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Prepare for the upcoming week with the readings: Isaiah, Psalms, and Matthew. Engage with the Word to deepen your spiritual journey.
Pray for our priests gathering for a day of reflection on the Sacred Priesthood. Support and honor them as they dedicate themselves to serving the Church.
Join us on December 12 at 5pm to celebrate and honor Fran Novak and Shane & Catie Haselbarth for their dedicated service to the parish. Tickets available, don't miss out!
Sun 8:00am Mass for Pro Populo. 9:30am Mass for The Phillip W. Eastman Family. 11:30am Mass to remember +Rev. James C. Sherlock.
Mass intentions for 9:30am last Sunday after Pentecost: Epistle from Col 1:9-14, Gospel from Jn 18:33-37. Next Sunday is 1st Sunday of Advent: Epistle from Rom 13:11-14, Gospel from Lk 21:25-33.
Reflections on Thanksgiving, prayers for the departed, and requests for the sick members of our community.
Confession times are Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30-8:00am and Tue, Thu 6:30-7:00pm. Offices closed from Wed, Nov 26th to Mon, Dec 1st for Thanksgiving.
Save the date for the Rorate Mass on Dec 13 at 6:15 am, and the Organ Concert on the same day at 7:00 pm. Also, learn about the Jesse Tree tradition and its significance.
Sun: 8:00am Mass for +Ralph Dell’Arciprete, 9:30am Anh Linh Family, 11:30am +Dr. Frank Schmid. Sat: Mass for +Deceased Legionaries worldwide. Confession times on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun. Remember the deceased students of Our Lady of Lourdes School on Sat with special prayers. Let's participate in Mass intentions for our loved ones. Join St. Raymond Foundation's Celebration Supper on Dec 12 - tickets available. Contact the Parish Center for Mass Intentions for living and deceased loved ones.
Fr. John reflects on facing uncertainty and staying resolute in faith, likening it to a boat navigating through rough waters guided by a lighthouse. Jesus' teachings remind us to stay steadfast amidst chaos and false promises. Let's trust in the light of Christ and keep moving forward even in challenging times.
Save the Dates: Organ Concert on Dec 13 at 7:00 pm to celebrate the Feast of St. Lucy. Pray the St. Andrew Christmas Novena from Nov 30 to Dec 24 for reconciliation. Learn about the Advent Wreath tradition and its significance in preparing for Christmas. Join the parish for Christmas music and St. Lucia's buns afterwards.
Next Sunday's readings: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43. Epistle and Gospel readings for upcoming Masses. Mass intentions for November and prayers for the departed. Special prayers for specific intentions. Check out the scheduled Mass times and confession schedules for the week.
Remember the souls of the departed and pray for them during November. Reflect on the significance of praying for Souls in Purgatory. Learn why this practice is important in Catholic belief. Let's deepen our understanding of the journey to Heaven and the purification process of the souls in Purgatory.