This Wednesday we honor all US Veterans as we celebrate Veterans’ Day. This day marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, the “war to end all wars.” In addition to honoring those who have worked and risked for the protection of our country and our liberties, let us pray and recommit ourselves to work for peace between nations and all people. May the day come that we no longer need to honor veterans because peace will have endured for generations.
Next weekend we will host the annual Missionary Appeal. Because of the pandemic it is happening much later than usual, and will happen virtually. This year our Missionary will be Fr. Gary Wiesmann speaking to us about the missions in the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica. We will play a video of his appeal on a screen in the church, and also show it on-line for those participating virtually. We will not pass a basket but you can give online, by Venmo, or send in check. I am sure that St. Austin will again be generous to the missions as we traditionally always have been. This is also an important opportunity for us to learn about and connect to the world-wide mission of the Church.
And of course this weekend is commitment weekend for the annual Catholic Services Appeal of the Diocese. This is a concrete way of showing our participation of the work of the entire Diocese. And of course, your generous support is greatly appreciated.
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