Fr. Tom’s Letters

Each week Fr. Tom writes a letter to parishioners in our bulletin. Every letter is comprehensive, including current information about the Parish, an explanation of Scripture for that Sunday, and an invitation to become more engaged in the life of the parish.

November 15, 2026

Dear Parishioners,

We have a number of activities in the coming days that I would like to draw your attention to:

MASSES FOR HEALING

Tomorrow, Monday, we will celebrate Masses for Healing at Noon and 7:30 in the evening. We began this tradition two years ago and parishioners have responded very favorably. Persons have found these Masses for Healing to be very comforting and peaceful. People bring to Mass this need for healing from physical illnesses, ailments, and injury. Some attend and pray for healing and strength because of chronic and long standing conditions. Other parishioners come to pray about situations that cause very difficult emotional situations and/or stress. Psychological and mental illness can bring people to this Mass. Many come to pray for the healing of other family members, relatives, or friends. Some people come as caregivers for loved ones and they seek personal strength during this difficult time as well as healing for their loved ones.

There are so many reasons for us to present ourselves to the Lord for healing. All are welcome. Join us if you are able. These Masses have proven to be both a blessed time of prayer and community.

ST. FRANCES CABRINI

Friday, November 13 was the feast of St. Francis Cabrini. In addition to celebrating her saintly life at the 7:30 and 9:00 Masses, we will be showing the movie “Cabrini” this coming Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00PM in the Saint Francis Ministry Center. Her dedication to the Lord, her love for the poor, her compassion and commitment to immigrants speak very powerfully to Catholics at this time in our nation’s history. The gospel parables, the Beatitudes, and the recent teachings of both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV make clear the mandate to love the poor and the immigrant population. St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, pray for us!

SPONSOR A FAMILY

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Our parish has made a commitment to assisting more than 550 families in having a Thanksgiving meal. All the food needs to be gathered by next Saturday in the St. Anne’s Parking Lot. Our last report is that we still need volunteers to assist and donate food for 100 families. Please help if you are able. More information can be found in this bulletin.

MEN’S RETREAT DAY

The parish is offering a Men’s Retreat Day on Saturday, December 5th. This will be a great way to spend a weekend Advent morning. The focus of the day will be St. Francis of Assisi as the Church marks the 800th Jubilee Year of his death. More information on how to register can be found in the bulletin. This can be a great way for grandfathers, fathers, and sons to spend a morning sharing their faith in the parish community.

Enjoy a blessed week!

Fr. Tom

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