Thank you to everyone who continues during this pandemic to support the mission and ministries of our parish. During the month of December (excluding Christmas), our average weekly collection was $20,568 (8% increase vs. November 2021).
This day is set aside to pray for the legal protection of human life and to do penance for the violations to human dignity through abortion. Join us at 7:00 pm for a time of prayer and reflection on the value and gift of human life.
Next Sunday (Jan 23) we will take up the Collection for the Church in Latin America. For many in Latin America and the Caribbean, a rising secular culture, difficult rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers all present obstacles to practicing the faith.
Our parish family is currently in need of more ministers to the sick and the homebound. As you know when people fall sick or are unable to attend Mass, they still greatly desire to receive Holy Communion. Pastoral care ministers to the sick become the channel through which our parish family reaches out to our sick sisters and brothers.
Wedding Coordinators needed If you are interested and want more information in assisting in this important ministry, please contact Gillian Griffis at the parish office. ggriffis@dsj.org or 408-223-1770 x324. Training would be provided.
If you missed the Bethlehem Artworks Organization selling Holy Land merchandise, you can now get them at the gift shop year-round. We will be carrying an assortment of their products
Some image of Santo Niño is found in almost every Filipino home because Filipinos believe the Santo Niño is their protector and has the power to grant and answer their prayers. Join us for the Holy Mass of Santo Nino on Thursday, January 13 at 7:00 pm.
This Sunday on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we will commission for another year those who seek to serve the community in a special way as liturgical ministers.
My sisters and brothers, the glory of the Lord Jesus has been made manifest and will continue to be revealed in our midst until he comes again. In the rhythms and alternations of time, let us recall and live the mysteries of our salvation.
Silence apparently does not make for good television. Television requires continuous chatter. Adoration requires silence. “Could you not spend one hour with me?”
This Sunday, there will be a second collection to reduce our $1.5 million-dollar parish debt. The sooner we pay off this debt, the more funds we will have available to support other vital services in our growing parish.
Thank you to all those who made donations toward our Christmas Poinsettias. You helped to make our worship spaces look beautiful for the Christmas season. Our Pastor, Fr. Matt, included your intentions at the Christmas Masses he celebrated.
You generously donated hundreds and hundreds of Christmas gifts in support of our annual Giving Tree program. Our Social Justice committee delivered toys and clothing to families, adults and children from Our Lady of Guadalupe and Our Lady of Refuge parish.
Both Fr. Matt and Fr. Athanasius have been meeting with advisors from neighboring council members to strategize on creating a new council at St. Francis of Assisi. We will have a recruiting weekend early in 2022