20th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

Gospel: Luke 12:49-53 

In this Gospel, fire is an image referring to divine judgment.
Jesus is clearly stating that he has come to judge the people.
His own faithfulness to this task led to his great anguish and ultimately to his passion and death.
So will we his faithful disciples be treated.
Jesus’ intent here is not primarily to condemn people,
but to challenge them to right living according to the covenant established with God. 
So must this be our intent. 

HOLY HOUR POSTPONED 

Wednesday evening Holy Hour will be postponed until the Wed. 

following Labor Day (Sept. 3rd). 

Confessions will still be available on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM 

ST. MARK/ST. JAMES PARISH PICNIC 

Mark your calendar! 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025, 

following 4:00 PM Mass. 

The picnic will take place on the church grounds and in O’Connell Hall. 
Please bring a dish to share.

(There will be no Mass at St. James this day due to the picnic at St. Mark.)