<MP>Sunday, 14 September 2008

From: "Fr. Pat Umberger" <frpat@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Fr. Pat Umberger" <frpat@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:21:42 -0500
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     From Father Pat Umberger
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for people of all ages.  Studebaker 7 will provide entertainment from 7 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m. There are also Raffle Tickets available.  1-4th Prizes are
$1,000, 5th prize is $500, 6-10th prizes are $100. If you live close to us,
why not join us.  Or, perhaps you'd like to help us by purchasing some
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Triumph of the Cross  
Early in the fourth century St. Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor
Constantine, went to Jerusalem in search of the holy places of Christ's
life. She razed the Temple of Aphrodite, which tradition held was built over
the Savior's tomb, and her son built the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher over
the tomb. During the excavation, workers found three crosses. Legend has it
that the one on which Jesus died was identified when its touch healed a
dying woman.  For more, follow the link below:

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

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Moses accordingly made a bronze serpent and mounted it on a pole, and
whenever anyone who had been bitten by a serpent 
looked at the bronze serpent, he lived. ~Numbers 21:4b-9

... he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross.
Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that
is above every name ... ~Philippians 2:6-11

And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of
Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal
life. ~John 3:13-17

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

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Jesus' triumph came through the wood of the cross, and instrument of
humiliation and torture. The serpent Moses lifted up in the desert and the
cross of Jesus help us remember where our sin leads.  We can be so very
grateful for the love of Jesus, who stayed with us and loved us even in our
weakness and sinfulness. We can believe in Him and know that he offers us
the gift of eternal life.

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I pray that I may always remember the results of my own sinfulness.  I pray
that I may know that God loves me in my weakness and sinfulness.  I pray
that I may be a believer, and that He prepares for me the gift of eternal
life.

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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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