Fr. Greg's Notes
Dear Friends,
Last week we talked about John the Baptist. This week I would like to talk about another important figure in our Christmas scene. She was a Jew and there’s more written about her in the Koran than in the Bible and for over two thousand years, this woman has inspired millions of people around the world to say, “Yes” to God even in difficult times.
Mary, the mother of our Lord. Mary, a constant a follower of Jesus. Mary was a disciple. She was at Pentecost. She was at the foot of the cross in the Gospel of John. What Mary is, we are called to be. As printed in the Little Blue Book, “The same Spirit that came upon Mary is coming upon us. As with Mary, the Spirit has come upon us for a purpose: To enable us to carry out our particular God-given role in helping to fulfill the divine plan.”
Let us look to Mary for inspiration in helping us carry out our role in God’s plan of salvation. What she is, we are called to be.
Peace,
Fr. Greg
Mass Schedule
Wednesday, 8:00 am Mass - St. Genevieve Church - Centerville
Saturday - 4:30 pm - Parish Community Center (live streamed*)
Sunday - 8:30 am - St. John's Site
- 10:30 am - Parish Community Center - Centerville
Christmas Eve - 4:00 pm St. John's Site
Christmas Eve - 4:00 pm Parish Community Center (Children's Pageant)
Christmas Day - 8:30 am St. John's Site
Christmas Day - 10:30 am Parish Community Center
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We are unable to give Holy Communion on the tongue at this time.
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Friday, December 27
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Feed My Starving Children
Wednesday, January 22
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651.429.7937
7087 Goiffon Rd Centerville 55038
Office Hours: 8:00-3:00 Monday
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8:00-11:00 Friday
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or by appointment 651.429.7937
no Reconciliation on January 25 or February 1.
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651.426.1818 1664 Heritage St Centerville
Parish Community Center (PCC) & Hospitality Hall (HH)
6995 Centerville Rd Centerville
St. Genevieve Church (StG)
1683 Sorel St Centerville
St. John's Site (StJ) & Fortin Hall (FH)
14363 Forest Blvd N Hugo