Family Formation and Youth Ministry News
Weekend of January 28 and 29, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/27/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
The next Family Faith Formation gatherings are Sunday, February 4 at St. John the Baptist at 5 pm, and Sunday, February 12 at 9:15 am at St. James, Chatham. We ... Read More »
Weekend of January 21 and 22, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/20/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
The next Family Faith Formation gathering is this Sunday, January 22 at 9:15 am at St. James, Chatham.
We are looking for last year’s palms for our February ... Read More »
Weekend of January 14 and 15, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/13/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
The next Family Faith Formation gathering is Sunday, January 22 at 9:15 am at St. James, Chatham.
Children receiving First Reconciliation
The First Reconciliation Retreat is Saturday, February 4 ... Read More »
Weekend of January 7 and 8, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/06/23
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
This weekend marks the end of the Christmas Season as we celebrate Epiphany - the coming visitors from the East who were seeking the child whose birth was ... Read More »
Weekend of January 1 and 2, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/31/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God.”
The Christmas Season continues with the Solemnity of Mary, celebrated this weekend. As the mother of God’s Son, Mary is especially worthy of our respect and love. This feast ... Read More »
Weekend of December 24 and 25, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/24/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
The beginning is here!
This weekend we celebrate the birth of Jesus after four weeks of prayerful preparation. The message of Jesus is one of love and mercy towards ... Read More »
Weekend of December 17 and 18, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/17/22
Family Faith Formation
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
The beginning is near.
The fourth Sunday of Advent is here and our families are ready for the time of waiting to conclude and our joyful ... Read More »
Weekend of December 10 and 11, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/09/22
Family Faith Formation
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
The beginning is near.
Although it is still Advent, our December Family Faith Formation gatherings look to the Christmas Season. We bless the crèches in ... Read More »
Weekend of December 3 and 4, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 12/03/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
The beginning is near.
The December Family Faith Formation gatherings are Sunday morning, December 4 at 9:15 am at St. James, and Sunday evening, December 11 at 5 ... Read More »
Weekend of November 26 and 27, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/26/22
"The value of persistent prayer is not that God will hear us, but that we will finally hear God."
The beginning is near.
This weekend we begin the season of Advent. During November, our families gathered to discover and share additional ways to prepare to celebrate the Birth of Jesus.
Since prayer is an integral part of our preparation, as well as a part of our celebration of the Nativity, we will include blessing the crèche, our tree, and the meals we share with those we love, as well as the Saints of December, Christmas and Epiphany as a part of our December Family Faith ... Read More »