Dear Parishioners:
Archbishop Sartain prepares for Retirement
Come join Archbishop Sartain for Sunday Mass and to wish him well as he prepares for retirement!
Sunday, September 1st – 12:00 PM (noon)
At St. James Cathedral
804 9th Ave. – Seattle
A public reception following
- From today’s Gospel of Luke: The real question posed to Jesus is: “Will only a few be saved?” Jesus answers by saying that the initiation is open but the way into the Kingdom is narrow and demands a more than casual interest. The “door of opportunity” will not remain forever open.
To be saved as Christians, we must acknowledge Jesus now as our LORD. From today’s Gospel we learn that Jesus may not recognize everyone who bears the name “Christian,” but he will recognize immediately all those whose lives bear the stamp of “Christian.” Each of us must rethink whatever notions we have of the Kingdom of God, and of who will be saved. Those we think least likely to enter may be the first to do so, and vice-versa. Salvation is a life-long journey, along which we are found and chosen by God. On the journey we become friends with God and with one another, and enter more deeply into the holy mystery of the divine. Furthermore, the whole transformative journey is made in love.
Has anyone ever asked you if you have been saved? But their question is one that must be dealt with, especially for us Catholics who aren’t often versed in the biblical language of salvation and who are not used to providing an answer to such an essential question. The next time we are asked if we have been saved, we might do well to ponder the idea a bit, and we may be pleasantly surprised at the results of our reflections.
Also, praying for the salvation of others - On August 27, the Church remembers St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine. St. Monica reminds all of us that she is a great intercessor for parents and children in distress.
- A big word of THANKS - to many parishioners, friends of Fr. Dennis and especially Knights of Columbus and St. Monica Guild from Prince of Peace Parish who have helped to truly celebrate the 50th Ordination Anniversary of Fr. Dennis Sevilla on Sunday, August 11. May God bless all of YOU abundantly.
- If you ever been asked to share or explain your faith and hesitate of how to start …!!! Come and join with “other inquirers” to learn, share and refresh the gift of our Catholic faith. Please talk to the RCIA Team Members. Please check the bulletin in regard to any Religious Program or call the Religious Office for more information.
- While we still in the Summer time, I’d like to take this opportunity to thanks all of our parish Liturgical Ministers – Greeters, Ushers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans, Altar Severs, Church Environment Committee – from both of our communities: English and Spanish - who have served our parish Liturgical Functions throughout the Summer.
Enjoy the rest of the Summer’s month with the Blessings of our Gracious God.
Christ’s Peace,
Fr. Phuong Hoang