I think most of us have really been happy with the one 9AM Mass during the summer. A much larger portion of the Parish has been coming together and enjoying one another’s company in a Liturgy that has a better “feel” because of the larger crowd.Starting the first weekend in September, we will return to two Masses on Sunday morning — Emphasis continues to be on the one central Liturgy (10 AM); however to accommodate those Parishioners for whom 10 o’clock is just too late, the 7:20 AM is provided (7:20 AM simply to allow an extra 10 minutes for folks involved in the classes which begin at 8:30 AM). The earlier Mass will still be a simpler Liturgy — without a choir. If from time to time musicians are available, they will be used; however, they will not be scheduled regularly.In any parish community, there are relatively few people who involve themselves in the day to day operations of the parish. The general community trusts that things are being handled well and are happy when appearances confirm that. There are always folks that have particular focused interests. Some are interested in finances, some in Liturgies, some in parish program, some in social issues, some in youth activity, etc. Hopefully, these folks care enough about their focused interest to become involved in appropriate committees or activities that engage them in their area of interest. What we all need to guard against is the complaining and criticisms that go hand in hand with folks who are not involved in Parish life. Although I do listen to everyone’s opinion who is willing to speak to me or at me, decisions need always to be made so we can all get on with life! My experience with folks who believe that no one ever listens to them or makes changes in response to their suggestions is that they are not listeners to any other opinion, point of view, or need beyond their own.8:00 a.m.VNick Perna by 8:00 a.m.VWilla Deane DiNardo by Richard & Helen DiRito 5:30 p.m.VMarilyn Fassler by 8:00 a.m.VMarilyn Fassler by Mary Kattnig5:30 p.m.VEdwin Geurkink by Maria Logue 9:00 a.m.For all Parishioners1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c/Mt 17:22-27Ez 2:8-3:4/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22/Mt 18:15-20Ez 12:1-12/Mt 18:21-19:1 Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/1 Cor 15:54b- 57/Lk 11:27-28Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32/Mt 19:13-15Is 56:1, 6-7/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28 2:00 p.m. Oblates 7:00 p.m. Baptism Class I 9:00 a.m. Parish Life 9:45 a.m. New Life Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. Christian Formation Committee 7:00 p.m. Centering Prayer/Spiritual Journey Thursday 8:45 a.m. Mother’s Prayers 6:00 p.m. Worship Committee 6:00 p.m. BeFriender Training 3:15 p.m. Marian Prayers for Priests