28th Sunday In Ordinary Time - October 13, 2019
THIS WEEK’S REFLECTION
The Healing Balm of a Grateful Heart
“Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Luke 17:17-18
These words were spoken by Jesus after He healed ten lepers and only one of them, a foreigner, returned to Jesus to thank Him. Ten were healed physically of their leprosy but only one received a much deeper healing. Upon returning to Jesus with a grateful heart, Jesus said to this one leper, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you” (Luke 17:19).
Only this one leper, the one who returned with a grateful heart, heard our Lord speak these words: “Your faith has saved you.” This reveals that gratitude to God is not only our duty, it also brings forth manifest blessings in our lives. When we sincerely offer thanks to God for all that He has done, we are manifesting great faith in God as a result. We are pointing to Him and His goodness as the source of our blessings and it takes faith to see this and to profess it.
What is it for which you need to grow in gratitude in your life? What is it that you may take for granted and have failed to properly return to God and thank Him for? The truth is that everything in life is a gift. Everything. Even the struggles you endure can be turned into blessings. In fact, that’s exactly what happened in this story. The awful suffering of leprosy was turned into a grace from God.
Reflect, today, upon all that God has done for you. Pray that you will understand all of the countless ways that God graces your life. As you see them, ponder those blessings, count them and be grateful for them. And from that gratitude, return a joyful thanks to God. In that act, your faith will also save you.
-MyCathloicLife.com
OCTOBER PRAYER
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. One of the most powerful forms of Catholic personal prayer is the Rosary. It is a time of meditation and deep reflection. Please come early and join us as we, together, pray the rosary for the needs of our parish, our communities and each other. We will pray the Rosary together in church 20 minutes before Mass each Sunday in October.
PRAYER WALK
Bishop Madden invites you to join him for his next prayer walk on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at St. Veronica Catholic Church– 806 Cherry Hill Road, Baltimore, MD 21225. The evening will begin with a light meal at 5:30 p.m. and end before 7:30 p.m.
During the walk, we will pray at specific locations that have been affected by violence, and for all those individuals who have been so terribly affected by violence, and for a change of heart in those given to violence.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee is planned to meet Saturday, October 19, 10 am in the Anchorage. All members are encouraged to attend.
ST. ANN’S 146th ANNIVERSARY
Invite family, friends and former St. Ann’s Alum to celebrate our 146thAnniversary with us next Sunday, October 20. Deacon Paul Shelton of Blessed Sacrament Church will be our homilist. Our celebration will continue with a luncheon reception next door in Mother Seton Academy. If you wish to contribute with a covered dish or in any other way, please use the sign-up sheet in the back of the church or contact the parish office (410-235-8169).
OUTREACH
Members of our Outreach Committee will conduct our monthly Food Pantry next Tuesday, October 22, to help assist those in the neighborhood who are in most need.
Members of St. Ann’s Outreach Committee conduct our Food Pantry on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
MOTHER MARY LANGE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
There will be a Ground-breaking Ceremony held 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 23rd at 732 W. Lexington St. site of the future school. Mark your calendar.
ROBERTA’S HOUSE BINGO
Roberta’s House is hosting a Mystery Bag Bingo Family Fundraiser for its Healing Hearts Campaign, Saturday, November 2 at the American Legion Hall, 125 York Rd. Baltimore, MD. 21204. Doors open at 6 pm and Bingo starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $30 in Advance and $35 at the door. There will be a wide variety of Prizes including Vacation Packages, Shopping Sprees and more. For additional information contact 410-235-6633 or Email: Info@robertashouse.org.
MEMORIAL MASS
Traditionally during the month of November we remember our departed loved ones in prayer. On Sunday, November 3, we will have our annual Mass for those from St. Ann and IMMEDIATE FAMILY members who passed away during this past year. If you have lost a loved one in 2019 and would like them to be remembered on November 3, please sign the sheet on the Usher’s Table or notify the church office at 410-235-8169.
BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
Save the date for Sunday November 10th. November is Black Catholic History Month and we have invited the Oblate Sisters of Providence to celebrate with us as they celebrate 190 years In Ministry!
OUTSIDE THE PASTORATE
The Oblate Sisters of Providence:
Mother Mary Lange: A Legacy of Hope. The Oblate Sisters of Providence 190 Anniversary Symposium: Still Standing under God’s Mantle of Providence: November 23, 2019, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Archbishop Curley High School, 3701 Sinclair Lane, 21213. Registration Fee: $30.00 (includes morning hospitality and lunch). Keynote Speakers: Sharon Knecht, Archivist: Oblate Sister of Providence; Diane Batts Morrow, Arthur, Persons of Color and Religious at the Same Time. Register online at Everbrite or contact the Guild Office at 410-242-6861 or the Motherhouse at 410-242-8500.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Please also continue to pray for all of our sick and homebound, especially Florence Barber, Kathleen Beckhardt, James Butts, Willie Curbean, Joshua & Elaine Cousin, Elaine Edmonds, Gregory Epps, John Frederick, Pat Haley, Rita Hardy, Tom Lutz, Nelson Outlaw, Penny Palmer, Larry Sewell, Bernadette Wallace, Rita Watkins and ask that God grant them strength, comfort and healing.
OCTOBER 2019
Sun., Oct.13 28th Sunday In Ordinary Time
11 am Mass
Sunday School begins 9:30am
Anchorage, 2nd floor
Adult Bible Study, after Mass
Anchorage Dining Room
Wed., Oct.16 Prayer Walk
St. Veronica Catholic Church
806 Cherry Hill Road, 21225
5:30 p.m.
Thurs., Oct.17 Evening Mass, 7pm
Bible Study after Mass,
Anchorage Chapel
Sat., Oct.19 Finance Committee Meeting
Anchorage, 10 am
Sun., Oct.20 St. Ann’s 146th Anniversary
Mass Celebration
Luncheon following Mass
No Sunday School or
Adult Bible Study after Mass
Tue., Oct.22 Monthly Food Pantry
Anchorage, 10 am -12 pm
Thurs., Oct.24 Evening Mass, 7pm
Bible Study after Mass,
Anchorage Chapel
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
1st Reading Exodus 17:8-13
2nd Reading 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2
Gospel Luke 18:1-8