Browsing the October 2025 archive of Thoughts from Fr. Bob
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed - November 2, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 10/30/25
Dear Parishioners,Today we celebrate The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day). Jesus told his disciples, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Today we mourn all those who have died, especially those we love, and those who are close to us. But we indeed ... Read More »
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 26, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 10/23/25
Dear Parishioners,
We are all needy people. No matter how well we are, how healthy we are, or how satisfied we are with our lives, we are all in need of God’s saving mercy. If we look at ourselves honestly, we see that we are far from perfect, that ... Read More »
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 19, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 10/18/25
Dear Parishioners,
Many athletes can tell you how important stamina is to their success. In closing minutes of a game, it can often come down to who still has the energy to do their best and not run out of gas. Often our faith requires stamina as well. Beaten ... Read More »
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 12, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 10/13/25
Dear Parishioners,
We gather as a community of faith to worship God, to thank God for the blessing we’ve received, and to be nourished by the Word and Sacrament. It is quite fitting that we give thanks to God when we celebrate the Eucharist, since “eucharista” is Greek for ... Read More »
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 5, 2025
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 10/02/25
Dear Parishioners: Each week we gather here as a family of faith, expressing our faith and deepening our faith as we celebrate the Eucharist. Yet, we may still feel that our faith is weak, especially if we compare ourselves to others we know. But do you know what? So did the twelve Apostles. Today we ... Read More »