October is the month of the Rosary. Today pray the Joyful Mysteries which is traditionally prayed on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you’re in a healthy marriage, give thanks. If you suspect someone is being abused, provide them with the National Domestic Violence Hotline number (1-800-799-SAFE).
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October 15 is the Memorial of Saint Teresa of Avila
“For prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.” ― St. Teresa of Avila
St Teresa pray for us!
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Let us pray that we might accept God’s invitation to life in the church so that we may also be invited to the great banquet of life.
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Oremos para que podamos aceptar la invitación de Dios a la vida en la Iglesia, de modo que también seamos invitados al gran banquete de la vida.
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Using Jesus’ parable from this Sunday's gospel (Matthew 22:1-14) as your starting point, describe in your own words who will be welcome and why they will be welcome, at the eternal banquet of God.
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Readings for Sunday October 11, 2026
Isaiah 25:6-10a
Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Matthew 22:1-14
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Let us pray that we might direct our thoughts toward what is holy, good, and true, and away from what is unjust and wrong.
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Happy Feast Day! ¡Feliz festividad!

October 7 is the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary!

¡El 7 de octubre se celebra la Memoria de Nuestra Señora del Rosario!
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Sunday's second reading, Letter of St. Paul to the Philippians 4:6-9: What steps do you take each week to make sure you are doing as Paul directs: "Live according to what you have learned and accepted."?
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Readings for Sunday October 4, 2026
Isaiah 5:1-7
Psalm 80:9, 12, 13-14, 15-16, 19-20
Philippians 4:6-9
Matthew 21:33-43
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In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebratesRespect Life Month. To learn more go to respectlife.org/celebrate
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Let us pray that we will choose to follow the teachings of Jesus in word and deed in our daily lives.
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Today we celebrate the feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Sometimes it’s easy to forget the presence of the angels in our daily lives. Pray for their protection and guidance in your life.
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In Sunday's parable (Matthew 21:28-32) reminds us that it isn’t what we say that counts as much as what we do. How would someone know you are a Christian through your actions?
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Readings for Sunday September 27, 2026
Ezekiel 18:25-28
Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Philippians 2:1-11
Matthew 21:28-32
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“All things have their season, and in their times all things pass under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). What seasons have you been through? How has God shaped you through these different seasons?
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Mandatory Retreat for Catechists and Aides
Sunday, September 27 from 9-10:30am all Faith Formation Catechists and Aides are required to attend.
 No Youth Faith Formation Sunday, September 27.
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Today let us pray for the strength and mercy to forgive others as we have been forgiven.
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Watch the 2025 USCCB Special Pastoral Message on Immigration here:
youtu.be/nsMQ8V4pNCI
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