The Lord God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air.

Following the 10:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday, October 8, we will gather in the church parking lot for the annual blessing of pets to commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, which is Wednesday, October 4.

Tootsie Roll Drive

Knights of Columbus Delaney Council 1730

This weekend, members of the Parish K of C will   be at the doors of the Church at each Mass, handing out Tootsie Rolls and accepting donations to help  individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.

Thank you for your generosity!

Louis Corbeil, Sr.
Memorial Mass on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at   10:00 A.M. followed by Interment at Riverside Cemetery.

Darlene Morin Pitcher
Committal Service on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at    11:00 A.M. at Riverside Cemetery.

Eileen D. Latham
Funeral arrangements to be determined.

Louis Corbeil, Sr.
Memorial Mass on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. followed by Interment at Riverside Cemetery.

Darlene Morin Pitcher
Committal Service on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Riverside Cemetery.

Eileen D. Latham
Funeral arrangements to be determined.

The Lord God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air.

Following the 10:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday, October 8, we will gather in the church parking lot for the annual blessing of pets to commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, which is Wednesday, October 4.

Psalm 147:9 tells us that God is concerned for all His creation, including the animals He created. We can take from Scripture that if God takes care of animals, then so should we. Many parents introduce a pet into their home to teach their children responsibility and other positive qualities, such as unconditional love, forgiveness, and steady companionship. That’s why pets are taken to hospitals and nursing homes to interact with people in need. They help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.  We can learn an incredible deal from animals.

Good St. Francis, patron of animals, you loved all of God’s creatures. To you they were your brothers and sisters. Help us to follow your example of treating every living thing with kindness. Watch over our pets. Keep them – and their human companions – safe, healthy, and always in God’s loving care.

With prayerful best wishes,

Fr. John Mahoney