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"

Seven (7) Ways Sharing Can Make You Happy

Sharing can do more than just save you a buck. New psychological research suggests that sharing fosters trust and cooperation in the community and contributes to personal well-being. This article offers some of the ways that sharing can boost your happiness levels and help your community thrive. The complete text, including several video clips, can be found at Sharing (http://tiny.cc/qxnng).
1. Sharing involves reciprocal giving, and the research is full of the benefits of giving, from greater physical health to personal happiness. 
2. Sharing can cause the release of oxytocin, a hormone that increases feelings of well-being.  3. Sharing builds trust, and trust is highly correlated with happiness.
4. Sharing increases positive social interaction with others, which can prolong your life. 
5. Sharing invokes gratitude, and gratitude is highly correlated with happiness. 
6. Sharing can decrease the disparity between “the haves” and the “have nots,” which increases well-being. 
7. Sharing involves cooperation, and cooperation has been essential to human flourishing.

from cl Weekly October 24, 2011