WHWS131 Sacred Autumn Calendar

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From the Team atPastoralPlanningPastoralPlanningPastoralPlanningPastoralPlanning.com.com.com.com

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A Sacred Calendarfor the

Autumn of 2010Sundays & Feasts

The Christian LifePersonal Resolutions

Spiritual Goals aimed at Deeper Communion with Christ


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Bill Huebsch & ThePastoralCenter.com 2010.

Wood cuts by Mark Hakomaki

The week of August 29, 2010

Sunday

August

29

22nd Sunday inOrdinary Time

Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Whoever exalts self shall be humbled and

whoever humbles self will be exalted. Question of the Week:Whoare the people living near you that you would find it most difficult to invite to a

meal in your home? Or to invite to be part of your life?

Monday

August

30

Spiritual goal for this week: As a Christian, I will make sure my ownspiritual house is in order by carving out time to pray at least tenminutes today.

Tuesday

August

31

What are your spiritual goals for this fall?

Wednesday

September

1

Todays resolution: Choose one person to whom you will send anote of affirmation today! Do sent it!

Thursday

September2

In this space, write the name of someone whom you want to love more.

Friday

September

3

Feast Today! Pope Gregory the GreatHelp me Oh Christ, to become a leader among those

entrusted to my care. May your will become my own. Amen.

SaturdaySeptember

4

Blessed Mother Teresa of CalcuttaOh Christ whom I meet in the Eucharist,

help me to meet you also in the poor. Open my

heart to know you and serve you. Amen.

Celebrated on September 5 each year.


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The week of September 5, 2010

Sunday

September

5

23rd Sunday inOrdinary Time

Luke 14: 25-33 Whoever does not renounce possessions, cannot

be my disciple. Question of the Week:Todays Gospel is demanding.How do you as a modern man or woman denounce your possessions? What

does this mean for you?

Monday

September

6

Spiritual goal for this week: In my prayer, I will open my heart tointimacy with Christ trust him with my very life!

Labor Day in the United States.

Tuesday

September

7

Do this for yourself: Spend time walking outdoors; schedule moreexercise into every day this fall.

Wednesday

September

8

Feast Today! The Birth of MaryOh Mary, born without sin to yourparents Anne and Joachim, teach me

to live with purity of heart. Amen.

Thursday

September

9

Feast Today! St Peter ClaverAs Peter learned to love and serve those most rejected by

society, may we also become Christ to those who are rejected in

our society today. Amen.

Our Jewish friends celebrate Rosh Hashanah today

Friday

September

10

Todays resolution: Invite someone to share lunch or supper withyou this week, someone whom youve been thinking about lately.

Saturday

September

11


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Sunday

September

12

24th Sunday inOrdinary Time

Luke 15: 1-32 God is watching for us to return to him.Question of the Week:When you wander away from being true to yourfaith, how do you know God will take you back? What signs do you see?

Its Grandparents Day!

Monday

September

13

Spiritual goal for this week: In order to really hearGod speaking, Imust quiet myself and listen. This week, I will allow my inner earto the hearing.

Today is the Feast of St John Chrysostom.

Tuesday

September

14

Feast Today! The Exaltation of the Holy CrossChrist within me. Christ over me. Christ within

you. Christ within the poor. Christ who lives now

in our midst. Amen.

Wednesday

September

15

Feast today! Our Lady of Sorrows"O name of Mary! Joy in the heart, honey in the mouth, melody to the ear of

Her devout clients!" St. Anthony of Padua +1231

Thursday

September16

Feast Today! Sts Cornelius & Cyprian

United by friendship and a shared mission,these two are heroes of the faith. May we all

gain their commitment to Christ. Amen.

Friday

September

17

Do this for yourself: Choose one bad eating habit you have acquiredand today, dont do it! Cookies? Chips? Soda? Whatever!

SaturdaySeptember

18

Remember that you are called to the ministryyou have in the parish! Thank you for

responding!

Our Jewish friends celebrate Yom Kippur today.


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Sunday

September

19


Luke 16: 1-13 No one can serve two masters.Question of the Week:Money is an important part of modern life. Suggestone or two ways you can keep the need for money in balance with your faith.

Catechetical SundayMonday

September

20

Spiritual goal for this week: In my prayer this week, I will let myselfbe fully satisfied with Gods grace as it plays out in my life. It isenough for me!

Tuesday

September

21

Feast today! St MatthewOh Christ, as you called St

Matthew so you also call us.May we respond as he did.

Amen.

Wednesday

September

22

Todays resolution: Identify for yourself that one person whom youstruggle most to be nice to and today, for just one day, changethat!

Thursday

September

23Dont let autumn pass without a walk in thecountry! Autumn begins today in theNorthern Hemisphere!

Our Jewish friends observe Sukkoth today.

Friday

September

24

Do this for yourself: Set aside some autumn time for yourself thisweek just to do the things you like most: cooking, gardening,sewing, building things, visiting friends, or whatever.

