What is a consecrated woman? Is that a new idea or term to you? At 9:30 AM in the St. Francis Room on the First Friday in May (May 3rd), you can learn about this sacred role within our Catholic faith.
Due to Confirmation Masses on Saturday, May 4th, there will be NO parish confessions at 3:30 PM that day. We will have First Friday confessions at 6:15 AM and 7:45 AM on Friday, May 3rd. Thank you for understanding.
Today nearly 40% of dioceses in the United States and its territories are unable to fund the essential pastoral work their communities need. Your support this weekend during the Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps them meet these faith formation and sacramental needs. Thank you for your generosity.
"The actions that protect human dignity and build up the human family begin when we honestly face the current problems and respond with mercy and compassion, when we embrace one another as brothers and sisters of the same Father who endowed us with dignity reflective of His own." Read Bishop Senior's full message on Dignitas lnfinita.
We will be having 1st Communion Retreats throughout the entire church building this Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23rd and 24th from 8 AM to 3 PM. There will be NO meeting space available during this time.
"During this month, we call particular attention to the responsibility that we all share to protect children, and all who are vulnerable among us, from any abuse. At the same time, we renew our commitment to do all that we can to accompany and to assist survivors of abuse as they seek healing and peace."
The 20-week raffle runs from June to October and benefits the Sisters of our parish who minister at Misericordia Nursing Home and at St. Joseph School.
The Order of Malta will be making its international pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, in May. If anyone wishes to submit personal prayer petitions, they can download this form or pick up a paper copy in the church lobby. Submission needs to be mailed before April 15th or submitted electronically at www.maltaprayerintentions.com/lourdes