We want to thank Knights of Columbus # 953 members who recently painted the Rectory driveway gate. The work was done over two weekends this month. Photos of the Knights and their work can be viewed here. We're very thankful for their efforts!
Comments needed for meeting on Tue. Nov. 17
As you know, one of the main fundraisers that our parish has carried out annually is our Fireworks booth. You may also recall that in September of this year, the City of Sacramento was considered banning ALL fireworks within the City. While your comments at that time served to re-focus the City Council's efforts on illegal fireworks, the Council is now considering an amendment to the Safe and Sane exception to shorten the days of sale/use. This would negatively impact the funds we can raise at our Fireworks booth.
Holy Communion available after Masses
Bishop Jaime Soto has instructed the pastors and administrators of the parishes in the Diocese that are in the COVID-19 Purple tier to make special arrangements to provide spiritual care to the parishioners following the county and state regulations.
The Blessing of the Animals on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi will take place this Sun. Oct. 4 at 12pm in front of the church. All animals are welcome but they must be properly secured (on a leash, in a cage, etc.) for their safety and the safety of all the other participants.
St. Mary Parish welcomes our new pastor, Fr. Kavungal Davy, CMI.
Fr. Davy was most recently the pastor of St. Anthony -St. Alphonsus Parish, Brooklyn, New York and the Delegate Superior of the CMIs in the USA and Canada.
We pray in thanksgiving for our new pastor and that the Lord will help him as he shepherds our parish.
Dear St. Mary Parishioners:
I confirmed today that I will be continuing my Priestly Ministry in the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama starting on October 12.
Thank you very much for all of your prayers.
Please continue to keep me in your prayers.
I promise my humble prayers for all of you.
Fr. Antony Vadakara, CMI
