Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ, His Church, and All People

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Lighting Project
At the time of this writing, our plan is to start replacing the central nave and sanctuary lights with LED bulbs.  This project has been a long time coming, but finally we can finish it.  There will be equipment in the church starting Mon. Oct. 19, but should be done by next weekend.  Daily masses will continue like normal. 

Holy Hour for Vocations - note the slight time change
Please join us for a Holy Hour of Prayer for Vocations on Priesthood Sunday, Oct. 25 at 6:30pm.  We want to thank God for the gift of the priesthood in His Church as well as pray that the master send more laborers into the harvest.  The Church needs not just more but holy priests, those already ordained and those yet to be.  As Catholics we believe prayer is efficacious, so please join in this special opportunity of prayer. 

Memento Mori in November
All Souls’ Day Masses
November is a month when we pray for our faithful departed in a particular way.  This year we are doing a couple different things.  On November 2, All Souls’ Day, there will be an 8:30 Ordinary Form Mass and then at 5:30pm an Extraordinary Form Mass.  Before each Mass the names of all those people buried from St. Paul’s during the last year will be read.
Book of the Names of Faithful Departed
Also, at the Sacred Heart Shrine will be the Book of the Names of the Deceased.  Feel free to write in the book the names of loved ones who have died.  Unfortunately due to Covid regulations, we cannot put pens out for you to use, so please bring your own pen.  We will keep these people in prayer throughout the month.
Candle Memorial
This year we are adding another opportunity for a memorial of loved ones. This devotion was practiced here in the past and it was suggested to see if there would be interest again.  If you would like to purchase a memorial candle for $8, please fill out the ticket in the bulletin.  All the candles will be displayed and lit at the Sacred Heart Shrine the last week of November, ending on Friday’s 8:30am Mass on November 27. This Mass will be offered for those in whose memory the candle was given.

Prayer for the Upcoming Election
Please continue praying for our country as we prepare for the November elections. There are good resources on our website to help Catholics form their consciences well.  I will also preach specifically on how our Church calls us to approach our responsibilities as American citizens as well as citizens of God’s Kingdom. My homilies as well as other information are on our website.

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Pfr