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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!