Week of
OCTOBER 17, 2009: THE TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 
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NEXT SUNDAY'S READINGS:
Jeremiah 31:7-9
Hebrews 5:1-6
Mark 10:46-52

Today’s Gospel teaches us the real meaning of who is important.  Two of the disciples, James and John come to Jesus and ask him if, in his Kingdom, they can sit at his right and left. Jesus uses this situation to teach the disciples, and us, a new meaning for who is important: “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.”  Jesus, of course, sets the example for them. He says, “the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and give his life as ransom for many.”


Jesus calls us to a life of service: we are called to find our greatness through serving the needs of others.  This really goes against what we think today.  How many times do we hear that making a lot of money or having a prestigious job or having a lot of possessions makes us great in the eyes of others?  This is not the way of Jesus.  Let us take some time this week to reflect on our challenge to find greatness through service.

FLU PRECAUTIONS: As you know flu season is here. If you are experiencing any flu symptoms please go to Brady Health to be checked out.  If you have the flu, please do not infect others through physical contact.  FSU is advising that if you have the flu, do not go to class; stay home and get better.  I would also advise you not to come to Mass if you have the flu. If you like, I would be happy to bring Communion to you that week; just let me know.  Also, if you have a cold, please do not receive Communion from the Cup.  In other words, I ask you to use common sense when facing a cold of the flu.  If all of us take proper precautions, we can limit the spread of the flu in our community.  Thank you for your consideration of these precautions.

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FOOD AND CLOTHING DONATIONS: There is a table 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 $154.11. Thank you for your generous support of Catholic Campus Ministry and its programs. 

**UPCOMING EVENTS**

SALVATION: Sometimes we hear people ask, “Are you saved?”; or people are now talking about the end of the world happening in 2012.  What are we to think?  Well, next Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 PM in the Osborne Newman Center, I will lead a discussion on what the Catholic Church teaches about Salvation and the end of the world.  All are welcome to join us and refreshments will be served

SABBATH SERVICE: On Friday, November 6, CCM has been invited by Rabbi Steven Sniderman and the B’er Chayim Congregation to join them for their Friday night Sabbath Service. We will leave from the Osborne Newman Center at 6:30 PM and attend the Service and then join in some refreshments afterwards.  So we can let Rabbi Sniderman know how many people are coming, please sign up at the Osborne Newman Center by Thursday, Nov. 5th.  This is one way we can learn more about our Jewish heritage as Christians, so we invite you to join us.