Be aware of the dangers of complacency. The prophet Amos described a community of immense wealth who were well fed and entertained, and consequently were untroubled by the collapse of their country. The First Letter to Timothy makes clear that this kind of complacency must be avoided to give full and irreproachable testimony to Jesus Christ. Finally, in Luke's Gospel, the effect of the rich man's complacency results in the painful torment of separation from God. We are exhorted to avoid the model of the rich man and serve as witnesses to the love and compassion of Jesus Christ with fortitude and perseverance.

(Liturgy of the Word, pg. 22)

See bulletin for more information on The Living Rosary and the International Rosary.

Box of Joy

Christmas Outreach

Pick up your Box of Joy in the Gathering Space or parish office. Or you can pack a box online.

K of C

Tootsie Roll Drive

October 7 - 8

See bulletin for more information. 

 Hand Knitted or Crocheted Hats

See bulletin for more information.

October is

"SOUP-TOBER" 

Christian Neighbors Food Pantry is getting ready for winter and would like to stock its shelves with canned soup for our clients. For the month of October, they are requesting donated cans of soup.

Drop your donation off at Christian Neighbors Food Pantry, located in the rear of Douglas Community Church, 6874 Wiley Road.  Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri, 9:30a  - Noon.

Lord God, most holy, we approach you in gratitude for your holy ordained priesthood. You have called these men to be set apart and to shepherd your people, as you shepherd your entire church. We pray for them in their daily work. Grant to them an increase in spiritual gifts and grace, so they may be prepared for the tasks at hand. Lead them not into temptation and protect them from the grasp of the evil one. It is through the sacraments they confer that we encounter the divine in a real and profound way. May your church never lose sight of these, your special sons, and may we, the body of Christ, never fail to cherish the gift of their lives, which they have freely given to you and your holy church. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son. Amen.