Fr. Tom's Homework for
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
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Preview of June 14th: Our first reading focuses on how God not only fed his people, but he gave them a food unknown to them. It was not ordinary food, and was given in part to remind them that not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
This address by Moses is given after the 40 years of exile as the people prepared to enter into the Promised Land. He invites them to remember what God has done to sustain them on their journey. No matter what difficulties may lie ahead, he will provide what they need for the journey.
Our Gospel passage comes at the end of Chapter 6 of John, often called the Bread of Life discourse. The chapter begins with Jesus feeding the 5,000. The rest of the chapter expands on the meaning of this miraculous feeding and all the ways the Lord seeks to feed us. Shortly after the feeding, the people chase after Jesus not because they understood what they great sign of miracle meant, but because he had filled their stomachs with bread. Thus, he begins this lengthy teaching inviting them to work not for food that perishes, but for food that endures for life eternal. (vv.26-27).
He tries to help them see that he is the new manna, the fullness of God come down from heaven. Rather than bread which satisfies for a moment, his flesh and blood will nourish them for eternal life. The people struggle to understand how this man can give them his flesh and blood to eat and drink. They fail to understand for now what he is offering them and how he is so much more than just a man.
-Fr. Tom
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Prayer Request for our Brothers and Sister in Chimbote
We are so grateful for everyone’s generosity toward this year’s housing collection. We have postponed our summer mission trip to this fall, but we still hope to have a chance to build houses. The funds we’ve raised can still be used locally to build houses and furniture above and beyond what we’re able to help with. However, the situation in Chimbote has grown far worse due to COVID. Many have become seriously ill or have died. Hospital no longer have room. The people are under a quarantine until at least the end of June meaning 105 days without work. Our friends at ACAF have been busy supplying food and basic necessities as much as they can.
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We know so many of you have helped with the housing fund already this year. If you could, we’d appreciate any help you can give for emergency relief for the people of our sister parish. Even the City of Chimbote has been begging our friends at ACAF to help in any way they can especially in reaching the poorest of the poor. You can drop off or mail in an envelope marked for Chimbote relief. All funds raised will go directly to emergency relief efforts.
Thank you for your continued generosity!
-Fr. Tom
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Watch Mass on Saturday LIVE at 5:00 p.m.
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Returning to Mass-
Please watch this video if you plan on attending Mass this weekend
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Accounting Specialist: Join our team! St. Michael is seeking an Accounting Specialist to work in the business office for approximately 20 hours per week. Duties included cash application, bank deposits, running statements and financial analysis. AA or BA in Accounting or business-related field preferred and an understanding of fund accounting helpful. Proficiency with MS Office and passing a background and credit check required. Full job description available by contacting Nathan Meehling. To apply send resume and cover letter to
nmeehling@stmichael-pl.org.
HR & Accounting Coordinator: Join our team! St. Michael is seeking an Accounting Specialist to work in the business office full time. Duties include HR coordinator for church and school ministries, employee benefit oversight, accounts payable processing, accounting system reconciliations, general ledger review, payroll processing, purchase management, budget compliance reporting, and other accounting tasks as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, accounting, or business related field required. Some HR, church, or non-profit experience preferred. Fund accounting experience is helpful. Proficiency with MS Office and passing a background and credit check required. Full job description available by contacting Nathan Meehling. To apply send resume and cover letter to
nmeehling@stmichael-pl.org.
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We are excited to announce we have scheduled our Confirmation Masses. The Masses will be held: Sunday, June 28th at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1st at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8th at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July 12th at 5:00 p.m. Unfortunately, these will be "private" masses (not open for parishioners unless they are living under the same roof as a Candidate or if they are themselves a sponsor). We are asking anyone who took the name of a Confirmation candidate as a prayer partner and wished to include a letter to their Candidate for their Confirmation day to please deliver the letter to the parish office no later than Wednesday, June 24th.
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Summer Stretch Registration Now Open!
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Summer Stretch is a service and recreation summer program that seeks to form disciples and challenges youth to live out their faith within the community. It is open to youth who are entering grades 6th – 8th grade, and high school students entering 9th grade and above in the fall of 2020. We will tentatively gather on Tuesdays or Thursdays in July from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Youth will be given an opportunity to participate in various projects to provide service and stewardship to our community and inspired by the Gospel. Team building! Cost is $40 participant and leaders, and fees covers the weekly lunches, service projects, and t-shirt. For more information, contact Lori Hinker at
lhinker@stmichael-pl.org
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Attend the SVABW Virtual Gala
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We thank you for your past support of SVABW especially with our Thanksgiving Food Drive, and we invite you to help their efforts through their virtual Gala. Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women will be hosting its largest fundraiser of the year (our Jeans and Gems Gala) VIRTUALLY on Friday, June 12th. The LIVE program begins at 7:00 p.m. Free registration for silent auction, raffle, live program and music can be found at
givergy.us/southernvalleyalliance.
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