Message from our Pastor
Pastor’s Message – Church of Saint Benedict
October 25, 2024
Friday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Almighty ever-living God, increase our faith, hope and charity, and make us love what you command, so that we may merit what you promise. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen
Collect for the Mass on the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Friday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time
Almighty ever-living God, increase our faith, hope and charity, and make us love what you command, so that we may merit what you promise. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen
Collect for the Mass on the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Brothers and Sisters,
Recent Gospel readings have shown people approaching Jesus with special requests: the Rich Young Man seeking eternal life, James and John asking for honor in God’s Kingdom, and now Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, calling out, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me” (Mark 10:46-52).
Bartimaeus represents those blinded by sin, pride, fear, and despair. Like him, we often need Jesus to heal our vision. Bartimaeus didn’t ask for wealth or status but sought spiritual sight, wanting to recognize Jesus as Savior and Lord.
When we encounter people stagnant in their faith, do we help them find Jesus? Do we tell them, “Take courage, stand up, Jesus is calling you!” and share God’s love?
Parish & Diocese News
- Blessing: A blessing for birthdays and anniversaries will be given at Mass this weekend.
- White Mass: Healthcare workers are invited to the White Mass at Holy Family Cathedral, Saturday, October 26 at 5:00 PM.
- Trunk or Treat: Sunday, October 27, 2:00–4:00 PM in McGuire Hall this year. All are welcome.
- That Man Is You (TMIY): Men’s ministry meets Wednesdays, 6:00–7:15 AM in McGuire Hall. All men are invited.
- Guest Presider: Fr. Robert Duck will preside at Masses on November 2–3, sharing updates from St. Michael Parish and surrounding communities.
All Saints and All Souls
- All Saints Day: November 1 – Holy Day of Obligation with Masses at 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 7:00 PM.
- All Souls Day: November 2 – Mass at 8:30 AM for all departed souls; Bishop Konderla will also celebrate Mass at Calvary Cemetery at 8:30 AM.
November Month of Remembrance
Ofrenda Table in the commons for photos of deceased loved ones and friends.
Ofrenda Table in the commons for photos of deceased loved ones and friends.
Women’s Cursillo Retreat
The Women’s Cursillo Retreat is November 7–11. Sign up to pray for participants at Signup Genius. Place Palanca in the gold Cursillo box in the commons.
The Women’s Cursillo Retreat is November 7–11. Sign up to pray for participants at Signup Genius. Place Palanca in the gold Cursillo box in the commons.