PASTOR’S REFLECTION
13 August 2017
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
We have all experienced the bodily sensation of hunger and thirst. When our bodies are in need of nourishment they instinctively cry out to us: “Feed me!” In the Readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus uses the analogy of physical hunger to elucidate an even more important human need-the need for spiritual nourishment. If we do not nourish our bodies physically, we die physically; if we do not nourish our souls spiritually, we die spiritually. Unfortunately, in our society there seems to be an epidemic of spiritual malnutrition and in fact, many people walk around in perfect physical health yet remain spiritually dead.
Liturgical Roles
Saturday: August 19, 5:00 pm
Readers: Daniel Strogis
EM: Hazel Arruda
Ushers: John Robert Clemente, Tom McDonnell
Altar Servers: Isaac, Adrian, Shaylynn
Sunday: August 20, 8:00 am
Reader: Jesse Evans
EM: Louise Monticello
Ushers: Romie Powell, Mark Hogan
Altar Servers: Abby & Joseph, Brendan
Sunday: August 20, 10:30 am
Reader: Daphne
EM: Karen Primeau
Ushers: Craig Lawson, Scott Johnson
Altar Servers: Grace, Jackson, Jamie
Counters: John & Carol Keeney, Jesse
Upcoming Events
Sunday, August 13
- Mass – 8:00 am
- Mass – 10:30 am
Monday
- Mass – 8:30 am
- Legion of Mary – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
- Vigil Mass of the Assumption 7:00 pm
Tuesday
- Mass – 8:30 am
- Mass of the Assumption 12:15 pm
- Mass of the Assumption 7:00 pm
Wednesday
- Mass – 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
Thursday
Friday
- Mass in Dogwood Village – 10:00 am – 10:30 am
- Mass – 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
Saturday
- Confession – 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
- Mass – 5:00 pm
Sunday, August 20
- Mass – 8:00 am
- Mass – 10:30 am
Online Giving
St. Isidore now provides Online Giving, a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation.
Getting started is easy—just visit our Giving Website.
When you participate, your gift will be securely transferred directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays!
If you still want to place something in the offertory basket, just pick up one of our “I GAVE ONLINE” cards on your way into church and use that at offertory time.
Contact Information
14414 St. Isidore Way
Orange, VA 22960-2573
(540) 672-4933
stisidore2001@gmail.com
Father Staples’ direct email: stisidore.frstaples@gmail.com
Weekend Mass Schedule
- Saturday evening: 5:00 pm
- Sunday morning: 8:00 am and 10:30 am
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