Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish . 3900 Wisconsin Street, Anchorage, AK 99517 . 907-248-2000
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Monday through Fridays 9:30am-2:30pm
(After 2:30pm by appointment)
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THE GOOD NEWS
Today’s readings begin with a few verses from the book of Job. First, Job complains that his nights drag on endlessly. Then, worse yet, “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; / they come to an end without hope” (Job 7:6). Not exactly encouraging, these lamentations, not when taken alone.
Most of us have been there, though, and the antidote is the “good news” that Paul found so compelling that “an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it!” (1 Corinthians 9:16). Paul felt driven to announce the gospel to as many people as possible, “to save at least some” (9:22).
This good news is the mystery of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who lifted Simon Peter’s mother-in-law from her sickbed with a mere touch of his hand. “The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons” (Mark 1:33–34)). Our woes and demons are as real as Job’s, and Jesus is our savior.
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LAS BUENAS NOTICIAS
Las lecturas de hoy comienzan con unos versos del libro de Job. En primer lugar, Job se queja de que sus noches se alargan indefinidamente. Y luego, aún peor, “Mis días corren más aprisa que una lanzadera y se consumen sin esperanza” (Job 7:6). No son precisamente alentadoras estas lamentaciones, no cuando se examinan por separado.
La mayoría de nosotros ha estado allí, sin embargo, y el antídoto es la “buena noticia” que Pablo encontró tan convincente que sentía que predicarla “era su obligación. ¡Ay de mí, si no anuncio el Evangelio!” (1 Corintios 9:16). Pablo se sentía impulsado a anunciar el Evangelio a tantos como fuera posible, “para ganarlos a todos” (9:22).
Esta buena noticia era que el misterio de la vida, muerte y Resurrección de Jesucristo, que levantó a la suegra de Simón Pedro de su lecho de enferma con un simple toque de su mano. “Todo el pueblo se apiñó junto a la puerta. Curó a muchos enfermos de diversos males y expulsó a muchos demonios” (Marcos 1:33–34). Nuestros males y demonios son tan reales como los de Job, y Jesús es nuestro salvador.
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Don’t forget to sign up for the 3-5 year old program on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:00am starting in November. Cost will be $10 a month. Signup sheets are in the narthex. We can only take 10 kids to start so don’t wait till the last minute.
Are you looking for a young adult community to do things with?
St Elizabeth Seton wants you!
SEAS CAYAC stands for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton College Aged Young Adult Community. It's for young adults who are 18-23 and looking to build up a community of people their own age who share similar values. Call St Elizabeth’s for more information 345-4466.
_____________________________________________________________________NO MORE DONATIONS--After 27 years the One More Time Thrift Store closed its doors on Aug. 31st. Please take future donations to Bishop's Attic or Archangel Attic at St. Benedict's parish.
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