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November: Month of the Holy Souls

               This Week's Letter From Father

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time A

November 15, 2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are just one week away from the end of the liturgical year. As we approach

the new liturgical year, let us adopt an optimistic outlook. Our God, the Creator, is

an Optimist. If that weren't the case, the universe and each of us would not exist.

We were all created for the greater glory of God. When I say “us”, I also include

animals, birds, flowers, fish, and trees.

Julian of Norwich, also known as Juliana of Norwich, was the first woman to write

a book in English that has survived to this day. Her uplifting words, “All shall be

well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well,” remind us of the

hope and positivity in our life’s journey toward God.

The first reading, taken from Proverbs (31:10-13, 19-29, 30-32), is an acrostic poem

that concludes the Book of Proverbs. Each line of this poem begins with a

successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It portrays a worthy spouse and

presents the ideal partner. The poem praises the worthy wife for the blessings

she brings not only to her family but also to the community. She nourishes her

loved ones and contributes to society at large. Her blessings are both material

and spiritual: the material aspects support the household, while the spiritual

aspects provide life and security stemming from a right relationship with God. It

is an inspiring reminder of the incredible impact one person can make.

Alice Ogden Bellis observes that “from the point of view of modern Western

women, the portrait in 31:10-31 may seem like an impossible superwoman. But

she is a very real woman who exists throughout much of the world today, and

without her, many of the world’s children who reach adulthood would not survive

as long as they do. She is real, and her value is indeed out of sight (paraphrase of

31:10).

Such remarkable women play an essential role in nurturing future generations,

often without the recognition they deserve. Their contributions are profound and

indispensable, underscoring their positive impact on the world.

I believe it’s essential to recognize that good husbands embody the same

wonderful qualities. Just as a virtuous wife is more precious than pearls, a loving,

devoted and dedicated husband is truly invaluable.

                                                              …..

I hope you enjoy this autumn weather. It is a perfect time to head to the beach or

stroll along the Bogue Sound to watch dolphins, herons, seagulls, and other

birds. It is also wonderful to sit on the garden deck and watch squirrels and birds

while reading a book or sipping a cup of coffee or tea.

Pope Leo XIV appealed to mothers and grandmothers in Florida, Uruguay: “I

know that many of you carry a very specific sorrow. You taught your children to

pray, and today they no longer do so. You used to attend Mass together, and it

has been years since they attended a church. You spoke to your grandchildren

about God, and now you do not know if those words left a mark. Sometimes you

wonder if you did something wrong or if it was futile.”

I encourage you, as Pope Leo XIV does, never to despair of your children’s and

grandchildren’s eventual conversion, and sanctity.

I was honored to bless the new home of Melanie and Joseph Fiore. The blessing

was followed by a wonderful time together as we got to know each other over

delicious pumpkin soup. May the Lord Jesus always dwell in your home and be

your shelter and companion.

Thank you, Maryanne Maxim, for the delicious chili soup and chicken

parmigiana. Your kindness truly brightened my day. May the Lord bless you and

your family.

Thank you, Mary and Maher Saikali, for hosting me again for a delightful dinner

at your home. It was a pleasure to spend the evening with you, your family, and

Khalil Haddad. Thank you for showing me photos from Michelle and Brandon’s

wedding. They are a wonderful couple.

We are once again supporting Project Christmas Cheer, an outreach program

for local community members facing financial need during the Christmas

season. An Angel Tree will be set up in the Agape room to assist families with

children and seniors in need. Please, support this project.

Keep those recently elected to office in your prayers. May they serve the

common good of our nation and work to heal divisions, uniting people as one

country.

With blessings,

Fr. Ryszard

Welcome Message

Greetings in Christ Jesus!

Whether you are just visiting for a short while, have moved here and are joining our parish, or are returning to your Catholic Faith, on behalf of our parish community, we welcome you to St. Egbert Catholic Church and the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina.

When Jesus was asked which of all the commandments was the greatest, he replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.  This is the great, and first commandment. And a second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” These two Commandments form the foundation of our mission to Love God, Love Neighbor, and to Share the Good News.