Parent Teacher Talk



5th Sunday of Ordinary time

Feb. 5, 2023



Gospel of Matthew

Mt 5:13-16



A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

Is 58:7-10

The unknown author addresses Hebrews back from exile in Babylon. In their joy over newly found freedom, they have expected too much.

God's people must seek something deeper and more genuine than just the experience of being free. The writer goes into details of sharing, with the promise that "then... your wound shall quickly be healed.

The Responsorial Psalm is that that we put our trust in Jesus because of his love and kindness and that he has done great things for us, so we should be filled with joy and love for him and to be like him

in your self-giving. He raises up the lowly from the dust; from the dunghill he lifts up the poor. Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. The Lord hears the cry of the poor!

A Reading, From the First Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians

1 Cor 2:1-5

The Christian philosophy of life is defined as a sharing especially of self, a sharing of hurts and can be a cross. This is a kind of "wisdom" that many do not accept.

Paul is aware that there are members in the congregation of Corinth who do not accept it either. Hence, he emphasizes that " faith rests not on human wisdom but on the power of God." We should pray for it constantly.

In the Gospel of Matthew



Mt 5:13-16



We are the new Israel and with our insight of faith we Christians are to be the "salt of the earth." But only by being dissolved in food does salt give it its taste. " You are the light of the world." Only by diffusing itself in the darkness does light enlighten.

Only by losing ourselves can we "taste" to the life of deprived persons and enlighten their path when they falter.

Newsy Notes

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Deacon Bob Brazier, CRE

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REMEMBER

1STCOMMUNION

We will be having our 1st Communion meeting with the parents of the 2nd grade class on Sunday February 5th at 11:15 in the Parish Dining Hall. There will be important information given at this meeting on what we will be doing for your child's 1st Communion.

"CONFIRMATION"

We will be having a 7th grade class confirmation meeting with

the 7th graders and material will be given to you that day on what we will be doing for the following year of confirmation, Sunday February 26th at 11:15 in the Faith Formation Room. Hope to see all of you there!

"Remember"

Our next 8th Grade Confirmation Class will be held in Faith Formation Room at 11:15 on March 19th







Address future PSR and Sacramental Preparation Questions to:

Deacon Bob Brazier at bbrazier@sttm.org

Bring Your Children To Mass?

When Jesus reprimanded the apostles for wanting

to keep children away from Him (see Mt 19:14),

He did not give an age or behavior requirement.

At the baptism of a child, parents and sponsors

promise to teach their children the Catholic faith

and “to bring them up according to

the law of Christ and His Church.”

The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us,

“The Sunday celebration of the Lord’s Day

and his Eucharist is at the

heart of the Church’s life” (No. 2177).

This importance is shown in attendance at Mass

and rest from labor, the first of the precepts of the Church.

Click the link below to read why you should bring your children to Mass:

BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO MASS

Divine Lord, send your Holy Spirit anew into our hearts and cleanse us from all sin so we may adore and worship you in Spirit and in truth. Create in us a greater love for your Word and a keener desire to serve you and our fellow men. Remove all malice, bitterness, and resentment from our minds, and fill us with your abundant grace. In Christ Jesus our Savior and Friend.

AMEN