Thomas Becket. St. Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time AUGUST 25, 2019

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1 AUGUST 25, 2019 St. Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Thomas Becket MASS TIMES Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 9:00am & 12:30pm 7:30am & 10:45am Polish Weekdays: 9:00am Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Friday 7:00pm Mass in Polish PARISH PHONE NUMBER (847) PARISH PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Chris Kulig Pastor Emeritus: Rev. John Roller Deacon Couple: Tony and Doreen Jannotta: (847) Administrative Assistant: Krystyna Maciorowski Parish Secretary / Bulletin Editor: Liz Mika: emika@stbmp.org Business Director: Patrick Reynolds: preynolds@stbmp.org Religious Education & Formation: Renata Sosin: (847) rsosin@stbmp.org Music Director: Paula Kowalkowski pkowalkowski@stbmp.org (847) Maintenance: Mariusz Klimek 1321 Burning Bush Lane Mt. Prospect, IL

2 On Monday, September 2, we will celebrate Labor Day with a special Mass at 9am. All Are Welcome. Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 2. W poniedziałek, 2-go września o godz. 9 rano odbędzie się uroczysta Msza Św. w jęz. angielskim z okazji Dnia Pracy. Biuro parafialne w tym dniu będzie nieczynne. FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH September 6 PIERWSZY PIĄTEK MIESIĄCA 6 wrzesień 5:30-7:00pm Adora on / Adoracja 5:30-7pm Confessions / Spowiedź 7pm Mass in Polish / Msza Św. w jęz. polskim RÓŻA ŻYWEGO RÓŻAŃCA Wymiana tajemnic odbywa się w każdą pierwszą niedzielę miesiąca po Mszy Św. o godz 10:45am. Bardzo prosimy nie zapomnieć przynieść tajemnic na wymianę. RE Registra on for 2019/2020 School Year At St Thomas Becket, we partner with St. Emily s parish to provide a comprehensive Religious Educa on program for students in grades one through eight. Classes are on Wednesdays from 6:15 to 7:30 pm at St. Emily s school. Our students receive their sacraments in our church. Registra on for school year 2019/2020 has already started and classes are being formed. The first mee ng// class will be on Wednesday, September 11th. If you have any ques ons, please contact Renata Sosin at or at:rsosin@stbmp.org Rejestracja na Religie Nasza parafia Św. Tomasza Becketa współpracuje z parafią Św. Emilii, aby zapewnić kompleksowy program edukacji religijnej dla uczniów w klasach od pierwszej do ósmej. Zajęcia odbywają się w środy od 6:15 do 7:30pm w szkole Św. Emili. Nasi uczniowie otrzymują sakramenty w naszym kościele. Rejestracja na rok szkolny 2019/2020 już się rozpoczęła i powstają klasy. Pierwsze spotkanie i klasa odbędzie się w środę 11-go września. W razie jakichkolwiek pytań prosimy o kontakt z Renatą Sosin pod numerem lub rsosin@stbmp.org GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MARRIED IN 1969? Couples celebra ng their 50th wedding anniversary from across the Archdiocese of Chicago are invited to gather together for the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass that will be celebrated by Cardinal Cupich on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 2:45pm. The Mass will be held at St. John Brebeuf in Niles. To register, contact your parish office, or register online at: pvm.archchicago.org. Msza Św. z okazji Złotych Godów odbędzię się w niedzielę, 8-go września o ogdz. 2:45pm w parafii Św. Jana Brebeuf w Niles. Pary, które zawarły związek małżeński w 1969 roku proszone są o skontaktowanie się z biurem parafialnym w celu dokonania rejestracji: lub można tego dokanać online: pvm.archchicago.org. 2 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Community

