Quit Grumbling!

Grumbling is terrible. It spreads discontent, discouragement,a negative spirit. It tells others you are unhappy and tries

to drag them down. The Israelites grumbled against Moses and,indirectly, against God. He had taken them from slavery, yes, butled them into the desert with poor food and continual wanderings.At least as slaves they had food to eat and knew where they were.The devil can also trick us into believing that Jesus has done us nofavors in saving us from the slavery of sin and feeding us with thegospel as we wander after his will.

Jesus faces this shortsightedness. After he multiplies the breadand feeds the people, they follow him-but not because they wantto convert and begin living the life of generosity. They follow himbecause they got their fill. They want a God that satisfies and takescare of them. They want a credit-card God, an unending source offunds to bail them out-not a God who offers salvation throughconversion and generosity.

It is common to want a God who obeys LIS and not the other wayaround. Saint Jerome went into the desert, just like the Egyptians,to learn this lessonof humble obedience.Rather than grumble, heprayed for conversion.He learned that thereis no doubt Jesus givesus all we could need,but we must expandour hearts and minds to receive it. Conversion is stretching ourlimits to the bountiful measure of God rather than grumbling andshrinking him to our miserly standards.

Do I need a bit more time praying withGod to learn and enjoy his ways?

How call J accept all the good God givesme, and desire his will above my own?

-Fr. MarkHaydu,LC

August 5, 2018

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)Ex 16:2-4, 12-15Eph4:17, 20-24In 6:24-35

Piece: The Penitent St.Jerome, 1497Artist: Antonio del Massaro (II Pastura)location: Vatican Museums

[Jesus said.] "You axe ~ing fo't me not because gou saw- signsIud because !JOU ate tile foaues and were fi!I'ed."

]oIm 6:26

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I SAINT JOSEPH Catholic Church, AKRON, COLORADOPastor, Rev. Marek Ciesla, S.Chr. ph: 970-345-6996 Deacon Joe Benjamin ph: 970 - 554 - 1154

Mass Schedule: Saturday -7:00 PM, Sunday - 8:00 AMSacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturday after 7:00 PM Mass, Sunday -7:00 AM, 112h before daily MassesDaily Mass: Tuesday: 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 7:30 AM

Sun. Aug 12Parking: please be advised that on the day of

: 8:00 a.m. : celebration the "Food Tent" will be standing at- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _.I the "Handicapped Parking Lot". We ask every-

one to park in the parking places around thechurch property leaving room for those whohave difficulties walking to park in the front ofthe church.

Sat. Aug 47:00 p.m.

Sun. Aug 58:00 a.m.Tue. Aug 75:30 p.m.Wed. Aug 87:30 a.m.Fri. Aug 10Sat. Aug 117:00 p.m.

Please Pray For Our Sick: Dakota Pieper,Evelyn Hart, Mike Brandon, John Brady, PattyMeans, Ambrose Zwickl, Jane Einspahr,Rosemary Dreher, Beverly Schott, Ed & FranPieper, Murray Osthoff, Fr. Joseph Blanco,Anayeli Arteaga, Kane Schrock, RichardGebauer, Ron Krueger, Bonnie Kuntz, ZailynScheinder, Rick Schienle, Dan Saffer, EileenGrooms, Keagan Leavell, Leon Radke, GenevaAguilar, Lois Florian, Rosemary Vasquez,Michelle Boehner, Mary Ann Kreutzer, SheilaHottinger, Walter Kraft, Eunice Kraft, GerryVan Well, Eugenia Schindler

Mass IntentionsVigil MassGraces for Andy & SylviaIWedding anniversaryMass 118th Sunday - Ord. TimeltEdward Dreher - FamilyMasstJoe Theurer - F.B. EvertMass 1St. DominictFather Jan Mucha7:30 a.m. - Communion ServiceVigil MassIn thanksgiving & for graces for

Alex & Linda Pieper152 wedding anniversaryMass 119th Sunday - Ord.Time

SAINT JOSEPH PARISHSAINT JOSEPH CEMETERY

Celebrating 100 yearsSunday, August 19,2018:

Archbishop Samuel Aquila presiding:11:00 a.m. - St. Joseph's Cemetery

IBlessing of the grounds, blessingof the entrance signs with prayersfor our deceased clergy, soldiersand parishioners

12:00 noon - St. Joseph's ChurchIThanksgiving Mass

Right after Mass we take a group picture on thesteps of the church. Reception on the groundswill follow. We invite all our parishioners andguests to stay for free meal and Fellowship.

On the occasion of 100 anniversary of the Parish$200.00 were donated to the Cemetery Fund byG.M. Kuntz. Thank You!

