Family Formation and Youth Ministry News
Weekend of June 1 and 2, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/01/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
First Eucharist
Our younger children will receive the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time on Saturday, June 1 at 4 pm at St. John the Baptist Church and the ... Read More »
Weekend of May 25 and 26, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/24/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
Our younger people will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the 2nd time during the final week of May in preparation for their receiving First Eucharist in June. Please ... Read More »
Weekend of May 18 and 19, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/17/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
The Vigil for Pentecost is 4 pm on Saturday, May 18, at St. John the Baptist. Fifteen people will receive the Sacrament(s) of Initiation. Please join us to celebrate ... Read More »
Weekend of May 11 and 12, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/11/24
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
After the Resurrection, Jesus spent 40 public days with his followers. He continued to teach his disciples, preparing them to carry on his work. He told them not to ... Read More »
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 »