Where Faith Catches Fire: Renewal in Eucharist and Family

✨ From the Pastor’s Desk

Where Faith Catches Fire
Fr. Skip shares a reprinted article from Columbia magazine on Catholic life in the U.S., reflecting on a recent Pew study. While only a minority attend Mass weekly, the article highlights renewal through Eucharistic devotion, strong families, and vibrant parishes. Corpus Christi processions and parish life remind us that faith is nurtured in community and family, not in isolation.

Parish Events (Sept 28 – Oct 5)

• Sept 28: Faith Formation, Life Teen, Baptisms, Music Ministry rehearsals, Divine Mercy Rosary (Sp).

• Sept 29: Paz y Gozo Leadership, La Salette Laity Book Study.

• Sept 30: Prayer & Life session, Confirmation Orientation, That Man Is You.

• Oct 1: Reconciliation Session III, Edge, Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel (Filipino-American Community).

• Oct 2: Men’s Club meeting.

• Oct 3: Holy Hour, Life Teen Retreat setup, Paz y Gozo Charismatic Prayer.

• Oct 4: Life Teen Retreat, National Eucharistic Rosary, Healing Prayer Ministry.

• Oct 5: Respect Life Sunday, Faith Formation, Life Teen, National Eucharistic Rosary.

⛪ 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 †Carmen Sanchez, †Jose Marcano, †Ruby Gomez, †Richard Wood, †Kelly Zaytoun, †John O’Brien, †Bob DePascale, 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: Sept 28, Oct 5, 19, 26.

• Life Teen: Sept 28, Oct 5, 19, 26.

• Edge: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

• Confirmation Orientation: Sept 30.

• OCIA sessions continue for those seeking initiation into the Catholic faith.

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

Sacrificial Giving & Stewardship

• Sept 21 Offertory Total: $14,233.10 (incl. online)

• The Master’s Plan: $361.19

• La Salette Mother of the Americas: $4,374

• OCA 2025 Goal: $194,125.91 | Raised: $181,549.99 (18.1% participation)

• Upcoming 2nd Collections: Oct 5 – The Master’s Plan; Oct 19 – Sister Diocese

️ Prayer Requests

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

Special Focus

• La Salette Missionaries: Gratitude expressed for last weekend’s collection supporting their mission and service at Blessed Trinity.

• Respect Life Sunday – Oct 5: Knights of Columbus Crib Drive begins, collecting items for JMJ Pregnancy Center.

• Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel: Hosted by the Filipino-American community on Oct 1 at 7:00 p.m.