30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners;

What kind of attitude do we bring with us to Mass each weekend? Do we feel proud of ourselves for what we have accomplished this week; or do we feel inadequate— sorry for all the times we’ve failed— aware of our human weaknesses? As we celebrate the Eucharist together, let us examine our consciences and recognize our need for God’s mercy. The more we recognize our need for God and His mercy, the more we can open ourselves up to the grace He wishes to pour out on us.

The second collection this weekend is for the Church Roof. I ask for your generosity.

Friday, November 1 st is the Solemnity of All Saints. The Vigil Mass will be on Thursday, October 31 st at 5:00 P.M. Masses on All Saints Day will be at 6:30 A.M.—10:00 A.M.—7:00 P.M. The Blessing of the Cemetery will immediately follow the 10:00 A.M. Mass. Chicken and andouille Gumbo with potato salad will be served in the school cafeteria beginning at 11:00 A.M. Volunteers are needed to help serve the gumbo. If you are able to volunteer, please do so.

Each year the Archdiocese of New Orleans in conjunction with the Office of Black Catholic Ministries has a celebration honoring the Saints. This year the celebration will be held in Reserve on November 2 nd . The parade will begin from St. Peter Church parking lot and end up at Our Lady of Grace. Archbishop Aymond will be in attendance and will lead the prayer service at Our Lady of Grace, beginning at 11:15 A.M.. A reception will follow at Our Lady of Grace. All parishioners are invited to attend/participate. Please see the flyer in today’s bulletin or on the website.

The annual Thanksgiving food drive will begin the weekend of November 2 nd and 3 rd . Baskets will be placed in the sanctuary for you to put your non-perishable food items to help feed the poor in our area.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be on Monday, November 4th at 7:00 P.M. Bishop Fernand Cheri, O.F.M., Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans will be here for Confirmation. All parishioners are invited to attend.

Have a Blessed Week!