In our First Reading, From the Book Of Deuteronomy
6:2-6

The Hebrews saw themselves as related to God in a sacred partnership, called a covenant. God has chosen them to be his partners. Moses emphasizes their part of the deal: Fear the Lord and keep his commandments and have love for God.


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.


In the Second Reading, From Hebrews
7:23-28
On the altar of the cross our Lord offered himself once and for all as a sacrificial lamb to God. In the Eucharistic celebration, Jesus' sacrificial intercession in heaven is made present. Make it a symbol of your love for God and neighbor.



In the Gospel of Mark
12:28-34
The scribe states :[ Love God and neighbor] is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices. The conclusion, however is not: "stop praying and worshipping". Rather the lesson here is: "Love God in your neighbor and show him or her your love directly in meaningful prayer and worship!" Do both and your love will be lasting.

Newsy Notes
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Current 2nd Grade Families

Remember: All 2nd grade students and at least one parent should attend the Reconciliation Celebration in Church for your first Reconciliation at 6:30 pm. You will be assigned seats for you and your family.
Click below for a downloadable document listing
both first reconciliation and first communion preparation dates:



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Current 8th grade Confirmation

The next group meeting will be Thursday November,4
from 6:30-8:15pm in the Parish Dining Hall .
Please bring your group service project report form, and
your Decision Point Book to go over Chapter 7 together.
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PRESCHOOL CLASS STARTED ON SEPTEMBER 26

Our PRESCHOOL session for children ages 3, 4 and 5
has started on Sunday, September 26 but there is still time to register.

Interested parents can bring their children to the glass security doors
in front of the school entrance at 9:45am and pick them up there after mass.

The session will take place during the 10:00 am mass in the school kindergarten room.

Email Kate to register your children: kroelker@sttm.org



Address future PSR and Sacramental Preparation Questions to:
Deacon Bob Brazier at bbrazier@sttm.org
Meditations
“Lord, I too lack the necessary faith to see the blessings that accompany Your Cross, as well as the many crosses I am given in life. Help me to be purified in my faith so that I can see Your hand at work in all things, even suffering, injustice and persecution. May I see life from Your perspective alone. Jesus, I trust in You."

PSR REGISTRATIONS

There is still time to register!
We welcome you all!!
Pre-K through Grade 8

Click below for registration forms: