SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, July 20 Micah 6:1-4,6-8; Psalm 50:5-6,8-9,16-17,21,23; Matthew 12:38-42 Tuesday, July 21 Wisdom 8:9-16; Psalm 67:2-5,7-8; Luke 9:1-6 Wednesday, July 22 Jeremiah 1:1-4,4-10; Psalm 71:1-6,15,17; John 20:1-2,11-18 Thursday, July 23 Jeremiah 2:1-3,7-8,12-13; Psalm 36:6-11; Matthew 13:10-17 Friday, July 24 Jeremiah 3:14-17; Psalm (Jeremiah) 31:10-13 Matthew 13:18-23 Saturday, July 25 2 Corinthians 4:7-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Matthew 20:20-28 Sunday July 26 1 Kings 3:5,7-12; Psalm 119:57,72,76-77,127-130; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52

Prayer Requests If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please call or email the parish office and we will add their names to our ongoing parishioners and friends list of intentions:markmstlouis@comcast.net or call 651-224-3379. Also, kindly let us know when the names of people should be removed. Please pray for our parishioners and friends of St. Louis Church who are sick: Paul Anderson, Peggy Anfang, Bill, Tim Brandenburger, Christy, Ginny Collins, Monty Denniston, Shirley Dufresne, Barb Arland-Frye, Greg Ennis, William F. Faulkner, Anne Hallgren, Margaret Ann Hennen, Lary Haupt, Sister Marie, Tom Miller, Tom Mogren, Ruth Murray, Robert and Gretchen Naegeli, Tom Nutter, Mary Bartel O’Connell, Zachary Redland, Roy Sheehan, Jean Sluss, Brian Walstad, Justin Woessner.

Please Continue to Pray for the Archdiocesan Synod Process As planning progresses for the next steps in the Archdiocesan Synod process, please continue to pray for the Synod. New Synod Prayer Journals and prayer intentions for July and August are now available, along with additional prayer resources, at archspm.org/synod.

HOLY VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE, QUEEN OF THE ANGELS AND MOTHER OF THE AMERICAS. WE FLY TO YOU TODAY AS YOUR BELOVED CHILDREN. WE ASK YOU TO INTERCEDE FOR US WITH YOUR SON, AS YOU DID AT THE WEDDING IN CANA. PRAY FOR US, LOVING MOTHER, AND GAIN FOR OUR NATION AND WORLD, AND FOR ALL OUR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES, THE PROTECTION OF YOUR HOLY ANGELS, THAT WE MAY BE SPARED THE WORST OF THIS ILLNESS. FOR THOSE ALREADY AFFLICTED, WE ASK YOU TO OBTAIN THE GRACE OF HEALING AND DELIVERANCE. HEAR THE CRIES OF THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE AND FEARFUL, WIPE AWAY THEIR TEARS AND HELP THEM TO TRUST. IN THIS TIME OF TRIAL AND TESTING, TEACH ALL OF US IN THE CHURCH TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AND TO BE PATIENT AND KIND. HELP US TO BRING THE PEACE OF JESUS TO OUR LAND AND TO OUR HEARTS. WE COME TO YOU WITH CONFIDENCE, KNOWING THAT YOU TRULY ARE OUR COMPASSIONATE MOTHER, HEALTH OF THE SICK AND CAUSE OF OUR JOY. SHELTER US UNDER THE MANTLE OF YOUR PROTECTION, KEEP US IN THE EMBRACE OF YOUR ARMS, HELP US ALWAYS TO KNOW THE LOVE OF YOUR SON, JESUS. AMEN.

MEDITATION Sunday, July 19, 2020

16th Sunday of Ordinary Time The kingdom of heaven is like . . . (Matthew 13:31, 33)

In his parable of the weeds among the wheat, Jesus confirms what we already know to be true: evil exists in the world. We see evidence of it all around us. Sometimes it even seems as if evil is winning out. Will the weeds eventually choke out the wheat and overrun the field of God’s kingdom? Jesus assures us that it will not. In the end, the angels of God will sort the good from the bad, and evil will be destroyed forever (Matthew 13:41). The fact is, by his death and resurrection, Jesus has already won the victory over evil. Someday God’s kingdom will reign over all the earth. Meanwhile, how can we hasten its coming? It’s significant that after telling the first parable about the weeds and the wheat, Jesus tells two more parables about the kingdom of heaven. It’s like a tiny mustard seed that grows into a large bush (Matthew 13:31-32). It’s like a little yeast that leavens a whole loaf of bread (13:33). These are hopeful images! God’s kingdom isn’t static. It begins in many small ways and then grows and grows. You have a part to play in its growth! With every prayer, with every act of faith, with every good deed, you help to build the kingdom of heaven on earth. Making time for prayer, worshipping at Mass, helping the poor, sharing your faith, reaching out to a friend in need, speaking out in defense of life—in these ways and more, you can participate in growing God’s kingdom. Yes, they can seem like small things. But so are the mustard seed and that little pinch of yeast. So don’t get discouraged by the evil you see, and don’t give up hope. Believe that your small acts of faithfulness really do make a difference. And taken together with other believers, they become a mighty force in choking out the weeds of this world.

“Lord, may your kingdom come!” Reprinted with permission from The Word Among Us

FEATURED ON THE COVER: Detail of the left side of the dedication plaque below the Sacred Heart Window that depicts Our Lord’s appearance to Saint Marguerite-Marie Alacoque (22 July 1647 – 17 October 1690). The detail also shows the The Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Montmartre (Paris). Take a moment to view this plaque in its entirety, note the dates in June and July and say a prayer for the †McGough daughters for whom the window is dedicated. When viewing also note the bottom left cartouche (See October 20, 2019 bulletin) It is the image of Notre Dame de Fourviere, a place very dear to the Marists. On 23 July 1816 the twelve Marist aspirants, priests and seminarians, climbed the hill to the shrine of Our Lady of Fourvière. They placed their promise to found the Society of Mary under the corporal on the altar while Jean-Claude Courveille celebrated Mass. †Leo Benoit McGough (10 September, 2015). (To learn more about Saint Marguerite-Marie Alacoque, see the June 14 and the May 17, 2020 bulletins archived on our website. More regarding this window’s cartouches to come!)

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RING OUT, O BELLS… DATE REQUEST FOR INTENTION REQUESTED BY July 20 †Marie Omann 20th Anniversary of Death Kathy Omann July 26 †Jane and †Dick DeLisle Birthday and Anniversary of Death Memorial Jack DeLisle

OPEN BELL DATES: The following dates are still open in July for anyone wishing to have the bells rung in memory or in honor of a loved one: July 27th-28th, 30th-31st. August 4th-7th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 26th, 31st. Please call the rectory during office hours to make arrangements.

Monday, July 20 St. Apolinaris 6:45 †Marie Omann 12:10 Father Roland A. Lajoie, S.M. Tuesday, July 21 St. Lawrence of Brindsi 6:45 Jerome Hroeck 12:10 Jane and Joe Adrian Wednesday, July 22 St. Mary Magdalene 6:45 †Linda Carson 12:10 †Mary Lou Marschall Thursday, July 23 St. Bridget, Religious 6:45 Sara and Geoff Carlston 12:10 Kathy and Bob Gilsdorf Friday, July 24 St. Scharbel Makhluf 6:45 Krystyna Poprawska 12:10 †Irene Hays Saturday, July 25 St. James, Apostle 6:45 Marianne Lose 5:00 Christopher McCoy Sunday, July 26 The Seventeeth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 Living and Deceased Parishioners and Friends of St. Louis Church 9:15 †Dick and Jane DeLisle 11:00 †Lech Pawlowski 12:30 †Patrick Anthony Conroy

PARISH CALENDAR July 20, 21, 23 & 24 Rosary in the Church 11:40am July 22 Eucharistic Exposition 11:00am to 12 Noon August 3 Anointing of the Sick suspended until further notice

Your Mass and Bell Intentions For those wishing to reserve a Mass intention or Bell Ringing, please call the parish office at 651-224-3379. The Stipend is $10 per Mass. The offering for the Bells is $25.

