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The Church dedicates the month of October to the Holy Rosary, one of our best know Catholic devotions. October 7th is the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. On October 7, 1571, a great victory over the Turkish fleet was won by the naval forces primarily from Spain, Venice and Genoa under the command of Don Juan of Austria. The Muslim force was the most powerful navy in the world, but the team of Catholic ships was powered by the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin. St. Pope Pius V called for all of Europe to pray the Rosary for victory. This significant victory prevented the Islamic invasion of Europe.
Halloween or All Hallows' Eve is not a liturgical feast on the Catholic calendar, but its celebration has deep ties to the Liturgical Year. The three consecutive days — Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day — illustrate the Communion of Saints: We, the Church Militant (those on earth, striving to get to Heaven) pray for the Church Suffering (those souls in Purgatory) especially on All Souls Day and the month of November. We rejoice and honor the Church Triumphant (the saints, canonized and uncanonized) in Heaven. We also ask the Saints' intercession for us.
The Church has so many rich seasons for our family! Enjoy this new time of the year.
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Joe Nebistinsky
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Spiritual Advisor's Corner
Isn't it great to be in Fall? I'm instantly in a better mood when I go outside and feel the crisp, chilly air (hasn't happened yet!), or smell the falling leaves. It's really awesome. But even better, I love watching football. I particularly enjoy watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and maybe the Baltimore Ravens (but only to cheer for them to lose). There's something about a football game that gets me angry and happy all at the same time. One minute, I'm cheering a touchdown, the next minute I'm yelling (not good things) at a running back who fumbled.
Football brings a swing and mix of emotions, all in one. I love it!
But the Mass is supposed to harness similar emotions. When we enter Sunday Mass, we are entering a completely different environment than we are used to. We are no longer bound to time and space. During the Mass, when the readings are read and the Gospel of Jesus Christ is proclaimed, the prophets are speaking, Jesus is speaking! We are present as if we were transported back 2,000 or 3,000 years. When the bread and wine are transubstantiated into the Body and Blood of Christ, heaven comes crashing to earth, and we are transported to that day 1,988 years ago or so when Jesus died on the Cross, and rose. We are made present to that very event! At Sunday Mass!
How could we not have such a wild swing of emotion. How could we not feel the pain of Mary at the foot of the Cross, and also feel the joy of Mary Magdalene as she finally realizes that she's not speaking to the gardener on Easter Sunday, but to her risen friend and Savior! The Mass makes us present for the greatest event in the history of the world, and we feel all the emotions that are included in being at the foot of the Cross and at the tomb!
And yet we sometimes take the Mass for granted, saying the words of the Mass as routine, and forget the emotion that comes with being present at such a great event. Such a saving event. Why would I rather become emotionally invested in a football game than become emotionally invested in the Sacrifice of the Mass? Football is fun, but the Mass is life-transforming and eternal!
Fr. Timothy Sahd
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Julie Shore
Hi there! My name is Julie Shore and I love volunteering with Holy Family Radio! I’ve been a long time listener and wanted to give back to the Catholic community in which I live. I am a member of St. Theresa Parish and an active supporter of Trinity High School as well.
In addition to being a wife and mom to 3 daughters, I am the owner of Career Development Advisors, a recruiting and career coaching firm, located in Mechanicsburg. I am privileged to help organizations and individuals live their best lives in accordance with their values- to do what they are meant to do, aligned with their talents. Or, in the words of St. Catherine of Siena, “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” This is what I get to help people achieve.
Although my husband and I lead a full and busy schedule most days between our work and family obligations, Holy Family Radio is a way in which I can keep God at the forefront of my day… often listening to/from the gym or my ‘taxi’ driving’ for my daughters’ activities and events. I feel fortunate to experience numerous ‘God moments’ as a Christian friend of mine often calls them- as I listen and become renewed in spirit and focus for my day.
In addition to being a recruiter and career coach, I also volunteer and do voice overs for Holy Family Radio. I’m proud to be a sponsor of and volunteer for Holy Family Radio.
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How to Pray the Rosary
Unsure how to pray this important devotion?
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The Celebrations on the General Roman Calendar During the Month of October are:
First Friday
Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, Virgin - Memorial
First Saturday
Holy Guardian Angels - Memorial
Saint Francis of Assisi - Memorial
Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest - Optional Memorial
Saint Bruno, Priest - Optional Memorial
Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin - Optional Memorial
Saint Bruno, priest - Optional Memorial
Thursday, October 7
Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
Saturday, October 9
Saint Denis, Bishop and Martyr, and Companions, Martyrs - Optional Memorial
Saint John Leonardi, Priest - Optional Memorial
Blessed Virgin Mary - Optional Memorial
Saint John XXIII, Pope - Optional Memorial
Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr - Optional Memorial
Saint Teresa of Avila, Virgin and Doctor - Memorial
Saint Hedwig, Religious - Optional Memorial
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin - Optional Memorial
Blessed Virgin Mary - Optional Memorial
Saint Luke, Evangelist - Feast
Saints Isaac Jogues and John de Brébeuf, Priests and Martyrs, and Companions, Martyrs - Memorial
Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest - Optional Memorial
Saint John Paul II, Pope - Optional Memorial
Saint John of Capistrano, Priest - Optional Memorial
Blessed Virgin Mary - Optional Memorial
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles - Feast
Blessed Virgin Mary - Optional Memorial
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Three pastors from neighboring parishes were having lunch at a diner.
The first said, “You know - since the fall started, I’ve been having a lot of trouble with bats in the loft and attic of my church. I’ve tried everything- noise, spray, cats - nothing seems to scare them away.”
The second pastor replied, “Me too. I’ve got hundreds of those things living in my bell tower and in the narthex attic. I had the whole place fumigated, but they still won’t go away.”
The third said, I had that problem a while ago. So I baptized all the bats and haven’t seen one back since!”
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Our Fall Pledge Drive: "A Decade of Nourishing our Catholic Faith, Sharing our Faith with Others" will be held October 18, 19, and 20. We will have lots of guests and exciting features during these three days. With increasing costs and expanding programs, this Drive is extremely important to us. Please contact us now if you wish to make a contribution to our Matching Gift Fund.
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Here is a short list of some of the items we need at our broadcast center. The next time you are shopping please consider purchasing one of the items listed below. We try to keep our expenses as low as possible and this really helps us.
Thank you to all who have responded to this request!
- printer ink (HP952XL)
- postage stamps
- 8' foldable portable table
- MacBook laptop computer
- small flat-screen TV
We truly appreciate any assistance you can give us. Please email or call us to make arrangements to drop off any donations you have for us.
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