Daily Readings
- Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church October 15, 2024Readings for the Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 GAL 5:1-6 Brothers and sisters: For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. It is I, Paul, who am telling you that if you have yourselves circumcised, […]USCCB
- Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church October 15, 2024
Vatican News
- Synod Briefing – Day 11: Focus on disabilities, women and climate crisis October 15, 2024At the daily briefing at the Holy See Press Office on the latest Synod developments, journalists learn that the Synod's General Assembly focused on a variety of themes, including the inclusion of people with disabilities, the role of women, and the severity of the climate emergency in Brazil. Read all
- Holy See supporting future Convention on crimes against humanity October 15, 2024The Vatican Permanent Observer to the United Nations reaffirms that the Holy See advocates for a legally binding convention on crimes against humanity that respects established international norms, upholds justice principles, and ensures support to victims, while respecting state sovereignty. Read all
- Bishop of Kharkiv expresses gratitude to Pope Francis for appeals for peace in Ukraine October 15, 2024Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv, Ukraine, reflects on Pope Francis' words during his most recent Angelus, and issues an urgent plea as winter approaches, warning that Russian forces are "bombing infrastructure" to ensure that "boilers don’t work, leaving people—elders, children, the young, and even infants—to simply die." Read all
- Synod Briefing – Day 11: Focus on disabilities, women and climate crisis October 15, 2024
Confirmation
Middle and high school-age parishioners are eligible to receive the sacrament of Confirmation at the 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass on May 24, 2025. Parents must complete the required forms for Parish Religious Education. Confirmandi (those to be Confirmed) must attend classes regularly on scheduled Sundays from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The next scheduled Sundays are Oct. 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 8, 15. Required Sundays in 2025 will be announced later.
Pray for Our Sick
O.C.I.A. is Coming in January 2025 (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Would you or someone you know like to learn more about the Catholic faith? -Perhaps your spouse or fiance is thinking about becoming a Catholic? -Maybe you were raised Catholic but never received the sacrament of Confirmation? -Maybe you have never been baptized by a Christian church or belonged to a faith community. -Maybe you’ve drifted away from the Church and want to renew your connection to Catholicism by refreshing your knowledge of the Church’s teaching? There is never any commitment to becoming Catholic. That is a personal decision each participant makes. Participants who decide to become Catholic will be brought into full communion … Continue reading