Maintenance Collection Next Weekend There will be a second collection at all the Masses next weekend July 26th to support the ongoing maintenance and restoration of the church, chapel, parish hall and rectory. Thank you for your continued support. Spiritual Retreat for Healthcare Professionals: ‘Wounded Hearts Love Best’ September 25–27 at Christ the King Retreat Center in Buffalo. Come enjoy an inspiring weekend with Daily Mass, confession, prayer, spiritual direction, and a series of meditations integrating life, work, and our beautiful Catholic faith! Curatio’s Annual Fall Retreat for Healthcare Professionals features Father Justin Kizewski, Ph.L, S.T.D. as retreat master. Fr. Kizewski is a pastor in the Diocese of La Crosse and serves as Director of Spiritual Formation for Permanent Deacons. He teaches at the Lay Formation Institute and has taught philosophy for Christendom College and theology for Saint Paul Seminary and Gregorian University. Watch for online registration to open soon!

Our Annual Parish Family Picnic Sadly our Parish Family Picnic for this year has been cancelled. We look forward to resuming our gathering of parishioners and friends sharing great food, games and stories next year.

Ways to Watch/Listen to Mass If You Cannot Attend !During this time when attending Mass is not option for some of you, the faithful are asked to find a Mass on TV, the radio or online and make a Spiritual Communion. Where that is not an option, it would be appropriate to pray the Liturgy of the Hours or the Rosary. For ways to watch or listen to Mass, visit archspm.org/live.

Dear friends and benefactors of St Louis, King of France. My name is Michael Richards and I am a parishioner here. This next year, I have been given an opportunity to serve with NET Ministries, a year-long commitment traveling across the country providing junior high and high school aged youth the chance to encounter Christ. One of the commitments I have agreed to is to raise $6,000 to provide funds for transportation and other necessities during my time on mission. Please prayerfully consider contributing to my mission. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at Mikandrelou@gmail.com Yours in Christ, Michael Richards

Created to Believe: Called to Motherhood Join a group this Fall of 2020. Being a mom is hard and knowing you're not alone on the journey makes a huge difference! Do you sometimes wonder about who you are as a woman, wife, and mother? Do you desire strong friendships with other moms just like you? When you enter into "Created to Believe: Called to Motherhood" as part of The Cana Experience, you will more deeply know who you are in the light of your Catholic faith and be equipped with practical tools that can be applied right away in your marriage and with your children. To find a group near you and learn more about joining The Cana Experience with other mothers of young children this Fall 2020, visit canafamilyinstitute.com or you may directly contact Cathy at cathy@canafamilyinstitute.com. Cana Family Online Seminar Wednesday, July 29th at 1:30 p.m. Looking for a way to help families in your parish or Catholic school thrive? Join us for an online informational webinar designed to share with you how The Cana Experience can help your desire to build strong families. By attending you’ll be inspired with a vision for building a community of enlivened, engaged families who live the Catholic Faith in their everyday life, equipped with methods and partners that walk with you in each step of the way, and empowered to continue strengthening Catholic marriages and families. Learn more and sign up to attend at: www.canaseminar.com. Questions? Please contact Cathy Carson at cathy@canafamilyinstitute.com www.masstimes.org

will assist you when traveling this summer. Type in the location to which you are traveling. It will list Catholic churches, Mass times, and directions to the church. Photo by Maddy Graner. “My rosary is from a Vocations Pilgrimage with St. Agnes to Nevers, France in 2015.”

For The Summer Traveler