Sunday, June 11 is the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord (Corpus Christi). We will hold our annual Corpus Christi Procession at the conclusion of the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Following the Procession, there will be a pot luck dinner in De Sales Hall. More information will be available next weekend.
There will a blessing of gravesites at St. Sebastian Cemetery at St. Francis Lane, Beckley, on Memorial Day, Monday at 10:00 a.m. All parishioners are welcome to come to the service, and remember loved ones who have passed.
Bishop Brennan will be here to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, June 10 at the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass of Pentecost. Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers.
First Holy Communion is scheduled for this Sunday, May 7 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please pray for the children of our parish who will be receiving their First Holy Communion. The First Communicants will also be participating in the May Crowning, which will take place in the church at the end of the Mass.
The Ladies of St Francis deSales will hold their meeting on May 7, 2023 in Mary’s House after the 8:30 AM Mass. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this meeting. We will be planning the May 8 Vicariate Meeting luncheon, and working on two Bereavement dinners. Upcoming receptions to discuss, Confirmation, Senior Recognition, and [...]
Proceeds for the Knights Breakfast for Sunday, April 30, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass will go toward Birthright. Specialty will be BLUEBERRY PANCAKES!
If you would like to donate money for Easter Flowers, please mark your envelope “Easter Flowers” and drop in the weekend collection. Include the names of the people you would like to remember.
Until further notice, Bishop Brennan asks that all those in attendance at Mass wear a mask, other than young children under the age of two. Thank you for your cooperation in this act of Christian Charity. Also, hands will continue to be sanitized upon entering the church. Sanitizing wipes are available for those who wish [...]
Homily by Deacon Harry Evans Have you ever said goodbye to family members after a holiday visit or a vacation? Maybe a grandparent, a favorite cousin, an aunt or uncle? You have enjoyed their company and you have done many things that were really fun and have made some good memories. Now they are packing [...]
Homily by Father Paul Wharton The Gospels record 17 specific occasions when Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed at different times of the day in different places Sometimes He prayed on His own, and sometimes when His Disciples were with Him. Jesus prayed before making decisions such as choosing the Apostles before healing the [...]