26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

We gather today to listen to God’s word and to share in the Eucharist. In today’s first reading, we hear the story of two of Moses’ friends, Eldad and Medad, who missed the gathering when the Lord bestowed the spirit of prophesy on all the elders. Yet the spirit of the Lord came to rest on them as well. Let us keep in mind all those who are not with us today, for whatever reason, and pray that the Holy Spirit may bear fruit in them as well as all of us.

Today, at the 11:00 A.M. Mass, the Phase Three Confirmation Candidates, preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, will begin their retreat with the Rite of Naming/Election. Sponsors of Confirmation Candidates should be in attendance for the 11:00 A.M. Mass.

It is hard to believe that it has been one month since Hurricane Ida came ashore and left so much devastation and destruction in her path. As we move forward in rebuilding our lives, our homes, our communities, let us continue to rely on the strength of our God. I am available if anyone needs to talk about their experience and stress from the storm.

The annual Blessing of Pets will take place next Sunday, October 3rd at 10:00 A.M., behind Church, near the Veteran’s flagpole. Our pets are gifts from God.

The second collection next weekend, October 2 nd & 3rd will be for the Building-Maintenance Fund.

Have a Blessed Week!