Francis Facts As we ended the July edition of Francis Facts, it was noted that St Francis had already had a dream of the widow Jane de Chantal. They were […]
Jubilee: Deacon Interviews Part I
Deacon Interviews Part I Deacon Alex Rodriguez & Anita 1992-Present: First Impression— Fr. Mike, 1982 the Stone Chapel & church. Played guitar & started Latino choir. Anita director Religious Ed […]
Jubilee: Opening the 1991-2016 Time Capsule
Opening the 1991-2016 Time Capsule It took a village!! The time capsule was buried at the time of the dedication of the Worship Center to be opened in 2016. Bill […]
Jubilee: Pastor & Deacon Interviews Part II
Pastor & Deacon Interviews Part II Fr Chuck Wible 2007-2015: First Impression– SFDS was my first time as a pastor. It was a warm, welcoming place, a stable community. Worship […]
Jubilee: Pastor Interviews Part I
PASTOR INTERVIEWS Part I From Fr. Tom Phillips 1984-1997: Fondest memories– warm welcoming of people upon arrival, country-like, 200 families, opportunities to be with parish members who loved their parish, […]
Jubilee: The People of St. Francis Remember-Part VI
The People of St Francis Remember Part VI FINAL THOUGHTS As we approached the Saint Francis de Sales triple Jubilee Anniversary (original church 150 years, designation as independent parish 50 […]
Jubilee: Worship Center Anniversary
Worship Center Anniversary Next weekend we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the dedication of the Worship Center (WC) and the placing of the Time Capsule found at the right side […]
Jubilee – The People of St Francis Remember Part V
The People of St Francis Remember Part V PARISH ACTIVITIES: Usher for years, assisted in assembly of Quonset Hut, restoration of Stone Chapel and Worship Center, Eucharist Ministers, monthly altar […]
Jubilee – The People of St. Francis Remember IV
The People of St Francis Remember Part IV FAVORITE PASTOR: Fr. Hyle, Fr. Fitzgerald scared me & Fr. Wolfe changed a lot of things; Fr Healy in days when we […]
Jubilee – The People of St. Francis Remember Part III
The People of St Francis Remember Part III IMPRESSED MOST BY: How friendly the people were; My Father had Pew with family name on it, eight generations of Callahan’s, Granddaughter […]