Parent Memo, October 24th, 2019

What a fun week - each class had some neat activities, but we want to share just a couple with you specifically! Our 3rd graders learned about Lazarus this week and got to run Lazarus relay races with their wrappings. Our 4th graders (and 5th graders next week) spent the evening in the church learning about becoming altar servers. 7th and 8th graders participated in serving Jesus and prepared hand warmers for Packer parking as well as cards to go with finals care packages for our high school students. One of our 10th grade classes even had Fr. Mike as a substitute! It was a great night! Thank you for sharing your family with our faith community.

Growing as Disciples

Scripture of the Week (October 26-27) - Worship Jesus
'O God, be merciful to me a sinner.'Luke 18:13

Jesus Fact - Discover Jesus:
Jesus was known for his unique perspective on justice, both grace and mercy. Grace being rewards when unearned and Mercy being the avoidance of punishment without being deserved. This unique perspective on justice made him a target.

Saint of the Week - Follow Jesus
Blessed Thomas of Florence | Florence, Italy | 1370-1446A
A “Blessed” is a person who has beatified (the church has proved a heroic level of virtue from this person and there is a miracle attributed to their prayers) and whom the church says we should learn about and start to remember. They are not fully canonized Saints yet.

Blessed Thomas of Florence lived a wild start to his life and was unjustly accused of a serious crime and could find no one who would listen to his innocence – until he met a stranger who was a priest. The priest gave him shelter and eventually cleared his name.
Thomas eventually became a Franciscan Friar who shared the Gospel with his life. He preached against heresy and brought the Gospel to Asia. He founded several communities and inspired many young men to join the religious life. All because of an act of mercy.

Christian Virtue or Action to Practice: Mercy
Mercy is not the end. Mercy is the beginning. God’s unlimited mercy is available to all who seek it. However, mercy is not there to enable us to stay where we are. Mercy is there to keep us from letting our sin and shame hold us back. We are all called to be like Jesus and not one of us is can say that we don’t have room for growth. When we accept God’s mercy, we must be willing to change like Blessed Thomas of Florence. We must seek to become more like Jesus. When it comes to your relationship s, when you resolve an issue or a conflict, do you go forward resolved to change and grow? Mercy and forgiveness open the door for growth in life.

Car Chat - Share Jesus:
Are we merciful in our family?

2nd grade catechist Ms. Lura Allen sent us this video this week and it is just a sweet reminder that we are all here for one another - just like Jesus!

Notes and Reminders

Last Weekend for October Mass Worksheets
Fr. Mike is preaching this weekend so come on over and don't forget your weekend Mass worksheets. We are so proud of all the families who have already submitted them. You can also find printable copies online and if you're really techie, you can submit your worksheet online.

All Saints Day Mass
Join us to celebrate all the saints of the church at a special feast day Mass on Friday, November 1st at 9:00a.m.

If that Mass time doesn't work for you, you are most welcome at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish at 8:00a.m. andn 6:30p.m. All for the glory of God!