St Vitus Church

09/08/2026

The Second Sorrow: The Flight into Egypt
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Today, as we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we rejoice in the birth of the woman who would one day become the Mother of our Savior, and we remember that her life with Jesus was not free from fear or uncertainty.
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After the birth of Jesus, Herod sought to kill Him. Joseph was warned in a dream, and the Holy Family fled to Egypt.
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Mary leaves behind her home and everything familiar, carrying her infant Son into an unknown future. Even in the midst of uncertainty, she trusted God and followed where He led.
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She teaches us that trusting God does not always mean knowing what comes next.
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Sometimes faith looks like taking the next step, even when the road ahead is uncertain.
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Today, we celebrate Mary's beginning and remember the faithful yes that would shape her entire life.
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Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.
Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Today is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, we honor the birth of Mary and her special role in salvation history.
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Mary is closely linked with Christ because of her role as the “Theotokos” or “God-bearer.” Through her, God’s grace entered the world in the person of Jesus.
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Take some time today to ask for Mary’s intercession or pray a rosary in honor of this feast.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day to all those who celebrate.
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May you find rest from your work today and thank God for the gifts of work and rest.

09/06/2026

24th Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection - Year A

09/06/2026

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - 9 and 10:30 AM

09/05/2026

Today is the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta, also known as Mother Teresa.
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Teresa was born in 1910 and at that age of 18, left home to join the Sisters of Loreto in Ireland. She took the name Teresa after St. Therese of Lisieux and professed her final vows in 1937.
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In 1946, she found her “call within a call.” She experienced visions and an interior call to “radiate Jesus’ love on souls” and “be His light” revealing to her his pain for the neglected poor. His love for them became her own.
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Her legacy started with the establishment the Missionaries of Charity and the beginnings of her work in Calcutta. She worked with many other religious groups, formed various organizations, and influenced movements. She gained worldwide recognition for her work and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
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Mother Teresa died September 5 and was canonized by Pope Franics in 2016. She is the patron of World Youth Day, Missionaries of Charity and a co-patron of the Archdiocese of Calcutta.
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St. Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!

09/05/2026

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/03/2026

Pray for the Respect for Life by attending the Ohio Mass for Life at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Columbus on Friday, October 2 at 9:00am. The Ohio March for Life will follow the Mass, starting with a rally at 11:00am at the Ohio Statehouse.
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09/03/2026

Today is the feast of St. Gregory the Great.
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St. Gregory the Great is a Doctor of the Church and he was a pope during the Middle Ages.
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Originally a Roman prefect, Gregory resigned from his position to become a monk. He was later elected pope.
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During this time, famine plagued Europe and he sought to relieve the impoverished by providing them with food from the agriculture of the Church’s various farmlands. Gregory also arranged for priests to daily attend to the poor in the city.
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He also had a missionary heart and sent monks to bring the gospel to England to convert the Anglo-Saxons.
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Gregory died in 604 and was titled “the Great” for his servant’s heart. He is the patron of musicians, singers, students, and teachers.
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St. Gregory the Great, pray for us!