A Message from your Pastor

Dear Parishioners,

Bishop Zubik has asked that at all Masses, this Sunday, October 17, we use the Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit. Why? The reason is to join in prayer with the whole church in preparation for a World Wide Synod that Pope Francis is calling. A Synod is not the same thing as an Ecumenical Council like Vatican II. A Synod is a chance for the church to come together and truly listen to one another.
 
In a recent homily, Pope Francis said ". Bishops must listen to each other, the priests must listen to each other, the religious must listen to each other, the laity must listen to each other. And then, everyone "inter-listens". It's not about gathering opinions, it is not an investigation, it is a question of listening to the Holy Spirit.

There is a Mass today, Sunday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. in St. Paul Cathedral to which anyone is invited. More information will follow as the preparation for the Synod unfolds.

Thank you to everyone for the great response to the raffle tickets you received. This raffle benefits the Capuchin Order as well as the Parish. Your support is a double blessing. A number of folks have called the offices to make sure this was legit. That is an excellent idea, since there are so many scams. Always contact us with questions.

Speaking of scams, please remember no priest or parish staff member is ever going to text or email you with a request for financial help. There were more of those horrible things with my name attached again this past week. I'm so sorry, but it's not me.

Please, if you are having trouble with compliance for Protecting God's Children, call Andrea at the office. She will help you.

Fr. Bob