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Family Formation BACK TO THE BASICS This summer, our Director of Family Faith Formation, Brantly Millegan, will be giving short refreshers on Catholic doctrine in the bulletin. Feel free to contact Brantly to propose a topic or ask a question about a topic already covered. One God, Three Persons It is a dogma of the faith that the one God eternally exists as three persons, which we call the dogma of the Trinity. There is only one God Scripture is explicit that there is only one God (Deut 6.4) who we are to worship alone (Ex 20.3-4). Existing in Three Persons It was revealed in the New Testament that the one God has existed and always will exist as three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Mt 28.19, Jn 1.1, Jn 10.30, Eph 4.30, et al.). Each of the three persons is fully God. The only distinction between the persons is their relationship to each other: the Father is the eternal source, the Son is eternally begotten of the Father, and the Holy Spirit eternally proceeds from the Father and the Son, as we say in the Creed. Clarifying Common Misconceptions We do not worship three gods; there is only one God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not three different modes or personas that God switches between. God exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit at all times. It is not that each person is just a part of God, i.e. with each being one-third; instead, each person is the whole of God. Why it matters Since the final end of human life is knowledge of and union with God Himself, and since the dogma of the Trinity is about who God is, the dogma of the Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. This is also important because we must worship God in truth (Jn 4.24) and because error regarding who God is leads to error regarding other important parts of the faith (e.g. who Jesus is, how we are saved, etc). For more on the dogma of the Trinity, look up paragraphs 199-267 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. SHORT & SWEET SUMMER COURSE “Catholic Social Teaching: What to Consider When Voting” Topics for Final Class this Week: War/Peace, the Church, and the Civilization of Love Taught by our Director of Family Faith Formation, Brantly Millegan, this free, non-partisan, four-week course will give you a crash course in the Church’s teachings about how we should live together in community just in time for this Fall’s election. The Good Samaritan Class Topics You can find a description of the topics for each class on our parish website. Dates: August 8th Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Faith/Education Center Cost: FREE and open to the public (Bring a friend!) Registration: While registration is not required to attend, it is appreciated for planning purposes. If you plan on coming, please contact Brantly Millegan at brantly.millegan@stfxb.org or 763-684-0075 x105. ATTENTION 1ST COMMUNION RECIPIANTS First Communion photos and certificates are at the Parish Office to be picked up. Thank you. SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED! Getting ready to go back to school can be a burden for low income families, especially those who have to purchase supplies and clothing for more than one child. Our parish has been asked to collect 500 notebooks and 500 folders. When you go shopping with your children or grandchildren, please buy a couple extra notebooks and/or folders. There will be a donation box in the foyer of the Church and in Trinity Hall to collect these items. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus in the community!
HELP THE ELDERLY Woodmere Apartments in Buffalo has asked us to find volunteers to assist their elderly residents while the Woodmere elevator is out of service. You can choose the time of day that you volunteer. For more information, contact Shelrae at 763-227-3215, fuchsfam@charter.net Faith Formation LIFTED This Wednesday - August 8th 7:00 to 9:00pm Education center – Youth Room Upcoming Dates: August 15th** & 22nd **August 15th is a Holy Day of Obligation — Lifted will be in the Church basement 8:00 to 10:00pm following Mass Special Guest speaker – Father Hennen! TFC Leadership Tonight - Sunday August 5th 7:00 to 9:00pm Training begins! You don't want to miss it! FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION Though Faith Formation registrations were due June 1 st , we will continue to accept late registration for next year’s Faith Formation for grades K-10 throughout the summer. A $25 late fee applies. There are two ways to register: 1. Online: go to www.stfxb.org and fill out the form 2. Paper: pick up a faith formation packet in the back of the Church or at the Parish Office. Congratulations JULY WEDDINGS: July 7th — Michael Hoffman & Elizabeth Manz July 14th — Joe Mcdonough & Melyssa Kramer JULY BAPTISMS: Rylee Gerring, child of Steven & Stacy Lydia Siemek, child of Edward & Michelle Wyatt Arens, child of Jeffrey & Jenna Your School News “Let Us Build the Kingdom of God” During the summer months, the Wednesday Mass will be in Church at 7:30am. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coming Soon… Kindergarten Orientation – Tuesday, August 28 Preschool Open House – Wednesday, August 29 All School Open House – Wednesday, August 29 First Day of School – Tuesday, September 4 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. G’s Wish List ...Ink Cartridges for teachers’ printers - HP 21/22 (new or remanufactured) ...3M Masking Tape for teacher art projects 1, 1.5, or 2 inch ...Bright yellow or red yarn for art projects Any or all may be dropped off at the School or Parish Office. We thank you!!! FUNDRAISING CALENDAR WINNERS Congratulations! The winning tickets have been drawn for August! Checks will be mailed. A huge thank you to all those who helped support our fundraising calendar. Name Amount Name Amount Gail Hannon $20.00 Catherine Hahnke $20.00 Becky Berndt $20.00 Richelle Kramer $20.00 Philip Hagen $20.00 Nancy Borrett $20.00 David Anderson $20.00 Delrose B Ahlm $20.00 Dale Lesser $20.00 Stephanie Roder $20.00 Les Dalman $20.00 Donation to School $20.00 Daniel Bozek $20.00 Diane Gapinski $20.00 Dan Kalis $20.00 Patty Speckel $20.00 Debbie Croal $20.00 Donation to School $20.00 Al Dressen $20.00 Rock Bobick $20.00 Amanda Krinke $20.00 Grace Dymanyk $20.00 Bob Sorensen $20.00 Jim & Jeanne Kellen $20.00 Megan Omann $20.00 Lowell & Rosemary Durham $20.00 Lynn Springman $20.00 Shannon Grossman $20.00 Mary Braun $40.00 Gerry & Kim Larson $20.00 Mary A Nelson $20.00
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