Greetings from Fr. Dave

Happy Veteran’s Day Weekend. Huge blessings and thanks to all our veterans. It is so fitting that we honor them this weekend in gratitude for what they have done to allow us to enjoy the benefits of living in this country. I am proud to be an American and applaud all who have given their lives for our freedoms, those who sacrificed dearly in many ways, and those who are currently serving.

Having personally narrowly missed the Vietnam War (with a low draft number, too), and having heard the stories of so many vets, including my Dad (World War II), I appreciate greatly all those who rose to the occasion in service of our country. Thank you! God bless you.


I like to remind you regularly of our two seminarians at Mt. Angel from the parish. Justin Echevarria and James Ladd are in their second year, finishing up their Pre-Theology program in prep for the graduate program beginning next fall. It is urgently important that we support them with our prayers — it’s a hard process, a long one, and there are many temptations to quit! I remember that well as a seminarian 40 years ago, and suspect it was prayers from my home parish who helped me going through the tough times.  Please be praying for them daily. If you wish to write them a note of encouragement they can be reached at this address:
 
Thanks to all who once more are supporting our
parish Thanksgiving outreach. Your response is heartwarming and inspiring. Big thanks too to our Food Closet staff and volunteers who organize and facilitate this! Looking ahead, our parish celebration of Thanksgiving will be on the 22nd at 9:00am — my very favorite liturgy of the year! Join us if you can.



Blessings to  Filippo Madoglio, Matthew Pascual, and Ella Pelatt, who were baptized this weekend!


Congratulations to Justine Mallari and David Lynch, who celebrated their marriage this weekend on
November 10th! Blessings to you both, and to all our married couples.


Last week, funeral services were held for Stephen Berry and Beatrice Neves. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace.