Very Reverend John D. Byrnes, JV, JCL
May God Bless you this Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Day Mass - will be celebrated at 9 AM on November 22. There will be no collection taken on this day, but I would ask that everyone bring a non-perishable canned good (fruit, soup, vegetables, etc.) or dry good which will be placed in baskets at the altar during the offertory. All offering will be taken to the Dorothy Day Center. The Dorothy Day Center is always in need of boxed goods such as cereal, pasta, skillet meals (Hamburger Helper), macaroni & cheese, etc. Condiments are also very useful. Cake mixes, dessert mixes and cookie mixes are good to include with holiday selections.
There will be NO EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR on Wednesday Evening, November 21.
St. Michael Catholic School Thanksgiving Mass- You are invited to join us for our school children’s Mass Wednesday November 21 at 8:45 AM, as we celebrate Thanksgiving! Expect some “Native Americans” and “Pilgrims” among our primary school children!!
Thanksgiving Day Mass - will be celebrated at 9 AM on November 22. There will be no collection taken on this day, but I would ask that everyone bring a non-perishable canned good (fruit, soup, vegetables, etc.) or dry good which will be placed in baskets at the altar during the offertory. All offering will be taken to the Dorothy Day Center. The Dorothy Day Center is always in need of boxed goods such as cereal, pasta, skillet meals (Hamburger Helper), macaroni & cheese, etc. Condiments are also very useful. Cake mixes, dessert mixes and cookie mixes are good to include with holiday selections.
Advent Communal Anointing of the Sick - As Advent approaches, I will be offering the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to our homebound parishioners. A Communal Anointing of the Sick Service will be offered in church on the First Sunday of Advent (Dec. 1 -2) for anyone who wishes to receive the Sacrament. For your convenience, I will offer the Sacrament following Sunday Masses. The service will include a brief Liturgy of the Word followed by Anointing of the Sick. You are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) prior to anointing (Saturdays at 11:30 AM).
When ?
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Saturday evening, December 1 at 5 PM (immediately following 4PM Mass) Sunday Morning December 2 at 9 AM and at 11:00 AM (immediately following 8 AM Mass and 10:00 AM Mass).
Who may be anointed?
1)Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. 2) Elderly people who have become notably weakened, even though no serious illness is present. 3) Before surgery 4) Those who have been anointed recently if their condition continues. 5) Those who suffer from chronic illnesses or mental illnesses at any age.
A BIG Thank you – to all who donated mums, gourds, pumpkins, etc!!!!! The basilica looks great for Autumn!!!
Legion of Mary – Our membership continues to grow! Meetings will be held AT A NEW TIME! WEDNESDAYS FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY MORNING 7:30 AM MASS at Our Lady of Hope Meeting Hall in the home of Janet Zabrosky (251 St. Elizabeth St).
There will be NO EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR on Wednesday Evening, November 21.
St. Michael Catholic School Thanksgiving Mass- You are invited to join us for our school children’s Mass Wednesday November 21 at 8:45 AM, as we celebrate Thanksgiving! Expect some “Native Americans” and “Pilgrims” among our primary school children!!
Thanksgiving Day Mass - will be celebrated at 9 AM on November 22. There will be no collection taken on this day, but I would ask that everyone bring a non-perishable canned good (fruit, soup, vegetables, etc.) or dry good which will be placed in baskets at the altar during the offertory. All offering will be taken to the Dorothy Day Center. The Dorothy Day Center is always in need of boxed goods such as cereal, pasta, skillet meals (Hamburger Helper), macaroni & cheese, etc. Condiments are also very useful. Cake mixes, dessert mixes and cookie mixes are good to include with holiday selections.
Advent Communal Anointing of the Sick - As Advent approaches, I will be offering the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick to our homebound parishioners. A Communal Anointing of the Sick Service will be offered in church on the First Sunday of Advent (Dec. 1 -2) for anyone who wishes to receive the Sacrament. For your convenience, I will offer the Sacrament following Sunday Masses. The service will include a brief Liturgy of the Word followed by Anointing of the Sick. You are encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Penance (Confession) prior to anointing (Saturdays at 11:30 AM).
When ?
Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Saturday evening, December 1 at 5 PM (immediately following 4PM Mass) Sunday Morning December 2 at 9 AM and at 11:00 AM (immediately following 8 AM Mass and 10:00 AM Mass).
Who may be anointed?
1)Those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age. 2) Elderly people who have become notably weakened, even though no serious illness is present. 3) Before surgery 4) Those who have been anointed recently if their condition continues. 5) Those who suffer from chronic illnesses or mental illnesses at any age.
A BIG Thank you – to all who donated mums, gourds, pumpkins, etc!!!!! The basilica looks great for Autumn!!!
Legion of Mary – Our membership continues to grow! Meetings will be held AT A NEW TIME! WEDNESDAYS FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY MORNING 7:30 AM MASS at Our Lady of Hope Meeting Hall in the home of Janet Zabrosky (251 St. Elizabeth St).