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    This Week's Letter From Father

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time C

October 26, 2025 

Dear Brothers and Sisters, 

This Sunday, we’ll explore 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18. While Luke remains with Paul, Timothy, and

Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, are set to visit him in prison. 

Despite Paul’s weariness, loneliness, and sense of being abandoned by nearly everyone, Paul’s spirit

shines as he reflects on his upcoming martyrdom with hope and resilience. 

Paul views his imminent execution as both a sacrifice and a complete victory: “I have finished the

race; I have kept the faith. From now on, the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord will

award to me.” Paul believes that he won’t be alone in heaven. Christ will grant heavenly glory to

others. 

While in prison, Paul feels that the Lord Jesus is with him now as he was during the trial, and the

Apostle to the Nations sees it as an opportunity to continue preaching the Gospel. 

Although Paul feels a deep sense of remorse for being a sinner who persecuted the followers of Jesus, he is still grateful to Christ for not forsaking him. 

Initially, evangelization was Paul’s primary ministry; now he passes this legacy on to Timothy and to

us. 

As we conclude our reformation on Second Timothy, let us cultivate a more profound sense of 

gratitude for the blessings we receive from God, especially during difficult times such as illness, the

loss of a loved one, betrayal in relationships or business, and various hardships. By reaffirming our

faith in Divine Providence, we can find the strength and hope to guide us through life’s difficulties. 

Let us keep in mind that every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and deeper appreciation. 

In Christ, 

Fr. Ryszard

Welcome Message

Greetings in Christ Jesus!

Whether you are just visiting for a short while, have moved here and are joining our parish, or are returning to your Catholic Faith, on behalf of our parish community, we welcome you to St. Egbert Catholic Church and the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina.

When Jesus was asked which of all the commandments was the greatest, he replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.  This is the great, and first commandment. And a second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” These two Commandments form the foundation of our mission to Love God, Love Neighbor, and to Share the Good News.