ONE LORD,
ONE FAITH
Do you suppose
the authors of the four
Gospels were aware of
today’s first reading from the second book of
Kings? Of course they were. The prophet Elisha
fed a hundred men with twenty barley loaves in
order to prove God’s power. This same miracle,
now multiplied by more people fed by fewer
loaves, is attributed to Jesus in all four Gospels.
In today’s passage from John we even have the
detail that the loaves were barley, reminding
every pious Jew of that miracle that Elisha
worked. Yet Jesus went into hiding when they
wanted to make him king. It is the passage from
Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians that gives us the
reason for this. The power of Jesus comes from
God. It is not meant merely to feed us, or to
provide one group with a king. There is one
Lord, one faith, one God and Father of all who
works through Jesus Christ and through us all.
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Holy Day of Obligation-Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wednesday,
15 August. Masses will be held: 1130 hours
at Chapel Center and 1700 hours
at West Gate Chapel.
Parish Picnic Planning Volunteers DesiredPlease contact the chapel office or any Pastoral
Council Member if you would like to volunteer.
The picnic is planned for late September.
RCIA will begin 22 August 2012. The Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults is the process for
Christians desiring to become Catholic. Please
contact the Chapel Office for details.
Religious Education Teachers & Teen Aide
Volunteers Needed: Please consider sharing
your Catholic faith with the children of our
community. Confirmed Youth Grades 9-12 to
aide, Sunday s from 0930-1030. Please e-mail
Valerie at [email protected]
for an application. Volunteer/Service hours are
available for this ministry.
Religious Education Registration-Registration
will be held after Masses on Sunday, 26 August.
Classes will begin on 9 September.
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Thursday from
0800-1800 at the West Gate Chapel Blessed
Sacrament Chapel. All are Welcome!
Saint Mary School Registration for 2012-2013
is now open. There are vacancies in many
grade levels. We still have slots for PreKindergarten for age three and Voluntary PreKindergarten for age four. Come by the school
for a visit or call 243-8913 for information.
Parish Resources: Information can also be
located at our parish website:
www.parishesonline.com. Type in Eglin AFB,
FL or our zip code: 32542 to access the web
page. Check out our Facebook page: St.
Michael the Archangel Catholic Community.
Please “LIKE” us to see posting on the page.
Catholic Charities-Fort Walton Beach office
presents “Painting with a Twist”, a fun-filled
“class” where even artistically challenged people
can paint a work of art. All supplies will be
provided - all you need to bring is a desire to
have fun! Date: 9 August; Location: Holy
Name of Jesus in Niceville. Time: 6:30 pm.
Cost is $35 per person, which includes snacks
and all materials. Advance Registration
Required. You may register with a credit card
by calling Evelyn or Kelly at 850-244-2825 or
by mailing or dropping off a check to Catholic
Charities, 11 First Street, FWB, FL 32548.
July Designated Offering - Pray for Vocations:
Prayer for Vocations
Father you call each one of us
by name and ask us to follow you.
Bless your church by raising up
dedicated and generous leaders from
our families and friends who will serve your
people as sisters, priests, brothers,
deacons, and lay ministers.
Inspire us as we grow to know you,
and open our hearts to hear your call.
We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.