SaturdaySeptember

25

Feast! Sts Cosmos & DamianBound together in loving friendship,these two served with all their hearts.

May we also be sustained by those who

love us. Amen.

Their Feast is celebrated on September 26th.


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Sunday

September

26


Luke 16: 19-31 Keep your eye on Gods way of life.Question of the Week:What choices can you or have you made to balanceyour own life with those who are homeless, poor and in need of assistance for

daily living? How does this Gospel reading inform you about that?

Monday

September

27

Spiritual goal for this week: I want to become able to see my ownfailure to live up to my created purpose and calling to see myown sinfulness.

Tuesday

September

28

Do this for yourself: Take a friend walking with you this week todeepen your commitment to a fall of exercise!

Wednesday

September

29

Feast today! Michael, Gabriel, and RaphaelBe someones angel today!

Thursday

September30

Feast today! St Jerome

May we love the Scriptures with all our heart and soul asSt Jerome did. Spend time today thinking about thewords of your favorite Scripture story. Be attentive to

what God may be saying to you through them.

Friday

October

1

Feast Today! St Thrse of the Child JesusMay we live with simplicity of heart, always with our

eye on Christ and his will for us.

Saturday

October

2

Its easy to forget that we are doing the work to which Christ calls

and sends us.


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The week of October 3, 2010

Sunday

October

3


Luke 17: 5-10 Increase our faith.Question of the Week:Being in Christ means living as Christ teaches.

What signs do you see in your life of generosity, forgiveness, hospitality, or any

other of Jesus teachings?

Monday

October

4

Feast Today! St Francis of AssisiMay we live in harmony with all of creation and

consider each living thing our sister or brother.

Tuesday

October5

Todays resolution: Stop on your way through today and prepare a

gift for someone near to you for no reason other than that youlove them as family or friend.

Wednesday

October

6

Feast today! St. BrunoMay the quiet but fervent piety of St Bruno

be the model for our own. May we love

Christ with our whole heart. Amen.

Thursday

October

7

Do this for yourself: Go outside and find a quietspot, even if its raining. Listen to what you hearthere. Really listen.

Friday

October

8Offer yourself to Christ be the hands of feet of

the ministry of the Reign of God!

Saturday

October

9

Every single day throughout the church,

hundreds of thousands of baptized ministers

do the work of Christ in the world.


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Sunday

October

10


Luke 17: 11-19 Be grateful.Question of the Week:What are some ways you can think of to showgratitude to God? Make them concrete and real?

Monday

October

11

Spiritual goal for this week: Rest. My walk with God is not all work.Often God simply rests with us. I will take the time now to rest.

Columbus Day in the United States.

Our Canadian friends celebrate Thanksgiving today! Best wishes!

Tuesday

October

12

Many times we forget that there are people

who need our time, just to visit. Autumn is agood chance to catch up with them.

Wednesday

October

13

Todays resolution:We get so busy that we ourselves dont take thetime to read and reflect. Choose one article or book and read itfrom front to back this week and next.

Thursday

October

14

Do this for yourself: Make an inventory of everything you eat inone day. Adjust it to be healthier just change one food.

Friday

October

15

Feast today! St Teresa of AvilaThe Lord does not look so much

at the magnitude of anything we do

as at the love with which we do it.St. Teresa of Avila

SaturdayOctober

16

St Ignatius of AntiochMay our faith be like that of St Ignatius may we have deep

communion with Christ and love the Church. Amen.

Celebrated on October 17 each year.


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Sunday

October

17


Luke 18: 1-8 Pray always and never lose heart.Question of the Week:In prayer we often say words toward God, but howdoes God speak to us in prayer? How have you heard the voice of God in the

din of modern life?

Monday

October

18Feast Today! St LukeTurn to Scripture, and there find the secrets of the Reign of God.

Tuesday

October

19

Its time to clean house! Fall is a good time to take inventory ofwhat you own and donate to those in need from your surplus, as

well as from your own daily needs.

Wednesday

October

20

Todays resolution: I will take the time for prayer today. Everything else

can wait.

Thursday

October

21

Friday

October

22

Let us recall that God loves us and that when we love each other, we also love

God. You cannot love God whom you do not see unless you love those whom

you do see.

Saturday

October

23

Feast today! St John of CapistranoThis great preacher spoke only of Christ and his

great love for us. May we also let our voice serve

the mission of Christ in todays world. Amen.


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Sunday

October

24


Luke 18: 9-14 Everyone who exalts him or herself shall be humbled.Question of the Week:This Gospel reading suggests that we approach Godand each other with humility. What does this mean, in practical terms? How do

we humble ourselves? What does that mean?

Monday

October

25

Spiritual goal for this week: I will open my arms and heart to what Iunderstand God wants for and from me. I will let my heart soar inGods care.

