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Greetings!
The readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time proclaim a single, liberating truth: God looks at the heart, and every heart can change. Faith is not just spoken, it is lived. Life and hope rise wherever we turn from sin and choose what is right.
Ezekiel reminds us that God is both just and merciful. Each person is responsible for their choices, yet no one is bound by past failures. Repentance has real power. When we admit our wrongs and turn back, God welcomes us with compassion and restores what was lost.
The psalm echoes this trust. Even in struggle, the faithful discover that God’s mercy outweighs human weakness. Wisdom grows in those who walk humbly in His ways.
Paul calls us to unity through self‑giving love. Christ shows the path: He emptied Himself completely, and God raised Him up. Greatness is found in serving others.
In the Gospel, the son who finally obeys is the one who truly does the Father’s will. Words mean little without a life and actions that reflects them. Tax collectors and sinners entered the Kingdom because they changed their hearts and followed God’s ways.
No one is stuck. Every sincere “yes” to God can become a new beginning. His mercy meets every honest step toward Him.
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Mass Intentions:
+ Kathleen Bernert
+ Anthony Kottiath, Sr.
+ A. Francis Kottiath
+ Dennis McHugh
+ Dave Rood
+ Bob Clark
+ Edward Miska
| | Photos from the Men's 2026 Retreat | | Faith Formation: Growing as Disciples at Every Age: | | What is Faith Formation? Faith Formation is a lifelong journey of growing in relationship with Jesus Christ and living as members of His Church. It is a whole-person approach that nurtures the spiritual, intellectual, moral, and communal dimensions of faith at every stage of life. | |
Faith Formation: Growing as Disciples at Every Age – Save the Dates
October 18 - Parent Meetings - Middle & High School
October 25 - Corn-Maze - Middle & High School
November 1 - All Saints Trick or Treat - Middle School
November 15 - Elaine Parks Talk - All Parish
November 21 & 22 - Advent Mission - All Parish
December 6 - Elaine Parks Talk - All Parish
December 9 - Advent Reconciliation - All Parish
December 20 - Caroling Excursion - All Parish
December 20 - Confirmation Prep - Middle & High School
December 24 - Christmas Pagent
April 24 & 25 - First Communion
Retreat Dates
January 9, 2027 - Women's Retreat
March 5-7, 2027 - 8th-12th Grade Retreat
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Parishioner Milestones & Highlights:
Send us your birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, births and other notable events to be recognized.
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Congratulations, Jeff and Betsy Taylor on your 38th Wedding Anniversary!
May God continue to bless your marriage with abundant grace, joy, and peace. Through thirty-eight years of love, sacrifice, faith, and devotion, you have witnessed the beauty of the Sacrament of Matrimony. May the Lord strengthen the bond you share, deepen your love for one another, and fill your hearts with gratitude for the many blessings received throughout your years together.
May the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph guide and protect you, and may God grant you many more years of happiness, good health, and faithful companionship.
"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (Colossians 3:14)
Happy 38th Anniversary and may God's blessings be with you always!
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Congratulations, Tom and Peggy Scheideman, on your 56th Wedding Anniversary!
With grateful hearts, we thank God for the remarkable witness of love and fidelity you have shared for fifty-six years. Your enduring commitment to one another reflects Christ's faithful love for His Church and serves as an inspiration to your family, friends, and parish community.
May the Lord continue to bless you with His peace, strengthen you through every season of life, and surround you with the love of family and friends. May Our Blessed Mother intercede for you, and may God reward your years of faithful stewardship with continued joy, health, and countless blessings.
"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:7-8)
Happy 56th Anniversary, and may God bless you with many more years together!
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There are two meaningful ways to give to our school:
• Endowment Fund – Contribute to our new endowment, blessed with matching gifts of up to $65,000, helping secure the future of Catholic education for generations to come. Your gift to the Endowment helps support the corpus of education. The income earned will help Resurrection School offer more tuition assistance, as well as do necessary improvements throughout the years. This is an investment that will support our school for years to come.
• School Support – Your gift directly extends tuition assistance, opening our doors wider to families in need.
| | The Portland-area Catholic high schools welcome prospective students and families to attend their Open House events this fall. Visit each school’s website linked below for event details and more information. | | Other Archdiocese Events: | | Opportunities to Contribute: | |
QCD
A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows individuals who meet the age requirements old or older to donate up to one or more charities directly from a taxable IRA instead of taking their required minimum distributions.
RMD
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts you must withdraw from your retirement accounts each year. You generally must start taking withdrawals from your traditional IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and retirement plan accounts when you meet the age requirements. Changes in deduction rules and limitations will impact how much you can deduct for donations.
Meeting the age requirements, you may qualify to take annual distributions from your retirement account to make tax free donations to charities of your choice.
Resurrection Church is a qualified public charity 501(c)(3) and can receive your QCD.
Contact your financial advisor for updated and relevant tax advise.
Will, Living Trust & Estate Planning
Include Resurrection Catholic Parish or School in your will, trust or estate planning. Your gift – no matter how big or small – ensures our church, school, or school endowment fund can continue all of the incredible work we do, and you will be making an impact in the lives of others for many years to come.
We are deeply grateful for your consideration in supporting
Resurrection Catholic Church and Resurrection Catholic Parish School
with your generous donations. Thank you for keeping us in your hearts.
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Universal Church Appeal Collection
Beginning in 2026, the Archdiocese of Portland is introducing the Universal Church Appeal, a streamlined approach that replaces more than 15 individual national
second collections with one unified annual appeal.
Through one simple, primarily digital giving opportunity, parishioners can support multiple domestic and international Church ministries, including Catholic Relief Services, Peter’s Pence, and World Missions. Gifts are passed through in full according to each donor’s designation.
There are QR-coded cards on the welcome table.
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Live-Streaming Photography & Livestreaming Notice
Some of our Masses and select funeral liturgies are livestreamed and recorded to serve those unable to attend in person.
By entering the church, you consent to being photographed, filmed, and/or recorded. Cameras are primarily focused on the sanctuary.
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Your parish family truly cares about you, and we want you to know how deeply grateful we are.
Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and treasure, as well as your faith, your presence, and your generous heart with our community. Your gifts and commitment bless our parish in so many meaningful ways.
We are truly blessed by you; you are a cherished and valued part of our parish family!
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Our Mission Statement
We, the faith community of Resurrection Catholic Parish, are called to love God, love others and make disciples of all people by sharing the gifts God has given us.
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