27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday in October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. The theme this year is “Live the Gospel of Life.”

The theme coincides with the Church’s 25 th anniversary of the pro-life encyclical Evangelium vitae— The Gospel of Life. It was written by Saint Pope JohnPaul II. The encyclical reaffirms the Church’s teaching on the value and sacredness of every human life. It remains a foundational text for all our efforts to ensure that the life of every human person is protected and cherished.

The second collection this weekend is for the Building Maintenance Fund.

The Blessing of Pets will take place on Sunday, October 4th at 10:00 A.M. behind Church near the Veterans’ Flagpole. All pets are welcome.

The monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Wednesday, October 7 th . Adoration begins at 1:00 P.M. and concludes with Benediction at 6:00 P.M. All are invited to spend some time with our Eucharistic Lord.

The First Reconciliation Parent meeting will be on Monday, October 12 th at 7:00 P.M. in Church. The meeting will last approximately one (1) hour.

Have a Blessed Week!