November 23, 2025 | The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
The first reading recalls the anointing of David as king of Israel. Saint Paul, writing to the Church at Colossae, describes the divine dignity of Christ, who is the firstborn of all creation in whom all things hold together. In the Gospel, the rulers and soldiers mock Jesus and ask why he does not save himself. One of the criminals crucified next to Jesus asks to be remembered when he comes into his kingdom.
November 30, 2025 | First Sunday of Advent
In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah describes a vision of an ideal time of peace when all nations will come to the mountain of the Lord. Saint Paul urges the faithful of Rome to be ready, for the time of salvation is nearer now than when they first believed. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples that they must stay awake, for they do not know when the Son of Man will come. He gives examples throughout history of people not being prepared.
Prayers for our Priests
The following are priests and deacons of our Diocese who have died. Please remember them in your daily prayers:
- Fr. Francis Hussey (Nov. 18)
- Fr. Sylvester Wegener (Nov. 19)
- Fr. Ignatius Kershevich (Nov. 20)
- Fr. Austin Brickwedde (Nov. 21)
- Fr. Michael Wernsing, O.F.M. (Nov. 21)
- Fr. Joseph Enright (Nov. 21)
- Fr. J. Friemuth (Nov. 23)
- Fr. William Ward Pauley (Nov. 23)
- Fr. Anthony Tamulis (Nov. 23)
- Fr. Maximilian Philipp (Nov. 24)
- Fr. Robert Terry Shea (Nov. 24)
- Msgr. Patrick J. Wright (Nov. 24)
- Fr. James Murnane (Nov. 25)
- Fr. Bernard N. Manning (Nov. 25)
- Fr. Richard Paynic (Nov. 25)
- Fr. Jerome L. Marley (Nov. 26)
- Msgr. William B. Whalen (Nov. 27)
- Fr. Cornelius Hoffman (Nov. 28)
- Fr. F. X. Smith (Nov. 28)
Prayers for our Military
- Nolan Yehling- USAF, Whiteman AFB
- Brandon Weidner- US Coast Guard, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
- Kody Presswood- Staff Sergeant, US Space Force, Colorado Springs, CO
- Nick Glasgow- USMC, CA