From The Pastor’s Desk

May the blessings and peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, be with you!

By now you may have noticed the days getting darker earlier, leaves are falling off trees and changing colors and the weather is getting cooler. We look forward to the beautiful time of year and we offer thanks to God for His beautiful creations.

I ask that you keep in prayer the people in the southern parts of the country and the west coast who are dealing with unusual weather changes. From high temperatures and fires, it keeps people worried and anxious. May our prayers add to theirs bring comfort, strength, and needed resources.

As a reminder, beginning next Sunday during the month of October, there will be a head count of everyone who attends Sunday Mass. This is called October Count. This count helps the archdiocese know how many Catholics attend Mass every Sunday. Make every effort to be counted.

Don’t forget to support parish activities and events. An active parish is a healthy parish. Show your support in any way you can.

The month of October is designated as Pro-life or Respect Life Month and in honor of the Blessed Mother. May we keep in mind the importance and respect for human life from womb to tomb. And may we look to the Blessed Mother to intercede for us, whispering into the ears of her son all of our prayers.

We have often heard the phrase, “mean what you say, and say what you mean!” Our readings or today’s Mass reminds us that obedience is shown through humble action and the importance of doing God’s will over mere words are very important. Our yes to God means little if our daily deeds do not follow through. Words and actions are what we are called to do.

Peace and Blessings,
Msgr. Dr. Britto