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February 16, 2025

This Week’s Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20-26: In this week’s Gospel, Luke gives us the Beatitudes taught by Jesus. Blessed are the poor, the hungry, those who weep, those who are hated and rejected by others because of Jesus. Jesus also cautions those who are rich, well-fed, happy, and liked by others.

Exploring the Gospel Message:  Our FFF youth use the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies as outlined below. If each family would take one night per week to discuss as a family, the readings at the appropriate grade level prior to attending Mass, it would reinforce the Gospel that our catechists present to our youth on Wednesday nights. We ask that the youth bring these pamphlets home for this family instruction.

Promise (Grades K–1): What makes us truly happy was the topic featured in your child’s class this week. One thing that always makes us happy is following Jesus. Have your child show the drawing of Jesus and him or her from class. How can we include everyone like Jesus does?

Venture (Grades 3–6): Is it fair the way food is distributed in the world? Your youngster should have some thoughts on that from class this week. Ask your young person about the organization called Kindness to Action. What do coins symbolize in that organization? Talk about how the Beatitudes teach us to see through God’s eyes, and how we can hear the cries of the poor. Consider playing “The Promised Land” game with the family.

Awaken (Teens/Adults): Discover a new level of spiritual growth for parents with Awaken, the new adult level of the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies, developed to deepen your faith journey alongside your children. Scan the QR code to learn more.

Pray Together: Jesus challenged the conventional ideas about how to be happy and successful when he taught the Beatitudes. Pray for yourself and your family to be more like those who Jesus says are blessed in the eyes of God.

Upcoming Events

• Sunday, February 16—Donut Sunday/Youth Sunday after 8:00 and 10:00 Masses. ALL YOUTH get a FREE Donut! Donations help defray the cost of sending our high school youth to National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in November.
• Wednesday, March 5 – Ash Wednesday service at 5:30. Youth will attend class after the service and parents are asked to remain in church. There will be presentations made that will enhance your family’s Lenten experience. Class ends at 7:00.
• Sunday, March 9 – No Youth Group – Spring Break
• Wednesday, March 12 – No FFF – Spring Break
• Sunday, March 16 – Donut Sunday/Youth Sunday after 8:00 and 10:00 Masses. ALL YOUTH get a FREE Donut! Donations help defray the cost of sending our high school youth to National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in November.
• Wednesday, March 19 – Family Reconciliation Service. Pizza and salad from 5:00-5:30. Reconciliation Service begins at 5:30. THIS RECONCILIATION SERVICE IS OPEN TO THE ENTIRE PARISH.

If you have any questions or comments, please call Michele Haggerty, DRE at (816) 210-8223 or (573) 365-2241 ext. 4.