Every year, all the priests of our Diocese attend a convocation - a time for prayer, enrichment, fellowship, and relaxation. There will be presentations by a guest speaker. The convocation this year is on 13, 14, and 15 October. That means we will not be having the 8:00AM Mass this Wednesday and Thursday. Instead, there will be a Communion/Prayer Service. The Mass intention will be fulfilled by me as I will be concelebrating the Mass with all the priests on those days.

We know October is Respect Life Month, promoting respect for human life in light of our intrinsic dignity as created in God’s image and likeness and called to an eternal destiny with him. This year's theme is "Mary, Mother of Life." It is meant to remind us how the life of the Blessed Mother teaches us to respect each human life in every stage and circumstance. In becoming the mother of Jesus, Mary becomes the mother of life.