JULY 20, 2008

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 

Parish Web Site- www.superiorcathedral.org

Superior Diocese Web Site- www.catholicdos.org

In the event of an Emergency after Business Hours

Call Fr. Dan at 392-3544

 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

MONDAY, July 21, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Jerry Jaques–Charles & Jackie Cwodzinski-M

 

TUESDAY, July 22, 2008

8:30 A.M. – L

aVerna Cleary Topak – Carol Cleary-M

WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Stella Van Massenhove  – Pete & Florence Steffan-M

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HURSDAY, July 24, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Jack  Omberg – Nancy Markgren-M

 

FRIDAY, July 25, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Deceased Members of the Kontrim & Edge Families – Doug & Mary Jo Edge

 

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

 

SATURDAY, July 26, 2008

4:30 P.M. – William Meyers – John Murray-M

 

SUNDAY, July 27, 2008

8:30 A.M.  – Spiritual & Temporal Welfare of

Cathedral Parishioners

 

10:30 A.M. – Glenn J. Darst – John Murray-M

 

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SANCTUARY CANDLE for the week of July 20th:

Will burn in memory of Nick Biondich

By Betty Mortorelli & Family

 

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In Loving Memory ofÉ Herbert Bergson Sr.; and Robert Maloney Jr., father of parishioner Mary (Kent) Phillips.  May they be granted eternal rest and may the LordÕs peace and comfort be with their families and loved ones.

 

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VOCATIONSÉYeast which a woman kneadedÉSay thanks today to that special woman who has kneaded the yeast of GodÕs love into your life.  Pray GodÕs blessing on all people who bring leaven and light. (Matthew 13:24-43)

 

Readings for the Week of July 20th:

Sunday:                 Wis 12: 13,16-19 / Rom 8: 26-27 / Mt 13: 24-43 or 13: 24-30        

Monday:                Mi 6: 1-4,6-8 / Mt 12: 38-42

Tuesday:               Mi 7: 14-15,18-20 / Jn 20: 1-2, 11-18

Wednesday:          Jer 1: 1,4-10 / Mt 13: 1-9

Thursday:             Jer 2: 1-3,7-8,12-13 / Mt 13: 10-17

Friday:                   2 Cor 4: 7-15 / Mt 20: 20-28

Saturday:              Jer 7: 1-11 / Mt 13: 24-30

Next Sunday:        1 Kgs 3: 5,7-12 / Rom 8: 28-30 /

                              Mt 13: 44-52 or 13: 44-46   

 

MINISTRIES

PRAYER MINISTRY

There are people in the parish willing to share your needs and prayers.  Please call 392-3083 if you or a loved one is in need.

 

LITURGICAL ROLES for July 26th & 27th       

 

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:

4:30     Lu Archambault, Angela Booth, Sue Paine, George Peterson

8:30       Lenora DePyper, Brendan Fouts, Louise Pope, Sharon & Larry Price, Irena Raihala

10:30    Helen Bachand, Shari Bong,Theresa Carr,  Mary Davis-Heikkila, Harry Kubarek, Diann Nelson, Liz Schmidt

 

READERS:                                             CANTORS:  

4:30       Kay Gustafson                        Marcia, Deb & Dar

8:30       Tom Markee                           Meghan J.

10:30    Janette Gil de Lamadrid     Jay H.

 

SERVERS:

4:30       Brandon Gustafson

8:30       Staci Semborski

10:30    Julia, John & Jerry Carr

 

USHERS:

4:30       Joe Mackiewicz (Lead)

Terry Mikel

Lenny Rouse

               Need 1

 

8:30       Bob Ahlborg (Lead)

               Jim Bleskan

Stan Semborski

Tom Tracy

 

10:30    Bob Bennett (Lead)

               Jim Cirilli

               Emil Osacho

               Jim Ronchak

              

GREETERS:

4:30       Mavis Moran                                                    (SW)

               Lu Archambault                                              (SE)

               Penny Johnson                                               (MW)

               Krista Johnson                                                (MC)

               Jan Ronchak                                                   (ME)

 

8:30       Betty Sutherland                                             (SW)

               John & Pat Davy                                             (SE)

               Barb Guenard                                                 (MW)

               Greg Guenard                                                 (MC)

               Jean Biver                                                        (ME)

 

10:30    Alice Stack & Betty Stilwell                           (SW)

               Dick & Cynthia Berthiaume                          (SE)

Doris Shisler                                                    (MW)

               Ken Smull                                                        (MC)

               Phyllis Smull                                                    (ME)

 

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

 

Good stewards in a parish are like the yeast in todayÕs Gospel.  Their selfless gifts of time and talent help the parish grow and thrive, and their example inspires others to become good stewards, too.

FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: For July 12th & 13th É190 Envelope Users (188 last week) contributed $6,632.00 in the Regular Collection, $534.13 in the Loose Collection, & $11.00 in the Teen/ChildrenÕs Collection.  Thank you!  

 

 

 

WEEKLY MEDITATION

 

JULY 20, 2008

16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

 

Readings:  Wisdom 12:13,16-19; Psalm 86;                        Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43

 

ÒGod himself is my help.  The Lord upholds my life.Ó  (Psalm 54:6)

 

   How much are we willing to trust God?  There is a frequently told story about a man climbing a mountain all alone.  At one point he slipped and fell a short way before grabbing a ledge with his fingers.  He was dangling several thousand feet above the ground so he called out for help.  A voice responded saying, ÒTrust me, let go!Ó  He looked around and saw no one and called out a second and third time and got the same answer.  After the last response he shouted, ÒIs there anyone else up there?Ó

 

   From the beginning of creation God gave everything to us to work with in tending and caring for all of creation.  After the fall he promised to continue to be with us and help us, but we often donÕt listen.  The Hebrew people sought a king other than God, or trusted in foreign rulers to help them.  When they were conquered they wondered why God had abandoned them.  The same question could have been asked of them as it can be of us:  ÒWho moved away; God or us?Ó

 

   The readings for today all speak of that kind of trust.  Even when we do not know how to pray God has given us his Spirit to pray for us.  The Gospel reminds us that even when the cares of the world, the weeds, seem to be about to choke us, God will harvest us into his kingdom and throw the weeds into the everlasting fire.  There are three parables in all, and all of them show us how God can do so much with so little.  Like Mary we need to be humble and trusting and say with her:  ÒBehold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.  May it be done to me according to your word.Ó  (Luke 1:38)

 

Question for Children: What are the things that keep you from being a friend of Jesus?

Questions for Youth: The good and the bad have the same opportunity to rule our life. What are you doing (bad habits, poor choices, etc) that you need to weed out? Who can help you with that?

Question for Adults: How would you describe "the weeds" which have polluted your own faith, or the faith of people whom you know?

 

ÒThere is no god besides you who have the care of all.Ó  (Wisdom 12:13)

 

Fr. Lee

 

 

 

 

 

TONS

 

TONÕS OF FUN & THANK YOU!

The Lord blessed us with a great group of youth, parents, and awesome warm picnic weather.  So warm that the water balloons did not feel cold very long!  WhatÕs that Anne?? You have 500 left??  DonÕt tell Diann.

 

Brian, Andy and Raya say that there is a technique in doing the limbo.  Reba, thanks for the music.  What do Tacos have to do with Tug of War??

 

Special thanks to the planning committee, Reba, Kelly and Kristina.  Thanks to the following people who donated food and supplies for our picnic: Vicki, Barb, Ginny, Lori, Connie, Doug, & Tom.  Thanks to Robyn, John, Lynn and Andrea for your help.

                                            God Bless,

                                             Mary Jo & Diann   

 

 

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS

 

SCRIP will be available Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral  Parish Office.

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!   Bea Cieslicki, known to many Cathedral School Students as ÒGrandma BÓ will be celebrating her 90th Birthday.  The 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. AnthonyÕs on July 27th will be offered for Bea.  You are welcome to attend Mass and/or join us for coffee and rolls after Mass in the parish hall at St. Anthony Parish.  If you would like to extend birthday wishes to Bea, mail a card to 320 43rd Avenue East.  Thank you.

 

17TH ANNUAL EVENING OF HEALING Prayers and

Mass - Monday, July 28 at 7 PM at St. Benedicts in Duluth.  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from noon to 5 PM.  Reconciliation 2-4 PM.  Mass at 7:00 PM.  Individual prayers for healing following Mass.

 

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERING - Do you have a couple hours you could spare weekly?  Do you like to Òfeel neededÓ?  Do you think those that are sick and elderly could use a little more T.L.C. in their lives?  Well, then, I have an opening for you!  Call Marilyn Fifield, St. LukeÕs Hospice Volunteer coordinator @ 218-249-6105 or email, mfifield@slhduluth.com.

 

PASTY SALE – Holy Family Catholic Church, 2430 West 3rd St, Duluth, will be having a summer pasty sale.  Cost is $3.00 each.  You can order yours starting July 12th by calling Kathy at 786-0557.