Tuesday

October

26

Todays resolution: Set in motion a habit of prayer each day thatcan sustain you in a busy work week. Find the right time and place

for yourself.

Wednesday

October

27

Invite someone to share a meal with you this week. Cooktogether, linger over the food, and clean up later.

Thursday

October

28

Feast today! Sts Simon and JudeCreate within me, Oh God, a heart filled with desire to serveyou. Amen.

Friday

October

29

Do this for yourself:

Thank those who love you, thank those whom you love.

Saturday

October

30

Pause this morning to offer this day to Christ, inviting the Spirit to

prompt you to do what is loving and avoid what is not.


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Sunday

October31

Halloween

Gospel: Luke 19: 1-10 Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus.Question of the Week:Why do you suppose Jesus was so kind toZacchaeus? What lesson do you draw from this reading regarding those who are

considered public sinners today?

Monday

November

1

The Feastof All Saints

Spiritual goal for this week: Building on Sundays Gospel, I willchoose to live as those who love all men and women as Christ.

Tuesday

November

2

All Souls Day.

Autumn is great for walks! Get going!

Election Day in the United States

Wednesday

November

3

Feast Today! St Martin de PorresMay our hearts be moved with love for the poor and

rejected. And may our hands follow our hearts. Amen.

ThursdayNovember

4

Feast today! St Charles Borromeo

May our hearts be filled with the fire of love,

and may we all live as Saints. Amen.

Friday

November

5

Do this for yourself: Plan ways to take better care of yourself andmake sure you include plenty of friendship time in that!

Saturday

November

6

Dont let Autumn pass without learning more about the poor. Visit

www.CommonHope.org for information.


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The week of November 7, 2010

Sunday

November

7

32nd Sunday inOrdinary Time

2 Thessalonians 2: 16 - 3: 5 May God console your heart.Question of the Week:Having faith in difficult times is hard! What makesyou believe in the promise that God will be your strength, as Paul says?

End of daylight savings time. Turn clocks back 1 hour.Monday

November

8

Spiritual goal for this week: I will simply be with God in quiet andpeace allow Gods grace to fill me.

Tuesday

November

9

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in RomeIn a sense, St. John Lateran is the parish church of all

Catholics, because it is the pope's cathedral. This churchis the spiritual home of the people who are the Church.

Wednesday

November

10

Feast today! Pope Leo the GreatMay God blessed you with all spiritual gifts!

Thursday

November

11

Feast today! St Martin of ToursAs St Martin found Christ in the poor andnaked,

may we also be attentive to the presence of Christamong us. Amen.

Veterans Day in the United States.

Remembrance Day in Canada.Friday

November

12

Todays resolution: Sometimes the shoemakers children gobarefoot. Parish ministers sometimes dont tend to their ownfaith. Dont let this happen to you!

Saturday

November

13

Feast today! St Frances Xavier CabriniMay our hearts be filled with love and devotion to each other

and to Christ. Amen.


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Sunday

November

14

33rd Sunday inOrdinary Time

2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12 Work is a noble, good thing.Question of the Week:Pauls words to the Thessalonians are tough: if youwant to eat, you must work! How does this translate into our society today?

How do you reconcile this with Jesus command to love and feed the poor?

Monday

November

15

Spiritual goal for this week: This week, I will allow God to lead meback toward the work of autumn in the parish. I will be really ledby God.

Tuesday

November

16

Last chance for a lovely Autumn evening

with those whom you most love.

Wednesday

November

17

Feast today! St Elizabeth of HungaryMay we be moved with care and compassion for the poor,

and may we open our hearts and our wallets, both! Amen.

Thursday

November

18

Todays resolution: Renew your faith by celebrating the Sacramentof Reconciliation as you draw this autumn to a close.

Friday

November

19

Do this for yourself: Combine prayer with exercise walk, walk,walk!

Saturday

November

20

Feast today! Presentation of MaryOh Jesus, our Brother and Lord, we present

ourselves to you now for the service of your

mission on earth. Amen.

Celebrated each year on November 21st.


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Sunday

November

21

The Feast of Christthe King

Luke 23: 25-43 You will be with me in paradise.

Question of the Week:As you think about Jesus on the cross, havingcompassion on the good thief, what lesson do you draw from it for your own

life?

Monday

November

22Feast Today! St. CeciliaRaise your voice in praise of God!

Tuesday

November

23

Spiritual goal for this week: I will become moreassured that Godwalks with me when I am open to him in the context of the

community. I will try to feel the peace of Gods protection.

Wednesday

November

24

Do this for your ministry this week: Take the time to visit the website, pastoralplanning.com, and read up on how lifelong faithformation unfolds in parishes.

Thursday

November25

Feast today!

Thanksgiving Day in the United States

Friday

November

26Meet the people of Guatemala:

www.CommonHope.org

SaturdayNovember

27

Let Advent begin!

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