Dear Folks,

Mass intentions for 2026! Very important announcement:

The book for Mass intentions will be opened on Tuesday, November 18th when the office opens at 8:30am. This is a slight change from the usual date, partly because the Faith Direct confusion has generated copious work for staff, but also because Mondays are crazy busy at the front desk, and Tuesdays seem much more opportune.

Therefore, exercising my full authority as pastor, I solemnly declare that henceforth and every year, the Mass Intention Book will be opened on a Tuesday in November and that I reserve the right for staff and myself to pick and announce the date that is opportune.

Let it be thus, I have spoken, and the law is promulgated! Woohoo! Wow, that was fun to use my full authority! Ok, yes that is written with a wink and a smile, but nonetheless it may have helped you to pay attention.

Catie Espiritu, our Assistant Youth Minister has been blessed with a second child who is due to burst forth into the world in January! Catie has discerned that the Lord is calling her to full-time motherhood and will thus be stepping down from her position on parish staff. We wish her well, with health and holiness for her children and marriage! We will miss her greatly, but are comforted by the fact that she most certainly remain at St. Mary’s and volunteer as she is able. We will begin to search for someone to fill this staff position shortly.

All Saints Day on Saturday! The great feast of All Saints falls on Saturday this year. Because of that, the obligation to attend Mass under pain of sin has been lifted. But the day itself is not less holy, since the holiness comes from God, not from the obligatory celebration. Since so many Catholics are duty focused, I am aware that fewer will attend Mass. To facilitate those who still wish to pray Holy Mass in honor of their friends and relatives in heaven, the schedule for the feast day is included:

Oct 31: 6pm Latin

Nov 1: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am

pax,

Father John Mosimann