2024 archive of Family Formation and Youth Ministry News
Weekend of April 27 and 28, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/27/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
Family Faith Formation concentrated on the Corporal Works of Mercy this year. The sixth of seven Corporal Works – bury the dead – was the focus of April’s FFF. ... Read More »
Weekend of April 20 and 21, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/20/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
Please take a name from the basket at your church to pray for those receiving the Sacraments of Initiation at Pentecost. Names include our RCIA candidates and our young ... Read More »
Weekend of April 6 and 7, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/06/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
Peace be with you…
This weekend’s Gospel recounts another of Jesus’s appearance to his disciples after his resurrection. The disciples were locked in a room, fearful of what would ... Read More »
Weekend of March 30 and 31, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/30/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.” Alleluia! On entering the tomb they saw a young mansitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe,and they were utterly amazed.He said to them, “Do not ... Read More »
Weekend of March 23 and 24, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/23/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
As we enter Holy Week, and the busy-ness of our family life continues to overwhelm us, please take time to gather as community. Beginning this weekend with Palm Sunday ... Read More »
Wekend of March 16 and 17, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/15/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
During Lent our parishes offer the Stations of the Cross as an opportunity for us to walk with Jesus as He journeys to his death on Good Friday. Our families ... Read More »
Weekend of March 2 and 3, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/01/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
Our Lenten journey continues.
Are you finding the journey challenging? Do the words PRAY, FAST, GIVE remind you of the times you have failed to keep your Lenten intentions? ... Read More »
The Weekend of February 24 and 25, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/24/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
Our Lenten journey has begun.
PRAY, FAST, GIVE are one word guides to remind us of our calling. All of us, whether young, old, or in between are asked ... Read More »
Weekend of February 17 and 18, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/16/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
Our March Family Faith Formation Gatherings are:
Sunday, March 3 at 5 pm at St. John the Baptist
Sunday, March 10 at 9 am at St. James
Sunday, ... Read More »
Weekend of February 10 and 11, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/09/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
Ash Wednesday Preparation
Please join us at the conclusion of the February 11th Family Faith Formation at St. James for the Ritual for the Burning of the Blessed Palms. ... Read More »