St. Charles Catholic Church St. Charles Catholic Church St. Charles Catholic Church St. Charles Catholic Church FALL FALL FALL FALL CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN-UP DA UP DA UP DA UP DAY Saturday, September 12 Saturday, September 12 Saturday, September 12 Saturday, September 12 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. Please join the St. Charles Community Please join the St. Charles Community Please join the St. Charles Community Please join the St. Charles Community as we “Clean Up” Together! as we “Clean Up” Together! as we “Clean Up” Together! as we “Clean Up” Together! Come volunteer and Come volunteer and Come volunteer and Come volunteer and lend a helping hand! lend a helping hand! lend a helping hand! lend a helping hand! Everyone must check Everyone must check Everyone must check Everyone must check-in at the in at the in at the in at the Community Room when you arrive! Community Room when you arrive! Community Room when you arrive! Community Room when you arrive! U Raking and mulching U Weeding the grounds U Organizing areas U Cleaning pews in the church U Gardening in the nursery U Painting U Repairing Bring your own rake and paint brush. Make sure they have your name on them! We’ll provide the fellowship, fun, water & Pizza Lunch! Receive P.A.W. volunteer hours Receive Community Service hours for school Email Malia Brady at [email protected]if you are interested in donating items on our wish list: our wish list: our wish list: our wish list: mulch, paint, plants, use of a pressure cleaner, etc. SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH ORLANDO, FLORIDA ORLANDO, FLORIDA ORLANDO, FLORIDA ORLANDO, FLORIDA REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS WHO HAVE HAD YOUR CHILD BAPTIZED... When your child was baptized you were instructed: “You have asked to have your child baptized. In doing so you are accepting the responsibility of training them in the practice of the faith.” - Rite of Baptism Note: Regular participation in Catholic School OR Catholic Faith Formation is essential preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. FAITH FORMATION for Children attending Public Schools, K-12 CONTINUES THIS Wednesday, September 9th 6:30 pm—8 pm in Bishop Grady Hall ALSO...Parent Meeting during the children’s session this Wednesday, September 9th. Not registered? Contact Sr. Marie at 407.293.9556 x 121 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DIOCESAN IOCESAN IOCESAN IOCESAN F F F FAITH AITH AITH AITH F F F FORMATION ORMATION ORMATION ORMATION D D D DAY AY AY AY SEPTEMBER EPTEMBER EPTEMBER EPTEMBER 19 ~ 9 19 ~ 9 19 ~ 9 19 ~ 9AM AM AM AM-4PM PM PM PM AT AT AT AT BMCHS BMCHS BMCHS BMCHS LET’S GROW TOGETHER! Registration “First Come, First Served” basis Deadline: 2:00 pm FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 For Information and Registration Form Contact Sister Marie at: 407.293.9556 x 121 OR [email protected]You are invited to the celebration of the annual BLUE MASS, honoring all public safety personnel, on Friday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church 526 N. Park Avenue in Winter Park. With the commemoration of September 11, as well as the extraordinary work during disasters, it is appropriate to honor the “men and women in blue”. During this celebration, we honor not only those dressed in blue – we honor those whose uniforms come in all shades – law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency personnel. They are the first responders – that thin blue line – that make our neighborhoods communities and not jungles. ST. CHARLES COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN "WE'RE BACK! After a nice summer break St. Charles Council of Catholic Women will be holding their first fall meeting Thursday, Sept. 10th at 7PM Thursday, Sept. 10th at 7PM Thursday, Sept. 10th at 7PM Thursday, Sept. 10th at 7PM in the Community Room. We welcome our members back and all women of the parish to join us in faith and fellowship."
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St. Charles Catholic Church St. Charles Catholic Church St. Charles Catholic Church St. Charles Catholic Church
FALLFALLFALLFALL CLEANCLEANCLEANCLEAN----UP DAUP DAUP DAUP DAYYYY Saturday, September 12 Saturday, September 12 Saturday, September 12 Saturday, September 12
Please join the St. Charles Community Please join the St. Charles Community Please join the St. Charles Community Please join the St. Charles Community as we “Clean Up” Together! as we “Clean Up” Together! as we “Clean Up” Together! as we “Clean Up” Together!
Come volunteer and Come volunteer and Come volunteer and Come volunteer and lend a helping hand!lend a helping hand!lend a helping hand!lend a helping hand!
