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Dear Jesus, Thank you for all the beautiful gifts you have given me in life. Help me to share them with others and teach me to bring love, kindness, and happiness to the people around me. May my life always be a blessing to others. Amen.

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Marriage, the Church, and Holy Communion

Over the past several months, a number of parishioners have approached us with questions about marriage and the reception of Holy Communion. Many faithful Catholics are surprised to learn that while a civil marriage is recognized by the state, it is not always recognized by the Church as a valid Catholic marriage. This can be a sensitive and sometimes painful discovery. Often, couples entered their marriage with sincere intentions and were simply unaware of the Church's requirements. For this reason, it is important to approach these situations not with fear or shame, but with trust in God's mercy and confidence in the loving guidance of the Church.

The Church teaches that Holy Communion is the deepest expression of our unity with Christ and His Church. When a Catholic is living in a marital situation that has not yet been recognized by the Church, he or she should refrain from receiving the Eucharist until the situation can be addressed. This is not meant as a punishment or rejection. Rather, it is an invitation to continue the journey of faith and to bring every aspect of one's life into closer harmony with God's plan.

The good news is that many of these situations can be resolved. In some cases, a marriage can be convalidated, commonly referred to as having the marriage "blessed" by the Church. In other instances, additional steps may be necessary to help a person return fully to the sacramental life of the Church.

If you have questions about your own marital situation, please know that you are warmly invited to speak with one of our priests or deacons. We are here to listen, guide, and accompany you with compassion and respect. No one should carry these concerns alone. The Church is a family, and our sincere desire is to help every person experience the peace, healing, and grace that Christ longs to share through His sacraments.

Fr. Chris

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Let's give thanks for our many blessings!

Join us for Mass at 9:00am

You are invited to bring food to be blessed.

Place items on the table by the choir area.

Remember the less fortunate by bringing packaged non-perishable food items to fill the St. Vincent de Paul Christmas baskets. Boxes are located at both entrances

of the church.

No 7:00 am Mass
Church will be closed after the 9:00 am Mass
No Confessions on Friday, November 27
No meetings will be held on parish campus these dates.
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday the Parish Office will be closed November 26 and 27 and will reopen on Monday, November 30.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Most Urgent Hours Needed

SUNDAY

3:00am - 4:00am

5:00pm - 6:00pm

MONDAY

4:00AM - 5:00AM

WEDNESDAY

3:00am - 4:00am

10:00pm - 11:00pm

THURSDAY

11:00am - Noon

10:00pm - 11:00pm

SATURDAY

1:00am - 2:00am

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Faith & Wellness Mental Health Ministry

As we start this ministry, we invite you to help us better understand the needs of our parish community. A short survey is available at the information tables near the church entrances.

We value your input as we take these first steps together and thank you for helping us make our parish community a place where everyone feels welcome.

“We are here for you.”

ALL SOULS ALTAR & BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

Thank you to everyone who shared photos for our All-Souls Remembrance Altar. Such a meaningful tribute to our loved ones.

The Remembrance Altar will be taken down at approximately 2:00pm on Friday, November 20. Please pick up your photos before then. Any photos remaining afterward will be available for pick up at the Parish Office.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.