Mass Reading & Meditation for July 31, 2009

Catholic Meditations
Meditation: Leviticus 23:1,4-11,15-16,27,34-37
Found in the pages of the Bible between Exodus’ exciting story of the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt and Numbers’ account of their relationship with God during long wanderings in the wilderness, the Book of Leviticus can seem to be a rather dull collection of rules governing every detail of the Israelites’ lives.
Yet [...]

Friday Reflection …

Friday, July 31, 2009
“Perseverance is a great grace. To go on gaining and advancing every day, we must be resolute, and bear and suffer as our blessed forerunners did. Which of them gained heaven without a struggle?”
-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lord, when I am struggling with pain in my life, remind me that I am never [...]

This Weekend’s Vincentian Reflection …

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 2, 2009
Gospel: (John 6:24-35)
Jesus said “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal.” So they said to him, “What can we do to accomplish [...]

Request from Sue Mohr, organizing All Souls Harvest Festival

You never know what people are getting rid of. As most of you know I am chairing All Souls’ Harvest Festival in November. I need to collect approx 15 of these plastic jars attached. I have three so far.
These are actually Biscotti cookie jars from Sam’s or Costco. If you have something close to this [...]

“Central Florida extends few helping hands” — really?

posted by Kate Santich on Jul 29, 2009 9:16:40 PM
That was the headline on my colleague’s story this morning. Linda Shrieves did a great job of reporting, but I want to know what you think of the ranking. Is Orlando really a place where few people step up to help? [...]

Mass Reading & Meditation for July 30, 2009

Catholic Meditations
Meditation: Matthew 13:47-53
The kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea. (Matthew 13:47)
The parable of the dragnet is a very sobering one. When we think about the fact that God’s angels will one day separate the good from the bad, we may get nervous! When we contemplate how God will judge [...]

In this weekend’s All Souls Bulletin …

News from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Food Pantry Need of the Week: Canned fruits and vegetables. Thank you!
Walk with me! Father Trout will be lacing up his sneakers for the 2nd Annual Friends of the Poor on Saturday, September 26 – will you join us at Sanford’s RiverWalk? There is no registration fee, [...]

Thursday Reflection

Thursday, July 30, 2009
“Rely upon God, and you will have the fulfillment of whatever your heart desires.”
-St. Vincent de Paul
What is my hearts desire? Sometimes I’m not even sure, but of this I am very sure, God’s love for me is unconditional and in surrendering myself to it I know my needs will be satisfied.

A new look for Orlando’s St. Vincent de Paul Web site …

can be found by clicking anywhere on this article or by going to: www.svdporlando.org
It’s also the place we can direct folks to register for the Walk on September 26. Not sure why, but the link I gave out previously was broken and won’t take you to the national site as it had been.
So, if [...]

Thanks to Jeanette for this …

Monday WashDay
Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and
Vanity, so I may serve you with perfect humility
Through the week ahead.
Tuesday Ironing Day
Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles
Of prejudice I have collected through the years
So that I may see the beauty in others.
Wednesday Mending Day
O God, help me mend my ways [...]