Never lose hope
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time—A The church would be a great place if it weren’t for some of the people! Am I right? We can chuckle until we weep because of the truth in that thought. The continuing revelations of … Read More
Bulletin Shorts for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – Friday, 19 June 2020 Deuteronomy 7:6-11. Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6, 8, 10. 1 John 4:7-16. Matthew 11:25-30. “Come to Me.” Jesus says to each of us and all of us today: … Read More
The fear of the Lord emboldens our hearts
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time—A I know nothing of what it is like to bear the responsibility and privilege of preaching the homily Sunday after Sunday, to carry the weight of a community’s hopes that they might hear a word … Read More
Bulletin Shorts for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity – 07 June 2020 Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9. Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13. John 3:16-18. Come Along with Us. Moses’ prayer on Mount Sinai is also our prayer: “O Lord, do come … Read More
Involve everyone in worship: Planning for a great Triduum — Part 2
The time to begin planning Triduum is right after Triduum. That’s right — after. Begin with an evaluation of the Triduum just celebrated. Ideally, you would evaluate the entire Triduum, but parishes new to year-long Triduum planning may only have … Read More
Bulletin Shorts for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
Sixth Sunday of Easter – 17 May 2020 Acts 8:5-8, 14-17. Psalm 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20. 1 Peter 3:15-18. John 14:15-21. Not Orphaned! Because the risen Lord and the Spirit of Truth are always with us, we are not … Read More
Bulletin Shorts for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Fifth Sunday of Easter – 10 May 2020 Acts 6:1-7. Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19. 1 Peter 2:4-9. John 14:1-12. Chosen, Royal, and Holy. Jesus tells the disciples during the Last Supper that they know the way – to God, to … Read More
How your ministry changes the flow of the Mass
Liturgy flows. It can flow like a stream on a summer day, or it can flow like molasses that has just been pulled from the refrigerator. How well or badly liturgy flows depends upon the skills of the pastoral leaders … Read More
Bulletin Shorts for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Fourth Sunday of Easter – 03 May 2020 Acts 2:14a, 36-41. Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6. 1 Peter 2:20b-25. John 10:1-10. “I Am the Gate.” Doorways and gates can protect those within. This is the image of Jesus today – … Read More
Bulletin Shorts for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
Fifth Sunday of Lent – 29 March 2020 Ezekiel 37:12-14. Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. Romans 8:8-11. John 11:1-45. Dying with Christ; Dying to Self. Even when his friends are disappointed with him and his disciples misunderstand him, Jesus is … Read More