The Catechism of the Catholic Church says this in #2181:  "The Sunday Eucharist is the foundation and confirmation of all Christian practice.  For this reason, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Eucharist on days of obligation, unless excused for a serious reason or dispensed by their own pastor.  Those who deliberately fail in this obligation commit a grave sin."  Unfortunately many Catholics know this and yet choose to ignore this law and its consequences.  I celebrate the fact that our attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holydays of Obligation at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church far exceeds the estimate of 30% of all registered Catholics who attend Mass regularly in the United States.  Since we are celebrating four of our six Holydays of Obligation in the next two months starting this week with All Saints Day, I urge ALL of our parishioners to be alert to these special days and be ready to celebrate them with your fellow parishioners with a sense of purpose and joy, as we give thanks and praise to The Lord for the nourishment and strength that comes through each Eucharistic celebration.