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If Today You Hear His Voice

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The readings today condense much of the Scriptures to “the one thing necessary.” In the Gospel the rich young man asks Jesus what he must do to gain eternal life. Jesus tells him to keep the commandments. When the young man says, I have kept them all my life, Jesus tells him that he is lacking in one thing: “Go sell what you have and give to the poor. Our immediate response is that this is not possible. We know that the first Christians did not take this literally; they did not all go out and sell their possessions. In fact, Matthew’s Gospel qualifies the saying by having Jesus say, “If you would be perfect, go sell …”

What are we supposed to get out of this passage? Most of us are perhaps like the rich young man. We keep the commandments. We are not guilty of terribly bad actions but we may at times be very complacent. We may wonder if that is all we are supposed to do. At times like this we need to remember the words of Wisdom: “I pleaded and the spirit of wisdom came upon me and in her company all good things.” Jesus is the embodiment of God’s wisdom and he says to us, “One more thing you must do.” It may be that he is calling us to greater self-giving. It may be something as simple as reconciling with a brother or sister, doing some volunteer work, being more patient with those who annoy us, more generous in sharing of our time and resources. In short, He says to us one more thing you must do; in short he, calls us to greater self-giving.

Lord Jesus, you gave yourself completely on the cross for us. Give us the grace and strength to give more generously of ourselves for others.

Fr. Henry Rebello SAC

Communion Cups and Chalice

Communion Cups and Chalice

   On behalf of St. Valentine Parish, we would like to extend a very special thank you to Linda and Bob Rybka for their donation of four very beautiful gold “Communion Cups” and Chalice. From now on we will be using these new cups. These cups are donated in memory of Bob Rybka’s mother, Helen Rybka. We thank the Rybka’s for their generosity. God Bless you.

 

Workers Needed Please!!!

 Our Fall Rummage sale is one  week away, please help us, we need workers on Friday, October 16th from 7 AM- 7 PM and Saturday, October 17th from 9 AM to 2 PM, if you are working on Saturday all workers need to be in the school gym by 8:30 AM.  Anyone that would like to work can call me on 313-531-3220.

We need YOU in order to make this a successful fundraiser for the church. Thank you and God Bless!

 Cecilia Gallagher – Rummage Sale Coordinator

 

Faith Formation Begins on Monday!

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Faith Formation classes will begin on Monday, September 28th at 6:45 pm for grades 1-8. All registered children and parents should go to the School Chapel for a brief prayer service with Fr. Henry. If you haven’t registered your child, please call Bonnie at the Faith Formation Office at 313-532-4394 x101 and we will register your child over the phone.

All 2nd and 8th graders who are making a Sacrament this year must provide a Baptismal Certificate if they were not baptized at St. Valentine.

Mass of Anointing – September 26th

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St. Valentine will once again offer an opportunity for parishioners to receive the “Sacrament of Anointing” during our regular 5:00pm Mass on Saturday 9/26. Parishioners, whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or advanced age, are invited to attend this special Mass and receive an anointing. In the past, several people have been reluctant to attend because they have questions or concerns about whom this type Mass is for; and who may be anointed. To help alleviate those type concerns or questions, the following synopsis (taken from the church’s doctrine on “Pastoral Care for the Sick; Rite of Anointing and Viaticum”) is being provided. Hopefully, this information will clarify who is a good candidate; and motivate individuals to participate:

• The Sacrament of Anointing is appropriate for all whose health is seriously impaired by sickness, advanced age, or the danger of death.
• This includes persons who are seriously ill, whether at home, in hospitals or in nursing homes, as well as seriously sick children who are old enough to experience the sacramental benefits.
• It also includes individuals about to undergo surgery when a serious illness is the reason for the having the surgery.
• The elderly, those suffering the maladies of old age, usually those 70 years of age and older, may periodically receive the Sacrament of Anointing.
• Likewise, those who are chronically ill; and those who are permanently disabled are appropriate candidates for the sacrament.

Remember, part of the plan laid out by God’s providence is that we should fight strenuously against all sickness and carefully seek the blessings of good health. This special Mass and anointing provides an opportunity to do just that. In closing, if you see yourself or a family member in any of the above descriptions, we urge you to register and attend. All you need do is – “CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AT (313) 532-4394 TO REGISTER YOUR NAME BEFORE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd. This will help us plan the Mass; and reserve the proper number of pews for it.

 

 St. Valentine Worship Commission:   Priest Convocation The priests of the Archdiocese will be away this week on a Convocation at Boyne Mountain. Please keep them in your prayers. As a result there will be no daily Mass at St. Valentine Monday—Thursday. Our Lady of Loretto will have Mass on Tuesday.