Sunday's Homily Excerpt -

The Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus - This past couple of weeks we heard about the Alaskans from along the West coast who have lost their homes due to the typhoon that destroyed their villages. I was encouraged that people in our Church had the opportunity to help them, people who really are near us. Some contributed and delivered food. Others have volunteered to prepare meals. One of our catechumens was part to the National Guard that went out and began to clear debris and repair the boardwalks. Another member of our parish has been involved in counseling and schooling for those displaced. And another of our medical workers offered the guest apartments we have here at our Cathedral, guest apartments your offerings help maintain, to a restoration team coming to Alaska to assess the damage and organize repairs. And I am encouraged that our city and our state are standing up to help and offer places to live. This instinct is good and it is what the Gospel today calls us to. ” Fr. Marc Dunaway, November 2, 2025-