Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This weekend we celebrate the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: The bulletin for this weekend, October 25, can be found here. Click here to access our livestreamed Masses.
Greece Pilgrimage – In the Footsteps of St. Paul: Greetings from Greece! Our pilgrimage is underway, and what a blessing it is to walk in the footsteps of our patron saint, St. Paul, during this special year dedicated to him. Over these first few days, we have begun exploring the places where St. Paul preached the Gospel and helped establish the early Church. I invite you to follow along on our journey through the daily videos and reflections we are sharing at stpacc.org/greece. Please continue to keep our pilgrims in your prayers, as we are keeping all of you in ours!
St. Paul Relics: As we continue celebrating the Year of St. Paul, join us for a special opportunity to venerate the relics of our patron saint following the 6:15 PM Mass this Thursday, October 29. May this opportunity to honor St. Paul inspire us to follow his example of faith and grow in our love for Jesus Christ.
Second Collection for St. Vincent de Paul: There will be a second collection this weekend, October 24-25, for St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP). Our SVDP Conference depends on this second collection to continue their mission of assisting those in need. Thank you again for your financial support and prayers.
All Souls Day: On Monday, November 2, we will commemorate All Souls Day, a day when the Church remembers and prays for all the faithful departed. Masses will be celebrated at 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, and 7:00 PM. Although All Souls Day is not a Holy Day of Obligation, I encourage you to join us for Mass as we pray for the repose of the souls of our deceased loved ones and all the faithful departed.
Sacred Heart Congress: Join me on Saturday, November 7 from 7:30 AM to Noon for the annual Sacred Heart Congress. Through Mass, Adoration, and inspiring speakers, as well as wonderful fellowship around coffee breaks, it is a day of great renewal and community. Don’t let the title “Congress” scare you! It is a half-day retreat inviting us to a deeper relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ. The morning will feature Bishop Earl K. Fernandes, Bishop Donald Hying, Annie Mitchell of the Son Rise Morning Show, and Emily Jaminet, along with Mass, the Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, and Benediction. Children are welcome! A special children’s program (K & Up) will be offered during the Congress and led by the Religious Sisters. Click here for more details and to register!
Understanding the Mass: From time to time, I will be sharing some guidance on prayers, gestures, and practices of the Holy Mass to help us better understand and participate more fully in the sacred liturgy. For example, should you bow to the priest during the entrance or recessional at Mass? While the Roman Missal identifies specific times when bows are called for, bowing to the priest as he enters or leaves is not one of them. There are, however, important moments when we are called to bow our heads, including at the names of Jesus and Mary and before receiving Holy Communion. I encourage you to read this article from The Catholic Times: “Should I bow to my priest?”
St. Gabriel Radio Interview: If you missed my interview yesterday on St. Gabriel Radio about Lumen Gentium, the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church,
You can listen to the recording here, along with any of my past interviews.
Our Sunday Offering: I am grateful to the many parishioners who regularly give of their time, talent, and treasure to support our parish community. I can tell you from my personal experience that WeShare Online Giving is an easy, secure, and convenient platform. You can give online anytime by clicking here. Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
In Christ,
Fr. Wilson
Sent by Andrew Long on Saturday, October 24 at 10:15AM