Welcome to Holy Comforter!
27th Sunday In Ordinary Time
October 4, 2026
Entrance Antiphon, Cf. Est 4:17:
Within your will, O Lord, all things are established, and there is none that can resist your will. For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth, and all that is held within the circle of heaven; you are the Lord of all.
The month of October is the month of the Rosary and the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray that a mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
Pulpit Announcements
Knights of Columbus
The men of Holy Comforter are urged to join the Knights of Columbus as they continue their tradition of over 140 years of service to God, family, and country. Knights pursue holiness by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and protecting the widow and orphan. Contact Nick Pierson, gk3670@vakofc.org, to learn more.
Blessing of the Animals
There will be a blessing of Animals after the Sunday 11:00am Mass. Pets can be brought to the small red brick courtyard (to the right of the door when you are facing the church). Please keep animals outside the building.
Rose for Life
Holy Comforter invites parishioners to donate $10, to cover the price of a small bouquet of roses to be placed at the feet of Our Lady to call attention to the tragedy of abortion, the need to build a culture of life, and to honor a person chosen by the donor. Please call the Office before Thursday to arrange for the upcoming Sunday. This weekend’s Rose for Life is In Memory of Teresa and Normand Auger, donated by Diane and Garrett Smith.
The Parish Ministry Fair is coming up the weekend of October 17th & 18th! Please stop by the tables in the Commons, after all Masses, to learn more about the ministries that serve our parish and community.
We invite you to prayerfully consider how you might share the gifts and talents God has given you. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there may be a ministry where you can make a meaningful difference.
Come by, meet our ministry leaders, learn more, and discover where God may be calling you to serve!
We invite you to prayerfully consider how you might share the gifts and talents God has given you. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there may be a ministry where you can make a meaningful difference.
Come by, meet our ministry leaders, learn more, and discover where God may be calling you to serve!
Altar Flowers
Altar Flowers Donated Anonymously in Honor of Mary, Mother of God
Schedule Change
There will be NO Adoration or Confessions on Wednesday, October 7. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Please make sure your cell phone is silenced, so we can pray the mass with our minds and hearts attuned to the sacred mysteries.
Parish News
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- Melinda Wells, DRE, dre@holycomforterparish.org- Encyclical Reading Group
Parishioner Beth Frazier is forming a Holy Comforter reading group to discuss the recent encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. If Interested, please contact Beth at eafrazier7@gmail.com or 757-675-9668.
Youth Group News
To all Middle School and HS youth (grades 6-12) - come join us THIS and every third Thursday, 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Holy Comforter. Come for Mass, Holy Hour, and/or fellowship and catechesis.
- Mass 6:00pm & Hour/Confession, 7:00-8:00ppm Food, fun, & catechesis 8:00-9:00pm!
Outreach
During the month of September, 433 individuals were given food bags in the Food Pantry and 313 individuals were served lunch in the Soup Kitchen!
For the month of October, Chunky Soup donations would be appreciated!
Thank you for your incredible generosity!
- The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and leader.
St Vincent de Paul
Thank you to all who supported and participated in our recent Walk for Neighbors in Need fundraiser. Your generous donations allow us to continue our ministry of helping people in our community. Our next Conference meeting will be Tuesday, October 6th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm at the Church of the Incarnation. Please contact us at:
info@svdp-ht.org for information.
PARISH SUPPORT
OFFERTORY CONTRIBUTIONS
** Due to a publication deadline, the Offertory Contributions Report for Week Ending September 27, 2026 will appear in next weekend’s Bulletin.
** Due to a publication deadline, the Offertory Contributions Report for Week Ending September 27, 2026 will appear in next weekend’s Bulletin.
WEEKLY OFFERTORY BUDGET
“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?” - Psalm 116:12
Our parish operating budget for the current fiscal year is $520,000 which requires us to receive offertory contributions of $10,000 per week. In order to meet our obligations, it is necessary for our 224 registered and active families to contribute $2,322 per year, or about $45 per week. Thank you for your support!
SECOND COLLECTIONS FOR OCTOBER
ALL MONTH Christian Formation + Haiti + Justice and Peace
10/11/2026 Outreach
10/18/2026 World Mission Sunday
10/25/2026 Maintenance Fund
MONEY MINUTE
Approximately one-third of contributions to our parish are received online. Online Giving is safe and convenient, and many appreciate the option to schedule recurring payments for offertory and our second collections. Last year we paid over $8,000 in fees to provide this service and now invite you to help us reduce the expense. When you log in to your Online Giving account, please agree to the $3 transaction fee, which is also a tax-deductible gift to our parish. Thank you for your support!
OTHER NEWS FROM AROUND TOWN
HAITI: Dinner/Auction at STAUVA!
Seeking auction items of local interest, art, handcrafted pieces, vacations, etc. Volunteers are needed & mileage is deductible! October 17 at 6PM, St Thomas Aquinas Parish. The proceeds from this auction will support the St. Michel school & medical clinic in Saltadere, Haiti. Questions: contact August Sanusi at asanusi7@gmail.com or (434) 242-4882 Thanks to the incredible generosity of an anonymous parishioner, has received a $30,000 matching gift! Your donation can now go twice as far. Every dollar you give will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $30,000. Please consider making a gift today and double your impact in support of this ministry.
Nurturing God-Given Gifts. Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders
At Charlottesville Catholic School, we nurture each student’s God-given gifts by instilling acceptance, respect, and compassion. We prepare students to become advocates, leaders, and stewards—confident collaborators, achievers, and creators who make a difference in our world. Applications for the 2027–2028 School Year OPEN on October 1st. Serving students in Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade .For more information: email admissions@cvillecatholic.org, call 434-964-0400, or visit www.cvillecatholic.org/admissions.