I have often dreamed of a far off place
where a great, warm welcome, will be waiting for me…
where the crowds will cheer when they see my face…
and a Voice keeps saying this is where I’m meant to be.
I can find my way… I will go the distance…
I’ll be there someday… if I can be strong.
From Go The Distance written by Menken and Zippel
A Word to the Wise…
Those 14 years and older are called to abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent.
Catholics are also encouraged to engage in acts of kindness, justice, and mercy
as well as abstain or refrain from something
one would normally indulge in to mark the nature of the season.
For young children, parents should communicate the meaning and importance of Lent.
First Confessions!
Congratulations to the kids who received First Reconciliation at St. Francis and St. Mary’s! Thanks to Allison Buff and Debbie O’Shea and her team who prepared our kids so well.
Peace before Holy Week!
Join us on Wednesday, March 20th at 7pm at St. Francis de Sales church for a Lenten Penance Service.
Ready for My Close-Up
I make my return to Catholic TV Mass on Thursday, March 21st at 9:30 am!
Lenten Mission!
Two very special evenings with a dynamic TV and film star Frank Runyeon
who will light up St. Mary’s Church at 55 Warren St. with three presentations:
Thursday, March 21 at 7 pm: Signs! The Gospel of John
Friday, March 22 at 7 pm: The Sermon on the Mount and 7:45 pm: Hollywood vs. Faith!
Take everyone to this special evening and be inspired, encouraged, and spellbound!
Admission is a free will offering. Mark these dates on your calendar and join us!
A Date to Remember!
We’re having a clean-up Day at St. Mary’s church on Saturday, March 23rd. for Holy Week and Easter so grab your cleaning supplies and join us as we spruce up our pretty church starting at 10am!
Cabrini at the AMC Theatre in Assembly Square
We’re hosting a special evening with discount tickets Monday, March 25 at 6pm to see this incredible movie based on the life of St. Mother Frances Cabrini, the first American saint and patron saint of immigrants.
See Fr. John for reservations.
Confirmation!
The Sacrament will be administered by Most. Rev. Cristiano Barbaro
on Saturday, April 27 at St. Mary’s at the 4 pm Mass
and, with special permission, by Fr. John on Sunday, April 28 at St. Francis at 9:30 am.
First Communion!
We will celebrate First Communion at St Mary’s on Saturday, May 4 at 10 am
and at St. Francis on Sunday, May 5 at 9:30 am!
As we conclude the Faith Formation year, we express our thanks and fond farewell to Allison Buff, who ran our K-4 program so very well this year.
A Special Sending Forth
On Pentecost Sunday, May 19 at the 11 am Mass (Wear red that day for the Holy Spirit),
we’ll have a sending forth for Sr. Nancy Citro, as she heads off to her next adventure.
Join us for a special Mass and celebration as we express our gratitude
to our beloved sister in Jesus Christ and her exceptional ministry here.