HOLY FAMILY LIVING AND GIVING IN CHRIST REPORT:

The annual diocesan appeal is an opportunity to assist our parish, the Diocese & the Universal Church. ***Holy Family Living and Giving Goal: $18,250; 1st Report June 4-7: $2,192; 2nd Report June 10 -14 $3,517; Participation: 12 out of 107 Families***Thank you to all who have responded so generously. Your pledges & gifts to Living & Giving in Christ have helped to assure that the Diocese of Cheyenne will be able to continue building the faith community throughout Wyoming! Pledges are still being welcomed. Please consider a pledge by picking up a pledge envelope in the foyer of the church. You may return the completed form by mailing it directly to the Diocese of Cheyenne or online at http:// www.livingandgivinginchrist.org/

A WORD FROM OUR FINANCE COMMITTEE:
A few weeks ago the finance committee notified parishioners that our church was in critical need of funds to repair and prevent further weather damage to several entrances. Your initial response to our request was extremely well received. Your continued donations to the building fund, will allow us to keep our house of worship safe and beautiful for years to come!

A WORD FROM OUR DIOCESE:
On September 10, the Diocese of Cheyenne issued a press release in regard to three new credible allegations of sexual abuse against retired Bishop Joseph Hart. It can be found at: dioceseofcheyenne.org.

REGARDING OUR BULLETIN’S “REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS” SECTION:
In an effort to make room for an official and specific dedicated section for Armed Forces and First Responders in our bulletin, we are requesting that you review the names on our “remember in your prayers” list. Kindly send an email to montano_rosa1@hotmail.com with the names of those whose prayers have been answered.

PRAYERS FOR ARMED FORCES AND FIRST RESPONDERS:
Lt. Commander David R. Yocum, U.S. Navy (son-in-law of Charles & Sherri Hogelin) **Pierce Roberts, Active Duty, U.S. Army. Prayer Request: that he be safe when he trains & deploys (son of Bill & Phyllis Roberts)**Jake Roberts, Active Duty, U.S Army. Stationed in Afghanistan. Prayer request: that he is safe while deployed and happy with his assignment. (son of Bill and Phyllis Roberts) **LCpl George Montano, U.S. Marine Corps. Training at Twenty Nine Palms. Prayer Request: that he finds the strength to overcome a recent personal hurdle and that his spiritual faith continues to guide him. (nephew of Rosa Montano). ***To add someone to this list, please send info to montano_rosa1@hotmail.com

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 YOUTH GROUP MEMBERS, THE REYES FAMILY is hosting today’s delicious Mexican traditional food brunch with a focus on Mexican Independence Day which is tomorrow! Contrary to what many believe, Cinco de Mayo is not a celebration of Mexican independence, & it is not the biggest holiday in Mexico. Mexican Independence Day, September 16th (1810) marks the holiday on which Mexicans honor their day of independence. The Mexican Independence Day is referred to as “El Grito de la Independencia” in Spanish, which translates to “The Cry of Independence.” It was named for the cry of a Roman Catholic priest named Father Miguel Hidalgo who led the revolt from Spain. The people of Spain desired to gain the privilege of free speech and wished to have a government that represented them. Father Hidalgo led a rally against the Spanish government, but the government found out and ordered to have him arrested. The night that Hidalgo was charged to be arrested (the evening before independence was won), Father Hidalgo called his congregation together in Dolores, Mexico and cried out an impassioned speech, now referred to as “Grito de Dolores.” Mexican Independence Day is one of the biggest holidays in Mexico, even more highly celebrated than Cinco de Mayo. Festivities begin on the eve of El Grito de la Independencia, where crowds of people gather together in designated town meeting places around eleven o’clock. In Mexico City, the President rings the historic liberty bell originally rung by Father Hidalgo and he repeats the Grito de Dolores speech. Fellow parishioners, we hope you stay after mass to support our Youth Group! Cash or checks are gladly accepted!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
It’s that time of the year again! We are looking for teachers, aids, and substitutes to help with Religious Education! Please consider helping in some way! For more information, please contact Angie Jirak at 307.885.0220 or Fr. Lucas.

PARISHIONER CONTACT INFO
Has there been a recent change to your demographics? New mailing address? New phone number? New email? Want to add another address? Kindly fill-out the form located on the table in the vestibule or in the pew & put it into the collection basket. Thank you for helping us maintain our contact list current!

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Mark your calendars! Save the dates! (CLIP AND SAVE TO YOUR FRIDGE)
Sunday, September 29, 2019 CCW Hosts “Colors of Fall” Brunch. Menu will consist of harvest, fall-inspired foods featuring comfort, pumpkin, apples, squash amongst traditional casseroles. All Are Invited!
Sunday, October 27, 2019 The Desrochers, Jenny and Mike, host our Annual Halloween Party. Goblins & witches & skeletons! Oh my! Fun time! Good snacks! Great treats! It is sure to please everyone of all ages! Start planning your Halloween costume! All Are Invited! Details forthcoming.
Sunday, November 24, 2019 Knights of Columbus Host Thanksgiving Dinner. Plans are in the works for a parish-wide attendance to celebrate Thanksgiving as a family! What a beautiful and wonderful opportunity to share our lives with each other—as a family—a Holy Family Church Family! The KOC want this event to be a meal rather than a feed. Menu to include roast turkey with cranberries, mashed potatoes & gravy, dressing (stuffing), vegetables, & rolls. Information on dessert to follow. KOC wants to try & size the demand or interest for this parish family event. Their goal is to ensure every member of the parish has the opportunity to attend, so we are considering providing transportation to the meal. KOC will NOT accept any contributions for this meal. It is their pleasure to serve our faith community & this is a way to strengthen our parish family. Please speak with the Knight's (at the table in the church entry) after mass to help them size the meal!
Saturday, November 30, 2019 Holy Family Hosts Our Church Christmas Decorating Party & Pot Luck. (Time To Be Determined) All are invited! Let’s gather ‘round as a family! Join fellow parishioners in the joyful spirit of decorating our lovely church in preparation for the Christmas Season! We will provide decorations, Christmas music, and drinks! Hot cider, anyone? Bring a favorite pot luck dish to share! Details pending.
Saturday, December 7, 2019 CCW Hosts Our Annual Christmas Bazaar. Plans are being made for our major fundraiser of the year! A decision on the this year’s theme will be made soon! The proceeds raised from booth sales, raffle ticket sales, silent auction and entry fees allows the CCW to assist with the needs of our Parish and local community. They allow for the CCW to host our church receptions such as funerals and other fellowship gatherings, to provide altar flowers for special occasions, and make donations to worthy causes both locally and globally. The CCW is hoping to add to their ministry a meal delivery program for our parishioners in need of such a service as well as to establish a sponsorship of an annual spiritual program open to all local women and to provide scholarships for local youth. Thank you in advance for your generosity to CCW. We will be seeking your help for donations of silent auction items. Due to the overwhelming, wonderful & surprise attendance last year, the CCW is considering having a ticketed “Early Buying Preview” the day/evening before the day of the event. Stay tuned for more details to come!
Thursday, December 12, 2019 Hispanic Ministry Hosts The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. All are invited for a special evening mass & reception in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day! Bring friends and family to our HF home for a traditional Mexican meal! Details forthcoming. August? September? October? 2020-Pilgrimage of Faith: A Biblical & Historical Journey through the Holy Land.*Jerusalem*Bethlehem*Sea of Galilee*An official itinerary, pricing, and dates are being planned for this unforgettable Pilgrimage! Stay tuned! Updates will be provided!

THE CHRISTIE FAMILY

Please stay after mass to support our Youth Group! Cash or checks are gladly accepted! Dave & Chris Christie, along with their children are hosting brunch today! As parents, they love that their kids have the opportunity to be a part of the activities our church's youth group offers. Dave & Chris have four kids-Hannah a senior, Jenna a sophomore, Luke an eighth grader & Sara in sixth grade. Currently three of their four kids are active Youth Group members! The kids appreciate being able to spend time with other kids that share their Catholic beliefs. The older girls very much enjoyed their trip to Notre Dame this summer and felt it helped increase their spirituality and deepen their Catholic faith. They are grateful for the support Holy Family Parishioners provided to make the trip possible! A bonafide sweet and local love story, Dave & Chris first met at the Catholic Church in Afton after she moved to the area to teach at the middle school in 1997. Dave's Mom saw Chris at a Holy Day Mass in August 1997…mentioned her to Dave who then attended mass the following Sunday and met….It was love at first sight for both of them! The Christie children have received several of their sacraments at Holy Family in spite of their move out of the state for a few years before returning last August. Hannah is active in volleyball & track at SVHS and placed 2nd in high jump at WY State Track this past spring. She plays on the varsity team in volleyball and received an academic-all state award in track. Jenna stays busy working at Jenkins Lumber in Alpine as well as training her miniature ponies to pull pony carts. Luke is an avid fisherman and has spent many hours dirt biking with his family and friends this summer as well as working in the yard at Jenkins Lumber. Sara participates in the Horse Warrior program and received a Presidential Fitness Award this past spring. Chris teaches 7th grade English at SVMS & Dave works at Jenkins Lumber as a delivery driver. During downtime, The Christie's enjoy traveling & visiting with friends & family. They love being outside enjoying each season in the beautiful mountains! Thanks, Christie’s for brunch today! Parishioners, swing by, introduce yourselves and grab a bite!

CONGRATULATIONS!
Recent High School graduates & Holy Family Church parishioners Gabrielle and Bryan Ray were each awarded a $500 scholarship by the KOC Council 16510. Grand Knight Jack Leaven stated that “this scholarship was established to recognize outstanding graduating seniors who have demonstrated exemplary academic, personal & religious development while planning to pursue higher education.” Congratulations & best wishes to these outstanding young parishioners!


PRAYERS FOR ARMED FORCES AND FIRST RESPONDERS 
Lt. Commander David R. Yocum, U.S. Navy (son-in-law of Charles and Sherri Hogelin)**Pierce Roberts, Active Duty, U.S. Army. Prayer Request: that he be safe when he trains and deploys (son of Bill and Phyllis Roberts)**Jake Roberts, Active Duty, U.S Army. Stationed in Afghanistan. Prayer request: that he is safe while deployed and happy with his assignment. (son of Bill and Phyllis Roberts)**LCpl George Montano, U.S. Marine Corps. Training at Twenty Nine Palms. Prayer Request: that he finds the strength to overcome a recent personal hurdle and that his spiritual faith continues to guide him. (nephew of Rosa Montano). ^^^To add someone to this list, please send info to montano_rosa1@hotmail.com.


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Want to turn your life around? Pray this prayer of St. Benedict



(Fall is more the season of the soul…fall is about releasing the old to make way for the new…)

The following prayer declares your intention to follow after Christ and renounce old ways of life. Sometimes we can get stuck in a bad place. We have difficulty breaking the cycle and starting on the path of life.
Renouncing old ways of doing things is never easy to do and can often take a lifetime to fully accomplish. Yet, we should never grow discouraged when we fall, or give up our desire to draw closer to Christ. He is there every step of the way, guiding us back to Him.

Here is a lengthy but powerful prayer attributed to St. Benedict. It summarizes a person’s desire to be a good person. While it is not a magic formula, it is a good starting place for someone who wants to change their life and embrace God’s will.

