Sunday, October 30 -
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHEERS!
Cheers!
Monday is Halloween! As always I invite “trick or treaters” to come to the home of Father Jojo and myself. Our address is 5585 Alden Bend Drive — just a little over a half-mile from the church campus. We plan to be ready to pass out candy from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Hope to see many of you there!
As most of you probably know, Halloween is a holiday connected to a holy day: “Halloween” means the “Eve of All Hallows Day”. “All Hallows” is the old British name for “All Saints” — a day on which we honor all persons in heaven, not just those who are canonized or have a feast on the Catholic calendar. So, anyone among our family, relatives and friends who have died and we believe are in heaven is a “SAINT”.
As most of you probably know, Halloween is a holiday connected to a holy day: “Halloween” means the “Eve of All Hallows Day”. “All Hallows” is the old British name for “All Saints” — a day on which we honor all persons in heaven, not just those who are canonized or have a feast on the Catholic calendar. So, anyone among our family, relatives and friends who have died and we believe are in heaven is a “SAINT”.
To celebrate this Holy Day on Tuesday, November 1, we have three Masses: 7:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 6:00 p.m.
The next day, Wednesday, November 2, is the feast of All Souls. Although this is NOT a holy day of obligation, many like to attend Mass to remember those of their family, relatives and friends who have died — especially in this last year. We have two Masses on that day: 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
And, Thanksgiving is just around the corner! We need all of you to help us fill over 400 food baskets.
This is what we need:
Boxes of stuffing mix
Boxes of macaroni & cheese
Boxes or bags of brown sugar
Cans of green beans
Cans of packages of gravy
Cans: cream of mushroom soup
Bags of marshmallows
Cans of sweet potatoes
But, these are items that we really need desperately:
Bags or boxes of cookies
Cranberry sauce
Boxes of mashed potato mix
This is what we need:
Boxes of stuffing mix
Boxes of macaroni & cheese
Boxes or bags of brown sugar
Cans of green beans
Cans of packages of gravy
Cans: cream of mushroom soup
Bags of marshmallows
Cans of sweet potatoes
But, these are items that we really need desperately:
Bags or boxes of cookies
Cranberry sauce
Boxes of mashed potato mix
Please bring as many of these items in during the week or by next weekend, November 5 and 6 — the deadline!
Have a great week. God bless you.
Father Bill
Have a great week. God bless you.
Father Bill
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00pm live-stream
Sunday 7:30am
9:30am (ASL interpreted)
12:30pm
5:00pm
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday - Saturday 7:30am
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GOSPEL REFLECTION QUESTIONS
RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 145: 1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14
"I will praise your name forever, my king and my God."
SECOND READING: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2
1) Have you ever desired to see something so much that you've gone to ridiculous lengths to get there? Perhaps a concert or show? How does this help you relate to Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus?
2) Think of a known sinner in the world who blatantly disregards the gospel. What would you do if Jesus told you he was going to that person's home to share a meal? Would you be jealous? Angry? Confused?
3) Have you ever sought out the company of someone who has wronged you, seeking reconciliation? Would you ever consider instead of seeking an apology, asking to go over to the person's home for a meal?
4) "Before the Lord the whole universe is as a grain from a balance / or a drop of morning dew come down upon the earth." How does this make you feel? Is it comforting or discouraging?
PRAYER REQUESTS
Do you need a prayer? Would you like to pray for someone? You can reply directly to this email (which will create a private comment) or click the 'Reply' button to leave a public comment.
We are united to one another through our prayer. We are praying for you. You are not alone.
The first Thursday of every month is Eucharistic Adoration. Come spend some time in the presence of the Lord on Thursday, November 3rd from 8am-6pm. From 4-5pm is Family Hour where families and children are welcome. Adoration will be guided with prayers and reflections.
SALT & LIGHT OUTREACH MINISTRY
Donations can be dropped off in the designated food bin in front of the main doors of the church. We are especially low on canned cranberry sauce, boxed cookies and boxed mashed potatoes.
We do not have refrigeration for perishable items, however, we are able to purchase turkey or ham gift certificates at a substantial savings. If you would like to help, please leave your donation marked "Thanksgiving Food Drive" in the collection baskets or you can donate online under "Thanksgiving collection". God bless you for helping with this much needed food drive. We continue to pray for you and your families and hope that you are staying safe, healthy and enjoy a blessed Thanksgiving.
GRIEF MINISTRY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus hosts its Tootsie Roll Drive this weekend. Please take a candy or two!
Elementary-aged children are invited to enter the Keep Christ in Christmas button contest. Entry forms are available in the lobby.
All Thanksgiving items in the gift shop are 30% off!
JOIN OUR TEAM
Holy Spirit is in need of a full-time Audio-Visual technician to join our staff. This is a highly technical role to lead our church in sound, video, media, production, live-streaming and stage lighting for worship, liturgy, and ministries. This position requires flexibility of schedule to adjust to the needs of the church, with a wide variety of events that occur during the week, evenings, and weekends. Please click on the job posting below for more details. Send resumes and references to Scott Knisley.
One of the many tasks required of our new Audio-Visual technician will be to collaborate with our team to produce videos:
COMMUNICATIONS CORNER
Director of Communications
Items submitted each week by Wednesday before noon are included in the e-Bulletin the same week. Your event will remain in the e-Bulletin leading up to the event. Please also submit your event to Christine Bravo to ensure it is in our parish calendar.
