MASS ON THE PIER
FOLLOWED BY FEAST DAY COVERED DISH IN THE PARK
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021, 10:00AM 

SEEKERS 601
Beginning October 20, 2021
6:01PM in the Churchyard

Please remember that Next Sunday the 8am and 11am Masses will be combined into one 10am Mass at the Pier.  There will not be an 8am or 11am Mass next Sunday.  We will have the usual 6pm Vigil Mass on Saturday, October 9^th.  The pier Mass offers a great opportunity to make our Catholic Faith known to the wider Tybee community.  I thank the many parishioners who work so hard to make this biannual Mass such an awesome experience.

Traditionally on the Sunday afternoon before the Feast of Saint Francis, October 4^th, we’d gather in the front churchyard of All Saints for an ecumenical blessing of pets.  But the TIPA, (Tybee Island Pastor’s Association) has decided to forgo the service this year because of the pandemic.  Yes, it is disappointing, but here is a prayer that you can pray over your pets:
Good St. Francis, you loved all of God's creatures. To you they were your brothers and sisters. Help us to follow your example of treating every living thing with kindness. St. Francis, Patron Saint of animals, watch over my pet and keep my companion safe and healthy. Amen.

SEEKERS 601 is a 10-session program on Wednesday evenings.  Each session starts with a common meal at 6:01pm in the Churchyard and includes a video and a discussion where one can talk through any thoughts or questions about God and life with people who are seeking to live a more meaningful life.  Think of a friend or family members who might be searching for a better “way” and invite them to come with you to Seekers 601 on October 20th.

October 3, 2021
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
By the Faithful Disciple
Gn 2:18-24 | Heb 2:9-11 | Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12
GROW: Social media certainly has its downsides, but it’s a wonderful way to keep up with friends and family. Lately, I’ve noticed a number of wedding day snapshots – with couples finally able to celebrate their “big day” as pandemic restrictions have eased. Today’s readings bring these beautiful images to mind. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples about marriage: “God made them male and female. For this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” While the readings focus on the relationship between man and woman, we are reminded that God created all of us – no matter our state in life – to love one another as he loves us. The capacity to love is in our DNA. Jesus invites us to be companions on life’s journey, reflecting to others Christ’s love for the Church.
GO: Each year in October, our diocese invites married couples to a “Wedding Anniversary Mass.” Friends and family are invited to join them as they celebrate milestone anniversaries – whether it be 5 years or 50. Just as we celebrate newlyweds, it’s nice to recognize these couples – and the love that has endured well after the honeymoon ended. Just as they witnessed their love for one another on their wedding day, they have continued to do so through the ensuing years by their example. Despite the inevitable hardships, they cling to one another; through disagreements and quarrels, they find a way back to each other – and I suspect they laugh together too. By sharing their stories, we, too, can witness to others a love that endures through thick and thin. In doing so, we help build up our families, our communities, and our Church.
ACTION: You may have heard of The Moth, a popular storytelling platform. Each of us has a story to tell and recording family “love stories” can be a fun way to witness to our children and grandchildren what good relationships look like. Take some time to interview your parents or others in your extended family about how they met, how they’ve overcome the challenges they have faced as a couple, and how they have kept God at the center.