, MTh, campus minister
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