Worship Aid for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
- ECHO’s yard sale is this Saturday, October 26th, from 8 am to noon in the school gym. Proceeds will help local people experiencing an emergency and those with long-term low-income needs.
- Friday, November 1st, is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation. Vigil Mass is Thursday, October 31st, at 7:30 pm, and Mass on Friday at 7 and 9 am, noon, and bilingual at 7:30 pm.
- Remember loved ones in the All Souls Day Novena of Masses. All Masses November 2nd-10th will be offered for those included in the novena. Remembrance envelopes are available in the church vestibule. Please return the completed envelopes to the parish office before November 1st.
- The Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with Cross Catholic Outreach, are asking for your support in filling a Box of Joy with presents like small toys, toiletries, and more-perfect for children in need. You are also encouraged to mail a $9 check separately for each box to cover international shipping costs. Boxes will be distributed after Mass this weekend and collected for delivery on November 9/10.
- This week’s 2nd collection will be for Porto Charities.
- High Schoolers are invited to the Diocesan RALLY on Sunday, October 27th. Join hundreds of other High Schoolers for rides, talks, Mass with the Bishop, and more. The cost is $25. Contact Grace Rihl, our Director of Youth Ministry, to register.
- Women are still welcome to join the Walking with Purpose Bible Study. See the bulletin for more information.
- The Bishop has announced that the Diocese will take up a second collection for disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Please see the bulletin this weekend for information on how to donate online. Our second collection will occur on November 3rd, but the need is now. These financial resources will be utilized to respond to immediate emergency needs for necessities like water, food, shelter, and medical care and aid in long-term building and recovery efforts. Your generosity is appreciated.
- Concerts at Saint Bernadette. Free concert: pianist Vania Pimentel, “Sounds of Brazil.” Pieces by renowned Brazilian composers, highlighting iconic Brazilian styles from folk tunes to tangos and dances. Friday, November 8 at 7:30pm. dmathers@stbernpar.org or 703-451-8576 x 112