17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Join us at our Saturday mass, at 4:30 p.m., in the Chapel located in the Education Building or on Zoom. The passcode to enter is: liturgy. Please mute yourselves upon entering. This week’s worship aid is found here.
Jesus prayed – a lot. He usually tried to go off alone so that he would have no distractions as he communicated with God. This week’s readings tell us to be persistent when we speak to God. Good things come from it. Just as Abraham was persistent in asking God for mercy on Sodom and Gomorrah, we must be persistent in our prayers to God. Don’t be hesitant to lock yourself away in your room, in the bathroom, or to go outside to listen to nature. Just keep praying to deepen your relationship with your Creator!
In two weeks, Dcn. Tim Rooney transitions from his current role within the church to the priesthood. Presiding Bishop Paul (Pablo) Burson will be with us to celebrate the ordination mass on Saturday, August 9 at noon in the Sanctuary of Shadow Rock. A reception will follow the ordination. If you have particular stamina, we hope you will attend the newly-minted Fr. Tim’s first mass at 4:30. As an extra incentive, his sibling Theresa will give the homily for the mass. Please join us! Along with Tim’s friends and family, we hope to see members of Guardian Angel’s parish and St. Michael the Archangel Parish there with us.
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The Ecumenical Catholic Communion embraces a network of local churches and sacramental communities across North
America. As authentic Catholics we celebrate our continuity with the undivided Church of the first millennium and believe
that salvation is offered to all. Our unity is built on the teachings and example of Jesus Christ as we seek compassion, justice and peace in the world. We seek to live our faith through liturgy, prayer, community building and collaboration, study and service. Eucharist is a visible sign of that unity.
Ours is a synodal form of governance, with the diverse voices and charisms of laity, clergy and bishops. “The Ecumenical Catholic Communion is the most parish-oriented of any group within the independent Catholic movement in America.” Julie Byrne, Author of the Other Catholics, Columbia University Press, 2016.