First Friday & First Saturday First Friday, October 5th, occurs this week. First Saturday, October 6th, also occurs this week. It is in hon-or of Our Lady of Fatima with recitation of the Rosary to restore World Peace.

Second Collection—Next Weekend One of the challenges facing the Church so strongly at the pre-sent time is the defense of life. Frequently the Church is alone in its efforts in face of the trends of our society. Even the Catho-lic community finds itself divided on life issues. A second collec-tion for “Respect Life” will be taken up next weekend. This will support the local efforts on behalf of life in the Diocese of Mon-terey.

Protecting Our Children—Safe Environment Given the recent public outcry over abuse of children in the Catholic Church, a FIRM policy is needed. The parish has fol-lowed the directives of the diocese for years. On Wednesday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., only authorized individuals and person-nel who have been cleared by the diocese may be in the parish hall (parents or guardians may bring or pick up the children in the hall). NOBODY ELSE will be permitted ANYWHERE in the hall. The NOBODY includes members of the Knights of Colum-bus, the Altar and Rosary Society and Martha’s Ministry and anyone else. Join us in protecting the children.

Coffee and Donuts Coffee and donuts will be available Sunday morning in the hall. Please join your fellow parishioners after the Sunday morning Masses. Introduce yourself to someone you don’t know.

Continue to pray for those who are ill

Mary Louise Brady, Shawn Clarke, Michalle Hammond, Rosalea Garces, Anne Sterline, Patrick Johnson, Emma Coeh-lo, Vince Filippi, Jerry Williams, Samantha Kohler, Shannon Carpenter, Regina Clarke, Joe Crescione, Paul Adame, Phineus McKenna, Steve Skibinski, Florence and Larry Kotlarek, Jan Shields, Gladys Cotter, Jack Schieble, Jim Malo-ney, Father Christopher Deitz, Brother Christopher Saindon, David and Richard Darin, Linda Kumalac, Armida Robb, Ken-neth Bagwell, Lorraine Adler, Delia Cannon, Jannie Graham, Magdaleno Zambo, Cecilia and Randy Thiel, Debbie Riviera, Donna Escoffery, Eddie Chaiday, Annie Delgado, Mel Or-monde, Irma Silva, Ginger Smith, Dolores Menze, Carlito Unta-lan, Sue Regusci, Rosemarie Smith, Fred Rodic, Joe Pizzo, George Mahoney, Jennifer Lee, Mary Streumpf, Pauline Azaret, Barbara Matthias, Troy Bruer, Justin Ryan Shahan, Maegan Walling, Al and Yvonne Liddicoat, Pedro Merero, Avila Rose Clark, Fay Firmin, Irene Duralde, John Dynowski, Larry Eskew, Severino Cabreros, Sam Ebeid, Jack Nunes, Sandi Morrissey and Theresa Ramirez.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 [2-12]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Tuesday: The Holy Guardian Angels Thursday: St. Francis of Assisi Friday: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos; First Friday Saturday: St. Bruno; Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher; First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary

Transitus—Celebration of Saint Francis’ Death Franciscan tradition has maintained a treasured devotion called the “Transitus” (passing). Celebrated on the night before the Solemn Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the ENTIRE parish is invited to join the Friars on Thursday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. The Novitiate community will lead the service in church (not a Mass) with the Secular Franciscans in the county invited also.

Respect for the Lifestyle of the Friars It is probably overdue to remind the parishioners that the Friars have a schedule of prayer and meals that needs to be respect-ed. The communal prayer takes place at 11:45 a.m. and at 4:45 p.m. It is truly annoying to have the telephone or doorbell ringing at these times. In addition, the communal meal is en-joyed at noon. This is community time for the Friars. Please be more careful to observe office hours Monday through Friday (9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.).

Preceding Us to the Father

Please pray for the repose of the soul of long-time parishioner,

Howard Cook. The vigil service will be held on Friday, October

5th, at 6:00 p.m. in the church; the funeral Mass will be at 10:00

a.m. on Saturday, October 6th. May our prayers comfort his

family. Rosary Crusades

Two separate events will be held this year. The first will be at the Pismo Pier on Sunday, October 7th. Gather at the entrance to the pier (100 Pomeroy) at 12:30 p.m. with Ginger Haney (473-0484 area code 805). The group will move to the prayer site. The second will take place in church on Saturday October 14th at noon. This is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus with the usual prayers.

