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Mary Queen of Heaven - A Word from Our PastorTaps: As we near the end of another Church Year, I am reminded of my days in Boy Scouts, singing Taps at the end of the day. We gave thanks for the day, and with the concluding words, "God is nigh" we recognized his continued presence. It strikes me that this is a good way to close the work of any day, but perhaps especially as we think back on the blessings and trials of the year, and perhaps even more so as we think about the coming of Christ at the end of time. We give thanks for many, many blessings. We review our failures are our successes. We think about those who have shared their lives with us, especially those who have now gone on ahead of us into eternal life. All of these things, all of these experiences, all of our loved ones, share in the day and the year and the life we live. At the end of the day, at the end of the year, at the end of time, is Christ. At the completion of every blessing, every experience, every life, is Christ. God is nigh.
Readings for next week: Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17; 1 Corinthians 15:20-26,28; Matthew 25:31-46
Reflection: A famous preacher once suggested that every good homily could be summarized up with one short sentence, "Do good and avoid the evil". The phrase is attractive, both in its honesty and its simplicity. It is, however, often more complicated than it looks. As children, most of us learned to equate avoiding evil with doing good. To be a 'good' boy or girl meant doing what one was told and staying out of trouble. There was little expectation that we seek out opportunities for doing good. Jesus calls us to maturity. No longer is it enough to do good only where the need has been pointed out to us. A mature Christian is on the watch, a shepherd always seeking out the lost, the hungry, the stranger, the one in need of comfort. A failure to recognize the one in need is no excuse. It is our job to find them, invite them, and welcome them home.
Prayer: Jesus, we bless you for giving us the ears to hear your call to holiness. Give us also the eyes to see those you call us to serve, and the hearts to feel their need. May we become your blessing, Lord, the voice of your call to each other. -
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Disciple Maker Index Survey!
Our parishes are on a journey to know, love, and serve Christ better and thrive! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM OUR PARISHIONERS! Complete the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey today! The survey asses our unique strengths and opportunities. Share your perspective now to help strengthen and better prepare us for the future!
To take the Disciple Maker Index survey, please follow the link: Disciple Maker Index Survey
Click on "Take Survey" and search for your parish. Please note that the survey is specific to each parish, not the family of parishes. Paper copies are available at the doors of church if you are unable to access the online survey. Please continue to pray for this intention and for the growth and protection of our parishes.
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Monday, November 16, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMPatriotic Rosary following the 6:45pm Mass located at St. Ann Church, or if weather permitting, St. Ann parking lotRead More
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Monday, November 23, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMPatriotic Rosary following the 6:45pm Mass located at St. Ann Church, or if weather permitting, St. Ann parking lotRead More
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Monday, November 30, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMPatriotic Rosary following the 6:45pm Mass located at St. Ann Church, or if weather permitting, St. Ann parking lotRead More
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A Letter from the Archbishop:
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November: National Adoption Month!November is National Adoption Month. The month focuses on the joys of adoption, the needs of children in foster care, and the support systems that help families grow. The 2026 theme is "Youth Voices: Why Family Matters". National Adoption Day is Saturday, November 21, 2026, and courts and organizations in 400+ communities in our
country hold special events to finalize adoptions from foster care.
Please pray for the children to find parents/families who will adopt them.Adoption resources can be found at https://resources.catholicaoc.org.
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