Pastor's Message
November 6, 2026
Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time
Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time
Almighty and merciful God, graciously keep from us all adversity, so that, unhindered in mind and body alike, we may pursue in freedom of heart the things that are yours. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
Collect for the Mass on the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Brothers & Sisters,
In preparation for the Parish Eucharistic Mission on November 9, 10 & 11, this weekend we welcome Fr. Andrew Marshall, the chaplain of the Adoratio Foundation. He will be leading us in the Parish Mission and preaching at all Masses this weekend.
The theme of the Parish Mission is In His Presence: A powerful Eucharistic Encounter with Jesus through the Heart of Mary. Each night of the mission will be from 7:00-8:30pm. It will include Eucharistic Adoration, devotional music, Lectio Divina and preaching by Fr. Marshall.
This is the next step in our Adoratio Campaign to providing 24/7 Eucharistic Adoration in our parish starting in January 2027. We are now more than halfway to our goal of having 500 committed regular adorers.
I ask that each family commit to at least one night of participating in the Parish Mission. Personally invite those who have been away from the Church, as well as those who have no church home, to come to this special event. Additional information on the Mission is the parish bulletin and social media pages.
Following the Parish Mission members of the Adoratio Committee will be making personal invitations to each parish household to invite them become regular adorers.
Men’s Retreat – Becoming a Mystic: The Universal Call to Holiness
On Saturday, November 14, Fr. Williams is leading a half-day retreat for the men of the parish. It will take place from 8:00am to 1:00pm in Room 101. For information and to sign up for the retreat you are welcome to go:
Our Parish
Congratulations to Gio Trinidad and Xuan Ha who will be married today at our parish church.
Our Parish Fall Carnival is this evening from 6-8pm in McGuire Hall. This family-friendly event features games and food. There is no cost to attend. All are welcome.
Volunteers are needed to assist with tomorrow’s Landscape Committee Workday starting at 9:00am.
There will be Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament to conclude all our Masses this weekend.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast this Sunday in McGuire Hall after our 9:00am Mass.
Graveside Committal Service for Joe Bianco at Floral Haven Cemetery on Tuesday, November 10 at 2:00pm. The service is open to all who wish to attend.
Our Peace, Justice & Charity Committee is once again partnering with Broken Arrow Neighbors with providing Thanksgiving Meals for those in need. You can pick up a Holiday Meal Bag in the church commons this weekend. Please return them by the weekend of November 14-15.
Parish Council elections will take after all Masses the weekend of November 14-15. Information on the candidates is in the commons.
On Saturday, November 21, after the Vigil Mass all parishioners age 60+ are invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner prepared and served by the youth of our parish. It is their way of showing their gratitude for the prayers and support of older parishioners of youth activities. Those wishing to attend can sign up this weekend in the commons.
First Friday & First Saturday
As part of our First Friday & First Saturday observance the St. Scholastica Chapel will be open for continual adoration starting 9:00am today until 1:00pm Saturday.
Mass on First Saturday will be at 8:30am with a Rosary offered afterwards.
Prayer Vigils
On Thursday, November 12, James Dwight Pavatt is scheduled to be executed for the 2001 Oklahoma County murder of Robert Andrew. In peaceful opposition to the death penalty, a prayer vigil will take place that day at 9:00am near the front gate of the state penitentiary in McAlester where the execution will take place. Prayers will be offered for Andrew, Pavatt, their families and the correction officers taking part in the execution. Those not able to travel to McAlester are welcome to pray with this intention on Thursday in the St. Scholastica Chapel.
Personal Note
I will be away from the parish from November 11 through November 20. It will be part personal pilgrimage and part vacation. It will include visits to Mount St. Mary Seminary, where Blessed Stanley Rother prepared for the priesthood, and the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Both are in Emmittsburg, Maryland. There are also plans to visit our seminarians in St. Louis and Indiana. Please know that I will be praying for you. I ask that you pray for me as well.
Fr. Williams will be here during this time. Our regular Mass and confession times will remain the same.
God bless and keep you safe.
Fr. Bryan
Fr. Bryan