November 15, 2026
Well done, my good and faithful servant.
Spiritual Resources
The Pope Video is an official global initiative aimed at disseminating the Holy Father’s monthly intentions. It is carried out by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.
November Video
From the Pastor's Desk
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
In our Gospel this weekend, Jesus teaches us the parable of the talents. The praise given to those who invest and use the talents well is striking: “Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master's joy”. He speaks about being faithful in small matters. So often, it is easy to overlook the importance of ordinary moments. Because they are so familiar to us and “ordinary”, we often do not take seriously that grace could be at work in those moments, that Christ could be coming to us and inviting us to take a step towards Him through the circumstances given to us. But if we can be faithful, which is to say, if we can be open to a different world present here in this one, if we can acknowledge there is a calling or invitation even in the seemingly small things, then they can become something great for us! By the Holy Spirit poured out into our hearts, these moments come to us as a great responsibility, an invitation for the Father’s kingdom to come through our ‘yes’ to Him in the small stuff. Stepping into that worldview, the promise is that we can truly share even now in the Master’s great joy.
You Will Be My Witnesses Campaign update
As of November 6, our parish has raised $248,424 (~33%) toward our goal of $759,008. Thank you so much to those who have donated so far to this extraordinary campaign which will do so much good for evangelization in our diocese for years to come! If you receive a call from one of our volunteers, please take the call or return the message. I am very grateful for all of the volunteers who are double-donating toward this campaign, with their time to reach out to you as well as with their financial decision. By way of reminder, if we reach our goal, our parish will receive back $303,603, which will be put toward our projects of renovating the interior of our church and building onto the narthex to put bathrooms in the church. Please prayerfully discern your gift and return the card in the envelope provided as soon as you are able. The bulletin this weekend has an insert relating different ways to give as we approach the end of the year. Every pledge is important, no matter how big or small. Many thanks for your support!
Peace,
Fr. Linkenheld
Fall Faith Formation Series
"The Grandeur of Humanity"
A Four-Week Parish Course with Fr. Twenty
What does it mean to be human in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence?
Join Fr. Twenty for a four-week exploration of Pope Leo XIV's recent encyclical Magnifica Humanitas.
Together, we'll explore human dignity, Catholic social teaching, the challenges facing humanity, and how our faith guides us in building a "civilization of love."
The same weekly session will be offered on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings:
Thursdays at 6:30pm in Memorial Hall: November 12, 19; December 3, 10
Saturdays at 10:30am in the St. Mary Room: Nov 14, 21; December 5, 12
"The Grandeur of Humanity"
A Four-Week Parish Course with Fr. Twenty
What does it mean to be human in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence?
Join Fr. Twenty for a four-week exploration of Pope Leo XIV's recent encyclical Magnifica Humanitas.
Together, we'll explore human dignity, Catholic social teaching, the challenges facing humanity, and how our faith guides us in building a "civilization of love."
The same weekly session will be offered on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings:
Thursdays at 6:30pm in Memorial Hall: November 12, 19; December 3, 10
Saturdays at 10:30am in the St. Mary Room: Nov 14, 21; December 5, 12
Senior Lunch
Youth Ministry
Religious Education
“Well done, my good and faithful servant.” -Matthew 25:21
In today’s Gospel, Jesus shares the Parable of the Talents. Jesus reminds us that God has blessed each of us with special gifts and abilities. We are called to use these gifts wisely and generously to serve others and make the world a better place. Let’s encourage our children to recognize their God-given talents. Whether it is kindness, patience, generosity, leadership or a willingness to help others, every gift has value.
Upcoming Dates:
November 14: Filipino Feast fundraiser
November 15: Regular class at 9:00
November 22: Regular class at 9:00
November 29: NO CLASS
Reminder for 8th grade: turn in your Confirmation retreat registration forms
St. Mary School
Did you know that November 15-21 is Discover Catholic Schools Week? The theme for 2026-2029 is "Catholic Schools: Communities of Hope and Joy."Throughout the week, classes will participate in different challenges centered around Scripture, reflection, and putting their faith and lessons into practive. We are so grateful for the opportunity to attend a Catholic school, where students grow not only academically but also spiritually. It is wonderful to see our students learn, grow, and appreciate all the blessing that come with a Catholic education!
Our virtue of the month for October was Respect. We have so many respectful students in our school that it was very difficult to choose our winners!
Congratulations to our October Virtue of the Month winners:
PreK: Aria, Harper, and Ophelia
Kindergarten - 4th Grade: Lucia
Middle School: Lincoln
We are truly blessed to have these wonderful students, along with all of our students, as part of our school family. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone for demonstrating respect each day.
Our Virtue of the Month for November is Wisdom. We look forward to seeing our students grow in wisdom and put this important virtue into practice throughout the month!
Diocese Parish Life Note
November Mental Health Minute
