Once again, we are honored to honor our patron Saint, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton by praying to her for nine consecutive days. This novena is part of the 200^th anniversary of the death of St Elizabeth Ann Seton in 1821. We join many people around the world who will pray this novena prayer, organized by the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, MD. Let us together offer our petitions to our patron saint in our homes for nine days.

Eucharistic ministers are asked to deliver a prayer card to the shut ins so that they may be part of this novena. The novena begins September 4 and ends September 12.

During these nine days, several activities are planned. On Wednesday, September 8^th at 6:30 pm we will present the film on the life of St Elizabeth entitled: “A Time of Miracles”. Refreshments will follow.

A Heritage Dinner is planned for September 11 following the 5pm mass. Reservation details are on the insert in today’s bulletin.