Highlights
Parents, ever wish there was an easy place to go for ideas on bringing home the message of the Sunday readings? CatholicMom.com has this and more!
Take Out: Family Faith on the Go is a breakthrough mini-magazine from Our Sunday Visitor, written just for today's busy Catholic families.
Daily devotionals for all our elementary-age youth are available in the back of the church. These are good for three whole months!
MagnifiKid! is for children between the ages of six and twelve. In each month’s packet, children will find a booklet of sixteen color pages for each Sunday, and also special issues for all major feast days.
Upcoming Activities
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deSales Youth!
| It's that time of year that I need an updated Form A and Form D for all our youth. Please fill out these forms and turn them in with the paperwork for the next event you're part of! | ||
Friday, August 27th - 5:00-10:00pm MS Retreat – Take a night and dig into your faith! All our middle school youth are invited to this retreat and welcome to bring a friend. Be sure to RSVP to Zach and turn in the following forms. Form A Form D |
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Saturday, August 28th - 2:00-4:30pm Great American Bake Sale – Our Soldiers of God (5th grade and younger) are teaming up with Share Our Strength to help fight childhood hunger in America! Spend an afternoon making all sorts of goodies for the bake sale and then help sell the items after the parish Masses this weekend. We will gather in the parish hall this Saturday afternoon to bake, bake, bake! For more information about the cause, visit the GABS homepage. |
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Saturday, September 11th - 9am-1pm St. Vincent de Paul – Our middle school youth have an opportunity to serve our community in a great way by working at St. Vincent de Paul! We will gather at the church at 9am for this service activity, which will end after lunch at 1pm. What a beautiful way to spend a Saturday morning! |
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Sunday, September 19th - 12:30pm Parish Picnic – With over 600 families in our parish family, it is safe to say there are probably a few we don’t know. Come to the parish picnic at St. Mary High School to meet and spend time with your church family of St. Francis de Sales. There will be activities for all ages so come out for a great afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship! |
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Sunday, September 26th - 12-3:30pm Bunco! – Our middle school youth are invited to spend an afternoon playing Bunco with the residents of Paducah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center! This will be a ton of fun so don't miss it! |
Monday, August 16, 2010
Are you wearing a mask?
With the new school year starting, it is tempting to "re-create" yourself with the new year. This is a great idea if you plan to be the "best you you can be." We are always called to be authentic in our true identity as Children of God, so look to God to help in being your best self.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Too Young To Make A Difference?
Ever get caught thinking you're too young to make a difference in the world? Think again! Check out this inspiring story of a girl from Illinois who has decided she's going to make an impact and help people look good in the process. "Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Ghandi
Friday, July 2, 2010
Giving and Receiving
These may be simple acts, but doing them the way we are called to requires the grace of God! It is His life within us that allows us to rise above our broken humanity to truly give without remembering and receive without forgetting.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Ephesians 6
This is one of my favorite chapters in all of Paul's letters. This chapter is packed with all sorts of goodies, but one that I frequently re-read is regarding the Armor of God. Check out this new video about just this! "Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil." - Ephesians 6:11
Friday, June 4, 2010
Reaching Out
As we celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph back in March, the Soldiers of God made gifts and prayer cards for the kids of Mandeville, Jamaica, our sister diocese. Last week our Social Justice Committee members went there on mission and hand-delivered these items!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Counted Time
With the celebration of the birthday of the Church, Pentecost, this past Sunday, we are now officially in Ordinary Time. Far from being 'usual' or 'average,' though, this more accurately means we are in 'counted time.' So now that we've celebrated the coming of the Holy Spirit, the question is:
How aware are you of the presence of the Holy Spirit?
Why not use the gift of this counted time to allow God to open your senses to His Presence within you and in everything and everyone around you. This happens through prayer and summer is the perfect time to work on your prayer life!