Everyone must checkEveryone must checkEveryone must checkEveryone must check----in at the in at the in at the in at the Community Room when you arrive!Community Room when you arrive!Community Room when you arrive!Community Room when you arrive! U Raking and mulching U Weeding the grounds U Organizing areas U Cleaning pews in the church U Gardening in the nursery U Painting U Repairing
Bring your own rake and paint brush. Make sure they have your name on them!
We’ll provide the fellowship, fun, water & Pizza Lunch!
if you are interested in donating items on our wish list:our wish list:our wish list:our wish list:
mulch, paint, plants, use of a pressure cleaner, etc.
SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCHSAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCHSAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCHSAINT CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH ORLANDO, FLORIDAORLANDO, FLORIDAORLANDO, FLORIDAORLANDO, FLORIDA
REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS WHO HAVE HAD YOUR CHILD BAPTIZED... When your child was baptized you were instructed:
“You have asked to have your child baptized. In doing so you are accepting the responsibility of training them in the practice of the faith.” - Rite of Baptism
Note: Regular participation in Catholic School OR Catholic Faith Formation is essential preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation.
FAITH FORMATION for Children attending Public Schools, K-12
CONTINUES THIS Wednesday, September 9th
6:30 pm—8 pm in Bishop Grady Hall
ALSO...Parent Meeting during the children’s session this Wednesday, September 9th.
Not registered? Contact Sr. Marie at 407.293.9556 x 121
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For Information and Registration Form Contact Sister Marie at: 407.293.9556 x 121 OR [email protected]
You are invited to the celebration of the annual BLUE MASS, honoring all public safety personnel, on
Friday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 11 at 10:30 a.m.
at St. Margaret Mary Catholic ChurchSt. Margaret Mary Catholic ChurchSt. Margaret Mary Catholic ChurchSt. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
526 N. Park Avenue in Winter Park.
With the commemoration of September 11, as well as the extraordinary work during disasters, it is appropriate to honor the “men and women in blue”. During this celebration, we honor not only those dressed in blue – we honor those whose uniforms come in all shades – law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency personnel. They are the first responders – that thin blue line – that make our neighborhoods communities and not jungles.
ST. CHARLES COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN "WE'RE BACK! After a nice summer break St. Charles Council of Catholic Women will be holding their first fall meeting Thursday, Sept. 10th at 7PM Thursday, Sept. 10th at 7PM Thursday, Sept. 10th at 7PM Thursday, Sept. 10th at 7PM in the Community Room. We welcome our members back and all women of the parish to join us in faith and fellowship."
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, September 7Monday, September 7Monday, September 7Monday, September 7 9:00 am � Jim & Freda Vincent Tuesday, September 8 Tuesday, September 8 Tuesday, September 8 Tuesday, September 8 9:00 am � Joseph Lamparsky * Wednesday, September 9* Wednesday, September 9* Wednesday, September 9* Wednesday, September 9 9:00 am � Alexander T. Carducci * Thursday, September 10* Thursday, September 10* Thursday, September 10* Thursday, September 10 9:00 am � Maifalda D’Ambrosio Friday, September 11Friday, September 11Friday, September 11Friday, September 11 9:00 am � Frank Kacar Saturday, September 12Saturday, September 12Saturday, September 12Saturday, September 12 5:00 pm � Bill Demetree Sunday, September 13Sunday, September 13Sunday, September 13Sunday, September 13 7:30 am � Jim & Freda Vincent 9:00 am St. Charles Parishioners 11:00 am � Robert Haley 12:45 pm
* Communion Services. Masses will be said at Priests’ Convocation.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Col 1:24-2:3; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Mic 5:1-4a; Mt 1:1-16,18-23 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Col 3:12-17; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2,12-14; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35
PARISH EVENTS Sunday, September 6 Sunday, September 6 Sunday, September 6 Sunday, September 6 7:30 am Blood Drive—Parking Lot 9:30 am Adult Choir Rehearsal (BGH) Tuesday, September 8Tuesday, September 8Tuesday, September 8Tuesday, September 8 6:00 am Catholic School Management Meeting (BGH) 7:00 pm Baptism Prep (CR) 7:00 pm Fall Festival Committee (UR) Wednesday, September 9 Wednesday, September 9 Wednesday, September 9 Wednesday, September 9 6:30 pm Faith Formation (BGH, SC) 6:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (CR) 7:30 pm AA (UR) Thursday, September 10Thursday, September 10Thursday, September 10Thursday, September 10 6:30 pm RCIA Families (UR) 7:00 pm Council of Catholic Women (CR) 7:00 pm Alive in Christ Alive in Christ Alive in Christ Alive in Christ Launch (BGH) Friday, September 11Friday, September 11Friday, September 11Friday, September 11 9:30 am Adoration ’til Noon (C) 8:00 pm BLD (UR) Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, September 12September 12September 12September 12 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group (BGH)
(C) – Church (CR) – Community Room
(UR) – Upper Room (BGH) – Bishop Grady Hall
(SC) - School Classrooms
FROM OUR PASTOR
Most scholars believe that Jesus primarily used the Aramaic language as his everyday speech. The towns of Nazareth and Capernaum, where Jesus lived and taught, were Aramaic-speaking communities, though Greek was also widely spoken
in the eastern Roman Empire. Jesus probably knew enough Hebrew to discuss the Hebrew Bible, and through his commerce as a carpenter he may well have had some rough Greek to deal with customers. In today’s Gospel Mark records a completely Aramaic word from Jesus: “Ephphatha”; and he has to add a translation for his Greek readers: “that is, ‘Be opened’”. Jesus touches the deaf and dumb man, he prays, and finally he pronounces this powerful word to complete the miracle.
This weekend I should be praying the same powerful word over all of you, not to open you ears but to open your purses. As you know, my special task at this moment is to inspire you to do all you can for our fundraising efforts. That’s not an easy task. I know that the people of Saint Charles are open-hearted and that you want to do your best; but I also know that your purses, once opened, may not have very much inside. Nevertheless, as we look forward, I invite you to place your trust in God.
Next weekend, September 12th/13th, is the Commitment Weekend for our Alive in Christ Alive in Christ Alive in Christ Alive in Christ
campaign. Many hours of planning and writing and talking have been leading to this, and a group of us has been praying about it as well. In your information packets you will have found a pledge card. Please complete it and bring it with you to Mass, although
there will be more pledge cards available in the church. After the homily at each Mass next weekend there will be a collection of pledge cards and they will be presented at the altar.
1. Some people have already given in their pledges and we are hugely grateful to them for giving a lead. If you are in this group, put your name on one of the spare pledge cards in the pew, mark the box for “pledged already”, and hand the card in to the collection.
2. If you have your completed pledge card with you, in or out of a Saint Charles envelope, just put it in the basket at the special collection.
3. If you did not get a packet, or have forgotten your pledge card at home, you can fill in a pledge card on the day and hand it in.
We place our pledges before the altar because they represent our sacrifices, our hopes for the future of our parish and school, and our gratitude to God. As I said when I spoke to you two weeks ago, I don’t really know who may be able to give more and who less. I really do try to “show no partiality”, as Saint James recommends in today’s second reading. However, there may be people who have been materially blessed even in these hard times. I would like every family to make that determined sacrifice of a dollar a day over five years, which amounts to $1,800. But if you are able to give more, please be generous and give all you can.
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Sr. Marie Skebe, OP, Faith FormationSr. Marie Skebe, OP, Faith FormationSr. Marie Skebe, OP, Faith FormationSr. Marie Skebe, OP, Faith Formation
Mr. Jonathan Toole, Parish Operations; FinanceMr. Jonathan Toole, Parish Operations; FinanceMr. Jonathan Toole, Parish Operations; FinanceMr. Jonathan Toole, Parish Operations; Finance
Mr. Hugh Bowen, Music DirectorMr. Hugh Bowen, Music DirectorMr. Hugh Bowen, Music DirectorMr. Hugh Bowen, Music Director
Marriage Preparation: Marriage Preparation: Marriage Preparation: Marriage Preparation: Please contact the Church Office to schedule a meeting with Father Augustine. You need to allow six months for the preparation process and it would help us if you could obtain new baptism certificates before the meeting. We can also help with the convalidation (blessing) of a civil marriage and sometimes with the annulment of a previous marriage as long as the civil divorce is complete.
Baptism Preparation Baptism Preparation Baptism Preparation Baptism Preparation is offered to parents and Godparents and is required prior to scheduling a baptism. Please register for the class by calling Deacon Paul Volkerson at the Parish Office (407.293.9556 extension 110). Classes take place on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Next Class: September 8
Clases para la preparación de bautizos Clases para la preparación de bautizos Clases para la preparación de bautizos Clases para la preparación de bautizos se ofrecen a los padres y padrinos, por el momento solamente en ingles. Es necesario inscribirse por adelantado, llamando a Deacon Paul Volkerson en la oficina de la iglesia.
Brothers Keeper Resale StoreBrothers Keeper Resale StoreBrothers Keeper Resale StoreBrothers Keeper Resale Store 4353 Edgewater Drive, Suite 800, Orl, 328044353 Edgewater Drive, Suite 800, Orl, 328044353 Edgewater Drive, Suite 800, Orl, 328044353 Edgewater Drive, Suite 800, Orl, 32804
Mrs. Barbara Acosta, ManagerMrs. Barbara Acosta, ManagerMrs. Barbara Acosta, ManagerMrs. Barbara Acosta, Manager 407.849.0735 407.849.0735 407.849.0735 407.849.0735
MMMM----F, 9:30amF, 9:30amF, 9:30amF, 9:30am----4:00pm (Wed ‘til 6)4:00pm (Wed ‘til 6)4:00pm (Wed ‘til 6)4:00pm (Wed ‘til 6) 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays of the month, 10am2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays of the month, 10am2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays of the month, 10am2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays of the month, 10am----2pm2pm2pm2pm
Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolSaint Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolSaint Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolSaint Charles Borromeo Catholic School 4005 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 328044005 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 328044005 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 328044005 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
Mrs. Mary Agnew, PrincipalMrs. Mary Agnew, PrincipalMrs. Mary Agnew, PrincipalMrs. Mary Agnew, Principal 407.293.7691407.293.7691407.293.7691407.293.7691
Visit our website at www.stcharles-orlando.org
Morning Star SchoolMorning Star SchoolMorning Star SchoolMorning Star School 954 Leigh Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804954 Leigh Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804954 Leigh Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804954 Leigh Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804
Dr. Kathryn Harding, PrincipalDr. Kathryn Harding, PrincipalDr. Kathryn Harding, PrincipalDr. Kathryn Harding, Principal
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the Catholic faith?
♦ Would you like to become a Catholic?
♦ Do you know someone who may be interested?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process of conversion and initiation in the Catholic Church as adults journey together in faith and share experiences while discerning God’s call. For more information, contact the parish office.
CHILDREN & BAPTISM IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Do you have a child whom you are considering having baptized in the Catholic Church? Are you aware that only children not yet seven years of age may be baptized using the Rite for Infant Baptism (just Baptism)? Once a child reaches the “age of reason” (seven), the child is brought into the Church just as an adult is—through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Following this process of preparation which lasts about a year, the child is fully initiated into the Church at the Easter Vigil through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion. In order to have a child baptized Catholic, at least one parent must be Catholic.
If you are considering having your child brought into the Catholic Church through the R.C.I.A. or if you have any questions, please contact Sister Marie at the parish office, 407.293.9556 ext. 121.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
To be a godparent or a sponsor for anyone, you must first be a fully initiated member of the Church yourself—that is, you must be baptized, confirmed and be free to receive Communion.
If you are an active, practicing Catholic who has never been confirmed and wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact the parish office ASAP. You will need to provide a baptism certificate and a marriage certificate if married.
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OTHER NEEDS: OTHER NEEDS: OTHER NEEDS: OTHER NEEDS: Gallon & Quart Ziploc Bags, Hamburger Helper, Cereal, Canned Veggies (14-15 oz), Mac & Cheese, Soup, Spaghetti or Mac, Rice, Deodorant, Paper Bags
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� An astonishing incident that led me to deeper
insight has been...
� An astonishing experience that has led me to
reflection on God’s nearness was… on God’s saving
power was...…
SAINTS/ FEASTS OF THE WEEK MondayMondayMondayMonday Labor DayLabor DayLabor DayLabor Day TuesdayTuesdayTuesdayTuesday THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY WednesdayWednesdayWednesdayWednesday Peter Claver, priest (USA) FridayFridayFridayFriday Anniversary of September 11, 2001Anniversary of September 11, 2001Anniversary of September 11, 2001Anniversary of September 11, 2001 SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council 9236
Pro-Life Seminar Saturday, September 19
Special Guest Speaker:
Fr. Peter West from Priest for Life
visit www.kofccouncil9236.org
Fall Session
begins Sunday,
September 13th
at 6:00pm
in the Church office. Please call the office for
information and to register.
JMJ Life Center has moved its Eastside Office
If you or anyone you know has ever expressed a desire to join a grassroots pro-life organization please call our main office at 407-839-0620 or www.jmjlifecenter.org With your help we can save more babies and provide more help for families faced with unplanned pregnancies. Stop in and see how you can get involved! As of September 1st our new address is: 3403 Technological Ave Suite 12 Orlando 32817. Chugin International Plaza, facing University Blvd approx ¼ mile east of Rouse Rd.
SUNDAY, September 6, 2009 SUNDAY, September 6, 2009 SUNDAY, September 6, 2009 SUNDAY, September 6, 2009 23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
STEWARDSHIP SACRIFICIAL GIVING
Sunday, August 30, 2009 Envelopes: ...........................418 TOTAL...................$13,211.75 Parish Tithe ................$1,321.17 BMCHS..........................$20.00 Bishop Grady Villas ............$7.00 St. Charles School ............$10.00 Latin America .................$16.00 Florida Catholic ...............$45.00 Sister Diocese ...................$5.00
Jeremy Perry, Paul Perez, Michael Pilotte, Jeremy Perry, Paul Perez, Michael Pilotte, Jeremy Perry, Paul Perez, Michael Pilotte, Jeremy Perry, Paul Perez, Michael Pilotte, Jamie Doemer, Tom Amano, Matt CarlJamie Doemer, Tom Amano, Matt CarlJamie Doemer, Tom Amano, Matt CarlJamie Doemer, Tom Amano, Matt Carl
Ruben A. Lebron & Joseph BarnettRuben A. Lebron & Joseph BarnettRuben A. Lebron & Joseph BarnettRuben A. Lebron & Joseph Barnett
Jospeh, the nephew of Linda Steinert, is in Iraq.
If you have a family member whom you wish added to this prayer list, please call the office, 407-293-9556, or e-mail [email protected]
Parish Office closed
Monday, September 1,
in observance of Labor Day.
The office will
reopen on Tuesday
at 7:30a.m.
Jesus, we beg you, be with us
in our poverty.
Make us
rich in love.
THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
VISIUM RESOURCES Engineering & IT
St. Charles Catholic Church
Sunday, September 6th
8:00AM–1:00PM
Patron Saint of African-Americans
& Colombia
COME to ME, all you who labor
and are burdened,
and I will give you rest. Matt 11:28
VOCATIONS CROSS In July St. Charles Borromeo began a program to help the parish become more aware of the need to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The Vocation Cross, the
invitation to a parish family to host the Vocation Cross at a different Mass each weekend, is an effort to do this. Those receiving the Vocation Cross are asked to place it in a prominent place in their home and to recite a prayer for vocations each day at their choice of prayer time. If you are interested in hosting the Cross, please call the parish office and leave your name and phone number.
September 6 7:30 am Carol Treadway September 13 9:00 am McLatchey Family
September 6, 2009
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
He put his finger into the man’s ears and, He put his finger into the man’s ears and, He put his finger into the man’s ears and, He put his finger into the man’s ears and,
spitting, touched his tongue; spitting, touched his tongue; spitting, touched his tongue; spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up to heaven and groaned, then he looked up to heaven and groaned, then he looked up to heaven and groaned, then he looked up to heaven and groaned,
and said to him, and said to him, and said to him, and said to him, “Ephphatha!” (that is, “Be opened!”) “Ephphatha!” (that is, “Be opened!”) “Ephphatha!” (that is, “Be opened!”) “Ephphatha!” (that is, “Be opened!”)
Saint Charles Borromeo Saint Charles Borromeo Saint Charles Borromeo Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic ChurchCatholic ChurchCatholic ChurchCatholic Church
————And immediately the And immediately the And immediately the And immediately the man’s ears were opened, man’s ears were opened, man’s ears were opened, man’s ears were opened, his speech impediment his speech impediment his speech impediment his speech impediment
was removed, was removed, was removed, was removed, and he spoke plainly. and he spoke plainly. and he spoke plainly. and he spoke plainly.
(Mk 7:35)(Mk 7:35)(Mk 7:35)(Mk 7:35)
Jesus, take us off by ourselves, away from the crowd. Please put your fingers
into our deaf ears. We ask to hear God’s voice
everywhere.
In the crash of waves, the call of a friend,
the cry of the poor.
And as you made mute people speak touch our tongues with your grace.
