St. Francis de Sales Parish

HHS Mandate Update
Bishops Continue Fight Against Coercive HHS Mandate

Source:  United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

On March 14, the bishops on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee released a new statement called “United for Religious Freedom.”  »»

Dear Parish Family,

We have just received from the diocese the second installment check for the Bishop’s Annual appeal – $33,307 which will go to the Organ Fund. THANK YOU again for your continued generosity, and for fulfilling your pledges so well in a difficult economic climate. The Bishop has asked me to express his thanks as well for your generosity in meeting the Bishop’s Annual Appeal goal and thereby helping so many important projects in the diocese, including the formation of our three parish seminarians. »»

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Download Registration Form Here
June 18 – 22, 2012
“We Are The Body Of Christ”

WHO: Anyone entering Kindergarten – Grade 5 in 2012-13
If we get enough inquiries, we will open VBS to children who are pre-school age (4/5 years) as well; please call Lori Mazzone at 345-9874 x222 or email
lmazzone@stfrancisparish.net if you pre-school age child you would like to enroll. »»

Date: May 19, 2012
Time: Noon until 11:00 p.m.
Featuring Games, Food, Casino and Live Music
Come out to support the parish and enjoy your favorite festival activities.  The 5K run is back which starts at 9:00 a.m. Visit PremiereRaces web site for registration or download the registration form here.  The Festival begins at noon and will run until 11:00 p.m.  Children’s games will run all day and into the evening.  Food will be served all day.   Students, bring your friends  and play in the 3-on-3 basketball or the cornhole tournament.

Headlining the musical acts again is “Reptile Smile,” who will perform at 9:00 p.m.  Any questions or to help out, “Like Us” on Facebook, visit www.stfrancisfestival.net or contact Heather Sherburn at heather.sherburn@yahoo.com or Diana Green at digreen@windstream.net.

St. Gabriel Catholic Radio has moved to a new, permanent home on AM 820. This AM 820 signal is much stronger than the previous station. So, set AM 820 as your car radio preset and enjoy solid Catholic programming that will help in your journey to know, love, and serve the Lord. »»