The past few weekends were busier than usual here at St. Casimir’s. We hosted Lietuviu Bendruomene’s national meeting, celebrated Fr. Lukas Laniauskas’ First Mass, and celebrated Dan Margevicius and Lana Pollock’s wedding. With these events going on, it’s a small wonder that no one has had time to consider running for a seat on our Parish Pastoral Council. We are accepting nominations until November 1^st, and as of today, no one has submitted an application.

     Our Pastoral Council is the most important advisory group I have in the parish. Every year we elect four members for a two year term. Members may be re-elected for one additional consecutive term, and then must wait one year before becoming eligible to run again. This year, three members of our current Pastoral Council are ineligible to run for another term. I am sure that there are at least three members of our parish who would be able to serve on the council. The application process is easy and application forms are available in the Book Room. We would like all applications to be submitted by Sunday, November 1^st.

     It is easy to sit back and watch, or to complain and criticize. It takes effort and commitment to become involved in the life of the parish. Being able to make a difference and be involved in Parish Life is a rewarding experience and worth the effort that goes into it. I invite everyone to consider running for a seat on our Pastoral Council.

  
                                                               God Bless! Fr. Joe Bacevice

ALL SOULS DAY and CANDLES

Monday, November 2^nd is the Feast of All Souls, the day we remember our dead. Three traditional All Souls Day Mass will be offered at 7:30am (Engl.), 12:00noon (Engl.) and 7:00pm (Lith.). Following the evening Mass we will have the traditional Lithuanian All Souls procession and prayers for the dead. We invite families who have lost a loved one since last November 2^nd, to participate in the commemoration. An All Souls day envelope is included with the offering envelopes with space to include the names of the dead you want remembered in the Masses.
       We also have a special All Souls Day candles available at the Rectory which can be inscribed with the name of the deceased you want remembered. These candles will burn for 5 days beginning on November 2^nd. The donation for the All Souls Day candle is $5. For your convenience candle order envelopes can be found on all the bulletin tables. We invite everyone to remember their loved ones with an All Souls Day candle.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

 

We are looking for a few good people to run for a seat on our Pastoral Council. Application forms are available in the Book Room. Applications will be accepted until November 1^st. Any member of the parish, age 16 and older, with a few exceptions, is eligible to run for a seat on the Pastoral Council. This year, Leonard Kedys, Deacon Louis Pecek, and Debra Zeledonis are completing two terms are not eligible to run for a seat. We invite you to seriously consider serving on this important council in our Parish.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

 Our next Pancake Breakfast will take place on Sunday, November 15^th, in our Lower Hall after all the Masses. Tickets are now available at the main entrance to the Church after the English Masses, in the Lower Hall after the 10:00 Mass, and at the Rectory during office hours. Adult tickets are $7 and children 6 to 13 are $4 at the door. Save $1 by purchasing your tickets in advance.

ONE WEEK LEFT until our
Annual Clambake and Fall Raffle

LAST WEEKEND TO PURCHASE your dinner ticket!

Tickets for the Clambake and Steak Roast Dinner are $32 each and extra clams are $10/dozen. The last day to purchase your dinner ticket is THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18^th. NO tickets will be available at the door.

    Have you purchased your Fall Raffle tickets?

Raffle tickets were mailed to all parishioners. Additional tickets are available at the rectory during the week or in the Book Room by the main entrance of the Church. Kindly make your returns in a timely manner.

 Helpers are needed

For our clambake to be a success, we need volunteers to help with just about every aspect of the event. We have sign up sheets in the main vestibule of the Church. If you can help us by baking a dessert, decorating or setting up the hall, helping with cleanup, or in any other way, please sign up.

 Show your support for our parish in the program book

We invite you to have your greetings printed in the book or purchase advertising in the book. Advertising forms are available on the bulletin tables at the entrances to the Church.