29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Join us this Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary or on Zoom. The passcode to enter is: liturgy. Please mute yourselves upon entering. The worship aid is here.
Coming back from the radical love and education at our Synod, we learned of two deaths. Our own parish council president’s brother, Tom, and the partner of the Prior of the Benedictines of Holy Wisdom, Lee. It reminded me of the other heartbreak we encountered on our pilgrimage walk. I thought that rather than a reflection by me on the readings, you would enjoy a reflection published each day of the Synod on the speakers by the Hon. Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias in his Substack posts. Here they are, and worth the read:
https://revdrjayme.substack.com/p/winter-is-coming?r=co81g&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
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The Ecumenical Catholic Communion embraces a network of local churches and sacramental communities across North
America. As authentic Catholics we celebrate our continuity with the undivided Church of the first millennium and believe
that salvation is offered to all. Our unity is built on the teachings and example of Jesus Christ as we seek compassion, justice and peace in the world. We seek to live our faith through liturgy, prayer, community building and collaboration, study and service. Eucharist is a visible sign of that unity.
Ours is a synodal form of governance, with the diverse voices and charisms of laity, clergy and bishops. “The Ecumenical Catholic Communion is the most parish-oriented of any group within the independent Catholic movement in America.” Julie Byrne, Author of the Other Catholics, Columbia University Press, 2016.