O Lord, I place myself in your hands and dedicate myself to you. I pledge myself to do your will in all things: To love the Lord God with all my heart, all my soul, all my strength. Not to kill. Not to steal. Not to covet. Not to bear false witness. To honor all persons. Not to do to another what I would not wish done to myself. To chastise the body. Not to seek after pleasures. To love fasting. To relieve the poor. To clothe the naked. To visit the sick. To bury the dead. To help in trouble. To console the sorrowing. To hold myself aloof from worldly ways. To prefer nothing to the love of Christ. Not to give way to anger. Not to foster a desire for revenge. Not to entertain deceit in the heart. Not to make a false peace. Not to forsake charity. Not to swear, lest I swear falsely. To speak the truth with heart and tongue. Not to return evil for evil. To do no injury: yea, even to bear patiently any injury done to me. To love my enemies. Not to curse those who curse me, but rather to bless them. To bear persecution for justice’ sake. Not to be proud. Not to be given to intoxicating drink. Not to be an over-eater. Not to be lazy. Not to be slothful. Not to be a murmurer. Not to be a detractor. To put my trust in God. To refer the good I see in myself to God. To refer any evil in myself to myself. To fear the Day of Judgment. To be in dread of hell. To desire eternal life with spiritual longing. To keep death before my eyes daily. To keep constant watch over my actions. To remember that God sees me everywhere. To call upon Christ for defense against evil thoughts that arises in my heart. To guard my tongue against wicked speech. To avoid much speaking. To avoid idle talk. To read only what is good to read. To look at only what is good to see. To pray often. To ask forgiveness daily for my sins, and to seek ways to amend my life. To obey my superiors in all things rightful. Not to desire to be thought holy, but to seek holiness. To fulfill the commandments of God by good works. To love chastity. To hate no one. Not to be jealous or envious of anyone. Not to love strife. Not to love pride. To honor the aged. To pray for my enemies. To make peace after a quarrel, before the setting of the sun. Never to despair of your mercy, O God of Mercy. Amen 

YOUTH GROUP “IN THE SPOTLIGHT”: THE JIRAK FAMILY

Please join us today after the 10:30am mass for brunch:
PULLED PORK SANDWICHES * PASTA SALAD * FRUIT *
BROWNIE HUCKLEBERRY ICE CREAM SUNDAES!

Brunch is presented by Jeremy, Angie & their kids-Xavier, Marcus, Valerie, Maxwell, Israel, and Lydia who volunteer to raise funds for our Youth Group! A family of eight, they have been Holy Family Parishioners for four years and have consistently provided delicious brunches for our Parish—they state while they have provided a variety of menu’s, their favorite brunch they like to make is ham and cheese sliders because they are easy and enjoyed by most! All the kids are current Youth Group Members—they state that the Youth Group allows them to connect with other Catholics in our valley. Residing in Osmond, the family gathers to watch Nebraska Football—GBR--and Kansas basketball-- Rock Chalk. The Jirak Family very much enjoy getting away and experiencing what the great outdoors has to offer by hiking, fishing, kayaking, and target shooting! Asked what they, as parents, like about the Youth Group, Angie and Jeremy state, “We like that the kids are learning more about their faith, and that they like sharing the teachings with others.” Thanks, Jirak’s for brunch today! Fellow parishioners stay after mass to support our Youth Group! Cash or checks are gladly accepted!




LABOR DAY
The first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social & economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, & well-being of our country. Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States and Canada since 1894. Happy Labor Day!







PARISH OFFICE IS OPEN!
Starting this week, if parishioners would like to call the office or personally visit the office, staff will now be available Tuesdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Our office manager is Cindy Jaques.






PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTSERS
 We have some new advertisers in the bulletin! Kindly give our current and new advertisers your business and be sure to let them know you saw their ad in the bulletin! It is sure to make their day!






PRAYERS FOR ARMED FORCES AND FIRST RESPONDERS:​​​​​​
Lt. Commander David R. Yocum, U.S. Navy (son-in-law of Charles and Sherri Hogelin)**Pierce Roberts, Active Duty, U.S. Army. Prayer Request: that he be safe when he trains and deploys (son of Bill and Phyllis Roberts)**Jake Roberts, Active Duty, U.S Army. Stationed in Afghanistan. Prayer request: that he is safe while deployed and happy with his assignment. (son of Bill & Phyllis Roberts)** LCpl George Montano, U.S. Marine Corps. Training at Twenty Nine Palms. Prayer Request: that he finds the strength to overcome a recent personal hurdle and that his spiritual faith continues to guide him. (nephew of Rosa Montano). To add someone to this list, please send info to montano_rosa1@hotmail.com. 

