Second Collection this Weekend – World Mission Sunday
There will be a second collection this weekend, October 17–18, for World Mission Sunday. Pope Leo XIV has chosen this year’s theme: “One in Christ, United in Mission.” Let us all commit ourselves to contributing to the great mission of evangelization, which is always a work of love, according to our own vocation and the gifts we have received. Your prayers and practical support, especially on World Mission Day, are a great help in bringing the Gospel of God’s love to everyone, particularly to the poorest and those most in need. Every gift, no matter how small, becomes a meaningful act of missionary communion. Together, united in Christ, let us share His love and help bring the light of the Gospel to people throughout the world.
Book of Life – Intentions for November
The Book of Life for November intentions will be available in the lobby beginning the weekend of October 17–18 and will remain available through October 24–25, 2026. You are invited to write the names of family members and friends whom you wish to have remembered in prayer. Our priests will remember these intentions throughout the month of November. Please do not take the Book of Life home.
November 1–2, 2026
1. Holy Day of Obligation Schedule Update
All Saints’ Day — Sunday, November 1, 2026 All Masses will follow the normal weekend Mass schedule.
All Souls’ Day — Monday, November 2, 2026
Please note the following Mass schedule:
- English Masses: 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM
- Vietnamese Masses: 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM
- Faith Formation Program Mass (English/Spanish): 5:30 PM in the Parish Hall
- Spanish Mass: 7:30 PM
Please join us as we gather in prayer to remember and honor all the faithful departed.
Vietnamese Community Fundraising Event — Beef Noodle Soup Sale
Weekend of October 31–November 1, 2026 | Parish Hall
The Vietnamese Community warmly invites everyone to its Beef Noodle Soup Fundraising Event on the weekend of October 31 and November 1. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious bowl of famous Vietnamese beef noodle soup (Phở Bò) and crispy egg rolls! Your participation and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping our Vietnamese Community make this fundraising event a success!
Throughout the month of October, we will be conducting attendance counts at each Mass for all four weeks as part of the Diocese’s data collection efforts. Ushers, please use the counters provided in the Usher Room and record the numbers on the designated log sheet after each Mass. Thank you for your help and cooperation.
2026 PSA Pledge update!
You may continue to submit your pledge in support of our 2026 Pastoral Services Appeal (PSA) program. Pledge forms are available in the church lobby, or you may submit your pledge online through our parish website. You may also drop off completed forms at the parish office or place them in the collection baskets during Mass.
Here is our update report on PSA:
| # OF PARTICIPANTS WHO SUBMITTED PLEDGES | 477 families/individuals |
| PAYMENT MADE | $218,979.00 |
| PLEDGES SUBMITTED | $247,504.00 |
| ST. POLYCARP PSA GOAL | $109,760.00 |