Today we celebrate the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Sunday, especially today’s Gospel is little different in its sound. We are surprised when Jesus tells us that he came to bring division and not peace. This does not mean that Jesus wants us to fight each other. Rather, if we try to live God’s love, we will be rejected, often by those who are closest to us, sometime by our family members.
The Eucharist which we now celebrate is the time when we give the praise to God the Father by his Son Jesus Christ. We do that by the very special way, which is so surprising to the other people; we do that by his death and resurrection – which exactly Eucharist means. Let us praise our God with whole our heart in the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
„I have come to light a fire on the earth.”
Holy Masses
Aug 17, 2025 – 20th Ordinary Sunday
HC 10:00 AM for our Holy Cross Church – all Parishioners living or dead
Aug 24, 2025 – 21st Ordinary Sunday
HC 10:00 AM for our Holy Cross Church – all Parishioners living or dead
Announcements
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MY MISSION: When I am the disciple of Christ and the active member of his Church I realize this and participate in all matters which concern Him. The Ordinary Time Liturgy of the Holy Mass is not my challenge it is my privilege and way to salvation also the proof of my real membership.
If someone chooses evil, then an obstacle is set up between that person and God, and the burdened person cannot see God clearly at all. That’s why we have to avoid any kind of temptation that will destroy us. We gain the strength to overcome this from prayer, because if we are close to God we spread joy and love to everybody around us. (Mother Teresa – A Simple Path)
Welcome Our Visitors
We welcome all our visitors who are present with us for worship this Sunday! Please introduce yourself to the Pastor after Mass. Please write your names in the guest book located in the vestibule of the church. Please remember that you are always welcome to join us in worship at Holy Cross Church.
One Main Point
Jesus urgently called us to follow Him completely now: Yes or no?
Reflections
- Is there an urgency and passion in my life? If so, what is it?
- What are the costs to follow it: peace, money, time, relationships, etc.?
- What would be the cost if I do NOT follow that passion now?