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October 15, 2023 • 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 25:6–10a; Philippians 4:12–14,19–20; Matthew 22:1–14
Sunday Gospel Background
We hear another of Jesus’ parables this Sunday. Jesus tells about a king who wants to celebrate his son’s
wedding in the most festive way possible. When the invited guests refuse his invitation, he calls in the poor and
outcast. Matthew dwells on the fate of the guests who refused the king’s invitation. Seeds stresses instead the king’s desire to share his happiness with everyone.
Share Experiences
Check off the boxes as you complete each part of the lesson.
Pray together “Dear Jesus, help us to be like you—kind to others and ready to share with everyone. Amen.” Story l Stephanie’s Party Ask: What can you tell me about a party you have been to? Then tell this story:
There was a little girl named Stephanie. She was almost four years old. Stephanie’s birthday was coming up. She really wanted to have a party. She asked her mom, and her mom said yes.
“Since you will be four, you may invite four friends,” Stephanie’s mom said. Stephanie had lots of friends and finally decided which four to invite: Tammy, Karla, Joey, and Louann.
Stephanie was very excited because this was her first birthday party. Each day, she counted the days until her party. Two more days. One more day.
The morning of the party, Stephanie woke up early to help her mom get everything ready. As they were blowing up
red and white balloons, the telephone rang. It was Tammy’s mother. “Tammy got sick last night,” she said. “She won’t
be able to come to the birthday party.” Stephanie felt sad because Tammy was a good friend.
Then the doorbell rang. When Stephanie opened the door, Karla was standing there. “I can’t come to your party,” Karla said. “My dad is taking us to see my grandma who is sick.”
Just as Stephanie closed the door, the phone rang again. It was Joey’s mother saying Joey had the chicken pox. Then Louann’s parents stopped on their way to take Louann to the emergency room. She had fallen off the trampoline.
Stephanie was very sad that no one could come to her party. Her mom sat down and explained that these things can happen. They are called emergencies. But they could still have a party. They called Mary Ann, the lady across the street, and invited her and her grandson, Joshua. Then they called the twins, Marisol and Mateo, who lived next door. They were three years old. They were all happy to come. They all had a fun time.
Activity l How do we celebrate? (page 4) Show your child the back page of Seeds. Ask your child to color the pictures that help make a party and to draw an X on the things that don’t.
Discover Gospel and Doctrine
Sunday Gospel l Jesus says, “Come celebrate.” (page 1) Introduce the Gospel by explaining that Jesus liked to tell stories to his friends. Then read the story.
Jesus said, “Listen to this parable about what God’s kingdom The king decided to throw a big wedding feast. The king said is like. Once there was a king whose son was getting married. to his messengers, ‘Go out and tell the people I invited that
Unit 1: We Are the Church l TG1-7