Dear Parish Family,
Today we celebrate Christ the King Sunday! As King of the universe, all creation is ordered under the peaceful reign of Jesus Christ. Jesus reigns with truth and love. As Jesus says to Pontius Pilate in today's Gospel, "Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice." Choosing Christ as King means that we strive to live in sync with the truth of Christ in all areas of our humanity and relationships. This last week of Ordinary Time, reflect on how your life aligns with the truth Christ proclaims, and move back to Him wherever you find yourself falling into the lies of temptation and sin.
 
We Give Catholic Giving Day is on Saturday November 23rd with EARLY giving starting this Saturday, November 23rd. Our goal as a parish and school this year is to raise $15,000 to support academic enrichment, mental health services and extracurricular services for the students at St. Mary’s. All money raised stays right here within St. Mary's School. Please see the link below for donations. Thanks for your support of our school!

 Giving Tuesday - Donations Here!
 
Construction on the new rectory is starting soon! This week, Payne & Payne will begin to do some site prep work on the southeast plot of land where the old convent used to be. Next week, they will begin the excavating phase of construction. Construction will last 9-11 months. Orange fencing will be placed around the perimeter of the construction site. Access to the south school driveway during the week will be limited to drop-off and pick-up for parents and guardians throughout the entire time of construction. There may be limited access to the school driveway on weekends. Please use the north driveway to get in and out of the back parking lot while the rectory is under construction.
 
Immaculate Conception - A Holy Day of Obligation
Please note that the Christmas letter mailed to families was incorrect. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception was transferred from Sunday to Monday, December 9 and it IS a holy day of obligation. This was clarified after our Christmas mailer went out, and I apologize for the miscommunication. We will celebrate Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 9 at St. Patrick's with Mass at 7:00 pm, and at St. Mary's with Masses at 7:30 am, 9:30 am (with the School), and 7:30 pm.
 
We will celebrate Thanksgiving Mass this Thursday at 8:45 am at St. Patrick's and at 9:00 am at St. Mary's. When coming to St. Mary's please remember that the Turkey Trot has some route closures from Chardon Square to 5th Avenue. See the map here.

I will be away for Thanksgiving on a family trip this year. I've asked Fr. Fabian to write the next two bulletin columns. I wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving!
 
I am yours in Christ,
Fr. Scott Goodfellow