6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Presiding Today: 

Fr. Loren Connell, OFM

 

In Today’s Mass We Pray For:

Jack Lamers

 

Proclaimers of the Word:

Leslie Marsh

Allie Bickett

Natalie Ehret

Dominic Mileti

 

This Week’s Readings 

February 14

Jeremiah 17:5-8

1 Corinthians 15:12,16-20

Luke 6:17-26

 

Next Week’s Readings 

February 21

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Romans 10:8-13

Luke 4:1-13

 

 

Booklets providing daily reflections for Lent are available today in the back of Church We have ordered one copy per family.

 

 

 

 

St. Leonard Faith Community

Loren T. Connell, OFM

chaplain/moderator

937-436-6440

brolocon@sbcglobal.net

 

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

 

Our community’s observance of Lent begins this week with 7:00 PM Mass on Ash Wednesday. A number of our members seem reluctant to celebrate mid-week liturgies. I am not sure why that may be, but I encourage all of you to set aside any reluctance and join us at Mass. Ash Wednesday’s Gospel reading calls us to the traditional Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and alms-giving. Whether it’s Lent or not, as Christians we are called to be in right relationship with God (prayer?), to live responsibly and promote a more just society (fasting?), and to reach out to those who are suffering (alms-giving?).  In our hearts all of us want to observe that call, but more often than not too many distractions get in our way. We need one another’s support as we attempt to live the Gospel.

 

We can find that support not only at our community Mass, but also in our Simple Suppers, where members come together to share a simple meal and to reflect on their call to discipleship. Simple Suppers are for all members of our community, regardless of age, education, income, marital status, etc. They are usually held in homes on Wednesday evenings. If you cannot host one in your own home, you are still welcome to participate. If evenings or Wednesdays are not good for you, we can try to put you in touch with members who meet at a different time. If you have children, we can try to connect you with a group where they can fit in. God is blessing us. Let us be open to it.

 

 

                                                Peace and every blessing,

                                                    Loren, OFM