World Mission Sunday is always celebrated on the second to last Sunday of October, this year it will be marked on October 20th. World Mission Sunday is a special day that unites Catholics worldwide in prayer, solidarity, and support for the Church’s mission efforts.
This year’s theme, chosen by Pope Francis, is rooted in the Gospel of Matthew: “Go and Invite Everyone to the Banquet,” reflecting the inclusive and urgent call to bring God’s love in the Catholic Faith to everyone. Join us in this universal mission to spread the Gospel and invite all to experience the joy of Christ’s message!
Instituted in 1926 by Pope Pius XI as a mandatory, global second collection, the banquet that is World Mission Sunday has since then been hosted by the Pope, and the table set by those who answer Christ’s call to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19), extending an inclusive invitation to all corners of the Earth.
Meant to be held in every parish in the world, the proceeds benefit 1,150 territories where the Gospel has not yet been received, has been only recently embraced, or is courageously upheld in the face of persecution.
Renewing God’s House Campaign
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We have continued to see the generosity of our parish to maintain God’s house.
Thank you for all those that have responded. For those that are still evaluating their pledge, every gift will help with our projects and the continued maintenance of our parish. Over the next couple of weeks we hope to conclude the pledge phase of our capital campaign and we are asking you to please participate in any way possible.
The Annual Priests Convocation
Next week all the priests of the diocese will gather for our annual Clergy Convocation for our continued formation from October 22nd – 25th. There will not be any daily Masses at Holy Infancy from Tuesday – Friday this week. St. Ursula and Holy Ghost Parish will have a Mass at 8:00 AM each day next week.
