Summer Camp will be offered as an option for Faith Formation for grades 3 - 6 from July 18 - July 22, from 8:30-12:30pm. This week long camp will fulfill the attendance requirements for the year when combines with weekly Mass and 4 Family Events.
"The Chosen" Season One will be offered as a family camp from August 14-18, from 6:00 - 8pm for families with children in grades 6 - 8. Students attend with a parent for a movie, discussion and family activity. This camp will serve as class for the year when completed with 4 family events and regular Mass attendance.
"The Chosen" Season Two will be offered as a family camp from August 21 - 25, from 6:00 - 8pm for families with children in grades 6 - 8. Students attend with a parent for a movie, discussion and family activity. This camp will serve as class for the year when completed with 4 family events and regular Mass attendance.
We are excited to have our children returning to the classroom for faith formation this year. Children in grades 1 - 8 will attend a group class once a month, complete four family events and attend mass weekly. This new hybrid approach will not only help children to learn their faith but to actively participate in experiencing the Catholic faith.
October 21 & 22 Celebrating Mary!
The month of October is dedicated to our Blessed Mother and the Rosary. In this session we will make a rosary and learn to pray a family rosary. Join us Friday evening from 6 - 8pm or Saturday morning from 10 - noon.
November 2 All Saint Night
Join us for an evening of celebrating our famous and not so well known saints of our faith. We will have "living" saints, bingo, movies and an opportunity to play "I Spy" to try and identify saints through clues. This event will run from 6-8:30pm.
November 19 ADVENT(ures)
9am - 11am Families will participate in wreath making and other Advent traditions as we prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas.
December 3 - 4 Nativities Around the World
Our famous nativity display will return this year and will be shown in the church atrium on Saturday and Sunday. Families are invited to create a Nativity of thier own and bring it for the display. If you have a family nativity to share for the weekend we would appreciate it. Last year we had over 150 sets on display...we would like to top that! Start creating yours today to share with the entire parish!
December 10 Christmas Pageant
Join us as a family to perform in a beautiful Christmas Tradition. We will perform this play on our new stage in the Community Center. If you are shy, please come out to support our actors! After the 5pm Mass.
January 13 or February 10 Adoration & Holy Hour
Come together as a family to learn about the practice of Adoration. While praying before the Blessed Sacrament, gaze at Jesus and let Him gaze back at you. 6:30 class in the Communiy Center, practice what you learned at 7:30 in the church!
March 10 or March 17 How to Pray the Stations of the Cross
Come together in the Community Center for a brief study of the Stations of the Cross at 6:45pm, Make a set of Stations for home then join in the church to pray as a community at 7:30pm.
March 19 Feast of St. Joseph Family Baking Day
We will gather together to learn the art of baking special treats to take home as we celebrate St. Joseph. Noon - 2pm
March 25 Feast of the Annunciation
Today is the Feast of the Annunciation, when the angel appeared to Mary and she said yes! Join us today between 9am and noon to learn some of the Marian traditions celebrated around the world.
April 6 Holy Thursday, The Mass of the Lord's Supper
Holy Thursday is the day during Holy Week that commemorates the Washing of the Feet and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. This is one of the most beautiful liturgies of the church.
April 7 Good Friday Living Stations of the Cross
Families volunteer to come and act out the stations of the cross. Each family that signs up to "act" is given one station to dress up and pantomime. Parts are limited. Watch for the Sign up. If you don't want to act, please come and pray with us at noon.
April 16 Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter, which concludes the Octave of Easter at 3pm. Jesus has promised to pour out extraordinary graces to those who come to Him on this day focused on His Mercy. He has promised complete forgiveness of sins and punishment for those who take part by doing what He has instructed. Jesus, I trust in You!
*Stay tuned as we will add more excting events throughout the year!