From The Pastors Desk
Dear Parishioners,
Traditionally the month of October has been known as the month of the rosary. This past Saturday, we celebrated the memorial of the Holy Rosary. As Catholics, we believe that this beautiful devotion to the Holy Rosary allows us to focus on the mysteries that lead us to Christ. We know that our Blessed Mother never wanted us to see her as God, she knew that she wasn’t! Mary always and continues to lead us to her Son, Jesus. She is the mother of the Savior, who reminds us every day to “do what he tells you”. During this month of October, we are invited to strengthen our devotion to the rosary. May I suggest praying an additional decade of the rosary for a special intention. We are also blessed as a parish community to have Holy Rosary church. As you know, the stained-glass windows depict each of the mysteries of the rosary. May our Blessed Mother continue to wrap her mantle of love and peace around us. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Death of Father Jerome Nadine
Just this past week, Father Jerome Nadine, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn who was living on the west coast passed away. Father Nadine served as a young priest at Holy Rosary Church. I had the great joy of meeting Father Nadine soon after I arrived to the parish about 9 years ago. He would reminisce and tell me stories of being an African American priest during the 60’s. Father Nadine’s funeral Mass will take place in California this week and it will be livestreamed. The link for the livestream is in this week’s bulletin. Please pray for the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family.
2023 Annual Catholic Appeal
I thank all of you who have generously contributed to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. As you know our goal for the appeal is $63,586. We have pledged over $50,000 thus far! Thank you for your prayers, support and generosity. There will be one more in-pew weekend for those who have not yet made a pledge to the appeal. Anything we get beyond the goal comes directly back to the parish. Thank you!
School of Faith Formation Registration
New registration and re-registration for our parish school of faith formation has begun. Children who need receiving the Sacraments of Initiation must register their children for faith formation classes. Registration fee is $55 per child. You may register online via our parish website or pick up a registration form at the parish office. Classes will officially begin next week.
Couples Group
St. Martin de Porres parish couples ongoing fellowship and spiritual formation group continues to meet every second Thursday of the month at 7:00PM at OLV McGuiness Hall. All couple’s both married and non-married are welcomed to join. For more information, please call the parish office or speak to Deacon Leroy Branch.
Wishing you a blessed and peaceful week,
Father Alonzo Q. Cox
