October 21, 2021
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"The Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy."
From the desk of Father Joe

Dear Parishioners of Holy Spirit,

I hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall season that is happening all around us. It is a season of change, harkening to what is ahead of us--the dark of winter. Perhaps you have felt the need for a change in your lives now as well. Maybe we need to shelter with the Lord in prayer and discover His Word in our hearts. Perhaps we need to hunker down and do those acts of charity that we have been putting off for so long. Maybe this is the time for us to follow the Lord to a new kind of relationship that we've never experienced before. All of this is possible with an open heart to receive God's grace.

I'd also like to thank Fr. Samuel for encouraging you all to support the parish annual appeal as well as the Annual Catholic Appeal for the diocese. So often we don't know where the contributions we freely give go to. With your support we provide a place where children are formed in the Gospel; where those who hunger are fed; where many come to find solace and a place of prayer. Know you are helping to build up God's kingdom. Thank you for your support and if you have not made a pledge yet, please do and thank God for the blessings of life you have received.

Blessings

Fr. Joe Sharbel, Pastor
Please remember to return your pledge cards if you haven't already done so. This helps us plan and budget for the coming year. If you need to print a pledge card, click here. We appreciate your generosity!
The funeral for Linda Symes will be tomorrow, October 22 at 2:00 PM. Since the funeral is in the afternoon, we will have morning mass at 8:00 AM.
Learn more about how the Catholics and Muslims share reverence for our Mother Mary tonight, Thursday October 21, at 7:00 PM, in the meeting rooms. Ages 13 and up welcome. Masks are required.
October Marketplace & Quilt Raffle
Congratulations to parishioner Samuel Lintz who won the handmade quilt.

Thank you to all the ladies who helped make this year's October Marketplace a success. We had over 40 vendors with a great variety of items for sale so we also thank all of you who shopped and stopped by for a delicious lunch. Part of the proceeds from this event will help provide 100 turkeys for Lee's Summit Social Services.
2nd collection this weekend
This weekend is World Mission Sunday. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call – to bring the Gospel to all! The collection supports the work and witness of the Mission Church, as it provides for priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions. To give online, please click here and select the "second collections" fund. Thank you for your generosity.
Christmas adopt-a-family
Our Parish Spirit of Giving program partners with the Great Beginnings Early Education Center to provide assistance for families in need at Christmas. Through Spirit of Giving, parishioners can adopt a family for Christmas to help make the holiday brighter for one of these families. If you would like to help by adopting a family or for more information, please contact Anna Vahrenberg.
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