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September 28, 2025 | 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In the first reading, God issues a warning through Amos to complacent and self-serving Israelites. In the second reading, Paul charges Timothy to live up to his call as a man of God until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. The rich man received what was good during his lifetime while ignoring Lazarus’ suffering. In death, their situations are reversed.

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October 5, 2025 | 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Habakkuk asks how long he must look upon destruction and violence. The Lord answers that the vision will be fulfilled, and it will not disappoint. Paul tells Timothy to stir into flame the gift of God he has received and to bear his share of hardship for the Gospel with the help of the Holy Spirit. In the Gospel, the Apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith.

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October 12, 2025 | 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In the first reading, Naaman cleanses himself in the Jordan, declaring the God of Israel as the only God. In the second reading, Saint Paul urges perseverance for Christ in the face of persecution. In the Gospel, Jesus heals ten lepers. Only one, a Samaritan, returns to give thanks to him. His faith has saved him.

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Prayers for our Priests

The following are priests and deacons of our Diocese who have died. Please remember them in your daily prayers:

  • Fr. D. Byrne (Sep 19)
  • Fr. James McCarthy (Sep 19)
  • Fr. Casimir W. Andruskevitch (Sep 19)
  • Fr. William Overmann (Sep 19)
  • Fr. Francis Trojan (Sep 20)
  • Fr. J. B. Schnelten (Sep 20)
  • Fr. Henry J. Schwener (Sep 20)
  • Fr. Miles Sweeney (Sep 21)
  • Fr. Peter Kaenders (Sep 21)
  • Fr. Henry F. Kozak (Sep 21)
  • Fr. Stanley J. Swiatek (Sep 21)
  • Fr. Thomas Davenport (Sep 21)
  • Fr. J. Michael Jenkins (Sep 21)
  • Fr. Daniel Higgins (Sep 22)
  • Fr. Stephen Schauwecker (Sep 23)
  • Fr. Joseph P. Jordan (Sep 23)
  • Fr. Augustine Schlegel (Sep 24)
  • Fr. Charles Manuel (Sep 25)
  • Fr. James Casey (Sep 25)
  • Msgr. David Lantz (Sep 26)
  • +Pope John Paul I (Sep 28)
  • Fr. Anthony Wirtschorek (Sep 28)
  • Fr. Joseph O’Boyle (Sep 28)
  • Fr. Aloysius Schwarz (Sep 28)
  • Fr. John William Houran (Sep 28)
  • Fr. Donatus Grunloh, O.F.M. (Sep 29)
  • Fr. James McCabe (Sep 30)

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

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