“Recently I issued a public Statement on the 2020 Presidential Election. Shortly after doing so, in my prayerful reflection, I realized that my statement was not only premature, but very possibly misleading. I regretted issuing the statement. Soon, I began receiving a few letters expressing shock, sadness and disappointment.
Bishop Bradley has recorded an All Soul’s Day message from Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which will air today at 10 a.m. on our website and simulcast on Facebook. In this brief video Bishop Bradley reflects on the meaning of All Soul’s Day and offers prayers for all holy souls. In addition he references the extension of the plenary indulgence from Pope Francis throughout the month of November.
During these charged times the diocese has released two documents : "Faith Forming our Conscience" a "Voting Supplement 2020" to are intended to help us focus our faith. Also, the USCCB has provided a beautiful "Election Novena", and encourage all of us to promote it so that we can be approaching the very important Election Day with our hearts prayerfully disposed.
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2020 Living the Mission of the Eucharist This year a significant change has been authorized by Bishop Bradley in the allocation of funds contributed to this year’s Bishop’s Annual Appeal. After the Parish has hit 50 percent of its Parish goal, all gifts contributed beyond that will be returned to the Parish.
Scam Alert: At least one parishioner has received an e-mail purporting to be from Fr. Albert asking help in obtaining a oneVanillia card for him so that he could give it to a friend under going surgery. This is a scam and was not sent by Fr. Albert. The e-mail address used was Fr. Albert Kemboi
. Note; This is NOT Fr Albert's E-mail.
The bishop is extending the existing General Dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days through Sunday, November 22, 2020, the Last Sunday of the Church Year
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) are providing aid to help in cleanup and medical relief to those impacted by the explosion in Beirut Lebanon on Aug. 4. The blast killed at least 137 people and injured more than 5,000 others. More information is given in the attached factsheet.
It is a faithful Catholic tradition to request Masses of thanksgiving, for birthdays, anniversaries, special intentions, etc. as well as for the deceased. Please call the rectory office to schedule a Mass intention. A customary stipend is $10.00 per Mass. There are numerous openings for weekday Masses yet this year. The Rectory Office number is 385-4152.
A special limited First Communion celebrations were held on July 19 at 2:00 pm and July 25th at 5:00 pm mass. Another First Communion celebration will be held later during fall during normal mass at a date still to be determined. For the time being Religious Education class have been suspended.