The Church dedicates this month especially to the Holy Rosary. This devotion is more than a repetition of prayers. As we move through each mystery, we share in the joy of the Annunciation and the Nativity, reflect on Christ's suffering, and rejoice in His Resurrection and the hope of eternal life.

The Rosary gives us a quiet place to listen. This October, perhaps we can make a renewed commitment to pray the Rosary—not only for ourselves, but also for our families, our Church, our communities, and for peace in the world.

We are dedicating our Fall Pledge Drive to Mary with the theme - "Mary, Lead Us to Jesus." We have special programming focusing on Our Lady. Please join us October 5 to 8.

This October, please pray that our fundraising efforts are successful.



God bless!

Joe Nebistinsky

Station Manager

717-525-8110

jnebistinsky@720whyf.com

Spiritual Advisor's Corner

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God bless you!

Fr. Sahd

Fall Pledge Drive October 5-9

This month, Holy Family Radio is turning to Mary with a simple prayer and a heartfelt theme:

“Mary, Lead Us to Jesus.”

Mary’s whole life points us toward her Son. She invites us to trust in Jesus, to listen to His Word, and to draw closer to Him in prayer. In the same way, Holy Family Radio exists to help lead people to Jesus every day through Catholic radio.

For many of our listeners, WHYF AM 720 is more than a radio station. It is a companion in the car, a source of encouragement at home, a voice of prayer during difficult moments, and a reminder that we are never alone in our Catholic faith. But keeping Catholic radio on the air requires the generous support of our listeners.

Your financial gift helps provide the operating funds necessary to keep WHYF AM 720 broadcasting—covering the costs of programming, equipment, utilities, maintenance, technology, and the many other expenses required to keep our Catholic voice on the air.

Would you prayerfully consider making a financial gift to Holy Family Radio during our on-air Fall Pledge Drive?



Your gift helps sustain this apostolate and allows us to continue sharing the Catholic faith with our community. Giving is easy. You can call the station or donate online at our website.

Update from Russ Fry



This month we will be having our Fall Pledge Drive October 5-8. The theme is "Mary, Lead Us to Jesus” Tune in to hear many discussions centered on Mary. We have a lot of guests for this Pledge Drive so be sure to tune in! You won’t want to miss any of the presentations. Don’t forget to visit our website to make your donation. We rely on you, our listeners, to keep us on the air and bringing the programs that you want to hear. God Bless!



Russ Fry, Community Relations Coordinator

Rfry@720WHYF.com

We have arranged for the Carmelite Sisters of the Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph in Fairfield, PA to be Holy Family Radio's Prayer Partners.

We are grateful to have their prayers. 

Please send your prayer requests to:

Mother Stella-Marie of Jesus

Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

327 Water Street

Fairfield, PA 17320

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You do not need to send a donation for their requests because Holy Family Radio is making a monthly donation to the Carmelites for being our Prayer Partners.

Find out more about them at their website below.

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, featuring major campaigns to reduce stigma, educate the public, and encourage routine mental health check-ups. The effort is led by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to promote community support and education.

Mental Health Sunday takes place on October 11, 2026.

• Date: October 11, 2026 (the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time), falling on the weekend immediately after World Mental Health Day (October 10).

• Sponsor: Part of the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

• Purpose: To pause, reflect on healing and hope, raise awareness of the mental health crisis, combat stigma, and pray for those affected.

Use the link below.

October: The Holy Rosary

Major Feast: Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7)

The Rosary is one of the most powerful forms of prayer that the Church gives to the faithful; popes, saints, even the Blessed Mother herself have spoken on the importance of praying the Rosary. Like Padre Pio who said: “Love the Madonna and pray the rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother.”

It’s a simple but profound way to meditate on the life of Jesus and to grow closer to Mary who will always lead us to her Son.

How to celebrate: Pray the Rosary