Welcome to Blessed Sacrament!
Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time
June 29 - July 5, 2008

We invite you to explore opportunities to know Jesus Christ and grow deeper in your Catholic Christian faith.                 Father John A. Slampak, Pastor

Who, Me?

We all have heard Jesus’ call to Peter, “Feed my sheep.” And subconsciously each of us breathes a sigh of relief that the call was not for us. Jesus obviously meant just Peter, not the other disciples, right? A comfortable but inaccurate idea. Each of us is called to be a shepherd in some way.

A parent is a shepherd to their child, a teacher to a student, a priest to a parishioner. Friends can shepherd each other through trying times. As Christians we are called to love even our enemies, to be Jesus to this world. So instead of “passing the crook”, let’s prayerfully shoulder the responsibility of the lambs God sets in our path each day. As Peter watched Jesus to learn how a shepherd cares for His flock, we can learn from the shepherds in our life. We read of Jesus in the Word, of the saints of history or those still here on earth. These signposts point us in the right direction, so that we can grow into the shepherds God needs whatever the size or content of our flock, Jesus called Peter to feed His sheep three times. How many times has He called you? Copyright C.L. Enterprises

Diocesan Stewardship – 2008

A sincere “thank you” to all, we truly appreciate your gift. If you have not returned your envelope, please return the pre-printed envelope that you received in the mail as soon as possible and place it in the basket by the Altar.
 

We are getting close to reaching our Diocesan Stewardship goal of $62,316.00. We have 600 envelope holders in the parish. To date, 348 parishioners have
returned their gift/pledge envelope stating their intentions. We still need to hear from 252 parishioners who have not stated their intentions before we can bring closure to Diocesan Stewardship 2008. “No gift is too small” when given from the heart.

Father asks that if possible to give 1% of your income, if not, consider a gift of $300.00 or a monthly payment of $30.00 beginning this month until April 2009. Your payment can be made monthly or quarterly and can be done through an electronic transfer, just attach a void check to your pledge card, or it may charged it to your credit card. Another option would be to make a pledge/gift on-line at www.stewardshiprockford.org/osddonate.html.

The Diocese is part of parish life in so many ways that we take for granted, please reach out and lend your support. Many challenges are definitely present and must be faced honestly and humbly. For we know that in every generation there have been crises, but we have the assurance that Christ has sent His Holy Spirit to be with us and to guide us. Let us trust in the Spirit to guide us in giving our sacrificial gift. Please return your pledge envelope as soon as possible.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, North Aurora, IL.
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