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ST. C A T H O L I C CHURCH PASTORAL STAFF: Fr. John Owusu, C.S.Sp., Pastor Staffed by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans)

1012 E. 47th St. • Chicago, IL 60653 Phone:(773) 624-3695 Fax: (773) 624-3697 [email protected]

The Church in Kenwood Mission Statement: Build a community of faith, healing and love (trust), so that others recognize the presence of God in us, and want to be a part of what we are.

Mass Schedule: Sunday - 10:30 am 1:00 pm Ghanaian Mass 1st Monthly Sunday French Mass @ 6:00 pm Saturday - 4:00 pm Monday—Friday: 8:00 am Confessions: Sat. 3:45 pm MINISTRIES: Sun. 10:15 am Parish Council James Hunter Parish Goals: Finance Council Prentiss Jackson To fulfill this mission, we the Bible study Marionette Phelps, Catholic Faithful of St. Ambrose Mark Kutame, Avis Green, Parish will strive to effect the Children’s Liturgy Karen Perisee Woodson following goals: Choirs Marcia Berry, James Hunter 1. To nurture the spiritual growth of Ambrose Boateng the Parish through a dynamic Ghanaian Com. Exec. Bd. Mark Kutame celebration of the Eucharist. Knights of Columbus Mario Steward, Clifford Doyle, III 2. To be a welcoming community Lectors Donna Perisee McFarlane 3. To fulfill the sacramental, Liturgy Committee James Hunter, Owusu-Ansah spiritual and physical needs Adult Faith Formation Marionette Phelps of the

(RCIA) Antoinette Thomas through our various ministries. Sacristans Joyce Franklin, Mary Johnson Website: WWW.AMBROSE47.COM Ushers Mambia, Mario Steward Online Giving: Givecentral.org.

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JULY 19, 2020 SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Several of our parishioners have recently lost parents. Please keep them in your special prayers. Pray for the repose of the souls of Gravelly (GE) Nunley, (Faith’s dad) Olivia Oliver (Mr. Oliver’s mom), and Sarah Ann Stingley Hamilton (Ron’s mom).

Services for Ron’s mom are at Calahan Funeral (7030 S. Halsted): viewing on July 24th (4—6 pm). Visitation on July 25th 10:00, Service @ 10:30. Masks are required.

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE July 19, 2020 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Grace and sin, belief and unbelief, good and evil all exist together. While we wrestle with these two dimensions of reality inwardly, they are also witnessed in the actions and words of others. Many, all too often, beat themselves up because of their sin. We are also all too quick to pass judgment on others whom we perceive to be in error and walking down a wrong path. God does not make rash judgments, nor should we. Patience is the order of the day as is an understanding that God is ultimately the caller of the shots.

Our faith tells us that while God allows the wheat and the weeds to coexist, the wheat will always triumph. As long as we can cultivate even a little faith and a small measure of desire for God, He can produce abundant blessings and good things. Even when the weeds seem to have triumphed, there still may be a small measure of faith remaining that can be cultivated and grown. It doesn’t take much! Unless a person totally allows the weeds to reign, there is always to be found at least a small measure of faith, good, light, and love. With even this small portion, God can produce abundant growth.

Admittedly, it is easy to give into the weeds, and they grow very quickly. Any gardener knows this to be true. Sometimes, the weeds even seem more attractive and vibrant. Dealing with weeds can quickly become a losing battle, and they can look healthier and grow faster than the very plants we are trying to protect. It’s easy to give into them and let them win. While God will deal with all things in due time, we are responsible for keeping things in check in the short term. It is our task to keep our eyes fixed on God’s presence and mercy. We are asked to avoid judgment. And, it is not our responsibility to deal with the weeds in someone else’s garden, only our own. One garden is enough responsibility for anyone.

