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✨ From the Pastor’s Desk

Homily of Pope Leo XIV – Part I
Fr. Skip shares Pope Leo XIV’s homily from the canonization of Saints Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. The Holy Father reflected on the wisdom of God, calling us not to waste our lives outside His plan, but to follow Christ fully by carrying the cross and surrendering possessions. Both saints remind us that holiness begins with a simple “yes” to God, even in youth.

Parish Events (Sept 14–21)

• Sept 14: Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Faith Formation, Life Teen, Baptisms, La Salette Novena (Eng./Sp.).

• Sept 15–19: Guadalupe Ministry, Hispanic Charismatic Leadership, La Salette Laity Book Study, Prayer & Life Workshop, Music rehearsals, Sunshine Seniors, Holy Hour, La Salette Play rehearsal, Paz y Gozo prayer.

• Sept 20: Healing Prayer Ministry, La Salette Play setup.

• Sept 21: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Faith Formation, Life Teen, 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.

• Confessions: After weekday Mass, Sat 4:00 p.m., Sun 11:15 a.m. (Sp.)
  This week includes intentions for †Fr. Roland Nadeau, MS, †Juana Rivas, †Jesus Maza Seminaria, †Donald Mallard, †Robert Lenda, and the parishioners of Blessed Trinity.

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. with Benediction

Faith Formation & Ministries

• Faith Formation: Sept 14, 21, 28.

• Life Teen: Sundays, Sept 14, 21, 28.

• Edge: Sept 17 & 24.

• Youth Confirmation Orientation: Sept 30.

• That Man Is You! series begins Sept 23, inviting men to grow in authentic Catholic leadership.

• OCIA welcomes new inquirers into the faith.

Sacrificial Giving & Stewardship

• Sept 7 Offertory Total: $18,090.50

• The Master’s Plan: $3,742.88

• OCA 2025 Goal: $194,125.91 | Raised: $180,218.34 (18% participation)

• 2nd Collections: Sept 14 – Priest Retirement & Care; Sept 21 – La Salette Mary, Mother of the Americas.

• Memorial contributions invited for new vestments, liturgical items, and sanctuary furnishings.

️ Prayer Requests

Infirm & Homebound: Cathy Anger, Eduardo Cervantes, Lisa Emery, Derek Hamilton, Fr. Terry Niziolek MS, and others.
Deceased: †Charles Ray Collins, †Will Robles, †Wilfredo Roque.

Special Focus

Annual La Salette Missionaries Collection: Taken at all Masses Sept 20–21. Proceeds support aging and infirm missionaries, retirement, health care, and formation of future priests and brothers. Parishioners are invited to give generously.