3 PICNIC SCHEDULE AUGUST 25, :00 am Outdoor Bilingual Mass (weather permi ng) 12 5 pm Picnic Hours Food and Beverage Tents Open 12 5 pm Face pain ng, ta oos and games for kids 12:30 pm Performance by MUSIC STUDIO by ELIZA DEC 1-5 pm Pe ng Zoo A ZOO TO YOU 1:00 pm Youth Soccer at Burning Bush Park 2:00 pm Adult Soccer at Burning Bush Park 2:00 pm Bingo (entrance: dona on to St. Al s Food Pantry) 3:00 pm Visit from Fire Truck/ Police Car MUSIC STUDIO by ELIZA DEC A ZOO TO YOU! 25 animals: goats, ducks, sheep, chickens, bunnies, mini donkey, lama, calf. PLEASE NOTE: NO 10:45am or 12:30pm Mass on Sunday, August 25th. We invite everyone to the 11:00am bilingual outdoor picnic Mass that day. UWAGA: NIE będzie Mszy Św. o godz 10:45 i o 12:30pm w niedzielę 25-go sierpnia. Zapraszamy w ten dzień na dwujęzyczną Msze Św. o godz. 11:00am na zewnątrz kościoła, którą rozpoczniemy nasz coroczny piknik. August 25, 2019 Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time l 3

4 WIN A 7 DAY TRIP TO PUNTA CANA (VALUED AT 2,500) DRAWING - OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 9:30PM - winner need NOT be present. Name Phone ($10 each CHANCE) WIN A 7 DAY TRIP TO PUNTA CANA (VALUED AT 2,500) DRAWING - OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 9:30PM - winner need NOT be present. Name Phone ($10 each CHANCE) WIN A 7 DAY TRIP TO PUNTA CANA (VALUED AT 2,500) DRAWING - OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 9:30PM - winner need NOT be present. Name Phone ($10 each CHANCE) WIN A 7 DAY TRIP TO PUNTA CANA (VALUED AT 2,500) DRAWING - OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 9:30PM - winner need NOT be present. Name Phone ($10 each CHANCE) WIN A 7 DAY TRIP TO PUNTA CANA (VALUED AT 2,500) DRAWING - OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 9:30PM - winner need NOT be present. Name Phone ($10 each CHANCE) 5 CHANCES TO WIN $500 EACH winners need NOT be present. DRAWING - OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 9:30PM Name Phone ($10 each CHANCE) 5 CHANCES TO WIN $500 EACH winners need NOT be present. DRAWING - OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 9:30PM Name Phone ($10 each CHANCE) 5 CHANCES TO WIN $500 EACH winners need NOT be present. DRAWING - OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 9:30PM Name Phone ($10 each CHANCE) 5 CHANCES TO WIN $500 EACH winners need NOT be present. DRAWING - OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 9:30PM Name Phone ($10 each CHANCE) 5 CHANCES TO WIN $500 EACH winners need NOT be present. DRAWING - OCTOBER 12, 2019 AT 9:30PM Name Phone ($10 each CHANCE) 4 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community

