<MP>Friday, 21 September 2007

From: "Fr. Pat Umberger" <frpat@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Fr. Pat Umberger" <frpat@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:39:24 -0500
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     from Father Pat Umberger
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F A M I L Y    F U N    F E S T

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entertainment and fun for people of all ages.  There are also Raffle Tickets
available.  If you live close to us, why not join us.  Or, perhaps you'd
like to help us by purchasing some raffle tickets.  You can learn more at:
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     From Father Pat Umberger

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Scriptures: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/

As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post.
He said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him. ~Matthew 9:9-13


"Their message goes out through all the earth." ~Response, Psalm 19

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Saint of the Day: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/SaintofDay/ 

Feast of Saint Matthew

This "tax collector" was not particularly popular with the people, since he
collected taxes from fellow Jews and gave the money to the Romans. They were
under suspicion since many collected more than they should and kept the
rest. When Jesus was criticized for associating with such folk He said,
"Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn
the meaning of the words, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' I did not come to
call the righteous but sinners."

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How easy it is for us to develop prejudices.  We pre-judge based on what we
have heard from others.  Jesus seems to come at the situation from a
different angle. He is not put off by the criticism of others, or even
because the people he called were sinners.  How fortunate it is that he
continues to seek us out.  "Those who are well do not need a physician, but
the sick do." As Jesus accepted and called Matthew he accepts and calls us
as well.

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I pray that I may not pre-judge others or even consider myself unworthy
because of my sinfulness.  I pray that I learn the meaning of the words "I
desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but
sinners." 

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We pray for unity in our country and that we may build a Culture of Life. We
pray for the safety of our troops, their safe return and their families at
home.  We pray for a deep and profound respect for life, and for the courage
and willingness to stand up for life. We pray for one another, for those who
have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most. Have a
good day!

May God Bless you and those you love, and keep you safe!

Father Pat

      "Be still and know that I am God." ~Psalm 46:10 


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