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Today we observe the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, known popularly as All Soul’s Day. Throughout November we remember the poor souls in Purgatory. This is our time to reflect and pray for the members of our parish, our families and other loved ones who have passed away during the past year, and of course, those who have been gone a long time, but whose memory still lives within our minds and hearts. We remember them at the Mass this Sunday, and we have a special commemoration Mass on Thursday at 7pm for those who were buried from here this past year.

The last week of October looms ahead, and next Sunday we observe All Soul’s Day, the annual commemoration of all our departed loved ones and parishioners. The Memorial envelopes will be in front of the altar throughout the month of November. On Thursday, November 6, we are celebrating the Mass for all of those who were buried from our parish since last November. Invitations have been sent to their families, but everyone is invited and welcome to attend this Mass.

We have already passed the mid-point of October, which means that the Fall Season quickly turns to winter and Christmas cannot be far away! This weekend is the Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing for those celebrating milestone marriage anniversaries this year. Congratulations to all who are celebrating!

Our Faithfully United campaign is off to a great start, and we are all grateful for the generous response to date. Please consider our initiative and do what you can. As I said in my homily last weekend, “we are looking for mustard seeds … It takes a lot of seeds to make a jar of mustard -- but Faithfully United we can build up our parish, enabling us not only to continue our good works, but also to make a greater difference in our community and the families whom we serve.”

Two weeks ago, John DeMuria spoke to the parish concerning our Stewardship Campaign, Faithfully United, and we are grateful for the positive response to date for this initiative. I am addressing this issue in the homily this weekend.