Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

In the wake of another divisive election, we remain an angry and divided nation. Check out Archbishop Gomez's response to the electoral results here. Many challenges lie ahead, especially in light of the divisions over the promised policy initiatives of the new administration.

In his Encyclical Letter, Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis calls for a "better kind of politics" that is in service of the common good. He says that this type of politics involves working across differences to listen to others and find creative solutions with human dignity at the center of politics. This must be the priority as people of faith in the coming months and years.

There is a starting point in our political system. In the last line of his first inaugural address, President Abraham Lincoln called the nation to begin at a certain place, where we trust our better natures. His words capture how we begin to move forward through the challenging times that lie ahead:

"We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature."

Peace and blessings, Father Gil

In honor of Veterans' Day, the film release coincides with our observance. The school, parish offices, and church will be closed on Monday, November 11th, Veterans' Day except for mass at 9am. Come to mass and find a time to check out this new Paulist Productions film. The closest theater on the Westside is the Culver City 6 at 9500 Culver Blvd.  Showtimes are Friday, Nov. 8th through Wednesday, Nov. 13th at 2:30pm, 4:30pm and 6:30pm.

A RETREAT FOR MEDIA/ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS

When was the last time you went on a retreat to intentionally lean into God’s plan for your life? 

The MEDIA APOSTLE RETREAT is guided by the Daughters of Saint Paul who live out their charism by proclaiming the Gospel in and through the media. They intentionally pray for all media and entertainment professionals around the world - that’s you!

Serra Retreat Center in Malibu

January 3-5, 2025

Incarnating Christ in Life and Work.

For more info and to register, go to: MediaApostle.

Because of the important work you do, this retreat can rejuvenate your life and creativity! Take time to pray, to dream, to discern God’s plans for your life, and to be strengthened for your calling. God wants to bless you with a time of grace and enrichment! 

We are at about 57% of our goal for the annual Together in Mission appeals, which helps supports parishes and schools in need. If you haven't already made your gift, please make your gift soon. It makes a difference!

Parish Goal: $149,171.00

Pledged: $ 86,941.23

Amount Paid: $ 84,993.23

Thank you for pledging to Called to Renew. Called to Renew is a historic, five-year campaign to strengthen parishes, families, and communities through unity and action; together we commit to renewing what is important so we can pass it on to those who we love. Please continue to fulfill your pledges and there is still time to give online at calledtorenew.org. Thank you!

For the healing, comfort, and peace of the sick, for George Folsey, Carol King Wolcott, Hector Santos, Renny Damon, Vita Chinigo, John Wolcott, Lori Seyer, Angel Appleton, Joe Reid, Sister Jean Terese, Clark Gassan, Lohriena Lohrie Counts, Nora McCormick Heinen, Prairie Ramirez, Weldon Tilley, Lauren Lagoeiro, Hey-Ok Bauer, Raul Hernandez, Paul Lannan, Mitchell Twersky, Teresita Cruz, Patti Newler, Manolo Conway, Jerry DeCarnelle, Lesley de la Cruz, Erny Pinckert, Gail Kimball, Terra Geisler, NyAnn Clifton, Mark H. Bramhall, Christine Costumbrado, Jim and Eileen Gaffney, Harold Slade, Dale Kennedy, & Camilla Tausworthe.

For the eternal rest of our beloved departed, Patty Smith, Antoinette Fournier, Frank Wazzan, Harold Reiser, Ronald Ness, Roseline Moore, Richard Bates, Carmen Santos, Richard Kelsey, Peggy Hinnebusch, Maria Flores, Gerald Santa Maria Dereje, Michele Memsic Deleske, Jovita Ramos, José Daniel Malagon, Tom McFerson, Sr., Ida Karyadi, James Haggerty, Shannon Healy Pavin, Ann Ross, Theresa Lee, Robert Newhart, James McQuade, CSP, Chris Latham, Graham Henstock, Jose E. de Vera, Clarita Villareal, Stephen M. Criniti, Fr. Lorenz Von Walter, SJ, Winston Charles, Ashley Lewis, Chris Peterson, Reynaldo Armendariz, Jr., Jerry West, Sister Therese Zimmerman, Angie Fitzpatrick, Ray Taylor, Diego Muñoz, Placido Ahn, Jan Tarble, Bill Walton, Daniel Pluchinski, Gerald Johnston, Jorge Girault, Kevork Mardoyan, Roger Corman, Margaret Poyer, Al Kim, Andrew McLoon, Father Chuck Cuniff, CSP, Father James Lloyd, CSP, Michel Denegreti, Dino Malano, Erie Cellona II, Dick Beggs, Kay Edens, John Stuppy, Ruben Torres, Ofelia Azar, Patrick Carrillo, Father Charlie Brunick, CSP, Scott Kenyon, Donna Mehr, Josie Isabel Poling, Dr. Raquel Nieves Ulma, Oscar Arnoldo Martinez, Edward Joseph Rollerson, Nathan Gage Ingram, Christopher J. Chambers, Christopher Murray, Jamie Bueno, Matilda Callahan-Wright, Robert Ross, Carmen Abdullah, Odette Harmel, Eddie Merrins, Saul Canet, and Dan Plucinski may they rest in peace.

For peace in every nation: may the light of the Holy Spirit transform hearts so that all may seek the way of peace together and comfort the wounded and grieving, let us pray to the Lord: