Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church

Why? You probably guessed because of Halloween and the world wears orange. Sorry to disappoint, but that’s not why.

Because October is a series of feast days for some of my very favorite saints!

St. Therese (October 1), Guardian Angels (October 2), St. Francis (October 4), St. Faustina (October 5), St. Bartolo Longo (October 5), Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7). There may not be a better week on the Church calendar than those 7 days! (Yes, hyperbole, Christmas and Easter weeks rock)! St. Theresa of Avila (October 15), St. Jean de Brebeuf, Issac Jogues and North American Martyrs (October 18), Pope Saint John Paul 2 (October 22). I am even leaving off Apostles Simon and Jude!

This is why I love October. The cool weather and fall leaves don’t hurt as well. The world turns orange, and Fr. Mosimann smiles. But I am really smiling celebrating my favorite saints!

Do you know when your favorite saints feast days are? And do you celebrate them? If not, you can celebrate with me. 😉

pax et bonum,

Fr. John Mosimann

Dear Folks,

October. Respect Life Month. Rosary Month. Two great things that go together. Are you worried about our country, your family, world? I give you again these words of Blessed Bartolo Longo who had been greatly given over to a life of dissipation and idolatry, but realized that it was going nowhere and turned back to God. He wrote of this moment: “As I pondered over my condition, I experienced a deep sense of despair and almost committed suicide. Then I heard an echo in my ear of the voice of Friar Alberto repeating the words of the Blessed Virgin Mary: ‘If you seek salvation, promulgate the Rosary. This is Mary’s own promise.’ These words illumined my soul. I went on my knees.”

One such opportunity, next Saturday, October 10th Rosary Rally at noon in Loriella Park. See the notice on page 8 of this bulletin for full details. I encourage our entire parish to attend and support this most important event!

I know many folks that are praying a 54 Day Rosary Novena for our Nation. We need prayer now more than ever. The devil wants to tear apart our babies, families, neighborhoods, nation and world. This is what he does. Only Love and Mercy can combat his attacks; use the supernatural help at your disposal. Pray the Rosary.

Pax et bonum,

Fr. John Mosimann