2023 archive of Family Formation and Youth Ministry News
Weekend of December 30th & 31st
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/29/23
“The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
The focus for Family Faith Formation this year is the Corporal Works of Mercy. What are the Corporal Works of Mercy? These are the actions that we undertake to ... Read More »
Weekend of December 23 & 24th
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/22/23
The focus for Family Faith Formation this year is the Corporal Works of Mercy. What are the Corporal Works of Mercy? These are the actions that we undertake to help with the bodily needs of others and include those things Jesus preached about: shelter the homeless, feed the ... Read More »
Weekend of December `16 and 17
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/15/23
“The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
The candle for the third week of Advent signifies JOY. As you light the first and second purple candle, and the rose candle on your own Advent wreath, reflect on ... Read More »
Bulletin weekend of December 9 and 10, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/08/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
The candle for the second week of Advent signifies PEACE. As you light the first and second purple candle on your own Advent wreath, reflect on the ... Read More »
Weekend of December 2 and 3, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/02/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
The Beginning is Near!
We ended the liturgical year last week with the Gospel of Matthew, which clearly speaks to our work on this earth:
Come, you who are ... Read More »
Weekend of November 25 and 26, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/25/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
The Beginning is Near!
Advent 2023 begins on December 3 and is an opportunity to prepare our hearts and homes for the birth of Jesus. What traditions have you ... Read More »
Weekend of November 18 and 19, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/17/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
Thanksgiving is a time when many of us will gather with family and friends to share an elaborate meal. Below is the prayer we use at Family Faith Formation. ... Read More »
Weekend of November 11 and 12, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/10/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
Beginning in December, we will focus on the Corporal works of Mercy as we strive to become closer to each other – both the people we know and ... Read More »
Weekend of November 4 and 5, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/03/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
This weekend is the 3rd gathering of Family Faith Formation, beginning with Mass at 5 pm at St. John the Baptist. All are welcome at this Mass.
... Read More »
Weekend of September October 28 and October 29, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 10/27/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
The 2nd gathering of Family Faith Formation was Sunday, October 22 with the 9:15 am Mass at St. James. 11 families attended with 14 young people. The young people gathered ... Read More »