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Historical Cultural Context
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time C
September 1, 2019
John J. Pilch

Table Manners
In Jesus’ Mediterranean world meals were very powerful means of communication. Above all, meals affirmed and gave legitimacy to a person’s role and status in a given community. For this reason, most meals in antiquity were attended by people of the same social rank. The fact that the ruler of the Pharisees invited Jesus to dine at his house indicates that the Pharisees accepted Jesus as a social equal.

Hostility
The host and his guests were “watching” Jesus closely. The word used here and elsewhere in Luke (Lk 6:7; 20:20) implies “hostile observation.” They hope to catch him in a shortcoming of some sort. The apparently “honorable” invitation is actually hypocritical. Inviting people who cannot return the favor is viewed as cultural suicide. Such guests are clearly people of a lower social status than the host. Behavior at these meals is very important. Everyone watches whether one washes (Lk 11:38); who eats what, when, & where (Lk 6:4); what is done or omitted at table (Lk 7:38, 40, 44, 49); who is invited (Lk 14:12-14); where people sit (Lk 14:7-11); with whom one eats (Lk 15:2); and in what order persons of different rank come to the table (Lk 17:7-8). Jesus responds to this hostile observation by telling them a parable. A parable always means something the same and something other. The storyteller challenges the listeners to identify the “other.”

True Honor Again
Accepting an invitation to dinner in the ancient Mediterranean world obligated a guest to return the favor. It was not uncommon for guests to decline the invitation, especially if they realized that returning the favor was more than they could or cared to handle (see Luke 14:15-24). Crass as this may seem to modern Western believers, this practice of reciprocity was a key factor in the economic life of equals in Jesus’ day. I do you a favor; you do me a favor—endlessly. This basic rule of behavior guided every host in drawing up the guest list. Jesus’ advice to his host is not only rude and insulting but also shocking. It is extremely bad manners for a guest to tell a host how to be a host! Moreover, inviting people who cannot return the favor is viewed as cultural suicide. Such guests—the poor, crippled, lame, and blind—are clearly people of a lower social status than the host. To associate with such is to dishonor one’s own status. One’s social equals will then shun future invitations, and a host of means will be socially ruined. Jesus, however, paints another picture of “true” honor. It is not human judgment, the return invitation, that determines honor. God determines true honor, and at the resurrection of the righteous, God personally will reward and honor the host who has been gracious to those unable to return an invitation. This statement surely stung the Pharisees, who believed in the resurrection (Acts 23:6). Having set a trap for Jesus, they are themselves trapped by Jesus, whose teachings truly turn the world upside-down (see Acts 17:6). ~ John J. Pilch was a biblical scholar. Liturgical Press has published fourteen books by Pilch exploring the cultural world of the Bible. Go to http://www.litpress.org/ to find out more. The complete text of the above article can be found in:
The Cultural World of Jesus, Sunday by Sunday, Cycle C 

YOUTH GROUP “IN THE SPOTLIGHT”: THE REYES FAMILY 

Please join us today after the 10:30a mass for brunch! Today, brunch is presented by Tony, Olga and family who volunteer to raise funds for our Youth Group. A family of five, consisting of Tony, Olga, Anaberta, Antonio Rico(18Y) and Julio Cesar(13Y), they have been Holy Family parishioners for seven years. Antonio and Julio are currently active Youth Group members. Olga states that for Antonio, the Youth Group has been a great opportunity to have a social outlet & make wonderful friendships with faith based like-minded kids in a safe & fun environment. Julio particularly likes being a part of the menu planning with his parents, working side by side with his parents at our Youth Group Brunches and their stands at fairs, farmer’s markets, and other events they cater. Olga states, “he loves seeing people eating their food!” Their favorite food to make is 100% authentic Mexican food— besides tacos—it’s about the tamales, sopes, Mexican corn, posole, enchiladas, bunuelos etc.,— all the traditional fare that makes it authentic! When the Reyes’ are not busy working, they like to get away and decompress by going camping as a family. Olga states “that the reason the Youth Group means so much to them is that it includes and unites our youth, our kids, and it helps builds a lasting relationship spiritually with the Catholic faith.” 





