33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners,

     On November 20 Bishop Tylka will be coming to celebrate a Mass with our Seton School students.  This will be his first visit to Sacred Heart.  He is vey enthusiastic about coming.  Our school community invited him, and he very readily agreed.  He is also going to be here in the Spring to celebrate Confirmation.  This will mark the first time a bishop will visit us in many years.

     This all depends on the status of the Coronavirus outbreak.  Presently, as we know, the numbers of cases are going up dramatically.  Decisions will be made based on the safety of all concerned.

     We received word last week from the diocese that parish meetings cannot exceed 25 people and/or rooms cannot be at over 25% capacity.  Our hope that we could have some social events soon seem to be diminished.

     I ask myself what I am to learn from the present disappointments.  I am sure that you ask the same question.  I feel, at times, that the message from God is that “you are not in control.”  We all need to draw close to the Lord. It is he who will give us strength.

     May Our Lady and all the Angels and Saints watch over you this week.

Fr. Mark