BULLETIN & INFORMATION

WEEKLY THOUGHTS 22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 

AUGUST 30, 2026

Dear Friends, 

Welcome to the celebration of the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary time. I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to Terry Losinski for the loss of Chester Losinski. Rest assured of our prayers at this time of grief. God rest his soul in peace. 

We are nearing close to the month of August. This Saturday August 29th, the Church celebrates the Passion of John the Baptist as related in the Mark 6:14-30. He spoke courageously against Herod for taking his brother’s wife. Herod put him in prison from where he suffered a brutal death for defending the sanctity of marriage. 

This weekend, our Bishops sent us a letter bearing the prophetic message, calling upon us to Stand for the Sanctity of life of the Unborn as we Vote “NO” to Abortion. Please, take a copy of the letter, read it and give a No vote when it comes to voting.

In the gospel Reading of last Sunday, we heard Jesus asking his disciples; “who do you say that I am.” Jesus praised Simon Peter for his response; “You are the Christ, Son of the living God.” Jesus promised Peter to build upon him, his Church and would give him authority over the Church.

In today’s gospel Reading Mt 16: 21-27, we hear Jesus openly speaking to his disciples on how the Christ- messiah would undergo suffering, death and a glorious resurrection on the third day. Peter was not happy with the expectation of the suffering messiah who would even face death. Peter and fellow disciples were expecting a political messiah or king who would overthrow the Roman imperial rule and restore the Kingdom of Isarel. 

Jesus responded by calling Peter “Satan” and he should get away from God’s way. Jesus came to establish a kingdom of peace, justice, love mercy and forgiveness. Jesus endured suffering and death the disturbing issues to humanity up to now.

In Jesus, we find hope and strength to carry our cross, endure pain and suffering to the end as we share in his victory. Let us pray for the grace of responding to his invitation; “Anyone who wishes to be my disciple, must take up his cross and come after me.” 

Have a great week and let us stand for life.