Saint Martin of Tours - Patron of Soldiers

Martin of Tours (316-397) - Martin was a Bishop and a pioneer of western monasticism.  Martin was born in 316, the son of a pagan army officer.  At the age of 15 he was inducted into the army in Italy.  In 337 Martin cut his cloak in 1/2 and gave one half to a freezing beggar in France.  That same night Maring had a vision of Christ wearing half of his cloak.  Martin converted to Christianity and left the army to return to Italy where his mother and others received the faith.  Around the year 360 Martin joined St. Hilary of Poitiers and became a hermit at Liguge, the 1st monastic community in France.  Martin was named bishop of Tours in 371.  He founded Marmoutier Abbey and lived there while performing his episcopal duties.  Martin eventually went to Rome and to Condes, where he established a religous center where he died on November 8, 397.

(from Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, 1998)

Veteran's Day

The following is from the blog of the Jesuit Father Brian Campbell:

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the guns of World War I finally fell silent. Today we remember the 16 million who died in that war. We add to that the 60 million killed in World War 2, 54,000 American troops in the Korean War, 58,000 in the Vietnam War [plus 1 to 2 million Vietnamese], and on an on through the Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq. And still it goes on.

Please remember all our veterans in your prayers today.

33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A - Share the Master’s Joy

First Reading: Proverbs 31:10–13, 19–20, 30–31 (Praise Her); Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1–6 (People of Light); Gospel: Matthew 25:14–30 (Be Faithful)
Adults: What sacrifice am I willing to make to serve poor and needy?
Children: How can I use my “talents” to help people in need?

Religious Education

Religious Education Classes: Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and Grade 8, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry will meet in the Loft 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

November 7-13

Tuesday, November 8 - Women's Spirituality Group 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM; Sacred Worship Meeting 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM; Open Gym 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Wednesday, November 9 - Religious Education Classes: Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and Grade 8, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM; High School Youth Ministry will meet in the Loft 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.  Parish Story Time Gatherings: November 9 - 9:00 AM - Fr. Bill Menzel Years (1985 - 1991); November 10 - 6:30 PM - Fr. Agnew to Fr. Bill Menzel (1952 - 1991); Thursday, November 10 - Men's Spirituality Group 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM; Friday, November 11 Veteran's Day, please take a moment to say a prayer for all of our service men and women, those who have served and are currently serving; Saturday, November 12 - Genesis to Jesus, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Harvest Fest Dinner, 6:00 PM; Sunday, November 13 - Sunday School 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM.

Pope’s Intentions for November

General Papal Intention for November
That the Eastern Catholic Churches and their venerable traditions may be known and esteemed as a spiritual treasure for the whole Church.

Mission Papal Intention for November
That the African continent may find strength in Christ to pursue justice and reconciliation as set forth by the Second Synod of African Bishops.

Religious Education

Religious Education for Grades 1-6, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM and for Grade 7, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; High School Youth Ministry, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in "the Loft"