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"Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." What hutzpah! Who would say such a thing to their teacher???

Asking for wisdom is always in my prayers. I like to think that this prayer is being answered gradually. I am quite sure that it has not been accompanied by countless riches but it does seem to be accompanied by some peace of mind.

That is why a man leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife, and the two of them become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 I’ve heard a lot of “secrets of long marriages” (or committed relationships in general). My own untutored opinion is that it is simply stubbornness, a mutual refusal to quit

Come now, you rich, weep and wail over your impending miseries. Your wealth has rotted away, your clothes have become moth-eaten, your gold and silver have corroded, and that corrosion will be a testimony against you; it will devour your flesh like a fire. Letter of James 5:1-3a The rich? Miserable? O that I should have such miseries! But the fact of the matter is, on the scale of the global standard of living, we’re all rich.

If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well, ” but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it? Letter of James 2:15-16

Beloved: Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. Letter of James 3:16-17

My brothers and sisters, show no partiality As you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Letter of James 2:1

Preparation for adult baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Provides a small group environment to learn about our faith. Contact Tom Hesselbrock, tomandrose2@mac.com or 206-817-0084.

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Please drop off non-perishable food to support the St. Mary's Food Bank every Sunday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the south entrance of the church. Pick up is at 1:00 a.m.

This Sunday’s second reading is the rock of stewardship. It begins with the above foundational statement, moves on to “Welcome the Word,” and ends with an exhortation to action.

“If it does not please you to serve the LORD, decide today whom you will serve, the gods your fathers served beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose country you are now dwelling. As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua to the People of Israel, Joshua 24:15

Brothers and sisters: When that which is mortal clothes itself with immortality, then the word that is written shall come about: Death is swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? St. Paul, 1 Cor 15:54b-55

Since the vegetable garden is new and hasn’t been heard from since the below-mentioned bulletin notices, I asked Victoria Ries to update us. – John Russell Stewardship Corner Editor

At our Stewardship meeting in June, Yvonne Brandon, who is working on social media notices for St Therese, expressed her frustrations with the universal Church. I invited her to share her story as a cradle Catholic of disillusionment, return and faith despite her frustrations. – John Russell, Stewardship Corner editor

You alone are the source of every good gift and the mystery of each human life.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” The Lord God to the Apostle Paul 2 Corinthians 12:9

As you excel in every respect, in faith, discourse, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love we have for you, may you excel in this gracious act also. 2 Corinthians 8:7

The Lord addressed Job out of the storm and said: Who shut within doors the sea, when it burst forth from the womb; when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its swaddling bands? When I set limits for it and fastened the bar of its door, and said: Thus far shall you come but no farther, and here shall your proud waves be stilled! Job 38:1, 8-11