Some of us show an interest in our "family tree" by researching the origins of our family, or as far back as we can go. I know someone in my family was able to trace our family (my dad's side) back to the 1700's. As impressive as that is, it is even more amazing that ALL OF US (who are Christians) can trace our origins back 2,000 years to Jesus Christ. I will be blessed to join about 25 or our parishioners, under the leadership of our tour director Fran Boudreaux, to the Holy Land November 9-18. We will literally walk in the footsteps of Jesus and His apostles at a number of holy sites. Please keep us in your prayers in our travels and know that you will be in our prayers.
Those who receive stewardship envelopes know by now that there is an envelope in the packets which can be used to write names of deceased loved ones whom you want remembered on All Souls Day and throughout the month of November. You are welcome, of course, to include all the names of your deceased loved ones. For some, there may not be enough room on the envelope to put all of these. I would counsel you to include the names of loved ones who have died in the most recent past. This might be in the range of the last 10 or 20 years.
An offering in the envelope is welcomed, but is not expected. If you didn't remember to bring your envelope to put in the basket this weekend, please place your envelopes on the altar on All Saints Day, All Souls Day, or in the few days after that. Eternal rest be unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
An offering in the envelope is welcomed, but is not expected. If you didn't remember to bring your envelope to put in the basket this weekend, please place your envelopes on the altar on All Saints Day, All Souls Day, or in the few days after that. Eternal rest be unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Recently I have not only seen an accident involving two cars right in front of me (at the entrance to WalMart on Highway 7), but I have also been involved in a car accident off Interstate 30 where I was hit from behind. Given these experiences, I have found myself more attentive to the drivers and driving conditions around me.. We all want to drive in safety, no matter where we are going.
The decision to move the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass to 4:00 p.m. starting November 5, creates during the winter months, a safer setting for our parishioners to drive to and back home from church. I pray that those who had strong feelings about leaving Mass at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, will come to accept this change for the safety of some of their fellow parishioners and others on the roadway. We will do another survey about moving the Mass back to 5:00 p.m. when daylight savings approaches in March.
The decision to move the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass to 4:00 p.m. starting November 5, creates during the winter months, a safer setting for our parishioners to drive to and back home from church. I pray that those who had strong feelings about leaving Mass at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, will come to accept this change for the safety of some of their fellow parishioners and others on the roadway. We will do another survey about moving the Mass back to 5:00 p.m. when daylight savings approaches in March.