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In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals a man who is deaf and has a
speech impediment. The crowd of people
who witness this miracle are, understandably, amazed. As we look at this miracle, I would like to present something to
think about. Let’s look at this miracle
from a different perspective: Do we
really “hear” the word of God in our lives? Jesus is the word of God made
flesh. He speaks to us in the Gospels
of how God calls us to live. Do we
really listen and allow God’s word to direct our lives and the way that we
live? Why don’t we begin to see the
Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation as ways to be “healed” of our not
hearing the word of God or allowing that word to take root in our lives? Let us take some time this week to truly
hear God speaking words of love, forgiveness and guidance to us.
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES: All of our Liturgical
Ministries are open to students. If you
wish to serve as a Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Musician or Usher, please
either see me or fill out one of the Ministry Cards found in the back of Chapel
and return it to me. We will have
training for all of our Ministries.
CONFIRMATION: If you have not het received
the Sacrament of Confirmation and would like to consider being Confirmed this
year, please let me know. We will be
forming our Confirmation Preparation Program Class soon.
RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): If you are not
Catholic and would like to consider becoming one, please let me know. We will be beginning our RCIA Program
soon. You are under no obligation to
become a Catholic just because you begin the Program: you have the final choice
to make at the end of the Program. If
you are a Catholic who would like to learn more about your faith, you are
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FOOD
AND CLOTHING DONATIONS: There is a BASKET in the back of the
Chapel for food donations for the needy of our community. When you are
shopping, consider getting a nonperishable food item and bring it with
you to Mass to place in our food basket. If you have any old clothing
that is clean and in good condition that you wish to donate, please
bring it to the Osborne Newman Center and place it in the downstairs
lounge. These are two ways we can serve those in need in our area.
Last Sunday’s
Collection amounted to $239.57. Thank you for
your generous support of
Catholic Campus Ministry and its programs.
**UPCOMING
EVENTS**
CCM WELCOME SOCIAL: CCM’s Welcome Social will be
held next Tuesday, Sept. 8th at 7:30 PM in the Osborne Newman
Center. We invite you to come and learn
more about CCM and its programs as well as to meet some great people!
FSU
BLOCK PARTY: The annual FSU Block Party will be held next
Wednesday, Sept. 9th from 6 PM to 10 PM on Main Street.
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