Weeds have power. We have to realize this. While they can appear attractive and healthy, they can quickly choke us off from God’s presence. Our task is one of maintenance and cultivating a desire for God. Even the smallest kernel of faith can grow into something wonderful. In God’s time, the eternal harvest will come, and we will no longer have to worry about the weeds. ©LPi

Prayers are asked for:

Carolyn Baynham, Ms. Bitoy, Margaret Bracy, Quinton & Alfreda Bowles, Dean Brazier, James Brazier, Esperanza Carr, Russell Carter, Willie B. Clay, Anthony Clark, Sr. Eleanor Doidge, Peggy Duke, Wanda Finney, Frederick Gibson, Bettie Green, Kelly Robin Hill, Willa Mae Holliman, Doris Humphries, Nolan Humphries, Leslie Jackson, Majorbelle James, Theresa Jessie, Jan Johnson, Pamela Jones, Denise Lawson, Anastacia Mebane, Susan McKeever Larry, Kalene Mitchell, Maria Jossey Owen, Minnette Penman, Marionette Phelps, Sr. Jamie Phelps, O.P., Emma Stewart, Alonzo Studstill, Renee Trotter, Euphrasia Ann Mutinda, Joanne Wallace, Tandra Waston, Arlene G. Williams, Gloria Leonard, Serena Wright, Craig Wright, Tyna Rule and all who have asked us to pray for them. Stay Safe and Well!! Readings for the week of July 19, 2020 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 [5a] TWEET : “On the Day of Judgment Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30 we will not be judged for our ideas, but Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and for the compassion we have shown to 23 [23b]/Mt 12:38-42 others.” Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 85:2-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8a] Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, STEWARDSHIP 8-9 [2]/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Sun. 07/12/2020 Collection: No Collection Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Ps 36:6-7ab, 8-9, 10-11 Mailed/dropped off: [10a]/Mt 13:10-17 Collection: $ 937.00 Friday: Jer 3:14-17/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d] Maintenance 50.00 Mt 13:18-23 Capital Campaign 260.00 Saturday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, (18 gifts) 6 [5]/Mt 20:20-28 Give Central (07/07—07/13) Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, Collection $1,310.00 129-130 [97a]/Rom 8:28-30/Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46 (6 gifts) Observances for the week of July 19, 2020 THANKS!! Sunday: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr AVERAGE WEEKLY EXPENSES = $4,110.00 Tuesday: St. Lawrence of , and Wednesday: St. Thursday: St. Bridget, Religious Friday: St. Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest If you have pastoral needs, please contact Saturday: St. James, Apostle the office. Emails and voice messages are Next Sunday: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time ©LPi checked Mon—Fri.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! To help us get our church reopened.  We need a set-up team, greeting team Carol Tompkins July 20 & a cleaning team. Please consider Reco Condiff  Philip Polycarpe July 24 helping out!! BIG THANKS to those  who have already volunteered!!

Please support our local vendors who advertise in our THANK YOU to our parishioners who have bulletin. dropped off/mailed or electronically given Sunday offerings. It is really appreciated!! While we are in the midst of covid-19 epidemic, please use electronic giving as a tool to support the parish. It is user friendly: (1) go to givecentral.org (2) click on “Find your Charity” (3) type COLLECTION REPORT ambrose (4) scroll down to see us (5) make your gift. No special Fiscal year- July 1, 2020 thru June 30, 2021 account needed. You can use as a guest; however if you set up Date Last week Year to date Operating an account, future gifts are even easier. You can also give Budget through the parish website www.ambrose47.com or the 07/12/20 $2,247.00 $7,482.00 $ -206,994.00 archdiocese site www.archchicago.org/support.

Zoom prayer service available Sundays at July 19 is: Nat’l Ice Cream Day, Flight Attendant 10:30 am. Send your email address to the Safety Professionals’ Day, Nat’l Flitch Day, Nat’l office (call or email) for electronic invite or call Raspberry Cake Day, Stick Out Your Tongue Day,& 312.626.6799. ID number 8792564970#. Hope to see you there! New Friends Day

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