Dear Families,
There will be a parent meeting on Wednesday, September 17th at 5:30pm (no students) and a ‘Welcome Back’ Mass on September 24th at 5:30pm. We hope to see you there. We are in need of aides to assist the Lead Catechists in the classroom and also substitute Catechists we can call to fill in. If you are interested, please call the Faith Formation Office at 734-261-5920 or email Phyllis.
Parents and children often enter into “negotiations” over how much allowance is to be earned at certain ages. Typically, when a child seeks an increase in allowance, parents will attach an increase in chores and responsibilities for them to better earn the increase. Talk about what kind of allowance you received as a child and what kind of responsibilities your parents expected of you to earn your allowance.
Explain that in this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus talks about doing good deeds for others and expecting nothing in return. Read aloud Luke 14:1,7-14. Ask your children how they would feel if you told them to take on more chores without ever expecting another raise in allowance. Emphasize that Jesus teaches us that it is our duty as his followers to take care of the needs of others and to do so without expecting repayment. Discuss what other types of rewards we can find when doing good things for others.
Point out that we sometimes fall into the trap of wanting too many things and that, in the Our Father, we pray for “our daily bread,” meaning that we pray for only that which we really need in life. Conclude this time together by praying aloud the Our Father.
Family Challenge– Many of the Psalms invite us to sing to God and praise his name. Consider adding a song to your family prayer this week. Choose your favorite church hymn or Christian song. Use YouTube or a streaming service to help you along.
Family Prayer-Labor Day Prayer Reflect on the dignity of work this Labor Day weekend.
God our Creator, we are the work of your hands. Guide us in our work, that we may do it, not for ourselves, but for the common good. Make us alert to injustice, ready to stand in solidarity, that there may be dignity for all in labor and in labor’s reward. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. St. Joseph, the Worker, pray for us.
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Phyllis Chudzinski