 Many thanks to Arlene who purchased personal care items for the Food Pantry. We are grateful for your generous donation!
We are living through the longest recorded government shut down. Many families are hurting because of the lack of funding for important social, so these items are especially needed in our neighborhood.  The Conventual Franciscan Friars of St. Bonaventure Province are seeking an Administrative Assistant and Vocations Communications Coordinator to support their mission and ministry. Click the link to learn more about open positions from the friar's online Job Board. Vocations Communications CoordinatorSeeking a Communications Coordinator to support the Vocation Office of the Province. This is a great opportunity to use your writing, design, and online skills to share the story of the friars and encourage vocations to the Order. If you or someone you know may be interested, click the button below view the full job description and application details. Administrative Assistant & Database CoordinatorSeeking a detail-oriented and mission-aligned Administrative Assistant & Database Coordinator to support both the Provincial Office and Mission Advancement Team. This role offers the chance to contribute your organizational, bookkeeping, and communication skills in service to the friars’ work. If you or someone you know may be interested, click the button below to view the full job description and application details.
Our Church sets aside the month of November for us to remember and to pray for our beloved dead – especially those who have passed away within the last year and for all those in Purgatory awaiting the fullness of Heavenly Glory. At each of our churches, we have shrines to the faithful departed celebrating their lives and honoring their memories.
 Today starts the beginning of National Vocation Awareness Week (November 2-8, 2025)! This annual celebration is dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education. The whole Church is asked to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.
Have you or someone you know felt the Lord calling you to a life of service, simplicity, fraternity, and joyfulness? The Conventual Franciscan friars are happy to meet and journey with Catholic men who are considering God's unfolding plan for them. The friars will encourage and guide the process of prayerful discernment. The first step? Let's start a conversation. The friars are happy to answer any questions you might have about the community and their lives. To learn more about or schedule a visit, email Vocation Director Br. Bernard Mary. The Knights of Columbus need our parishioners' help. They are hosting their annual Vocation Raffle during the month of November. Tickets will be sold in all churches after Mass to help support the Seminarians. The tickets are $5 and there is a chance to win $20,000 in Cash! 
"Edgewater Living Treasures are residents of Edgewater who have made a difference, some in a profound, fundamental way, and others in a small but significant action that has affected the well being of the Edgewater community. Their deeds were not driven by personal gain, but to help the people of the community – whether generating beauty, fostering harmony, helping the less fortunate or encouraging grass roots activity. Learn about the Living Treasures, including Gloria, by clicking here. “Edgewater Living Treasures” is an ongoing program and nomination forms for 2026 awards may be submitted online before January 15, 2026.
Enjoy photos from our parish's Mass celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints at 8 AM at St. Ita church on Saturday, November 1. *Photos courtesy of parish volunteer Luana Lienhart, OFS. "God, thank you for the example of the Saints. We desire to join in their company, worshiping you forever in Heaven. Please help us follow their footsteps, and yours, Jesus Christ. Please help us to conform ourselves to Your image, seeking Your will in all things, as the Saints did. Please help us to devote ourselves, and all that I do, to Your glory, and to the service of my neighbors. Amen." (Source) |