Mass Intentions 2019 Especially Saturday Night and Sunday

Requests for Mass intentions to be said in our church has con-tinued to be at a high level. We cannot accommodate every-one’s requests. The deadline for requests is September 30th.

We will continue to follow the prior years’ practices so that more families will have a chance to place intentions on the weekend. The following policies continue to apply for the weekends:

1. Each extended family will have the opportunity to request up to four intentions per calendar year at a specific weekend Mass time (e.g., 10:30 a.m. Sunday);

2. Each extended family may request up to eight (8) intentions per calendar year distributed among the various times of the Saturday night and Sunday Masses;

3. Each extended family will be asked to distribute the inten-tions throughout the year, so that usually no more than one intention occurs each month.

Annual Ministries Appeal We have reached our goal. This was a wonderful wel-come to the parish gift. The annual Ministries Appeal makes it possible for the Diocese to sponsor programs and ministries that enrich our spiritual journey. Thank you

and God bless you for contributing to this important effort. The Newman Center

The Newman Center at Cal Poly is operational with the start of school. The center is meant to help Catholic students at local colleges to have a place to live and express their faith. Masses are celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel at the Newman Center (Sunday at 6:00 p.m. and Monday through Thursday at 11:10 a.m.). Various ministries are offered at Newman; details are at (www.slonewman.org). The center is located at 1472 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo; the office is open week-days from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (543-4105).

Franciscan Quarterly Newsletter The most recent newsletter for the Conventual Franciscans in California and Vietnam is now available. Please take one home to review the life and ministries of the Friars in our various par-ishes, schools and houses.

BULLETIN 40 SEPTEMBER MASS INTENTIONS REQUESTED BY

SATURDAY 29 8:00AM In Thanksgiving for the Blessed Sacrament, the Holy Spirit and the Blessed Virgin Mary

Carlito & Rebecca Untalan

5:30PM † Agnes Costa Pat & Tony Cardoza

SUNDAY 30 8:00AM For the Deceased Members of the Iljana and Dion Families Len, Diona & Family

10:30AM † Audrey Rauwolf Son, Stephen & Marlene

3:30PM Latin Mass

5:30PM In Honor of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Arlene Gee

MONDAY 1 8:00AM For the Intentions of Lucy Goldsmith (Birthday) Ginger & Del Haney

For the Intentions of Claire and Darrell Dise (13th Wedding Anniversary

Joe & Yvonne Rouleau

TUESDAY 2 8:00AM † Mabel Avila Sister, Dorothy Avila

† Carol Mendez Santillian Dana Van der Beke

WEDNESDAY 3 8:00AM † Kevin Herber Parents, Hobert & Colleen & Family

† Ana Amaral Granddaughter, Estela & Manuel Razo

THURSDAY 4 8:00AM † Howard Cook Bernice Gamble

FIRST FRIDAY 5 8:00AM In Reparation for the Blasphemies and the Ingratitude to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and In Thanksgiving for the Guardian Angels

Ken & Diane Bagwell

† Anselma Apilado Antoneta R. Backensten

FIRST SATURDAY 6 8:00AM In Reparation for the Blasphemies and the Ingratitude to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and † Walter Xaviel

Ken & Diane Bagwell

5:30PM For the Intentions of Yvonne Miller (Health) Mother, Mary Ann Reiss

SUNDAY 7 8:00AM † Maria Rodrigues Daughter, Maria Silveira

10:30AM Cipriano and Lolita Galvez (50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dana & Family

3:30PM Latin Mass

5:30PM † Marge Van Guilder Son

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

SUNDAY 30 6:30PM High School Youth Group

TUESDAY 2 8:30AM Saint Anthony Novena (after Mass)

7:00PM Entrance into the Catholic Church (RCIA)

WEDNESDAY 3 8:30AM Mother of Perpetual Help Novena

4:00PM Faith Formation (K-8)

7:00PM Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY 4 8:30AM Marian Movement of Priests (after Mass)

1-6:45PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

FRIDAY 5 8:30AM Bible Study (after Mass)

SUNDAY 7 6:30PM High School Youth Group

Visit St. Paul’s website: http://www.stpaulspismobeach.com

ALTAR SERVERS

SATURDAY 6 5:30PM Matthew & Marshall Anderson

SUNDAY 7 8:00AM Sean Pringle

10:30AM Hunter Boulais

5:30PM Lucas Conway

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2018

The law of the Lord is perfect,

refreshing the soul; the decree of the Lord is trustworthy,giving wisdom to the simple.— Psalm 19:8