Starts October 7, 2026 7pm via Zoom, Contact robertajalbert@aol.com
Christian belief in the Holy Spirit as the Third Person of the Trinity was not officially defined by the church until the fourth century. But centuries earlier, the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament were already describing the action and presence of God’s Spirit. In The Holy Spirit in the Bible, George Smiga unpacks key Scripture passages, exploring the activity of the Spirit at creation, within Israel, in the ministry of Jesus and the early church, and at the end of time. The role of the Holy Spirit in our personal and spiritual lives is also explored. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayers, and access to online lectures are included. 6 lessons.
OCIA 9/27/26 – 3/27/27 Noon Mass – 2:00pm ARE YOU READY? Thinking of becoming Catholic?
Do you need to complete your Sacraments? Sign up starts in August for OCIA. (Adults 18 years and older)
What is OCIA?
OCIA stands for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (formerly known as RCIA), the process by which an adult person is initiated into the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion. Through this process the adult is formed into a full pledged Catholic, within the local parish community serving as both a catechist and a model.
Who is to be in the OCIA?
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Un-baptized adults
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Adults baptized in non-Trinitarian formula
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Adults baptized in the Catholic Church, but have not received First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation
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Adults baptized in other Christian Churches, in the Trinitarian formula with water, but wishes to become Catholic.
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Reminder that if you have allergies to wheat bread, inform Mass Coordinator before each Mass to receive Gluten Free Holy Eucharist.
The Bishop’s Ministries Appeal sustains the vital programs that bind our diocesan family together in faith and service. Your participation ensures that we continue to form disciples, strengthen parishes, and serve Christ in those most in need.
Please take a moment to watch our 2026 Bishop's Ministries Appeal video, featuring Bishop Barber as he shares how your generosity brings hope and transformation to our diocesan community through four essential ministries. click here for video
The Young adults Group at St. Callistus invite those of you ages 18 - 28 to grow in Faith, Community, and Joy with them as they seek to deepen their relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Prayer, friendship and service are done during weekly gatherings with talks, spiritual reflections and fun activities that are rooted in our faith. You’re welcome to come at the St. Callistus Youth Building on Mondays at 6pm. Contacts are Kylo Mallari - 304.894.4501 and Beatriz Martinez - 415.670.1149.
You are still welcome to wear your mask in church
QUICK LINKS
DAILY READINGS
Link to Bible readings at the USCCB (US Conference of Catholic Bishops) website
REFLECTIONS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9
Second Reading: Philippians :;20c-24, 27a
Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a
The parable of the vineyard that Jesus tells in today’s Gospel is one of the most disturbing of all. Keep in mind that upsetting us is one of the main purposes of parables, stories that invent new worlds by inverting this one.
We know the outline of the story well: A landowner goes out to hire workers for his field, hiring them at different times during the day. Then, at the close of work, he pays each the same wage. When those hired earlier complain, the owner contends, “Am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?”
Do any of us really find this answer satisfying? Don’t most of us instinctually side with the complainers? Have you noticed that the one virtue that even little children seem implicitly to understand is justice?“It’s just not fair!” Well, this just doesn’t seem fair.
But we should squint at this story through the lens of the prophet Isaiah’s reminder that God’s ways are not our ways. Does this story represent an undermining of justice? No; rather, it is a showing forth of the justice that flows from God’s vision of things.
MASS SCHEDULE
Note: doors close for the safety
of our parish (and for those attending Mass) 15 minutes
after each Mass starts.
SUNDAY
8:00 AM, 7:30-Rosary
10:00 AM, 9:30-Rosary
12:00 Noon, 11:30-Rosary
SATURDAY VIGIL
5:30 PM, 5:00-Rosary
DAILY (MONDAY-SATURDAY)
8:30 AM Devotional Prayer
9:00 AM Mass
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
9:00 AM and 7:00 PM
CONFESSION
SATURDAY
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
SUNDAY
30 minutes before each Sunday Mass
Other times by Appointment
Guide to making a good Confession