5 50th ANNIVERSARY OF STB Invitations to our 50th anniversary celebrations were mailed out to all registered families. Additional invitations are available in the lobby or at the parish office. September 7th at 4:30 pm - bilingual Mass with Cardinal Cupich and Bishop Rojas. After Mass all are invited for hospitality in our parish hall. We only ask that you sign-up so that we are sufficiently prepared. Sign-up sheet is located in the lobby or please contact the parish office. October 12th at 6:30 pm - Gala in the Manzo's Banquet hall. Tickets are $125 per adult and $50 per child (3-12) family style dinner, open bar, live entertainment by the Ranger s Band. Reserva ons are taken up to October 1st. 50th Anniversary Grand Lottery: A trip voucher valued at $2,500 for destination of your choice AND cash raffle valued at $2,500 5 drawings at $500 each Raffle tickets are printed on the previous page, are available in the lobby, and at the parish office. Chances are only $10 each. Drawing will be held on October 12th during the Gala - winners need not be present. Please deliver the raffle coupons and reservations for the Gala to the parish office via mail or stop by during our business hours. The 50th anniversary commi ee members will be on hand a er each Mass from now on to answer ques ons and to sell raffle coupons and gala ckets. We hope that all can join us at these momentous occassions in our parish history! Zaproszenia na uroczystości obchodów 50-lecia naszej parafii zostały wysłane do wszystkich zapisanych rodzin. Dodatkowe zaproszenia są dostępne w przedsionku kościoła. 7-go września o godz. 4:30pm uroczysta dwujęzyczna Msza Św. z kardynałem Cupich i biskupem Rojas. Po Mszy poczęstunek w sali parafialnej na który zapraszamy wszystkich prosimy jedynie aby zgłosić swoją obecność abyśmy byli dostatecznie przygotowani. Lista zapisowa znajduje się w przedsionku kościała lub prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym. 12-ty październik o godz. 6:30pm Gala w sali bankietowej Manzo s. Bilety są w cenie $125 od osoby, dzieci $50 (3-12lat) family style obiad, otwartry bar, bawić nas będzie Ranger s Band. Rezerwacji można dokonać do 1-go października. Główna Loteria 50-lecia parafii: wycieczka dowolnego celu wartości $2,500 oraz loteria gotówki 5 razy po $500 Kupony na loterie znajdują się na poprzedniej stronie, w przedsionku kościoła oraz w biurze parafialnym. Każda szansa jest tylko $10. Zwycięzca nie musi być obecny podczas losowania 12-go października. Kupony na loterie i rezerwacje na Gale prosimy dostarczyć do biura parafialnego w godzinach otwarcia lub przez pocztę. Członkowie komitetu 50-lecia będą obecni w przedsionku kościoła po Mszach Św. aby odpowiedać na pytania i przyjmować kupony na loterie i rezerwacje na gale. Mamy głęboką nadzieję, iż wszyscy dołączą do nas podczas obchodów tej doniosłej rocznicy naszej parafii! August 25, 2019 Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time l 5

6 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE THANK YOU! The STB Women's Guild thanks everyone who brought school supplies for our recent School Supply Drive! We collected approximately 687 items, which will distributed to the children at Euclid and Frost schools who have trouble providing the supplies for themselves. The administrators of both schools expressed apprecia on for the supplies and will be distribu ng them shortly. We are thankful to have such generous and open-hearted parishioners. Thank you also to Mickey Bachara for organizing this event and to Mary Ludtke, Mickey Bachara, Linda Menconi, Maria Kutrumanes, Prudy Mazzei, and JoRene Anderson for sor ng the supplies and delivering them to the two schools. Klub Kobiet pragnie serdecznie podziękować wszystkim, którzy ofiarowali przybory szkolne podczas naszej corocznej zbiórki. Zebrane zostało około 687 różnych rzyborów, które zostały rozdane dla dzieci z biedniejszych rodzin w szkołach Euclid i Frost. Dyrektorzy tych szkół byli zachwyceni tymi przyborami i w krótce je rozprowadzą. Jesteśmy fortunni, że mamy tylu hojnych i szczerych parafian ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE KATOLICKA KWESTA 2019 *********************************************************************************************** TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE KAMPANIA UCZYĆ KIM JEST CHRYSTUS 6 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Community

7 St. Thomas Becket Parish MANNA Please return completed form by August 31 / September 1, Orders will be ready for pick up on the weekend of September 8, NAME Phone # Product % QTY Total Aeropostale 10% $ Amazon.com $ % $ Amazon.com $ % $ AMC Theatres Single Ticket $ % $ AMC Theatres 8% $ American Eagle Outfitters Angelo Caputo's Market 10% $ 3% $ Apple itunes 5% $ Applebee's 8% $ Banana Republic 14% $ Barnes & Noble 8% $ Bath & Body Works 13% $ Bed Bath & Beyond 7% $ Best Buy 4% $ Binny's Beverage Depot 3% $ Bloomingdale's 12% $ BP $ % $ Buca di Beppo 8% $ Buffalo Wild Wings 8% $ Build-A-Bear Workshop 8% $ Buona Beef $ % $ Burger King $ % $ Burlington 8% $ Cheesecake Factory 5% $ Children's Place 12% $ Chili's Grill & Bar 11% $ Chipotle Mexican Grill 10% $ Claire's $ % $ Columbia Sportswear $ % $ Product % QTY Total Container Store 9% $ CVS Pharmacy 6% $ Dairy Queen $ % $ Darden 8% $ Restaurants Dave & Buster's 13% $ Dick's Sporting 8% $ Goods Disney 3% $ Dunkin' Donuts 3% $ $10.00 Dunkin' Donuts 3% $ Famous Footwear 8% $ Fannie May Candies 25% $ $10.00 Foot Locker 8% $ Gap 14% $ Golden Nugget Gordon Food Service Store % $ 4% $ Great Clips 8% $ Hallmark 4% $ Home Depot % $ Home Depot 4% $ IHOP 8% $ itunes $ % $ itunes 5% $ J. Crew 13% $ Jewel Osco $ % $ Jewel Osco 4% $ Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores 6% $ Kohl's $ % $ Kohl's 4% $ Lettuce Entertain 12% $ You Restaurants Loews Cineplex 8% $ Lord & Taylor $25 8% $ Lowe's $ % $ Product Lowe's 4% $ Macy's 10% $ Mariano's 4% $ Meijer 3% $ Menards $ % $ Menards 3% $ Noodles & Comp $10 8% Oberweis $ % $ Olive Garden Outback Steakhouse P.F. Chang's China Bistro 8% $ 8% $ 8% $ Panera Bread $ % $ PetSmart 5% $ Regis Salons 8% $ Sam's Club $ % $ Sam's Club 2.5% $ Sam's Club $ % $ Sephora $25 5% $ Shell 2% $ Shell $ % $ Starbucks $ % $ Starbucks 7% $ Steak 'n Shake $ % $ T.J. Maxx/Marshalls/ HomeGoods Taco Bell $10 5% 7% $ Target 2.5% $ TGI Fridays 9% $ ULTA 4% $ Visa Five Back Gift Card $ % $ Visa Five Back 1.25% $ Gift Card $100 Walgreens $ % $ Walgreens 5% $ Walmart 2.5% $ Wendy's $ % $ Whole Foods Market % QTY Total 3% $ Make Checks Payable to: St. Thomas Becket # of cards TOTAL $ August 25, 2019 Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time l 7

8 COMING UP THIS WEEK Sunday, August 25, am bilingual outdoor Mass 12-5pm Picnic MANNA-order forms in bulletin Monday, August 26, 2019 Tuesday, August 27, 2019 Wednesday, August 28, pm Choir Thursday, August 29, 2019 Friday, August 30, pm Mass (P) Saturday, August 31, 2019 MANNA turn in your orders Sunday, September 1, :30am Baptismal Prep (P) 11:45am Wymiana Tajemnic 2pm Baptism (E) MANNA turn in your orders BRICKS in our MEMORY GARDEN can be ordered to mark any special occasion in your life, or for your deceased loved ones, or just in thanksgiving. Bricks can be ordered any me through the parish office BUT will be send to produc on on the 1st of each month. They will be installed in the garden one month later. For more informa on please call the parish office: Cegiełki w naszym Ogrodzie Pamięci mogą być zamawiane ku czci pamięci naszych zmarłych lub na każdą inną specjalną okazję: ślub, chrzest, dziękczynna, etc. Cegiełki będą wysyłane do producenta 1-go każdego miesiąca i będą zainstalowane miesiąc później. Informacja w biurze parafialnym: Elżbieta (847) MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR AUG 31/SEPT 1 MASS TIME 4:30pm 7:30am 9:00am PRESIDER Rev. Chris Kulig Rev. Peter Wojcik Rev. Peter Wojcik 10:45am Rev. Robert Pajor 12:30pm Rev. Robert Pajor MUSIC/ CANTOR Sandy Kasia S O / K LECTOR Lorry N. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Adam Józefa K. Halina S. Maria T. Artur D. Józef D. Each Sunday Budget $ 7,800 SACRISTAN Halina S. Scott S. Kay P. Adam Beata K. Jan K. Małgorzata P. Beata K. Agnieszka A. Jan K. Darlene M. Linda W. Totals from last week s collec on will be published at a later date. TABERNACLE CANDLE & ALTAR BREAD AND WINE for the week of August 25, 2019 are offered for: STEPHEN FEDER death anniversary Offering made by daughter: Catherine Feder BLUE MASS Honoring All First Responders 9:30am Sept 7, 2019 at Our Lady of Hope Church 9711 W. Devon Ave. Rosemont, IL To RSVP and more info: office@ourladyo opechurch.com 8 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community

