Today is the Feast Day of St. Luke whose Gospel focuses on discipleship and our response to Christ call. Take time to prepare for this weekend's liturgy and ask yourself, "when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" Luke 17:19

The Race for Education is this Wednesday and we're closing in on $40K! Donate today by clicking on either of the links below! pledgestar.com/stthomasmore/ bit.ly/3KFV9Ea or bit.ly/3KFV9Ea St. Thomas More Cathedral School

Are your ducks in a row? Don't wait to make plans; join us for a free Catholic estate and funeral Mass planning seminar next Tuesday, October 29 at 7:00pm in Burke Hall. Register at: catholicarlington.org/parishseminars Contact Samantha Donahue at the diocese with questions: 703-778-8600

Today is Saint Pope John Paul II's feast day. May we keep his words close to our heart and reveal them in our daily lives: "Darkness can only be scattered by light. Hatred can only be conquered by love." Saint John Paul II, pray for us!

We are serving dinner at Christ House on Thursday, October 30, and are seeking donations of cooked meatloaves to share. You can drop yours off at the Rectory on Wednesday, October 29, by 3:00pm. Thank you for your kindness.

The Va Dept of Education has awarded St. Thomas More Cathedral School its Second Purple Star designation for its sustained commitment to students & families connected to our nation’s military. Thank you military families for entrusting us with the education of their children & for their service.

All are invited to our monthly Pancake Breakfast, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, tomorrow, Sunday October 26. Stop by after the morning Masses; cost is $10 per person or $30 for a family.

Congratulatins to US OPEN 1A, CYO Tennis Champions!! GO ROYALS!!! St. Thomas More Cathedral School

If you would like to have your loved ones remembered on Sunday, All Souls Day, please complete the form on our website no later than Wednesday, October 30: cathedralstm.org/2025/10/all-so…

Jesus tells us to feed the hungry. This Thursday we are serving dinner at Christ House and are seeking donations of cooked meatloaves. Please drop yours off at the Rectory tomorrow, October 30, by 3:00pm. Thank you for your kindness!

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament proclaims his handiwork." Psalm 19:2 #DailyPsalm

We are hosting the Funeral and Estate Planning seminar this evening at 7:00pm in Burke Hall. Walk-ins are welcome! Stop by to learn how you can plan and be better prepared for you and your loved ones.

A recent survey of the diocese showed that 92% of parishioners enthusiastically support the concept of a vocational school. Your input in needed on the model of school & location. The survey is open until Nov 23 Please take time to share your thoughts ! surveymonkey.com/r/CTEVOTECH

Remember that All Saints Day is NOT a holy day of obligation this year as it falls on a Saturday. We encourage you to attend Mass, if you can, to honor all the holy women and men whose lives are such wonderful examples to us.

We are hosting a Drive-thru Food Drive on Sat, Nov 15 from 3-4:30pm in support of the St. Lucy Food Project! Get your blue bags at Masses the weekend of Nov 8/9. Can't make it that afternoon? Drop your donations off at any Mass Nov 15-16! Thank you!

On behalf of pets everywhere, don't forget to turn your clocks BACK one hour tonight.

"The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. They seemed, in the view of the foolish, to be dead; and their passing away was thought an affliction and their going forth from us, utter destruction. But they are in peace." Wisdom 3: 1-2.

Congratulations to our Confirmandi who will receive the their final Sacrament of Initiation tonight. God bless them! Thank you to their families, teachers, and catechists who helped them on their spiritual journey. St. Thomas More Cathedral School

Thank you Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for your witness! #nationalvocationsweek

Be open to Jesus' call. Thank you, Sister Marijo, for answering the call! #vocationsawarenessweek