Holy Comforter Welcomes You.
Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 8, 2026
Entrance Antiphon, Cf. Ps 88 (87):3:
Let my prayer come into your presence. Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.
Image: Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins Source: Wikimedia
Artist: Friedrich Wilhelm Schadow (1788–1862)
Welcome to Holy Comforter!
The Church has dedicated the month of November to the Holy Souls in Purgatory and offers special graces to us for assisting them. We encourage you to -
offer Masses and Rosaries for them,
visit a cemetery this month, and to
offer prayers and sacrifices for their sake.
PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENTS
HONORING THE DEAD
Our parish offers several ways to honor a deceased family member, friend, or loved one. For example:- Add their names to our BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE which is located in the Commons.
- Have a special Mass Intention offered for them by filling out a white envelope (located in the Commons) and placing it in the Collection Basket.
- Bring a picture of your deceased loved one and place it on the table near the Confessional.
ADULT EDUCATION READING GROUP
You are invited to the Manifica Humanitas reading group, focusing on Pope Leo's recent encyclical, which addresses the challenges posed by AI and related technologies. Please join us in the Lower Level tomorrow, Sunday, November 8th, right after the 11:00am Mass for our first discussion.EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES
Please join us for a special presentation on Eucharistic miracles on Sunday, November 15th at 12:30pm in the lower level. Mike Pietrzyk will present the many incredible miracles the Lord has gifted the Church.An approved Diocese of Richmond guest speaker from Roanoke, Mike Pietrzyk has presented extensively on Catholic miracles and the Shroud of Turin. Featured in The Catholic Virginian, Mike joins us to explore Eucharistic Miracles and Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Altar Flowers for this weekend were donated by Betty Phillips to honor the late Bill Phillips on his birthday.SECOND COLLECTION
Our Second Collection this weekend is for Outreach.
Nicolas Pierson will share a message from the Knights of Columbus.
MINISTRY NEWS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Melinda Wells, DRE dre@holycomforterparish.org
Middle School and High School Youth Groups
We meet every Third Thursday, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Holy Comforter. All youth in grades 6-12 are welcome. Come for Mass, Holy Hour, and/or fellowship and catechesis. Mass (6pm), Holy Hour/Confession, (7-8pm), and food, fun, and catechesis (8-9pm)! Hope you can join us! Questions? Contact: youthgroup@holycomforterparish.org for more details.
We meet every Third Thursday, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Holy Comforter. All youth in grades 6-12 are welcome. Come for Mass, Holy Hour, and/or fellowship and catechesis. Mass (6pm), Holy Hour/Confession, (7-8pm), and food, fun, and catechesis (8-9pm)! Hope you can join us! Questions? Contact: youthgroup@holycomforterparish.org for more details.
Steubenville Youth Conference is coming up!
Holy Comforter will be taking a group to the July 16-18 event at Franciscan University located in Steubenville, Ohio.
- To secure a spot, register by November 23rd.
- To register for Steubenville Youth Conference: https://tinyurl.com/ukkt4sf3
- Pay $75 Deposit: https://holycomforterparish.org/online-giving/
OUTREACH
Thank you for your support of Outreach through your donations, volunteering and contributions. We thank you for your donations during October and for the month of November Canned Vegetables are appreciated. The Food Pantry will be closed for Veteran's Day on 11/11. God Bless!- The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
LEFT-BEHIND DISHES AND CONTAINERS — NOVEMBER 9–11
If you have left any dishes, serving trays, containers, or other personal items behind following a parish event, please stop by the lower level November 9–11 to retrieve them. All unclaimed items will be displayed on a table for easy identification. Thank you for helping us keep our parish facilities organized!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY, HOLY TRINITY CONFERENCE:
We have become a trusted source of compassion and assistance in the Charlottesville community, welcoming those in need regardless of their background or circumstances.
