THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME REFLECTION August 19-20, 2017 We must pray with the persistency and devotion of a loving mother. There are countless stories throughout history of mothers who refused to give up on their child. In our own lives we all know of such examples. […]
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time August 27, 2017 Talk about being put on the spot. Imagine a friend looks you in the eye and asks, “What do you think of me?” How do we approach that question? That’s pretty much the disciples’ challenge in today’s Gospel. Jesus led his friends […]
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME REFLECTION August 12-13, 2017 Human beings place much stock in flash and excitement in their perception of what is important. We value the loud, the brash and the shiny when we make our choices. In fact, if you really think about it, the flashy items […]
FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION REFLECTION August 5-6, 2017 “Transfigure us, O Lord…..break the chains that bind us….” This line is from the song that we sing by Bob Hurd. “Transfigure Us, O Lord”. The melody and the words go so well together. What are the chains that bind us? What […]
THE SEVENTEETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME REFLECTION July 29-30, 2017 It is a game that people of all ages have played for years. If you had one wish what would it be? Wealth? Fame? Fortune? Or would you ask for health, popularity or security? Most of us would […]
St. Francis de Sales Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes November 22, 2016 Attendees: Ray Traube, Sylvia Brokos, John Fisher, Rob Hardy ,Carolyn Webster, Alice Long, Erin Perkins, Patrick Perkins, William Bankert, Deacon Jim Sullivan, Fr. Jaime Garcia and Fr. Jack Ward. Absent: Sally Raphel, Kathy Glover, Julie Linder, and Iris […]
St. Francis de Sales Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes September 26, 2016 Attendees: Kathy Glover, Iris Hernandez, Ray Traube, Sylvia Brokos, Sally Raphel, Rob Hardy, Erin Perkins, Carolyn Webster, Alice Long, William Bankert and Fr. Jack Ward. Kathy Robinsons attended as a guest. Absent: Susan Gallagher, John Fisher, Viviana Cajgas, […]
Final Jubilee Bulletin for Jan 21-22 Halleluiah Halleluiah Halleluiah! The Year of Celebration is ended: the 150th anniversary of Stone Chapel, the 50th anniversary as a dedicated Parish and the 25th year of the Worship Center. See Father Jack’s Proclamation in this Bulletin. We are most proud of our caring, […]
Jubilee Bulletin Jan 14-15 Final Francis Facts As we celebrate St. Francis de Sales Jubilee I would like to end this year of Francis Facts and share some of St Francis’s more profound quotes: “Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose […]
Jubilee Bulletin Jan 7-8 Well last week we were taking personal inventory of 2016 and maybe making resolutions. If we take stock of Saint Francis De Sales for the Jubilee year 2016, we learned about the many components of our parish life. Maybe learned some new things. In this space […]