In this class, we review the book of Daniel, with a special focus on how the prophecies of this book are partly fulfilled in the time of the Maccabees. We also discuss the portions of Daniel which are deuterocanonical, and the various languages present in the book.
Nov 7, 2025
Sunday Sermon, November 2nd -- How Not to Be a Forgotten Soul in Purgatory
In the unusual circumstance of celebrating All Souls' Day on a Sunday, we consider the nature of purgatory but especially focus on how to avoid becoming a poor forgotten soul in purgatory.
How not to become a forgotten soul in purgatory:
1) Believe in purgatory (be a Catholic).
2) Surround yourself with family and friends who believe in purgatory and will pray for you. Join a Catholic parish where the people pray for those who have died.
3) Ask for prayers and Masses to be offered in your behalf after you die. Let your funeral be a true Catholic funeral that reminds people to pray for you (not just a celebration of life). Set aside some of your own funds for Masses to be said for you.
4) Have devotion to Mary: The Brown Scapular, the Rosary, the First Saturdays. Also, have a devotion to the souls in purgatory and pray for them yourself during your life.
5) Finally, remember that we do not have to go to purgatory - we can just be saints, and go straight to heaven. Purgatory is not necessary, if only we are willing to follow God perfectly in this life.
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Oct 30, 2025
Adult Faith Formation, The Books of Maccabees -- October 28, Session 3 -- The Second Book of Maccabees
In this class, we review 2 Maccabees - discussing both the history of the composition and authorship of the book, as well as the chapter by chapter account of the book.
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Sunday Sermon, October 26th -- What is Necessary for Confession
The parable of the pharisee and the tax collector reminds us of the importance of confession.
The acts of the penitent are: contrition, confession, and satisfaction. We discuss what each of these entails. Finally, we discuss the history of the Church and how the different aspects of confession have been emphasized in different eras of Church history.
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Parish Schedule October 31 and November 1
Because All Saints Day falls on a Saturday, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation in our Diocese this year.
There is a typo in the bulletin - the correct parish schedule is as follows:
Friday, October 31 -- 7am daily Mass. Confessions are 4:30-5:30pm, followed by devotions. NO 5:30pm Mass.
Saturday, November 1st -- 9am Sung Latin Mass (All Saints). Confessions 4:30-5:30pm. Saturday evening Mass 5:30pm (All Souls).
Sunday, November 2nd -- 9am Solemn Mass (All Souls), 11:30am Low Mass (All Souls).
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