PRAYERS FOR ARMED FORCES
“We must never forget why we have, and why we need our military. Our armed forces exist solely to ensure our nation is safe, so that each and every one of us can sleep soundly at night, knowing we have 'guardians at the gate.’ ” ~Allen West.
Holy Family wishes to thank the following for their service. God Bless Them. God Bless America. Lt. Commander David R. Yocum, U.S. Navy (son-in-law of Charles and Sherri Hogelin) Pierce Roberts, Active Duty, U.S. Army. Prayer Request: that he be safe when he trains and deploys (son of Bill and Phyllis Roberts) Jake Roberts, Active Duty, U.S Army. Stationed in Afghanistan. Prayer request: that he is safe while deployed and happy with his assignment. (son of Bill and Phyllis Roberts) LCpl George Montano, U.S. Marine Corps. Training at Twenty Nine Palms. Prayer Request: that he finds the strength to overcome a recent personal hurdle and that his spiritual faith continues to guide him. (nephew of Rosa Montano).
*** We would like to include a special section listing the names of our beloveds that are keeping us safe. Please email Rosa Montano @ montano_rosa1@hotmail.com with the military person’s name, branch of service, and any special prayers requested. If you are so inclined, a photograph of your beloved would be appreciated as well for our Armed Forces Wall in the Parish Hall. 

BACK TO SCHOOL:
Please keep our Holy Family students in your prayers as they embark on a new school year! May every lesson teach and enrich them, may every teacher become a mentor, may every classmate become a friend.  BEST WISHES FOR AN AMAZING SCHOOL YEAR! “However enjoyable the holidays may have been, there is always a pleasurable excitement about going back to school...” ~A. Q. Carter, "After the Holidays," A Shattered Idol, 1883.

For those going off to college may you grow in your faith as you journey into adulthood. - - Amen

Saint Bartholomew: Saint of the Day for August 24th:

Saint Bartholomew lived in the first century AD and was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. He was introduced to Christ through St. Philip and is also known as "Nathaniel of Cana in Galilee”. St. Bartholomew is credited with many miracles related to the weight of objects due to the miracles he performed.

BARTHOLOMEW is derived from Aramaic Bar Tolmay, which means “son of Tolmay,” also known as Nathanael.
To spread the word of God, the apostles were assigned to different countries. Reputed to have introduced Christianity to Armenia (Turkey) it is believed he also preached in Persia, Egypt and Mesopotamia (modern Iraq).

Saint Bartholomew the Apostle is believed to have been skinned alive for spreading his faith. The manner of his death, said to have occurred at Albanopolis in Armenia, is equally uncertain; according to some, he was beheaded, according to others, flayed alive and crucified, head downward, by order of Astyages, for having converted his brother, Polymius, King of Armenia. On account of this latter legend, he is often represented in art (e.g. in Michelangelo's Last Judgment) as flayed and holding in his hand his own skin.

Relics are located at Saint Bartholomew-on-the-Tiber Church, Rome, Italy, and in the cathedral in Canterbury, England

Patronage: against nervous diseases, against neurological diseases, against twitching, bookbinders, butchers, cobblers, Florentine cheese merchants, Florentine salt merchants, leather workers, plasterers, shoemakers, tanners, trappers, whiteners

Representation: cross, elderly man holding a tanner’s knife and a human skin, tanner’s knife, bright red (skinless) man holding his own skin


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How can great literature help you form your Catholic faith?
There are deeply Catholic themes in many of the great works of literature, from Dante to Jane Austen to Tolkien and Lewis.

Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know lays these themes out in an engaging and accessible way to help you enrich your faith with these great works. And now, for the next FORMED Book Club, the author himself and literary expert, Joseph Pearce, will help you explore these themes to better understand the richness of the Catholic Faith! Join the FORMED Book Club! Focus will be on Literature:

What Every Catholic Should Know and the importance of great literary works that have formed our culture. The conversation began on August 12th, a general overview was given of the book. Next week, discussion will begin on the opening chapters. If you have not yet participated, FORMED Book Club is an online community for learning and discussing exciting Catholic books, led by Fr. Joseph Fessio, Joseph Pearce, and Vivian Dudro. Join fellow book lovers and renowned experts in a new way to discuss books! Simply create a login and you can easily ask questions, make comments, and participate in a deeper way. Each Monday an email will be sent to everyone who is enrolled with chapter assignments, questions for discussion, and a link to the live video stream. There is still time to order your copy and follow along with the first chapters this week. Go to https://formedbookclub.ignatius.com/ to get the book now and sign up!

In Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know, Joseph Pearce provides a survey of literary works of which all Catholics should be aware.
Beginning with Homer and Virgil, the book progresses chronologically through the greatest works of all time, including Dante, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Dickens, Chesterton, Eliot, Tolkien, and Lewis.
The new What Every Catholic Should Know series is intended for the average faithful Catholic who wants to know more about Catholic faith and culture.
The authors in this series take a panoramic approach to the topic of each book aimed at a non-specialist but enthusiastic readership.

Forthcoming titles planned for this series include: literature, salvation, mercy, history, art, music, and philosophy

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Living and Giving in Christ Pledge:
Thank you for your generous response to our request to make a pledge to Living & Giving in Christ. We are now 25% toward our parish goal of $18,250.00. For those who have not returned their pledge envelope, (located on the table in the vestibule) please do so. If you are unable to make a gift this year, still check that box on the pledge card and return it to the parish office or send it to the Diocese of Cheyenne. Father Lucas states, “Your generosity helps the Diocese and her Ministries to carry on the Ministry of salvation. With a grateful and prayerful heart.” Here are this week’s Living & Giving Results:
Goal $ 18,250.00
Pledged $ 8,252.00
Given $ 5,572.00
Balance $ 9,998.00
Participation 27 households, Percentage 25%


Happy Summer Days To You!
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ~ J. Lubbock



We want to thank everyone for attending our church. Please feel free to
update or register your contact information on the next page and drop it in
the collection basket or turn it in at the Parish office.
Thank you 


 

Flea Market aka Yard Sale aka Rummage SALE!


NEXT SATURDAY, JULY 27TH 8AM-3PM.
Spaces are still available!  Reserve your space now!
You can also support our CCW by donating your gently used items to the CCW table!
And, of course, stopping by on the day of the event would be appreciated!
Thank You! Contact Donna via email at ronanddonnawy@yahoo.com
or Rosa at montano_rosa1@hotmail.com for more information.

CCW Raffle Drawing:
Thank You to those that purchased tickets for the “Sweet Escape” Raffle Drawing! 100% of raffle sales were applied to the CCW Giving Heart Fund! We appreciate your support! Congratulations to Alice Tully who won the one hour massage! Jill Bunzel won the Chris LeDoux 307 Red Wine Bottle! Susan Singleton won the facial! Woo hoo!

Living and Giving in Christ Pledge
The annual diocesan appeal is an opportunity for us to be good stewards of God’s gifts as we share with other Catholics our treasure and our blessings. Living & Giving in Christ gives us the opportunity to act together as a family of faith and support the programs and services no single individual or parish can offer by themselves. Your gift is important. Every gift, regardless of size, is vital to the success of the Appeal. Here are this week’s Living and Giving Results. Goal: $18,250; Pledged: $5,902; Given: $3,432; Participation: 20 households; Percentage: 19%.”Your generosity helps the Diocese and her Ministries to carry on the Ministry of Salvation. With a grateful and prayerful heart, Fr. Lucas”

Weekly Bulletin News:
Please contact Rosa Montano @ montano_rosa1@hotmail.com or Lynne Carroll @ coffeytimeimages@gmail.com if you are wishing to submit a news item in our weekly church bulletin. Information submitted is subject to review but we will make every attempt to accommodate as best as possible.