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Update on the New Rectory – Friary – Offices

Many have been asking about the status of rebuilding the rectory. Bids were opened recently and were much higher than expected. The Archdiocese is currently meeting with the insurance people to agree to a replacement cost based on the time of the fire. From there we can look at the different options. We are considering…

Mass Intentions – November 12th to November 20th, 2022

Mass Intentions Saturday, November 12 9:00am Blessed Virgin Mary 4:00pm Holy Name Society; Raymond Minahan & John M. Minahan; Genaro Silvestro; Daniel “Dany” Pierro; Carmelina Frasca, MMM Sunday, November 13 10:00am Jennie Autiello, MMM; Anthony Petralia; Carlos Barcelos, Remembrance; Joseph & Sandy Giuffrida; 12:00pm Spanish Mass – Hermanos Frias Cazares Monday, November 14 12:05pm Priest’s…

From the Friars: Words of Warning

From the Friars: Words of Warning As we come to the end of the liturgical year, and the beginning of Advent, we hear much about the Last Things in the readings at Mass. Today Jesus speaks of terrifying events to come and of great persecution that will come upon the Church. Church Teaching and the…

Proposed Bookstore Project

We are considering moving the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine and the large crucifix which are currently in the entrance area of the lower church in order to construct a shrine bookstore/gift shop. They would be located inside the lower church area. This will allow for an efficient use of the limited space we have…

22nd Annual Project Warm & Fuzzy

Ashley Bolis Hussey will be continuing a project which she started as a grade school student at St. Monica’s Grammar School. The project, “Warm & Fuzzy” is dedicated to collecting new, warm articles of clothing for those in need. This year the project will take place on Saturday, November 19th from 8:00am to 11:00am in…

The Lower Church is in Use

We are now using the lower chapel for daily Mass, Adoration and Confessions. This is to save on the cost of heating the upper church, which we will continue to use for the Saturday evening, Sunday and funeral Masses. Please pray for the success of our efforts to make the lower chapel and other lower-level…

Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality

The members of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality are grateful to those of you who were able to donate socks and toiletries for the Daybreak Shelter. All of the items have been delivered. We thank you for your generosity in supporting this collection. God Bless You!