St. Gall

Wed, Oct 28: Safe Environment training at 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Free training for interested individuals. Registration required. See page 6 for more information. Sat, Oct 31: Wedding rehearsal at 5:00 pm. Sun, Nov 1: Mass and anointing at 8:00 am and 10:30 am.

Join us for a special presentation of St. Damien starring Wayne Messmer on Nov 7th at 7:00 pm in the Church. Tickets available for $20 after weekend Masses or at the Parish Office. Thank you for supporting St. Benedict Parish.

Upcoming Mass intentions: - Wed, Oct 28: Health intention for Fr. Mark Danczyk at 8:15 am. - Thu, Oct 29: Health intention for Fred Hodnik at 10:30 am. - Fri, Oct 30: Intention for Pat & Frank Kingsley at 4:30 pm.

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration on Tue after Mass until 10:00 am. Let us pray together for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Your presence is a blessing to our parish community.

Every Monday, we have Mass at 8:15 am followed by the Rosary and Confession at 8:45 am. Join us in starting the week with prayer and reflection.

Next week, we will honor All Saints Day on Sunday, celebrating all in heaven. Following this, on Monday, we observe All Souls’ Day, praying for those on their journey to heaven. Join us to commemorate these important days in the liturgical year.

Join us for Silent Adoration on Tuesdays at Holy Cross-Bristol, Flame of Love Rosary on Wednesdays at St. Alphonsus, and Rosary in the Prayer Garden on Thursdays at St. Alphonsus. Additionally, Fridays at Holy Cross-Wilmot offer Rosary followed by Silent Adoration. Stay connected through reflection and prayer.

During all Masses next weekend, we will remember those from our parish community who passed away this year by tolling the bell. Family members are encouraged to wear a white ribbon in honor of their departed loved ones. Let us pray for the souls moving towards heaven.

Congratulations to all the winners of the Fall Festival raffle, including the quilt raffle winner. Your participation and support are truly appreciated, contributing to the success of our events.

Our parish introduces a new Mass schedule. Join us for Sunday Mass at St. John the Evangelist at 8:00 a.m. and at Holy Cross-Bristol at 11:15 a.m. Check our updated parish office hours for your convenience and reach out to us during the specified times.

In moments of deep trial, when human remedies seem to fail, the light of divine hope shines brightest through the patronage of the faithful Apostle of impossible causes. Known for his powerful intercession and steady guidance, he stands as a compassionate companion for every soul facing overwhelming challenges, reminding us that no burden is too heavy when placed in the hands of God. May his enduring legacy inspire us to trust unwaveringly in the Lord’s providence, finding in every trial a renewed promise of grace, healing, and victory.

Recorrer el mundo llevando el mensaje de Cristo no fue para San Juan Pablo II solo una misión, sino un testimonio vivo de que la fe puede transformar el corazón de la humanidad. Su vida entera, marcada por el perdón, la defensa de la dignidad humana y un abandono filial a la Santísima Virgen, nos recuerda que el amor de Dios es una fuente inagotable de fortaleza capaz de renovar cualquier historia. Al meditar en los días de esta novena en su honor, entregamos nuestras batallas, familias e intenciones a su amorosa intercesión. Pedimos que su legado nos guíe para construir puentes de paz, abrazar el Evangelio con ardor y caminar cada día con la certeza de que nunca estamos solos.

In October, as we dedicate this month to the Holy Rosary, every prayer becomes a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and rest our souls in the presence of God. Walking hand in hand with our Blessed Mother, we place our days and worries into her care, discovering in this simple devotion a quiet sanctuary from the noise of the world. As we pray this Rosary, we entrust our deepest joys, trials, and silent intentions into the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We ask her motherly intercession to draw us ever closer to Jesus, granting us the grace to live each day with steady faith, humility, and inner peace.

La vida de Carlo Acutis es un faro de luz que nos recuerda que la santidad es posible hoy, en medio de la juventud, la tecnología y la cotidianidad de nuestro tiempo. Con su fe sencilla y su amor apasionado por la Eucaristía —a la que llamaba su autopista al cielo—, Carlo nos enseña a no ser fotocopias de las modas del mundo, sino versiones originales del amor de Dios, usando cada talento para iluminar a los demás. Pedimos que su ejemplo nos inspire a poner a Jesús en el centro de nuestras vidas y a caminar hacia la eternidad con un corazón alegre, auténtico y lleno de esperanza.

1. Wednesday, Oct 28: Parish Retreat led by Wayne & Kathy Messmer and Jack & Kathi Dayon. In-person Safe Environment training will also take place on the same day. Remember registration is required for the training. 2. Saturday, Oct 10: Baptisms for Fred Hodnik and Erma Streit. 3. Sunday, Oct 11: Health Intention for Fred Hodnik, Jan Nawoj, and Erma Streit. 4. Monday, Oct 12: Health Intention for Tobey Lannert. 5. Tuesday, Oct 13: Health Intention for Rita Hagenbruch. 6. Wednesday, Oct 14: Health Intention for Jack Hagenbruch. 7. Thursday, Oct 15: Health Intention for Gretchen Burroughs and Frederick Heldring.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Parish Bake Sale on November 21st and 22nd. It's set to be better than ever! Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the event.

Take note of the Mass Intentions for the upcoming week: Oct 14 - Fred Hodnik, Oct 15 - Rita Hagenbruch, Oct 16 - Jan Nawoj, Oct 17 - Corla Hagenbruch and Patt Moskal, Oct 18 - All Parishioners.

This week, we honor Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin, a married couple who show us that holiness happens in everyday life. Their dedication to daily Mass, prayer, and serving the poor is an inspiration to all families striving for holiness.

Don't forget about the Safe Environment Training on Wednesday, Oct 28th at 5:30 pm. It's essential for all volunteers, especially those in the Faith Formation program. Pre-registration is required for this free training.

Archbishop Grob emphasized the dignity of all human life from conception through natural death. Watch his important message on the legalization of assisted suicide on the parish website homepage. Let us reflect on the value of every life as beloved sons and daughters of God.