Bring your Bible to Church

CELEBRATE NATIONAL BIBLE WEEK
We invite you to bring your Bible to mass the weekend of November 23/24.
History of National Bible Week.

Readings for Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Reading 1: Daniel 2:1-3
Responsorial: Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11
Reading 2: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
Alleluia: Luke 21:36
Gospel: Mark 13:24-32
Lord’s Prayer: Luke 11:2

In 1941, during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt first declared the week before Thanksgiving, National Bible Week. At the time, passages were read on the air at NBC between radio broadcasts to encourage the nation during a time of war.
National Bible Week is meant to encourage reading the Bible and sharing God's word. During Thanksgiving week is a way to remind ourselves of the many ways we are blessed through the Word of God.
For many, the Bible offers a source of hope, guidance, and strength. In difficult times, its words provide comfort. It offers peace, encouragement for individuals and nations.
Add more meaning to National Bible Week by:
• Attend Mass with your Bible
• Explore the Bible and discover a new verse
• Host a Bible discussion
• Attend a Bible luncheon
• Give a Bible to someone
• Share your favorite verse
• Invite a friend to join you in a Bible reading
• Read the Bible aloud to someone
Today, the Bible is still the best-selling book of all time.