Readiness
Imagine we are invited to a wedding feast: a celebration filled with joy, music, and abundance. We have been given the time, the place, and the invitation. But when the day arrives, we are not ready. We miss the moment, and the doors close.
This is the image Jesus gives us in today’s Gospel (Matthew 25:1–13): the parable of the ten virgins, five wise and five foolish. The wise ones brought extra oil for their lamps; the foolish ones did not. When the bridegroom arrived, only those prepared entered the feast.
This parable is not just about lamps and oil, but about readiness. The “oil” can be seen as our faith, our relationship with God, our acts of love and mercy. It’s the daily choices we make to live in alignment with Jesus’ teachings.
The wise virgins didn’t wait until the last minute to prepare. They lived in a state of readiness, knowing the bridegroom could arrive at any time. In the same way, we are called to live each day as if Jesus could return tomorrow, because He could.
Yet preparation is not about fear. It’s about love. It’s about cultivating a heart that is open, generous, and faithful. It’s about keeping our spiritual lamps burning brightly, so when the moment comes, we are ready to step into the joy of God’s kingdom.
We often think that we have plenty of time to forgive someone, to deepen our prayer life, to serve others. But the truth is, life is unpredictable. The call to readiness is a call to live fully now not later.
So, the joy of the heavenly banquet is not something we want to miss. God’s invitation is personal, and His desire is for us to be with Him forever. The question is: will we be ready when He calls? What “oil” do we need to replenish in our spiritual life today so that our lamp will be ready when the bridegroom comes?
Fr. Aegidius Warsito, SCJ
Book of Remembrance
The month of November is dedicated with special attention to prayer for our deceased brothers and sisters. The Book of Remembrance has been placed at the front of the church, and you are invited to record in it the names of deceased relatives, friends, and parishioners. Each morning during the month of November, Mass will be offered for all those whose names are in the Book.
Parish Day of Reflection for Advent
Saturday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Our Parish Day of Reflection for Advent, entitled “Journey with Sunday Scriptures and Saint Francis during Advent”, with Br. Sunil D’Costa OFM Cap will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a talk followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is most welcome!
Annual Sale of Christmas Cards
November 14 / 15 weekend
Our annual Christmas Card sale will take place after all Masses on the weekend of Nov. 14 / 15. Your purchase of these high-quality cards is a simple means of evangelization as well as a support to our Parish Campaign. A pack of 10 cards costs only $12.00. Payment is by cash only. PLEASE BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR SUPPORT.
Prayers for the Sick
We are praying for those who are sick in our parish: Amy and George Hall, Daniel Delamonte, Jason Salmon, Estefanio Gacad, Mary McKay, Melanie Trivino. May they be supported by our prayers, pastoral ministry and the grace of God.
Mass Intentions for November 7 – 14, 2026
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
+Rafaelle, Sebastiana and Maria Privitera, and Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy, requested by the Privitera family
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Saturday 10:00 a.m.
+Norman and David Gozun, requested by M. Gozun
Saturday 12:00 noon
Intentions of the Parish Community
Saturday 8:00 p.m.
+Deceased members of the Anthonymuthu family, requested by the family
Monday 7:15 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
+Agostinho Teixeira, requested by the family
+Demetrio Rebugio, requested by the Tadena family
+Gina Calotes and Julio Elnacin, requested by the family
+Harold Cuthbert and Doreen Ramsaran, requested by the family
+Joey Erfe, requested by the Espelita family
+Edgardo Berba Sr., requested by the family
Intentions of Raymond Francis
Intentions of Shalina Rupasinghe
Intentions of Anita D’Mello
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Wednesday 7: 00 p.m.
+Souls in Purgatory, requested by M. Palumbo
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
+Suren Matkar, Cajetan and Josephine Alvares, requested by J. Matkar
+Felipe Mantes, requested by G. Mantes
+Mary McPherson, requested by the family
+Emmanuel Quiazon, requested by the family
+Thsin Shang, requested by the family
+Susan Ricafort, requested by the family
+Joan de Leon, requested by the Villoria family
+Sandanam Maria, requested by Annenshia
Intentions of Carina Antonio
Intentions of Paulo
Friday 7:15 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Friday 7:00 p.m.
+Elizabeth Fonseca, requested by the J. & R. Miranda family
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Mark Your Calendars!
- Wednesday, November 18 is Red Wednesday uniting Christians around the world in prayer against Christian persecution. Bishop Vincent Nguyen will celebrate Mass at 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. All are welcome.
- Saturday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. is the World Youth Day Mass. Cardinal Leo will celebrate the Mass at our parish. All young adults ages 19 to 39 are most welcome!
- November 28 / 29 weekend for St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Bundle Up Collection. Clothing, footwear, bedding, towels and new toys are most welcome. Please do not bring baby furniture, dishes, cassettes or construction materials.
Shepherds’ Trust
Collection on November 14 / 15
There will be a second collection for The Shepherds’ Trust on Nov. 14 / 15. Your generous gift will help our priests in their retirement years. Thank you for your support.
