Parish Outreach

Dear Families,

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus says Heaven is like a rare pearl and so precious we would want to give up everything to have it!

This parable also helps us to realize that to God, we are that pearl. Jesus gave up his very life because he thinks we are precious too.

As a family watch video in its entirety.

The goal of family life is to help each other get to Heaven.

How can you help your family get to Heaven?

Dear Families,

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus taught thousands of people about living a holy life, and then he fed them by a miracle of multiplying five loaves and two fishes.

Jesus still wants to feed us both spiritually and physically. At Mass he comes to us in the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Jesus shares himself with us through the Gospel and then in the Eucharist.

As a family, watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.
How can you recognize the needs of others, whether they are spiritual, emotional or physical?

Family Prayer: Dear Jesus, help us to notice when others need our help, whether it is with their spiritual, emotional, or physical needs. Amen

9/24/23 - The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard - Cycle A

Dear Families,

In this Sunday’s Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells a story of a vineyard owner who went out at different times to find men to work. At the end of the day, he gave each man a whole day’s wages, even though some worked all day and some only worked one hour. He started paying the workers that started working late first and the ones that came in first last. The ones who worked all day complained and were not happy because they all received the same wages. This story is not about wages or fairness.

Jesus is teaching us about God’s love and generosity. It can feel unfair when someone gets paid when they did not work as hard as you did. Jesus says, “The last will be first, and the first will be last.” Some people spend their whole lives working for God, and some people only turn to Him at the last minute. He teaches us that there is room for everyone in his Church and in Heaven.

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions.
What is a family activity in which each member does his or her part? When did you want to be first, but did not get to be? Name something positive about putting others first?

Family Prayer: Dear Jesus, show us how to put others first. Remind us that you love all of us and you want us to love each other. Amen.

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Dear Families,

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus calms the storm surrounding the Apostles. Jesus also calms the storms in our lives.

Jesus reminds us that we must trust in him even when things look scary, because he is always in control.

As a family, watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.

In what area of your life do you need to trust Jesus more?

Family Prayer: Lord, we all experience storms in life. Help us to trust you even when life seems difficult. Amen