September 18th, 25th Sunday in ordinary time
This week, Jesus, we celebrate the feast of the apostle Matthew and St. Padre Pio.
Jesus, Matthew gave us a gospel that teaches us so much about You and why You did what You did.
So Christ, we thank you for Your apostles and the leadership they have given us throughout
the history of Your church.
We also thank You for St. Padre Pio, a modern saint, who gave all that he possibly could and
loved You totally.
You gave him the stigmata, and showed us how in spite of difficulty, we could still work for
You and love You as he did.
He was so gifted with gifts to benefit others.
Help us, oh! Christ, to be willing to give everything up to follow You, and be willing to give
all to help others.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday ARE YOU SAVED?
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"Prayer of this kind is good, and God our Savior is pleased with it, for He wants all men to
be saved." -1 Timothy 2:3-4
The Lord wants us to pray that the world be governed so as to promote the best conditions for
accepting His salvation. He wants all to be saved. He even became a human being and died on
the cross so that all could be saved. "The grace of God has appeared, offering salvation to
all" (Ti 2:11).
What must we do to be saved from sin, Satan, hell, slavery, self-hatred, and darkness? What
must we do to be saved for love, evangelization, peace, Christian community, freedom, victory,
and everlasting life? We must believe in the Lord Jesus (Acts 16:31). Then we and all our
households will be saved (Acts 16:31). We are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8). The Lord
"saved us; not because of any righteous deeds we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved
us through the baptism of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit He lavished on
us through Jesus Christ our Savior" (Ti 3:5-6).
Renew your Baptism. Repent and go to Confession. Live by faith. Be saved. Love the Savior and
live for Jesus, Whose name means "Yahweh saves."
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your saving grace and for the Savior, Jesus. I adore You, Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit.
Promise: "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other or
be attentive to the one and despise the other. You cannot give yourself to God and money."
-Lk 16:13
Praise: Praise Jesus, our Redeemer Who lives! Praise Jesus, our Savior, Lord, and God Almighty.
Alleluia!
Monday PRIVILEGED POSITION
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"No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel basket or under a bed; he puts it on a
lampstand so that whoever comes in can see it." -Luke 8:16
Tuesday WATER FOUNTAIN
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"Like a stream is the king's heart in the hand of the Lord; wherever it pleases Him, He directs
it." -Proverbs 21:1
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
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"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings
himself to nought for Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we .....................................
· Mother Mary
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MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain ...................................
· The Truth Will Set You Free
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· Unforgiveness is the Cause
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· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
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· Ten Commandments of Intercession
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Pray for Sarah 12yo with Fibromalgia Pray for Bec 24yo recovering from operation with
endometriosis and mental health issues Pray for Anthony 20yo with social issues and low self
esteem Pray for Rachel 22yo with mental health issues and financial issues and in poor health
due to polycystic ovaries Pray for Basil the doctors have found a lump on his lower spine
Pray for Anna who is an alcoholic Pray for me Kathy so that I have strength and faith to face
whatever God sends me and to have less tummy issues and sleep apnea Thank you for your time
(Kathleen, Perth, Cowan, Australia, 9/17/2016 8:33:01 PM)
Please pray for healing of digestive issues inJesus name. Amen. Thank you.
(Anonymous, , 9/17/2016 3:47:41 PM)
Julie has 10% chance of living. Is now on life support. 37 yrs old wife, mother and dtr. Newly
adopted 10 month old baby girl. Need the miracle that she pulls through. Please pray for her.
Thank you.
(Donna, Pittsburgh, Pa, United States, 9/17/2016 12:52:20 PM)
Thank you for taking this request: For a family situation which is very bad and getting worse;
that God will deal with and fix this today. Thank you Jesus.
(Maria R., Largo, Florida, United States, 9/17/2016 10:38:23 AM)
Pvs Keith and mom. Pvs for job and lift sale Pvs for today.
(Anonymous, , 9/17/2016 10:12:17 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as well as covering the entire New Testament thru Revelation.
Also available, many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15
minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up leaders who will
form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years. Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now
continues with one deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. The BTL provides callers with a short teaching on the readings for the
daily Mass. It is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer
request which will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day on a separate line.
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE VITAL ROLE OF FAMILIES
"DECISIVE FOR THE FUTURE"
The welfare of the family is decisive for the future of the world and that of the Church. (31)
FAMILY CALLINGS
The family is called to join in daily prayer, to read the word of God and to share in
Eucharistic communion and thus to grow in love and become ever more fully a temple in which
the Spirit dwells. (29)
"WE ARE GRATEFUL"
... We are grateful ... for the witness of marriages that have not only proved lasting, but
also fruitful and loving. (38)
(Source: Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, issued March 19, 2016)
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2016 RETREATS
Online Registration
2016 RETREATS
· On Fire with the Spirit: Acts of the Apostles (Oct 21-23)
· Building Strong Families: Married Couples Retreat (Nov 11-13
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