Father's weekly message
St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop (November - 4)
Carlo (Charles) Borromeo was born on October 2, 1538, in the town of Arona, Italy. His parents Gilberto Borromeo and Margherita Medici had six children. Charles’s maternal uncle Giovanni Angelo Medici was an Archbishop (later became Pope Pius IV) who fostered him in the love of God and his Church. Young Charles entered the seminary formation in 1545. At the age of 12, he was given the title of “commendatory” of a nearby Benedictine Abbey. On December 6, 1559, obtained his Doctorate Degree in Civil and Canon Law. On January 30, 1560 (at the age of 22) he was appointed as the Cardinal and in 1565 (at the age of 27), he was appointed the administrator of the Archdiocese of Milan and came to be known as “the boy bishop”. In 1542, Pope Paul III issued a call for an ecumenical council to counteract the teachings of Martin Luther and John Calvin. The first two sessions (1545-49 and 1551-52) had very slow progress in accomplishing its goals, which were to define Catholic doctrine, to issue disciplinary regulations for the church and to restore Christian unity. In 1562, Pope Pius IV summoned a third session, appointing Cardinal Borromeo as one of its principal directors. Borromeo played a significant role in the work of the Council. He implemented the Tridentine Reform in Milan. He also helped in the production of the Catechism of the Council of Trent. He opened many new seminaries, which housed more than 700 seminarians. He established the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) to educate and train the laity in faith. He donated his own family’s wealth to the poor. In 1578, Borromeo, he played an important role in bringing the Holy Shroud (the burial cloth of Christ) from Chambéry, in France, to Turin, where it remains now. He became a spiritual mentor to St. Aloysius Gonzaga, giving him First Holy Communion at age 12 in 1580. However, after many years of intense labor, Charles Borromeo’s health began to fail; and in November 1584, the great Archbishop died, aged 46 years. He lived a very short life on this earth but became a great “spiritual giant” in Church history. May his life inspire us to live a holy life and defend the cause of the poor. - Fr. Jesu
Announcements for October 27th
The month of November is dedicated to praying for all souls. So, kindly consider offering a Mass for the souls of the departed. All Souls’ Day envelopes are available in the Narthex for your use. On November 2nd there will be an 8:00 a.m. Mass for All Souls’ Day and First Saturday.
El mes de noviembre está dedicado a orar por todas las almas. Entonces, considere ofrecer una misa por las almas de los difuntos. Los sobres del Día de los Difuntos están disponibles en Narthex para su uso. El 2 de noviembre habrá una Misa a las 8:00 a.m. por el Día de Todos los Difuntos y el Primer Sábado.
Tuesday, November 12th there will be a special candle Mass at 6 pm for the deceased members of your family, that passed away this year.
El martes 12 de noviembre habrá una Misa especial con velas a las 6 pm por los miembros fallecidos de su familia que fallecieron este año. Comuníquese con la oficina de la iglesia para recibir una vela gratis para la Misa.
We will have the following events to celebrate the Feast of St. Therese throughout the month of October. Please mark your calendar.
Sunday, October 13, Rosary on the Square after the 9:00 am Mass.
Sunday, October 20, special Eucharistic Procession after the 9:00 am Mass
Sunday, October 27, the Children’s celebration of All-Saints Day.
Tendremos los siguientes eventos para celebrar la Fiesta de Santa Teresa durante todo el mes de octubre. Por favor marque su calendario.
Domingo 13 de octubre, Rosario en la Plaza a las 10:15 horas en la plaza.
Domingo 20 de octubre, Procesión Eucarística especial después de la Misa de las 9:00 am
Domingo 27 de octubre, celebración infantil del Día de Todos los Santos.
The Ladies Guild are selling their delicious homemade pies for Thanksgiving. You can choose from Apple, Cherry, Pumpkin or Pecan. Please order no later than November 13th. Pies are $20.00.
El Ladies Guild está vendiendo sus deliciosas tartas caseras para el Día de Acción de Gracias. Puedes elegir entre manzana, cereza, calabaza o nuez. Realice su pedido a más tardar el 13 de noviembre. Las tartas cuestan $20.00.
The Knights of Columbus will be accepting donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets in the coming weeks. Please be generous. Those who are in need please contact the church office to be placed on the list
Los Caballeros de Colón aceptarán donaciones para las Canastas de Acción de Gracias en las próximas semanas. Por favor sea generoso. Aquellos que lo necesiten, comuníquese con la oficina de la iglesia para ser incluido en la lista.
Kindly join us for our next Faith on Tap session, Saturday, November 16th after the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Bring a favorite dish to share and enjoy listening to fellow parishioners from the Bible Study Group present "Living the Liturgy-The Book of Revelation".
Únase a nosotros en nuestra próxima sesión de Faith on Tap, el sábado 16 de noviembre después de las 5:30 p.m. Misa. Traiga su plato favorito para compartir y disfrute escuchando a los feligreses del Grupo de Estudio Bíblico presentar "Viviendo la Liturgia-El Libro del Apocalipsis".