9 MASS TIMES Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: READINGS OF THE WEEK 9:00am & 12:30pm 7:30am & 10:45am Polish Weekdays: 9:00am Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Friday 7:00pm Mass in Polish Readings for the week of August 25 Sunday: Is 66:18-21/Ps 117:1, 2, [Mk 16:15]/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/ Lk 13:22-30 Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/ Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/ Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Ps 139:1-3, 4-6 [1]/Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday:1 Thes 2:9-13/Ps 139:7-8, 9-10, 11-12ab [1]/Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Ps 90:3-5a, 12-13, 14 and 17 [14]/Mk 6:17-29 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 5-6, 10, [12a]/Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 [9]/Mt 25:14-30 Next Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/ Ps 68:4-5, 6-7, [cf. 11b]/ Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/Lk 14:1, 7-14 Observances for the week of Aug 25 Sunday: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Monica Wednesday: St. Augus ne, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Thursday: The Passion of St. John the Bap st Next Sunday: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Give Central On line dona on system accessible through our website: homasbecketmp.org Catholic Cemeteries: www:catholiccemeterieschicago.org Child and Youth Protec on website: h ps://heal.archchicago.org/ PARISH PHONE NUMBER (847) PARISH FAX NUMBER (847) PARISH stthomasbecket@stbmp.org PARISH WEBSITE PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/ Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Thursday 8:00am - 2:00pm Saturday Sunday Closed Closed INFORMACJE PARAFIALNE Parafia Świętego Tomasza Becketa zaprasza całą wspólnotę polskojęzyczną do wspólnej modlitwy i nabożeństw. Msze Św. w jęz. polskim niedziela: 7:30am i 10:45am piątek: 7:00pm w jęz. angielskim sobota: 4:30pm niedziela: 9:00am i 12:30pm Parish Mission Statement We, the parish family of St. Thomas Becket, are a community of believers united in Christ, who dedicate ourselves to proclaim the Good News and foster a sense of belonging. As we gather together in prayer and worship, we draw our nourishment from His word and the Bread of His Table. With shared responsibility we go forth to serve and affirm our sisters and brothers. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to build the Kingdom of God within and beyond our parish. My, Parafia Świętego Tomasza Becketa, jesteśmy wspólnotą wiernych zjednoczonych w Chrystusie, którzy troszczymy się o Boże dziedzictwo i z oddaniem głosimy Dobrą Nowinę. We wspólnym gromadzeniu się i modlitwie, karmimy się Jego Słowem i Chlebem z Jego Stołu. Z poczuciem wspólnego obowiązku podążamy w służbie naszym braciom i siostrom. Pod przewodnictwem Ducha Świętego dążymy do budowania Królestwa Bożego wewnątrz i poza naszą parafią. Sunday, August 25, :30am Adam Siepracki Stanisława Zwijacz SPECIAL: Halina Snopko urodziny SPECIAL: Irena Miron o zdrowie 9:00am Margaret Mary McCarthy Camille Chmela Alice Kamzol Fred Grunwald William DeWaal 11:00am Irena Rutel Jadwiga i Józef Witek Jadwiga i Kazimierz Odyjewski Adam Królikowski Bogumił Nowak dusze w czyścu Kasia First Halina Załoba SPECIAL: Piotr i dzieci o nawrócenie SPECIAL: Marek urodziny Monday, August 26, :00am Madeline Sweeney Halina Nowak Tuesday, August 27, :00am Kathy Keane Wednesday, August 28, :00am Halina Nowak Thursday, August 29, 2019 NO MASS OR SERVICE Friday, August 30, :00am Adam Kulig 7:00pm Halina i Edward Nowak Stanisław Wilczek Saturday, August 31, :30pm Ann & Sam Pacenti Phyllis Noakes Barbara Nicosia Ernest Mazzei Sunday, September 1, :30am Stanisława Zwijacz 9:00am Margaret Mary McCarthy Lydia Acevedo Camille Chmela Rev. Frank Wachowski Janice Noble John & Mary Martini 10:45am Eugeniusz Robojewski Adam Królikowski Bogumił Nowak dusze w czyścu SPECIAL: Piotr i dzieci o nawrócenie SPECIAL:Andrzej Mrowca - 27 urodziny 12:30pm Val Pawlak Paul Wisniewski We must come to God together... what would God say to us if some of us were to return without the others? Charles Peguy August 25, 2019 Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time l 9

