Happy start to a new Fall season! I'd like to draw your attention to a few items this week.

An Invite to the Life Teen Kickoff at St. Mary’s
I would like to invite all St. Patrick teens to consider joining the Life Teen Youth Ministry at St. Mary’s. They begin their year with a special kickoff this Sunday evening at 6:00 pm. Life Teen has a mission statement of beautiful simplicity: to lead teens closer to Christ. To be led closer to Christ is truly the goal for us all and defines the mission of the Church. Prayerfully consider joining our group as both faith communities collectively pray for our Life Teen Youth Ministry and all our high school teens.

Pet Blessing
Please plan to bring your animals/pets to our Pet Blessing Service next weekend. On Sunday, October 3, I will celebrate a blessing at St. Mary Parish at 1:30 pm, and Fr. Spisak will celebrate a blessing at St. Patrick Parish at 2:30 pm. I have been grateful for the pets I've had throughout my life. We find great companions in our pets and animals. The Pet Blessing is a wonderful opportunity to remember God's love for us and for all His creatures.

Bishop Malesic on October as Respect Life Month
As we prepare for October as Respect Life month, I'd like us to reflect on the words and resources given to us by our Diocesan Bishop, Edward Malesic, included in this week's bulletin. Please commit yourself to working for peace and justice in our world so that all human life may be respected, protected, and cherished from conception through natural death.