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SQUIRREL, REP. PAUL RYAN ATTEMPT TO SABOTAGE BINGO!!
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 10/02/12
In a rare display of human-squirrel bipartisanship, Rep. Paul Ryan and a local Dubuque squirrel attempted to derail our parish's BINGO night on Monday, October 1, 2012. First, the appearance of the Republican vice-presidential candidate at Loras College caused a number of his supporters to attempt to park in ... Read More »
Homily for September 30, 2012: Parish Value of COMPASSION: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 9/30/12
HOMILY:
I want to share again the story that I recounted on Holy Thursday, back in April: A couple of years ago I led, for six days, the men of our of St. Pius X Seminary at Loras College on retreat.
We traveled to Mobile AL, the first American ... Read More »
JOB OPENING: PARISH SECRETARY
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 9/27/12
The Church of the Nativity seeks qualified applicants for the position of parish secretary. The position is for 30 hours/wk. At least one year of experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Publisher especially important. A detailed job description follows: Secretary Church of the Nativity
Job Goal:
Promotes the ... Read More »
Homily for September 23, 2012: Parish Value of HOSPITALITY: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 9/22/12
HOMILY:
I was sitting in my office this last week when I heard the office door bell ring. I heard the secretary greet someone, who in a very loud voice announced: "I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!" Puzzled, the secretary said, "Excuse me sir?" ... Read More »
Homily for September 16, 2012: Parish Value of FIDELITY: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 9/15/12
Twenty Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time (B)
Reading 1Is 50:5-9a
Responsorial PsalmPs 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.
Reading IIJas 2:14-18
GospelMk 8:27-35Jesus and his disciples set outfor the villages of Caesarea Philippi. Along the way he asked his disciples,“Who do ... Read More »
Homily for September 9, 2012: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 9/09/12
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 9, 2012
Reading 1Is 35:4-7a
Responsorial PsalmPs 146:7, 8-9, 9-10R. (1b) Praise the Lord, my soul!Reading IIJas 2:1-5
GospelMk 7:31-37Again Jesus left the district of Tyreand went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee,into the district of the Decapolis. And people brought ... Read More »
Homily for September 2, 2012: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 9/01/12
Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time (B) September 2, 2012
Reading 1 Dt 4:1-2, 6-8
Responsorial Psalm Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5
R. (1a) One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.
Reading 2 Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27
Gospel Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
HOMILY
A little girl ... Read More »
Homily for August 26, 2012: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 8/25/12
August 26, 2012 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b Responsorial PsalmPs 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21R. (9a) Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.Reading IIEph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32
GospelJn 6:60-69
HOMILY
It’s been almost 20 years since my Uncle Bill died suddenly. As I grew up, ... Read More »
Homily for August 19, 2012: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 8/18/12
August 19, 2012
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading 1 Prv 9:1-6
Responsorial Psalm Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
R. (9a) Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Reading 2 Eph 5:15-20
Gospel Jn 6:51-58
Jesus said to the crowds:"I am the living bread that came down from heaven;whoever ... Read More »
Homily for August 12, 2012: Fr. Scott Bullock
Posted by Fr Andy Upah on 8/11/12
Nineteenth Sunday Ordinary Time (B)
August 12, 2012: Gospel Jn 6:41-51: Church of the Nativity, Dubuque IA
Consider the following from the New York Times, September 28, 1914:
DROWNING GIRL FIGHTS RESCUER __________ Her Struggles Exhaust Cist After Their Canoe Upsets in the Hudson __________ Dies with safety ... Read More »