27th Sunday in Ordinary Times Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." Mark 10: 2-16
October is Respect Life Month.
The Catholic church in the U.S. celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday. To support these annual observances, the USCCB Secretariate of Pro-Life Activities provides materials to help Catholics understand the value the gift of human life and help build a culturethat cherishes and protect it. Visit Respect Life Respect Life Video
Coffee Hour
We are implementing a new system for hosting Coffee Hour after mass on Sundays. Starting today, there will be a sign-up sheet in the back of the church for those wanting to host a Sunday. All it entails is for you to supply the treats for that Sunday, as well as set up, serve, and clean up afterward. There are always a lot of people to help with cleanup! The Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Guild normally provide the goodies on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, so we only need two volunteers each month. Some of our current volunteers even pair up with a friend for a Sunday to make it easier. Please consider this, as the more people we have hosting, the less it falls upon the same people. Thank you!!
To sign up please either call Diane or look for the signup sheet.
The Pope’s Intention for October 2024
For a shared mission: We pray that the Church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people.
Sister Nancy Casale’s book,God’s Bold Warrior, has arrived. They will be available after Mass today, or any other time you can make arrangements with Barbara Bateman. Cost is only $10. Assuming you already purchased the book(s) just come to Mass and Sister Nancy will gladly sign it/ them for you. We do have a limited amount of extra books. If we need more we can reorder but there will be a small shipping fee with those. They will also be available on Amazon soon. (With higher shipping cost).
Did you know that Sister Leslie Lund is also an author? She has written two books:Journey with St. John of the Cross through the Dark Night to Divine Intimacy: A Spiritual Direction Guide and Study Resource. They will be on display at the book signing and are available on Amazon.
We have sold out of the original order, so we will order more! Contact Barb Bateman ASAP (641) 373-8820 or[email protected]