Dear Friends,

This week we are called to consider what we hold dear in life, what we strive after–even what consumes us.  Qoheleth, the Wisdom writer claims that much “is futile.” Jesus warns that striving after more of this world’s goods is not the answer.

Come; let us ponder these questions together this week!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. A wonderful celebration of Mary of Magdala was enjoyed by approximately 25 people last Sunday–a Mass uplifting Mary and all women–recognizing them all for their God-given gifts, and followed by a scrumptious  pot-luck meal! Thanks to all who made it happen! Thanks to our good God for giving us a beautiful day to be outside!

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Readings: 

• Ecclesiastes 1: 2; 2:21-23
• Colossians 3: 1-5, 9-11
• Luke 12: 13-21

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Dear Friends,

This Sunday we will be celebrating in a special way, remembering a prophet, priest and evangelizer, Mary of Magdala. It will also be a special day to remember and uplift all women, accepting them for all their gifts and their God-given calls to service and ministry. You will notice that we will be using three Gospel texts as our readings to uplift the memory of Mary of Magdala and the other women who followed Jesus.

We will likewise celebrate in a special place–on the Redig Family Farm with an outdoor Mass and a potluck picnic to follow, weather permitting. Actually, the Mass and picnic will happen regardless of weather, so come rain or shine, but prayer for “shine!” (:

If you haven’t yet signed up, there is still time–just email me krredig@hbci.com.

Come; celebrate with us this week!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

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Readings: 

• Luke 8: 1-3
• Mark 15: 40-47
• John 20: 11-18

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Dear Friends,

The readings this weekend call us to service and care for all who we meet–travelers on the journey, so to speak.  We are called, as is Jesus’ mode of operation, to go deeper in trying to understand others so as to ultimately care for them.

Come; pray and celebrate with us this SATURDAY at 4:30 P.M.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. One more week till our Mary of Magdala celebration on the farm with pot-luck. Sign up soon!

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Readings: 

• Genesis 18: 1-10
• Colossians 1: 24-28
• Luke 10: 38-42

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Dear Friends,

This week we are called to consider, “Who is my neighbor?”  We have all heard the story of the Good Samaritan many times throughout our lives–what does it really mean to us?–just a nice story or one that applies directly to us?  Certainly questions of following just the law (the words) versus the heart of the law (love) come into play.

Come; celebrate and pray with us this week!

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Don’t forget to sign up for the Mary of Magdala celebration and pot-luck on the farm on July 24! Just two weeks away! 

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Readings: 

• Deuteronomy 30: 10-14
• Colossians 1: 15-20
• Luke 10: 25-37

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Dear Friends,

We will meet on Sunday for Mass at 10 A.M.  Jesus reminds us this week that “the harvest is rich,” but, “the workers,” to bring it in, “are few.”  It would seem that there are many of us around who call ourselves, Christians, so why is there a shortage?  Perhaps Jesus is speaking about our reluctance to be about the kin-dom in our daily lives.

The prophet Isaiah goes out on a limb in his time and compares the love of our great God to the intimate love of a mother for her child at breast.  Can we hardly refuse such a love or be deaf to such a loving call?

Come; let us ponder these questions together.

Peace and love,

Pastor Kathy

P.S. Remember to sign up for the Mary of Magdala celebration and potluck picnic on July 24. Respond to aaorcc2008@gmail.com to reserve a place and let me know your potluck item.

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Readings: 

• Isaiah 66: 10-14
• Galatians 6: 14-18
• Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20

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