Some of you have been asking for the return of the weekly bulletin. We have of course the bulletin online, on our website and we have a hard copy on the bulletin boards. We were following the guidelines from the CDC concerning giving out materials and sharing resources like the missalettes. Since March the CDC has changed some of their protocols as the scientists discovered how this virus operates. At first they thought the virus would survive on paper and plastic for a long amount of time, now their thinking has changed. However, they still encourage us to be careful and not to leave out papers or bulletins out for more than one person to touch.

So what we can do, starting next Sunday, as you leave Church the weekly bulletin will be on the table for you to take home. Please do not leave your copy in Church or in the pews. The bulletins are available only as you leave, not as you enter the Church.

Every Monday evening at 7:00PM, we gather to pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Benediction. We have been praying for peace in our country. On Monday evening November 2nd at  7:00 PM we will pray the Patriotic Rosary.

The bishops of our country have asked us to pray an Election Day Novena starting tomorrow, October 26th until Wednesday Nov. 4th. Please pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be followed by each intention. We will pray this novena during the weekday Masses. I encourage all to pray for our country and peace.

Day One: Monday, October 26
As we prepare for the national and local elections, in the midst of a global pandemic, may our political engagement be guided by our Catholic faith.

Day Two: Tuesday, October 27
In this month of the Holy Rosary, may Our Blessed Mother guide us in confronting racial inequalities and restoring peace in our communities.

Day Three: Wednesday, October 28
May all Americans recall the necessity of dialogue, civility and humility in this election season.

Day Four: Thursday, October 29
May all people understand the moral and ethical dimensions of political decisions and decide accordingly.

Day Five: Friday, October 30
May voters and elected leaders uphold the dignity of every human life in their political engagement.

Day Six: Saturday, October 31
May Catholics recall all aspects of Catholic social teaching as they consider their votes.

Day Seven: Sunday, November 1
May there be a transformation of politics to focus on the dignity of the human person and the common good.

Day Eight: Monday, November 2
May we keep in mind the gift of religious freedom and our duty to defend and exercise it as faithful citizens.

Day Nine: Tuesday, November 3
Today, as we approach the polls, may we understand and embrace the principles of our faith that guide our political engagement.

Closing: Wednesday, November 4
May the leaders elected this week be guided by the Holy Spirit as they fulfill their positions.