Fr. Bob's Peek at Sunday

June 19, 2016 -12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
"All Are One"
  
Paul reminds in this Sunday's second reading that all are one in Christ. "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither nor free person, there is not male and female." Sunday would not be the best day to dissolve all gender distinctions, for it's Father's Day, and fathers bring something to family life that cannot be eliminated or reduced. It's remarkable that Jesus had a blessed mother, a divine father and still had St. Joseph, who was pretty important to the whole story.
 
My own parents were reasonably traditional in their family roles. Mom created the nest, coordinated everything and was super present to everything my sisters and I were up to. Dad was the breadwinner out of the home who would arrive back in time for dinner. He did set some of the boundaries during conflicts as I remember and like many of the dads I knew growing up, his wife scheduled his weekends.
  
Non-traditional families find creative ways to compensate for the man who isn't there; but for the man who is there, for his spouse and his children, when and how they need him, we can all give thanks for that this weekend. Also, we thank all the men in the parish for the wonderful modeling they do around here, in many respects, but particularly in matters of faith. 

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Read on for parish happenings at a glance....See the bulletin for complete info - it's online in COLOR!
 
If you have children entering grades 1-10 in the Fall, it's time to register for:
2017 First Eucharist Preparation (grade 2, if eligible)
  
Winter Mission Opportunity for College Students: Jan. 3-9, 2017. Applications due July 1.  
 
COMING UP...
Volunteer Appreciation Cocktail Party: June 17, 7-9pm. All parish volunteers invited! Please RSVP to mbaron@churchofpresentation.org ASAP!!
Parish Workday: June 18. It's not too late to sign up!
Bible Camp: June 27-July 1. Registration deadline is this Monday, June 20.
  
Help the Homeless this Summer! Overnight hosts at Our Lady Mother of Church in Woodcliff Lake needed for the following dates: July 26, 27, August 1, 2. Email mmurphy@churchofpresentation.org for more info.
 
ONGOING...
Blood Pressure Screening: Resumes in September.
Pray the Rosary: M-F at 1:00pm / also after 9am daily Mass.
Career Management Group: Last (non-holiday) Monday of the month, 8pm
Gay & Lesbian Fellowship Group: Last (non-holiday) Monday of the month, 7:30pm.
Women's Insightful Hour: Tuesdays, noon-1pm, BYO Lunch
Caring Stitches: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm-8:30pm
NAMI Support Group for Caregiver-Graduates: 3rd Wed. of the month, 7:30pm (7pm to meet 'n greet)
Women's Morning Group: Thursdays, 7:30am-8:30am
Centering Prayer: 1st Saturday of the month, 9:45am in the rectory (off in July)
Divorced & Separated Support: Call 201-327-1313 x. 887.
Bereavement Support: Call 201-327-1313 ext. 872. Fall Session begins week of September 19
 
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Supporting our Presentation Soldiers. We would like those serving our country to know that their Church is here to support and pray for them. Please email mrightmyer@churchofpresentation.org and give Margie the name of a soldier that you would like remembered.