Please call, text, or e-mail Kim Krause to beadded or removed to/from the prayer list:Cell: 554-1459email: kkrauseOOO@centurytel.net

551 W. 6th St., Akron, CO 80720 • www.stmarybrush.org

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ready/ and click "Tickets" to register. Cost is :free to attend; lunch on your own. Location is :in Loveland at the Budweiser Event Center. 1

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Tickets still availableIf you're interested in attending this event,visit https://morethanyourealize.org/get-

St. Joseph Annual Report IJuly2017-June2018:

Offertory Income Ordinary Expenses$113,609 $115,012Building & grounds improvements:Oper.llmprovement Budget 2017-18:Operating/lmprov. Budget 2018-19:

$ 38,260$125,864$138,105

****************************************Youth Group Funds Held in Trust: $2,581Altar & Rosary Funds Held in Trust: $4,701Cemetery Funds Held in Trust: $ 746Thank you for your stewardship!

100 Year Celebration Invitation:For church for details:Jennifer Koch - Cell: 554-9826Email: stjcelebratesl00years@gmail.comFor cemetery details:Wayne Dreher - Cell: 554-0859Email: Dreher6@msn.com

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:August 15,2018 - a Holy Day of ObligationMass: St. Joseph's - 5:30 p.m.

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LAY SCHEDULE:SATURDAY, August 11,2018 - Lector:Volunteer Euch. Ministers: Volunteers

SUNDAY, August 12,2018 - Greeters &Gift Bearers: David & Julie FoyPianist:Marcia Pieper Cantor: Jim Pieper Lector:Terry Hart Altar Servers: Kaylee Etl, NathanEtl, Sky Hershey Head Usher: Roger KuntzEuch Ministers: Linda Littleton & David Poss

Visit our Website shared with St. Mary's:www.stmarybrush.org

Sign up at Flocknote.com/stjosephakronOr from your cell phone, text: akron to 84576

What is True Charity

Coming across a homeless person can become adifficult battle for Christians. Mike Sinnett,Director of Shelter Services for CatholicCharities believes Christians can practice truecharity towards the homeless in two ways: byacknowledging the person's presence anddignity and connecting them to a place that willgive them the opportunity to get back on theirfeet. These two actions is the primary goal ofCatholic Charities.

Recognizing a person facing homelessness canbe as simple as saying hello and asking themtheir name. Having someone know that youcare enough to ask and remember their name isa good encounter.

Connecting a person facing homelessness witha place that will give them the opportunity toget back on their feet is the second step. Thereare professionals who better understand theneeds and boundaries that are necessary intaking care of someone struggling.

For the full article, please read Denver Catholic.

Email: stjosephcatholic@centurytel.net * Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Tuesday, Wednesday)

MondayAugust6

Transfigurationof the Lord

Dn 7:9-10,13-142 Pt 1:16-19Mk 9:2-10

TuesdayAugust 7Weekday

Ier 30:1-2,12-15,18-22Mt 14:22-36 orMt 15:1-2, 10-14

WednesdayAugust 8

St.Dominic,Priest

Ier 31:1-7Mt 15:21-28

ThursdayAugust 9Weekday

Ier 31:31-34Mt 16:13-23

FridayAugust 10

St. Lawrence,Deacon and Martyr

2 Cor9:6-10In 12:24-26

SaturdayAugust 11Weekday

Hab 1:12-2:4Mt 17:14-20

SundayAugust 12

Nineteenth Sundayin Ordinary Time

1 Kgs19:4-8Eph4:30-5:2

In 6:41-51

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DeatfPadw,While attending Mass at a different church, my husbandand I saw a woman clutching a dog. Myhusband wasperturbed when she went to Communion carrying her dog.Are there guidelines about bringing animals to Mass?

Animals are part of God's creation. "He surrounds them with hisprovidential care. Bytheir mere existence they bless and give him

glory" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2416). We bless animals in honor of St.Francis, usually outdoors, showing our care for them in God's creation.

Seeing dogs inside church is uncommon, though some churches have beennoted to be "pet friendly" by encouragingparishioners to bring pets to Sunday worship.

Your or any parishioner's experience requiresparish leaders to make choices based on a clearrationale. Perhaps the pastor agreed to a specialcircumstance, allowing the dog because itspresence offered emotional support. Service dogs,including emotional-support dogs, are certifiedand welcomed because of legitimate need.

A parish policy about dogs should consider the safety and well-being ofanimals and parishioners. A strange environment with lots of people can makedogs anxious. Also, some people are anxious around dogs. In cases of conflict,human needs are typically taken more seriously.

Another concern is cleanliness and allergies. Well-trained dogs may beaccident free, but animals that trigger allergies pose problems. Reactions areserious matters, so policies need to consider people'S health.

Dogs in church should not be a distraction. Well-trained service dogs havespecific functions and should pose minimal distractions; family pets areanother matter. Understanding the real need helps us form an appropriatepastoral response that serves the good of all.

Fr. John Schmidt, CSsRSundaybuiletin@Liguori.org From Liguctian magazine, February 2018

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Although there are many reasons to be discouraged, amidmany prophets of destruction and condemnation, and so manynegative and despairing voices, may you be a positive force, saltand light for this society .... May you be sowers of hope, builders

of bridges, and agents of dialogue and harmony.-Meeting with priests, religious, and seminarians, April 29, 2017