Holy Faith HIGHLIGHTS
At Holy Faith our mission is to help one another to know, love and serve God, united to Christ and his Spirit-filled Catholic Church. In doing so we are committed to our vision to build together a community of compassion in Christ.
 
SUNDAY CHALLENGE

We began October with Respect Life Sunday, walked in a silent "Life Chain" against abortion and participated in the "40 Days for Life" campaign, we prayed a "Living Rosary" for protection, peace and life, we are writing letters to our prisoners, we learned about end-of-life issues, we continue to pray against the evil of racism and pray for immigrants and refugees, we joined our Pope is the "Share the Journey and "Love your Neighbors" initiative. These are only of few of the things we have done and need to continue to do to show our commitment to RESPECTING LIFE PERIOD!

This month brings awareness to many of the world's issues and literally all lead us to love and respect of all life. Not only does it bring awareness of suffering and of the outrageous evils in the world, but also of unity of community and love of country and support for those less fortunate. Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico suffered much this past month and we, as Christians and in communities across America found ways to come together to support the needs of so many here at home and also abroad. Communities who have suffered recently from gun violence also remain in our prayers. The plight of the immigrants and refugees is more prevalent than ever. We must never forget the victims of domestic abuse and violence, the issue of human trafficking, the neglected, those suffering from mental illness and the marginalized. We always pray for the sick and dying, and those suffering from disease.

October is also Domestic Violence Awareness and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All has to do with awareness of Life issues, and as Fr. John highlights in this week's bulletin,
"Life is a Gift from God, and so is His Mercy".

Simple Challenge : Let us STOP for one second, bend our heads in prayer and ask for this so needed Mercy that God so freely gives, and at the same time thank God for helping us see the light of Christ in all the lives we encounter and pray for, and for all who pray for us.

I took the Sunday Challenge! Click HERE to let us know you prayed with us today.


ALL-HALLOWS FALL FESTIVAL
TODAY, SUNDAY, October 22

Bring the kidos and bring yourselves, young or older, in support of the Catholic Youth Ministry Carnival Event, today after the 9:30am and 11:15am Masses. This is always a fun event you don't want to miss. Hotdogs, drink and chips $2. What a deal! FREE admission for all with tickets so kids can play all the games and ride the ponies too. Extra tickets are 4/$1 and all-day pass is available as a fundraiser for the youth at $8 for 1 child, $15 for 2 or $20 for 3. Donations accepted. Thank you for supporting the youth of our parish. Blessings of Sunday Joy to all!

See more pics, including Fr. Chepe in the bulletin ...
HOPE BEHIND BARS

Letters are due next Sunday, October 29 .

Remind a prisoner that God is merciful and they are not forgotten. Be a Catholic on the Move! Write your note and place it in one of our designated red boxes located in the vestibule of the church, the office and the Parish Life Center, without envelopes. Please sign your first name only with no address. Everyone, adults and children, are encouraged to get a card and write a note for they are well appreciated. At the end of the month of October we will send the cards to the prison to be distributed.  

Join us Next Sunday, for one or more of these October 29 EVENTS

  • Gainesville Outreach Event: Stop by the tables on the patio after all the Masses to learn about opportunities available in our community where you can serve and how. The following agencies will be available: Grace Market Place; Habitat for Humanity; Ronald McDonald House; Catholic Charities; Ministry to Military Families; St. Francis House

  • All Parish Baby Shower at 1pm in the Parish Life Center Section A

  • Presentation of the courageous story of surviving Human Trafficking right here in Gainesville, by parishioner, Jerome Elam at 4pm in the Parish Life Center Section C
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Bulletin Requests
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Deadline for the November 12, 2017
bulletin is Friday, October 27 by 5pm.   
COMING IN NOVEMBER ...
Holy Faith is offering Bereavement support through a six-week seminar, beginning  Thursday, November 2nd , from  6-7:30pm .  This will be a time for sharing about your loss of a loved one, learning about the grieving process, and helping to support others through their grief. No need to register, just please come. Sessions will be held in the conference room of the Ministry Building.  


Honoring Military Families
Pot Luck
November 4 6:30pm


The entire parish is invited to join us as we honor our Military Families on Saturday, November 4 at 6:30pm. This is a pot luck event held in the Parish Life Center. Sign-up sheets are in the vestibule of the church.

This event brings us closer to our families who sacrificed their lives for our country. They deserve to be honored and celebrated.
Last year's event was patriotic, moving and very special to so many. Thank you to all you serve or have served. We certainly appreciate your loyalty and service.
Here are some of the
HoFa Crafts Ministry Ladies
and a picture of the shoppers.
HoFa Crafts Bazaar
November 5th

The HoFa Crafts Ministry Group has been serving Holy Faith for many, many years and year after year in November they offer the parishioners of Holy Faith a wonderful Bazaar of all their homemade crafts and more. They have since added a bake sale which has been a great hi,t and this year the have a Hofa Cook Book for sale with their favorite recipes.

The Bazaar will take place on the patio after all the morning Masses on Sunday, November 5th. Proceeds benefit the Deacon's Fund for the Poor.

Come and do some early shopping of so many unique and incredible items, pick up a cake, a cook book and enjoy the morning with the Hofa Crafts Ladies.

The group meets on Tuesdays at 10am in the Ministry Center Conference Room 2 and they invite anyone who would like to join them as they share time and talent with one another for a couple of hours. If you can't knit or crochet they are happy to teach.
The Saint John's Bible is coming to Holy Faith and arrives on November 9th. We will have the honor and privilege to share this amazing historical Bible, such as you have never experienced before, with the Parish during Advent.

The Saint John Bible is the first handwritten illuminated Bible in 500 years, and it was commissioned by the St. John’s Benedictine Monastery in Collegeville, Minnesota.

Stay tuned for more information on the presentation event and other opportunities scheduled during this visit to our Parish.