The ofrenda, which began as a Mexican tradition for the Día de los Muertos, is a remembrance table created by many households on the Feast of All Saints. One of our seven principal celebrations in the church, it is a time to honor and remember all Christians. For many, it is a time to remember loved ones who have preceded us to heaven. Of course, this feast always coincides with the celebration of Halloween. This name is derived from “All Hallows’ Eve”—the hallowed (you know

Over these past few months, you may have noticed a transformation of the chapel patio. Much has happened! All the soil behind the stucco walls was dug out, waterproofing paint was applied inside the walls, and the walls were primed and painted. Next, the patio surface was power-washed with muriatic acid, and now it is being painted. All this is laying the foundation for the new labyrinth. We give thanks to Mike Jewett and his team for getting this done. Much, much more is to

I heard Fr. Jacob’s sermon four times this past weekend. Each time, my favorite part was his comparing our stewardship pledges to a wedding registry. We give a wedding gift not out of obligation, but out of our love. I heard this love as our stewardship captains spoke last weekend at each service. I heard of the specialness of our church, and how they want it to continue and grow—not only for themselves, but for future generations. Thanks be to God, we are no longer in a post