In this beautiful Fall season, I first call your attention to an upcoming event. The annual blessing of animals will be held October 3, 2020 at 12:30 PM near the statue of Saint Francis at Saint Mary Church. Those of us who are pet owners know the blessing that our pets already are to us, and why not celebrate God’s gift by having your pet blessed? Dogs must be on a leash, and cats in carriers so we can have all “get along” as best as we can.
If you wish someone’s name to be announced to be prayed for at Mass if they are sick, please call and request this. We try and limit the announced status for anyone to three weeks, and the name will be removed unless the family has contacted us again.
Our Jewish brothers and sisters have recently celebrated their New Year and will observe Yom Kippur soon. I hope we can offer prayers for them as they also struggle to worship inperson, as we all do. Persons of all faiths should join in prayer for an end to this pandemic. On Yom Kippur, our Jewish brothers and sisters ask for forgiveness, and ask to change their ways and do good. Good thoughts for us as well.
All Souls Day is November 2, 2020, and you will find envelopes at the doors of church should you wish to have family members especially remembered at all the Masses in November. You can put your envelope in the collection basket by the doors of church, or drop at the rectory, or mail your envelope in. All the envelopes and names will be on the altars in the two churches beginning on All Souls Day.