Sixth Sunday of Easter May 20 and 21, 2017 Throughout his public ministry, Jesus stressed that we must be sharing with others our faith in Jesus’ message. In one of his final acts, Jesus told us exactly how we are to do it – by washing one another’s feet. […]
5th Sunday of Easter MAY 13/14, 2017 BB P.155 The Gospel readings for the last few Sundays before Pentecost are taken from Jesus’ final words with his disciples. In these intimate conversations, Jesus prepares his followers for his death and resurrection and also for his ultimate triumph. Jesus died, […]
REFLECTION Fourth Sunday of Easter May 6-7, 2017 There tends to be little need for shepherds in Abingdon. Nor have I seen any sheep wandering around Bel Air. However, Jesus’ audience knew well the customs and terms of shepherding. Yet we need to know what they knew to understand […]
Third Sunday of Easter April 29 and 30, 2017 In 1965, the Animals sang, “We gotta get out of this place, if it’s the last thing we ever do.” This sentiment is at the heart of our scripture lessons today. Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil wrote those lyrics to […]
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 […]
Jubilee-People In The Pew For one Sunday a month over the last year, the Jubilee Committee has recognized parishioners who have contributed, many behind the scenes, to our community. In varied ways over many years, these people have given their time and talents to create an environment where we […]