The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:15 & 8:00 Mass – Rosary will start at the Grotto at 10 a.m.
The Youth Group meets after the 10:30 Mass in the upstairs Annex.
The Festival Committee meets at 6 in the Annex Meeting Room on Monday, Oct. 16.
The Women’s Guild meets at 10 in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 17. If you have not yet become a member of the Guild, it is not too late to sign up. Guild envelopes are at all church entrances. You can fill in the envelope and give it to an usher or put it in the collection basket.
The Liturgy Committee meets at 6:30 in the Annex Meeting Room on Oct. 17.
Women’s Bible Study will be at 9:30 in the Conference Room on Wednesday, October 18. RCIA will be at the Conference Room on Wednesday, Oct. 18. RCIY will meet at 6:30 in Assumption House on Wednesday, Oct. 18
Baptismal Preparation for parents and godparents will be on Thursday, Oct. 19 in the Conference Room. Please contact the church office to register for this class.
The Fatima Rosary will be at noon at the Grotto on Saturday, Oct. 21.
The entire month of October is Respect Life Month. Please remember to bring formula, diapers, wipes, and all things baby-related – toys, clothes, toiletries, bottles, etc. There is a collection site at each entrance for gifts. The items will go to Walking With Moms in Need, Gabriel Project, CareNet, and Isaiah House. Baby Banks are at all church entrances. Please put coins in the Baby Banks and return them at the end of the month.
Respect Life Month Novena started on Friday, Oct. 13 and will go through Saturday, Oct. 21.
Next weekend, we will unite with the global Church in celebrating World Mission Sunday. This year, Pope Francis illuminates our path with the theme: “Hearts on fire, feet on the move.” As we prepare to observe this special day, we are reminded to ignite our hearts with Christ’s love and extend that warmth to the most vulnerable corners of our world. Your fervent prayers and upcoming generosity in the collection for the Society of the Propagation of the Faith will bolster the missionaries working in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and certain regions of Latin America and Europe. Let us come together to support them in the mission of love and service. Thank you!
There are a total of 10 bumper stickers available with a few at each church entrance: “Help America: Pray the Rosary.”
All Souls Day Cards are at all church entrances; please return them before October 31.
If you or someone you know wants to have a part-time housekeeper job at St. Mary’s, please contact David in the office for more information, or if you want to apply, use the link in the bulletin.
We are so glad you attended Mass with us. We hope to see you again next week to share in our faith community and Eucharistic celebration; bring a friend with you.