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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 9, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

Becoming Eucharist

Mealtime Table Talk for Families

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. –Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47a

Bring your bible and this print and fold-able ‘table tent’ (or your electronic device) to your dinner table with your family to discuss Sunday’s Gospel and how you can be the Body of Christ in the world.

Prayer before meals

Bless us, O Lord,
and these thy gifts which
we are about to receive from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

Eat the meal together. Have each family member respond to the following questions:

Where have I given kindness this week?
Where have I received kindness this week?

Together Read and Reflect on the Holy Day’s Gospel

June 13, 2021 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Mark 4:26-34

Feel free to use your family bible or children’s bible. Be creative. Read it in parts. Act out the story.

Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed. What other things do you know of that start out small and grow and get bigger?
Why do you think Jesus uses this image?

Family Action Step

Go out into the world to be the Body of Christ. Choose an action for your family this week that brings Christ to others. Maybe it is an action inspired by your Gospel reflection.

Prayer after Meals

We give you thanks
for all your gifts,
almighty God,
living and reigning
now and for ever.
Amen.

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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of…

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

Becoming Eucharist

Mealtime Table Talk for Families

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. –Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47a

Prayer before meals

Bless us, O Lord,
and these thy gifts which
we are about to receive from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

Eat the meal together. Have each family member respond to the following questions:

Where have I given kindness this week?
Where have I received kindness this week?

Together Read and Reflect on the Holy Day’s Gospel

June 6, 2021 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Feel free to use your family bible or children’s bible. Be creative. Read it in parts. Act out the story.

What do we do to remember the Last Supper?
Jesus had the disciples prepare for the Last Supper. How do you prepare to receive the Eucharist?
Why is the Eucharist important to us?

Family Action Step

Go out into the world to be the Body of Christ. Choose an action for your family this week that brings Christ to others. Maybe it is an action inspired by your Gospel reflection.

Prayer after Meals

We give you thanks
for all your gifts,
almighty God,
living and reigning
now and for ever.
Amen.

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Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

May 25, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

Becoming Eucharist

Mealtime Table Talk for Families

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. –Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47a

Prayer before meals

Bless us, O Lord,
and these thy gifts which
we are about to receive from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

Eat the meal together. Have each family member respond to the following questions:

Where have I given kindness this week?
Where have I received kindness this week?

Together Read and Reflect on the Holy Day’s Gospel

May 30, 2021 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: Matthew 28:16-20

Feel free to use your family bible or children’s bible. Be creative. Read it in parts. Act out the story.

What is the Holy Trinity?
The Trinity is celebrated today. How would you describe your relationship with God the Father? With Jesus? With the Spirit?
How do you live out the mission that Jesus gave his disciples?

Family Action Step

Go out into the world to be the Body of Christ. Choose an action for your family this week that brings Christ to others. Maybe it is an action inspired by your Gospel reflection.

Prayer after Meals

We give you thanks
for all your gifts,
almighty God,
living and reigning
now and for ever.
Amen.

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Pentecost Sunday

May 18, 2021May 17, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

Becoming Eucharist

Mealtime Table Talk for Families

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. –Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47a

Prayer before meals

Bless us, O Lord,
and these thy gifts which
we are about to receive from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

Eat the meal together. Have each family member respond to the following questions:

Where have I given kindness this week?
Where have I received kindness this week?

Together Read and Reflect on the Holy Day’s Gospel

May 23, 2021 Pentecost Sunday: John 20:19-23 or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15

Feel free to use your family bible or children’s bible. Be creative. Read it in parts. Act out the story.

What gift did Jesus give to the disciples to be able to do the work he has asked of them?
How do you know when the Holy Spirit is helping you?
Think of a time when you really felt the Holy Spirit working in your life. Tell that story.

Family Action Step

Go out into the world to be the Body of Christ. Choose an action for your family this week that brings Christ to others. Maybe it is an action inspired by your Gospel reflection.

Prayer after Meals

We give you thanks
for all your gifts,
almighty God,
living and reigning
now and for ever.
Amen.

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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

May 11, 2021May 9, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

Becoming Eucharist

Mealtime Table Talk for Families

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. –Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47a

Prayer before meals

Bless us, O Lord,
and these thy gifts which
we are about to receive from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

Eat the meal together. Have each family member respond to the following questions:

Where have I given kindness this week?
Where have I received kindness this week?

Together Read and Reflect on the Holy Day’s Gospel

May 16, 2021 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord: Mark 16:15-20

Feel free to use your family bible or children’s bible. Be creative. Read it in parts. Act out the story.

How do you think the apostles felt seeing Jesus leave them for the last time? How would you feel?
Jesus gave them and us a mission to go and “proclaim the gospel to every creature.” How do you live out that mission today?

Family Action Step

Go out into the world to be the Body of Christ. Choose an action for your family this week that brings Christ to others. Maybe it is an action inspired by your Gospel reflection.

Prayer after Meals

We give you thanks
for all your gifts,
almighty God,
living and reigning
now and for ever.
Amen.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 4, 2021
by Barbara Simon-Johnson

Becoming Eucharist

Mealtime Table Talk for Families

Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. –Acts of the Apostles 2:46-47a

Prayer before meals

Bless us, O Lord,
and these thy gifts which
we are about to receive from thy bounty,
through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

Eat the meal together. Have each family member respond to the following questions:

Where have I given kindness this week?
Where have I received kindness this week?

Together Read and Reflect on the Holy Day’s Gospel

May 9, 2021 Sixth Sunday of Easter: John 15:9-17

Feel free to use your family bible or children’s bible. Be creative. Read it in parts. Act out the story.

Jesus tells us how much he loves us. How do you know of his love?
How do you show the love of Jesus to others?
Who do you know who is in most need of your love and through you, the love of Jesus?

Family Action Step

Go out into the world to be the Body of Christ. Choose an action for your family this week that brings Christ to others. Maybe it is an action inspired by your Gospel reflection.

Prayer after Meals

We give you thanks
for all your gifts,
almighty God,
living and reigning
now and for ever.
Amen.