10 T R O P, B W Please call the rectory to make arrangements: Bap sms in English are on the first Sunday of the month. S P Friday: 6:15pm-6:45pm, Saturday: 3:30-4:15pm. First Fridays of the month: 5:30pm-6:45pm and ADORATION: 5:30 6:45pm REJESTRACJA DO PARAFII, SAKRAMENT CHRZTU I MAŁŻEŃSTWA Prosimy o kontakt z biurem parafialnym w celu ustalenia daty: PreCana - przygotowanie do Sakramentu Małżeństwa - obowiązkowe. Kurs w języku polskim w naszej parafii odbędzie się w dniu: 28 marzec Chrzest Św. w jęz. polskim druga niedziela i czwarta sobota miesiąca. SAKRAMENT POKUTY Piątek: 6:15pm-6:45pm i Sobota: 3:30pm- 4:15pm. PIERWSZE PIĄTKI MIESIĄCA Spowiedź i Adoracja Najświętszego Sakramentu: 5:30pm-6:45pm, Msza Św. w jęz. polskim: 7pm SHINE THE LIGHT prayer for those affected by family violence: Loving God, Shine your light of hope, healing and love on these individuals that have been affected by violence in their families. As we stand in solidarity with them we li our prayers to you. We ask that your love will heal and transform their pain in body, mind, and spirit. Heavenly Father, give them strength and courage to move toward healthy rela onships. We pray for your peace and for the end of all forms of violence. This we ask and this we pray as we are Silent No More. It is the mission of the Domes c Violence Ministry of St. Thomas Becket to promote awareness, educa on and community outreach to those affected by domes c violence. Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. If you are a vic m of domes c violence or know someone who is and needs help, please contact: *WINGS 24 hr. Hotline and Counseling Services and Emergency Shelter at (847) *Na onal Domes c Violence Hotline 24 hr. (800) *Na onal Da ng Abuse Helpline (866) * In an Emergency dial 911 To make our Mass me more prayerful and sacred for all, please try to observe these simple rules. Abyśmy wszyscy mogli pobożnie i z należytym szacunkiem uczestniczyć we Mszy Św., przypominamy i prosimy serdecznie o przestrzeganie poniżej wkazanych reguł. WHY DO WE DO THAT? CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EXPLAINED Ques on: In some passages of the Bible, Jesus makes it sound like only a few people will be saved. But we talk about hoping for everyone's salva on. So which one is it - will many or few people be saved? Answer: Salva on is a mystery of God's grace. St. Paul encourages us to offer prayers for everyone. He calls it "good and pleasing to God" because God Himself "wills everyone to be saved" (c.f. 1 Tm 2:1-4). The redemp on that Jesus offers is held out to all of us. His sacrifice on the cross was already for everyone. Now it is a ma er of if and how we accept that salva on in our own lives. Here on earth, we can't possibly know the exact number of people who will be in heaven. When we hear words like "many" and "few," we tend to think of them in quan ta ve terms. Four wine glasses for six guests is too few. Three slices of cake for one person is too many. For God, however, "many" and "few" are qualita ve terms. Imagine for a moment that nearly every human person is in heaven and only a handful had, by their ac ons on earth, separated themselves from God. For a God who infinitely loves, even one person spending eternity apart from Him is too many! 10 l Welcome to St. Thomas Becket Catholic Parish Community

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