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Upcoming Events
Mens, Womens & Couples Groups starting late Sept.
Caring for Seniors, session 1, on Medicare, is Sept 23rd, #2 is Sept 30, on legal matters, #3 is Oct 7th, on home care. All at 6pm at St. Michael's Hall
For first-time parents Mon., Oct. 18 @ 7 pm @ SMP
At rotating weekend Masses for K to Gr. 4
RCIA Tues., 7 to 8:30 pm St. Mike's Place starts Aug. 31
Weds. evenings 7 to 8:30 pm Starting Sept. 1 | Parish Office Ctr.
St. Michael Church
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Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:00p St. Michael Church
Effective July 3rd, 2021 there will no longer be a 6:30 p mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Church
Sunday
8:00a St. Michael Church
9:30a Ss. Peter and Paul Church
11:00a St. Michael Church
Tuesday
8:00a Ss. Peter & Paul Church
6:30p St. Michael Church
Wednesday | Thursday
8:25a St. Michael Church
Friday
8:25a St. Michael Church
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NFL Region Info & Beacons of Light Update for September 21, 2021
Happy Feast Day of Saints Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist (d. 1st Century)
Saint Matthew’s Story
Matthew was a Jew who worked for the occupying Roman forces, collecting taxes from other Jews. The Romans were not scrupulous about what the “tax farmers” got for themselves. Hence the latter, known as “publicans,” were generally hated as traitors by their fellow Jews. The Pharisees lumped them with “sinners” (see Matthew 9:11-13). So it was shocking to them to hear Jesus call such a man to be one of his intimate followers.
Matthew got Jesus in further trouble by having a sort of going-away party at his house. The Gospel tells us that many tax collectors and “those known as sinners” came to the dinner. The Pharisees were still more badly shocked. What business did the supposedly great teacher have associating with such immoral people? Jesus’ answer was, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners” (Matthew 9:12b-13). Jesus is not setting aside ritual and worship; he is saying that loving others is even more important.
No other particular incidents about Matthew are found in the New Testament.
Reflection: From such an unlikely situation, Jesus chose one of the foundations of the Church, a man others, judging from his job, thought was not holy enough for the position. But Matthew was honest enough to admit that he was one of the sinners Jesus came to call. He was open enough to recognize truth when he saw him. “And he got up and followed him” (Matthew 9:9b).
Saint Matthew is the Patron Saint of: Accountants, Actors, Bankers, Bookkeepers, Tax collectors and Taxi Drivers. (www.franciscanmedia.org/)
Pastoral Region Information for you:
1. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Gene Rethman. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gehret Funeral Home.
2. St. Michael Parish will be hosting a meeting of pastors and parish leaders from the Sidney and St. Marys’ deaneries this Wednesday at 12:00noon in the hall. Two representatives from the Archdiocese will give a presentation of how the Beacons of Light Pastoral Planning will take place after the plan is made approved.
3. This weekend is German Heritage Days in Ft. Loramie.
Beacon of Lights monthly newsletters: https://resources.catholicaoc.org/offices/pastoral-planning/beacons-of-light
Ss. Peter & Paul
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