FATHER JIM'S CELEBRATION "I give thanks for my 35 years of priesthood celebrated on May 13th, 2024, and remember my parents with my birthday on May 31st, 1957, wow 67 years old. Special thanks for your cards of kind words and thoughts." — Father Jim CELEBRATE OUR GRADUATES Let's celebrate our GRADUATES! Email your child's
SR. MARY'S ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION What a joy it was to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Religious Profession for Sr. Mary (front row center). Sr. Mary was born in Kenya to parents, Martin and Jane. She has three brothers and one sister. In 1989, she joined the religious life at St. Joseph of Tarbes, an international
CELEBRATING FIRST COMMUNION On the first Sunday of May, seventeen of our children received their First Communion. Congratulations to Thomas, Fadhili, Ashlay, Gus, Bishop, Gabriel, Jeanson, Ignacio, Aaron, Sela, Zelda, Anjolie, Arianne, Lesby, Emely, Emanuella Grace, and Cynthia! Thank you to all of their parents who have worked with them on formation at home as
CONGRATULATIONS TO LUNA & PHOENIX Congratulations to Lauren and Tim on the Baptism of their two daughters. Luna and Phoenix were born on July 5th, last year. If you are interested in having your child baptized, email Father Jim [email protected] or call the parish office. PHOTOS OF EASTER EGG HUNT
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED The Parish Office will be closed from Friday, March 29th to Tuesday, April 9th. VIRGINIA CATHOLICS FOR RACIAL JUSTICE MEETING Wednesday April 3 The meeting is on Zoom on Wed., April 3, at 7 p.m. This meeting will include guest speakers from a parish
LENT SCHEDULE & HOLY WEEK Every Friday in Lent: Light meatless meal in Parish Hall at 5pm with Stations of the Cross at 6pm Holy Thursday, March 28th at 7pm Good Friday, March 29th at 7pm Easter Vigil, March 30th at 7pm Easter Sunday, March 31st at 8:30am* and 10am *There will be no music
Thank you to everyone who came and heard the St. Elizabeth Gospel Choir performing with St. Bridget Catholic Church Choir and Holy Rosary Catholic Church Choir. The concert was a fundraiser for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The Society helps our local community with financial assistance, prison ministry, thrift stores, disaster relief, counseling and
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - Sunday, February 4 Sunday, February 4, 2024 was the National Day of Prayer for the African-American and African Family. Father James Goode, OFM, composed the prayer. Born in Roanoke, Va., he entered the Franciscans in 1967 . He was ordained a priest in 1972. In 1989 he founded this National
COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS - Sunday January 28 Join us for coffee and doughnuts after both Masses on January 28th in the Parish Hall. FAITH FORMATION & SACRAMENTAL PREP First Communion Classes will be on January 21st and 28th after the 10am Mass in the Rectory. If you are a young adult or adult who has
ADVOCACY DAY - Wednesday, January 17 Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy will host their annual advocacy day, Day for All People, in Richmond on January 17. This is a great opportunity to learn about justice and make a difference in our laws! Join us in Richmond to meet with legislators about paid sick days,
