Bulletin – August 16, 2020, Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

AUGUST 16, 2020 TWENTIETH SUNDAY  IN ORDINARY TIME                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Matthew 15:27-28 Then Jesus said to her in reply,  “O woman, great is your faith!  Let it be done for you as you wish.” And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour.

SAINT CHRISTOPHER

CATHOLIC CHURCH

39 West 200 South

Kanab UT 84741

Office: (435) 644-3414

Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 2:30PM

stccc@kanab.net

WEBSITE:

kanabcatholicchurch.org

Please check our website regularly for updated protocols and information

Sacramental Minister

Rev. Richard T. Sherman

Kanab UT

** See back of bulletin for Mass protocols

SATURDAY VIGIL **

5:30 PM

SUNDAY MASS **

9:00 AM   

DURING THE WEEK

MONDAY – SATURDAY **

8:00 AM

CONFESSION BY APPOINTMENT

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Today’s Gospel recounts the story of a Canaanite woman who asks Jesus to help her daughter who is possessed by a demon. Although Jesus ignores her, she keeps after him and in the end her faith is rewarded.  It is easy to think that our time and energy should be devoted to those in our own community and ignore the needs of others. But that is not what discipleship is about.  We are called to serve others according to the talents and resources we have. It is not required that we even like those who need help. It is not our place to judge their “worthiness.” We are simply to do what we can to help others.

Thus says the Lord:  Observe what is right, do what is just. -ISAIAH 56:1

MASS PROTOCOLS AS OF JULY 10, 2020: Per Diocesan policy, in accord with current public health recommendations, the people (except liturgical ministers serving in the sanctuary) must wear cloth face coverings (masks) upon entering the church until they depart. Masks will remain on their face throughout the whole Mass except when receiving communion. Seating at six-foot distances is required. Saint Christopher’s will offer Mass for up to 28 persons at each Mass. Please note that any Mass that you attend during the week will satisfy your Sunday obligation. As always, the greatest concern is for each person’s health and safety, thus it is up to each person to make the decision that is best for them and the community. There will be no gathering before or after Mass. Please consult our website or call the parish office with any questions. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR AUGUST 9, 2020:  Offertory $957 / Donations Mail $150 / Renovations & Improvements $75 / Votive Offerings $8  = $1,190.

PRAY FOR THE SICK:  Please offer your prayers and your special intentions for: Barbara Burgess, Roberta Champlin, Denise Drinkwater, Nancy Goebel, Sandra Kirkland, Laura Klina, Patti Lindh, Louann Marocchi, Tom McDonnell, Aileen Norton, Jim Norton, Jim Prag, Michael Ramirez, George Reese, Lucy Sanders, Linda & Kenny Spencer, Laurel Steele, Peter Stephan, Linda Tarrant, Barbara Walk, Debbie Wentz, those who are ill with Covid-19 and those caring for them, and especially for our Service men and women and their families.