Our meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. Our next meeting, Tuesday, November 17, will be held via Zoom. For more information visit www.svdp-ht.org or email info@svdp-ht.org
Praying For The Dead and Gaining Indulgences During November
An indulgence, applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, even if only mentally, for the departed. The indulgence is plenary each day from November 1-8; on other days of the year it is only a partial indulgence. The plenary indulgence is earned under the usual conditions: sacramental confession (within 20 days before or after), one Eucharistic Communion for each visit (20 days before or after), and prayer for the Pope's intentions (usually one Our Father and the Creed or Hail Mary, prayed each visit) while detached from sin. See Praying for the Dead and Gaining Indulgences During November for more information about indulgences for the souls in Purgatory.PARISH SUPPORT
OFFERTORY CONTRIBUTIONS
Week Ending November 1, 2026
Offertory Contributions
- In Pew and By Mail $4,000
- Online Giving $2,487
Below Weekly Budget ($3,513)
WEEKLY OFFERTORY BUDGET
“Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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 financial obligations, it is necessary for our registered families to contribute $2,322 per year, or about $45 per week. Thank you for your support!
SPECIAL GOLD ENVELOPES
As we approach Thanksgiving, we continue to give thanks for our parishioners and visitors. We also invite you to give thanks to Holy Comforter with the special gold envelopes available in the Commons. THANK YOU for your support and prayers!SECOND COLLECTIONS FOR NOVEMBER
ALL MONTH Catholic Virginian + Christian Formation + Justice and Peace
11/1/2026 Solemnity of All Saints
11/2/2026 All Souls’ Day
11/8/2026 Outreach
11/22/2026 Maintenance Fund
11/29/2026 Christmas Flowers
MONEY MINUTE
Just as Holy Comforter is grateful for our parishioners and visitors, we invite you to GIVE THANKS to Holy Comforter. Special gold envelopes can be found in the Commons. THANK YOU for your support!YEAR END GIVING
As we approach the end of the year, please keep Holy Comforter in mind. Thank you for your support!- CASH CONTIBUTIONS
Cash contributions are always accepted in pew, by mail or online https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/PS-1665
Holy Comforter Catholic Church, 208 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 - STOCK DONATIONS
Gifts of appreciated stock are always welcome and may help to avoid the tax on capital gains. Your firm can send the shares through the Depository Trust Company (DTC) to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Here are the details:
Schwab’s DTC number: 0164
Account Name: HOLY COMFORTER CATHOLIC CHURCH
Account Number: 2162-7521 - CHARITABLE DONATION FROM YOUR IRA
A charitable tax-free gift may be made directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to our parish. If you are 70-1/2 years of age, this may satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).Your firm can make the check payable to Holy Comforter and send the donation to:
Holy Comforter Catholic Church
208 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
AROUND TOWN NEWS
MARRIED COUPLES
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience gives you all the tools for a better, strong, more loving marriage. For over 50 years, Worldwide Marriage Encounter has offered marriage-focused experiences that honor both the Sacrament of Marriage and of Holy Orders, now with the endorsement of the Holy See! Upcoming experience:- February 12-14, 2027 - Waynesboro, VA (Lodging provided)
PRIESTLY VOCATIONS
“Keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” - Matthew 25:13Jesus calls us to be ready, attentive, and faithful to His invitation. Priesthood and consecrated life ask for hearts that remain vigilant, prepared to serve God and His people with generosity and love. Pray for guidance and clarity in discerning how He may be calling you to serve. Talk to your priest or reach out to the Vocation Office at 804-359-5661 or via email: vocations@richmonddiocese.org
CHARLOTTESVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Honoring our Veterans
Charlottesville Catholic School invites you to join them on Wednesday, November 11th for a Prayer service, honoring our Veterans starting at 8:15am. Flag planting ceremony will happen immediately following prayer service. 
Charlottesville Catholic School is now accepting applications for the 2027-28 school year. You are invited to drop by for their Open House on Wednesday, November 18th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Discover what makes Charlottesville Catholic School a special place to learn and grow!
THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE of RICHMOND
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond Pastoral Center is seeking a:
- Building Maintenance Technician to work Monday – Friday from 1pm-9pm. For the full ad and how to apply, please click https://bit.ly/3W4YmTp.
- Administrative Assistant to support the Office for Evangelization. For the full ad and how to apply, please click https://bit.ly/47RlAix.