
Love God, Love Others, Share the Good News!
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
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
English: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Misa en Español: 9:30 AM
Weekday
Monday: 9:00 AM - Communion Service
Tuesday: 9:00 AM (Communion Service)
Wednesday: Noon - Communion Service
Friday: 9:00 AM - Communion Service
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM in the Chapel
Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:15 PM to 4.50 PM
or by appointment
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

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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.
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