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Tho’ the song is about peace, it could as easily be about kindness. As cases of COVID rise across the nation, at the local level we’ve been asked to make the sacrifices we know will flatten the curve. That’s hard news coming as we’d hoped to gather with family for Thanksgiving, but we can take consolation in the answer to our prayer for the development of an effective vaccine. We all have moments when we’re feeling stretched thin or brittle to the breaking point. We need to show ourselves a little kindness. Then care lovingly and with kindness for those we encounter each day, from essential workers to the drivers around you in traffic and, perhaps most challenging of all, to our nearest and dearest.

Recently, Fr. Paolo was confronted with this question, “In the context of the tenets of your religion and your congregants, what are common barriers to people in your congregation seeking mental health care?” Learn the context within which the question was posed and what Father answered as he invites you to continue the dialogue. Read more at From Padre Paolo.

What time is the 4 o’clock Mass on Christmas Eve? Read on to know what we know...

The second collection this weekend is for the Campaign for Human Development. The CCHD is the national anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, working to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ "... to bring glad tidings to the poor ... liberty to captives ... sight to the blind, and let the oppressed go free." (Luke 4:18) Read more and find the GIVE button at our webpage on the Campaign for Human Development.

Christmas is coming, COVID or not – shop the safe way – at home! Our eBazaar offers a truly dazzling array of gifts to delight nearly everyone on your list! Fair Trade, locally sourced, artisanal works, gifts from nature or gifts that are just out of this world – you’ll find the irresistible when you visit our vendors. For many of our parish ministries, the proceeds from their sales at this event are their MAJOR fundraising activity. Buy buy buy pecans from the Knights, Prayer Blanket gifts & quilt raffle tickets, something from Social Justice’s Serrv & Earn, SACS Booster Club logo items, and bid on the Journey Retreat’s Silent Auction. Our merchants bring the world to your fingertips at the Christmas eBazaar.

While many events are in Zoom, create balance by taking a walk in our beautiful autumn as a break from screen time! Be KIND to you! The many options available unfurl at our events page (link below)

How to Cope with Stress is one of the many resources on the CDC website. The CDC recommends -

Fr. Rich reminds us of this seldom-referenced beatitude: Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.

We rely on your kind generosity to bring our mission to life. Thank you for GIVING!

In his reflection this week, Fr. Chuck brings us news of a snafu in our church interior project work and shares his thoughts on a saint with limits.

With the Catholic Services Appeal last week and Mission Appeal this week and the Campaign for Human Development next week, not to mention all the year end giving appeals in your mailbox, physical both physical and electronic, are you feeling near your limit?

Our team of caring connection callers completed Week One of Phase One of our effort to check in with our community. This endeavor has been a learning and growing adventure. While the subjective feedback from early calls was mostly joyful, we also connected with folks who’ve suffered illness, injury, and loss as well. We’ve been able to take action to reach out with kindness. And for the objective types in our community, you can read the summary of the data points at Caring Connection.

This Sunday at the 8:45 and 11:30 Masses, we’ll welcome our RCIA Inquirers with unique rites. Join us by viewing the rituals online if you can. Give your prayerful support to our Inquirers. Because we have a large class of Inquirers (12) and their supporters with us in the church for those two Masses, seating will be limited. Thank you for understanding that the protocols and limits we’ve put in place are for the protection of our community. Read more about the Rite of Welcome at Events.

Learn about opportunities for engagement including new events, perennial parish favorites, and more!

Our appreciation for your generous support of our mission remains LIMITLESS! Thank you for GIVING!

We continue our watchful waiting for the result of recent a national choice. Let’s look at some This and That while we wait.

This weekend the Bishop calls us to action. You might have received a mailing from the diocese. At all the Masses, we’ll take a moment to answer the call. Learn more at Catholic Services Appeal.

Two of our community’s beloved Advent traditions will be celebrated. We’ve had to tweak some details for safety, but let the excitement build.

A cadre of parish volunteers and staff will be checking in with parishioners over the next two weeks. They’ll be making calls Sundays thru Thursdays this week and next. Please answer their call.

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