One of the things pastors hear often is: “The Church is always asking for money!” I answer “yes”, because second only the preaching the Kingdom of God, Jesus talked about money and how we use the gifts God gives us more and any other subject. There are two points I like to point out:

Next weekend after the Masses we will have our annual Ministry Fair in the Parish Center. All of our various groups and ministries will be there to talk about their plans for the year and their need for volunteers. After we “shut down” during Covid-19 many groups are just starting to get going, and they can use your help. Also, there are a lot of plans for the coming year; you will want to know what is planned and when so that you do not miss out.

It is hard to believe that we are half way through October already! As I have been telling you, our parish is getting very busy with activities and I want to make you aware of what is coming up.

The Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos Gala will take place here at our parish on Saturday, October 29. This is their major fundraiser for the year and we are happy to host them. Tickets can be purchased online at NPH South West. The speaker this year is a young man with a very special story; and he is a friend of mine.

Last month we began again talking about our new rectory and some questions came up that I want to clarify. First, a rectory is not a “house” it is more complicated than a house. Each priest needs private space, so there are “suites” not just bedrooms in a rectory. Each suite has a sitting room, a bedroom and a bathroom and each suite has a separate temperature control. Usually a rectory will have a chapel for prayer and a guest room. Our rectory will have four suites to allow us to have retired priests with us to help, and to pay rent.

I’m excited to endorse another Men’s (Oct 16-17) and Women’s (Oct 23) RENEWAL weekend in our parish center. This is the 55th Renewal weekend that our parish has offered, and hundreds have experienced this Renewal transformation. There is no charge for these weekends - it is a gift from the parish. What a great way to meet another 20-30 bothers and sisters in Christ. If you have attended before, consider attending again. It is a Renewal weekend and we all are in need of Renewal.