Dear Parishioners,

Remember to stop by the Hall today after the 9, 10:30 and 12 noon masses to give Marty Bode best wishes in her retirement after 31 years of service to our parish.

The Fall Festival is almost upon us, October 6. If you can give an hour or two of volunteering, visit www.communityfallfestival.com and sign up to help. Even if you cannot help, be sure to come to the festival for good fun, food, fellowship, games, and bargains.

The Pastoral Council met two weeks ago and drafted two letters of recommendation to send to Archbishop Lori in advance of the November Bishops meeting. We invite you to sign these if you feel so inclined to do so. Knowing that not everyone agrees with the possibility of women deacons or optional celibacy, a third statement is available to sign for those who wish to state their opposition to those recommendations. The letters will be in the parish office until Thursday of this week and will be mailed on Friday.

Fr. John