20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 16, 2020

First Reading:

Thus says the LORD:

Observe what is right, do what is just;

for my salvation is about to come,

my justice, about to be revealed. (Is 56:1)

Second Reading:

Just as you once disobeyed God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience,

so they have now disobeyed in order that, by virtue of the mercy shown to you, they too may now receive mercy. (Rom 11:30-31)

Gospel:

Jesus said to her in reply,

“O woman, great is your faith!

Let it be done for you as you wish.”

And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour. (Mt 15:28)

Gospel Meditation

Sunday Readings

Spiritual Communion

Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 am at St. Thomas Aquinas

What lessons can I learn from the Assumption of Mary?

Mary is a model of sanctity. She shows us how to be faithful to God’s will, living each day with confidence in God’s mercy and love. At the Nativity, in Jesus’ public ministry, and at the Crucifixion, we see her steadfast trust. She allows the Lord to use her life to accomplish his plan for her and for all of us. In the Preface of the Mass for the Assumption of Mary, we pray: “For today the Virgin Mother of God was assumed into heaven as the beginning and image of your Church’s coming to perfection and a sign of sure hope and comfort to your pilgrim people.”

It is this image of holiness that we strive to imitate. In the office, at home, or in our community, we look for signs of God’s grace that call us to an ever greater love of him and each other. A greater awareness of God is a sign of our conversion of heart that lives the lessons Mary teaches.

A Message from our Parish Pastor, Father Phil

Dear Parishioners:

As I indicated last week, it is my intent to draw from the St. John the Baptist Endowment Fund to meet whatever portion of the budgeted $628K deficit actually materializes during the current fiscal year because of revenue shortfalls.

READ FATHER PHIL'S FULL MESSAGE

Parish Prayer

Mass Schedule

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday / 8:00 am*

Saturday 4:00 pm** and Sunday 9:30 am **

**Registration is required - Masks Required

Church Hours for Private Prayer

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

9:00 am – 2:00 pm through August 20.

Welcome to the Newest Member of our Catholic Faith Family

Baptized Sunday, August 16, 2020

Genevieve Elizabeth Lazaro

Parents are Anthony and Julia Lazaro

Join us for Rosary, Prayers & More ... with Mary (RPM’s)!

IN PERSON THIS MONTH

Wednesday, August 19 / SJB Prayer Tree / 7:00-8:00 pm

We will gather outside (*weather dependent) for prayer at the SJB prayer tree (east church entrance). Bring your own chair or blanket. We will pray the rosary together as a community, offer prayer intentions, and share and grow in our faith. What better way to get closer to Jesus than through His mom, our Blessed Mother! All are welcome - men, women, and children of all ages!! Registration is helpful, but not required - Sign Up Here (*if weather does not cooperate, we will meet via zoom, those who register will be notified by email)

ALPHA - Join the Conversation

Alpha takes people on a journey often leading to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. It enables people to ask their questions, share ideas, build friendships, and experience the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.

All are welcome to join us September 13 via Zoom

Morning and evening options are available.

Learn More about Alpha

Missionary Appeal - August 15-16

This is the Annual Mission Appeal Weekend with Zeru Zeru, Inc. Thank you to the Boos family for being with us virtually during this pandemic. If you haven't yet turned in your mission specific envelope, this is the time to bring it in. Please write checks payable to the parish and include “Mission Appeal - Zeru Zeru Inc” in the memo line. You are also able to donate online through our parish website https://www.sjbplymouth.org/Give. Thank you in advance for any monetary amount of support you are able to provide.

The funds collected through our twinning relationship with ZeruZeru, Inc. continue to pay for the protection, care, and education of the vulnerable children at the center. Sister Helena has reported that it is an especially dangerous time for people with albinism in Tanzania due to the coronavirus and upcoming elections. We are all struggling in this unprecedented time, however, let us continue to come together as one family, sharing our love and kindness, generosity and prayer where and when we are able.

FACEBOOK ROSARY - We will have a special rosary, live on Facebook this Friday, August 14, in honor of our Zeru Zeru mission appeal that takes place this weekend - don’t miss a chance to pray with us and with the children from The Center in Lamadi. Click here to go to Facebook.

From the School Principal, Mrs. Amy Nelson

We plan to begin our 2020-2021 school year on-site, five days a week, beginning on September 1st. For families uncomfortable with on-site instruction, a virtual option per trimester is available. All students, both on-site and virtual, will be learning five days a week, and teachers will continue to deliver high-quality instruction that is rigorous and developmentally appropriate for all students, in all learning settings. LEARN MORE

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