“Lord, Increase Our Faith”: Living a Life of Prayer

✨ From the Pastor’s Desk

“Lord, Increase Our Faith”
Fr. Skip reflects on the Gospel prayer of the apostles—“Lord, increase our faith.” True prayer, he reminds us, is not about changing God’s will but allowing God to transform our hearts. Prayer should be our lifeline, not our last resort. Just as Jesus prayed in solitude and surrendered to the Father’s will, we are called to live as a people of faith who live prayer, not just say prayers. When prayer becomes the heartbeat of our faith, our parish will shine as a living witness of God’s presence in the world.

Parish Events (Oct 5–12)

• Oct 5: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Faith Formation, Life Teen, CCW Planning, National Eucharistic Rosary.

• Oct 6–10: La Salette Book Study, Prayer & Life Workshop, Baptism Classes (Eng.), That Man Is You! session, Edge & Reconciliation classes, Caring Quilters, Knights of Columbus, Holy Hour, Paz y Gozo Charismatic Prayer.

• Oct 11: Men’s Club Fundraiser, Healing Prayer Ministry, Directory Photos.

• Oct 12: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Faith Formation, Life Teen, Baptisms, Music rehearsals, Divine Mercy Rosary (Sp).

⛪ Mass Schedule & Intentions

• Daily Mass: Mon–Sat, 8:30 a.m.

• Weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 5:00 p.m.; Sun 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. (Sp.), 5:00 p.m.

• Confession: After weekday Mass, Sat 4:00 p.m., Sun 11:15 a.m. (Sp.)
  Intentions include †Frank & Mary Canty, †Jeremy Langford, †Angelita Nuñez, †Teresita Tavares, †Alejandro Espinosa, †Yolanda Cervantes, and parishioners’ intentions.

Parish Devotions

• Rosary: Mon–Sat 8:00 a.m. (Eng.); Sun 9:30 a.m. (Eng.), 11:15 a.m. (Sp.)

• Divine Mercy Chaplet: Mon–Sat 7:45 a.m. (Eng.); Sun 1:00 p.m. (Sp.)

• Adoration: Fridays, 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Faith Formation & Ministries

• Faith Formation: Oct 5, 19, 26.

• Life Teen: Oct 5, 19, 26.

• Edge: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29.

• Youth Confirmation: Oct 19.

• OCIA sessions continue for new inquirers.

• That Man Is You! men’s spirituality series continues Tuesdays.

Sacrificial Giving & Stewardship

• Sept 28 Offertory Total: $16,505.50 (incl. online)

• The Master’s Plan: $453.10

• OCA 2025 Goal: $194,125.91 | Raised: $182,971.99 (18.1% participation)

• Next 2nd Collection: Oct 19 – Sister Diocese

• Parish thanks parishioners for their continued generosity, including food donations for the Agape Mission Market—over 1,400 lbs collected in August.

️ Prayer Requests

Infirm & Homebound: Serafin Ayala, Lisa Emery, Derek Hamilton, Donna Mallard, Fr. Terry Niziolek MS.
Deceased: †Fred Ares, †Beulah Ellis, †Irene Flores.

Special Focus

Respect Life Sunday – Oct 5: The Knights of Columbus begin their annual Crib Drive to collect essential items for the JMJ Pregnancy Center.
Pilgrims of Hope: Fr. Skip departs Oct 6–18 as chaplain for a European pilgrimage following the steps of St. Paul and visiting Medjugorje. Parishioners’ intentions will be remembered in prayer throughout the journey.