Y’all received Bishop Rhoades’ letter in Today’s Catholic. He has called for a day of prayer and penance on October 5. I ask the each of you observe this day by a small fast. Please, pray and eat less and then bring a can good or two to church on Sunday for our St. Vincent de Paul Society to distribute to those in need.
The Annual Bishop’s Appeal starts today. Our goal this year has gone up a little to $13,406.64. We may have trouble making it this year because some of our bigger donors have moved out of town to be closer to their families. Illness and death have also taken a toll on the parish this year. So, please pray over your sacrificial gift to the Bishop’s Appeal this week and especially during Mass today.
This is a big week for the Congregations of Holy Cross. Our Patronal Feast Day is Saturday on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Our founder Blessed Basil Moreau chose her as our Patroness, both for the men and women of Holy Cross.