November 30 - December 8
A novena is a special Catholic prayer devotion that lasts for nine days. All are invited to pray a Novena for Peace in the Holy Land beginning Thursday, November 30 and culminating on December 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. We invite every parish family to pick up a copy of the novena at the welcome desk after Mass the weekend of November 25/26 or download the pdf below. We will be gathering at 12 PM each day via Zoom to pray the novena together. On Sunday, December 3, after the 11 AM Mass, we invite parishioners to gather in St. James Hall to pray the novena in-person.
Download the Novena PDF
The Human Concerns Commission discerns and responds to the needs of the people within the parish, out in the community, and throughout the world. It identifies resources to meet their needs and enlist the active cooperation of parishioners. The members collaborate with the pastor, staff, and other organizations in the following ways: direct service, advocacy, social justice, social bridging, and empowerment of people. Meetings are monthly and discuss a number of topics including the following: