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.

September 6, 2026

I have been away during the second half of August, so now, all of a sudden, September is here with so many parish activities. They have all been included in previous bulletins, and I will give a quick summary here:

1. We began school on Thursday, September 3rd with about 395 students. We have a few new teachers, some new school families and we will assemble for our first school Mass at 9:00AM on Tuesday, September 8 for the Feast of the Birth of Mary.

2. The 7:30AM daily Mass will return on Monday, September 7. Mass will be held in the Church along with the 9:00AM Mass.

3. On Friday, September 11, we will pray with all our nation as we remember the tragic events of 25 years ago. Masses will be at 7:30, 9:00, and Noon. There will be a reading of names at each Mass of those who lost their lives that day and those whose 9/11 related illnesses died in years following.

4. On Sunday, September 13 at the 10:00AM Mass, we will have a blessing of students and backpacks as our estimated 4500 parish children return to the many schools that they attend. This includes all public school students and Catholic school students. Hospitality will follow.

5. On Sunday, September 20, we will celebrate our Parish Social Ministry at the 10:00AM Mass. This celebration will offer a blessing to our new Parish Social Ministry leadership team and give us an opportunity as a parish to offer gratitude to Linda Leone for her many, many years of service and leadership. All are invited.

6. Spirit Day is Saturday, September 26. This is a great day of family, fun, and faith. Parishioner Danny O’Keefe and his team organize the entire day. We can all support their great work and help make Spirit Day a great success in three ways: a) volunteer to assist in some way, b) purchase your Spirit Day Raffle Ticket, c) come and join us for part of the day! Information for all of Spirit Day is included in the bulletin.

7. Sunday, October 4 and Monday, October 5: Faith Formation with its 900 students and 80 or so volunteers will begin with a Mass on Sunday, October 4 at 10:00AM and begin classes on Monday, October 5. Mrs. Flood and her team are organizing about 60 classes in preparation for this year. Please consider volunteering to help this ministry for our parish children.

So many other parish activities are beginning again including Senior Scene on Wednesday, September 9th and Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 15. In addition we are scheduled to celebrate 7 weddings and 14 baptisms this next month! Welcome back!

2027 MASS BOOK OPENING

The Mass Book for the calendar year 2027 will open for Mass intentions beginning next Monday, September 14 at 11:00AM. Please come to the parish office at that time to request Mass intentions.

Enjoy a peaceful and healthy September!

Fr. Tom

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