Two teachers are needed for grades K/1 and 3/4 for our Christian Formation program for children(CF), which meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. St. Francis de Sales School, beginning Sunday, Sept. 22. Blessing of catechists will take place on Sunday, Sept. 15 at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Those interested, please contact Mary Ann Adkins or [...]
Your efforts make a great difference to those in great need. This coming weekend we collect food for Helping Hands. Thank you in advance for your continuing kindness.
Please pray for all students returning to school and for their teachers. Here at St. Francis, the first day of classes for students is Monday, August 19.
Your efforts make a great difference to those in great need. This weekend we collect food for SS Peter & Paul in Oak Hill. Thank you in advance for your continuing kindness.
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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 [...]
Homily by Father Paul Wharton These words are partially my own and a writer whose identity is unknown. His work had begun when Jesus embraced our human condition by becoming one of us, making our weaknesses his own, walking in our footsteps, traveling our roads, experiencing our pains, feeling our fears, embracing our limitations [...]
Homily by Deacon Jay Ziolkowski Two words almost leap out at us in today's readings: "chosen" and "love". Putting them together, we get the message for this feast day of St. Matthias that we are all Chosen to Love. In the first reading, the apostles feel the necessity to chose someone to replace Judas who [...]
Homily by Deacon Harry Evans Jesus is talking about his death and resurrection again today. He is priming his disciples for what’s to come. He spoke the words recorded in the Gospel: “A little while and you will no longer see me and again a little while later and you will see me.” His disciples [...]