Todos están invitados a la oración delante del Santísimo Sacramento con nuestro Grupo de Oración en Español. Es bienvenido toda la noche o a cualquier hora. *** Everyone is invited to prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament with our Spanish Prayer Group. You are welcome to come for any or all of the evening,

Archbishop Bernard Hebda has a dream for our parish, and every parish in this Archdiocese: a dream in which all Catholics are in a small group. He dreams such things because being in small groups can help our faith come more fully to life and help us draw closer to Jesus. In the earliest days of the Church, small groups spread the good news of Jesus – and they can do it again today. Did you know? Since January, 12 twenty-two of your fellow parishioners have been meeting regularly to help make Archbishop’s dream of Catholics in small groups a reality: creating a small group ministry right here at St. Francis de Sales. If you feel inspired by this or any other aspect of the Archdiocesan Synod process, consider the following action steps: · (Re)read the Pastoral Letter, “You Will Be My Witnesses,” www.archspm.org/synodletter (also available via podcast). · Prayerfully discern participating in Small Group Leader Formation, a FREE seven-week series held every Saturday at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm from 10/7 to 11/18 right here at our parish, facilitated virtually by Bishop Joseph Williams. Contact the Parish Office to learn more. This formation is intended for those who are open to the possibility of playing a leadership role in a small group. · Small groups will be formed in early 2024. Watch for details and an invitation to come!

Our faith formation program aims to introduce and implement our vision and methodology of encountering Jesus Christ in a personal and relational way. Through the collective efforts of the church and our dedicated catechism volunteers, we strive to foster a deep connection with Christ and with one another. As we share and get to know each other, we discover and nurture our personal charisms, with the Holy Spirit guiding us on a transformative journey that brings us closer to God. This vision aligns with the profound teaching found in the Gospel of John, where the Word became flesh, emphasizing the tangible and personal nature of our relationship with Christ. Moreover, as our children receive sacrament preparation, it's essential to recognize that parents also have a unique opportunity to strengthen their own relationship with God and with each other. While the church plays a supportive role in teaching faith to parents, we firmly believe that the primary place of learning is within the home. Here, the foundation of faith is laid, and it is within these family bonds that our spiritual journey truly begins. We embrace this holistic approach to faith formation, where both children and parents grow together in their understanding and connection with God.

Todos están invitados a la oración delante del Santísimo Sacramento con nuestro Grupo de Oración en Español. Es bienvenido toda la noche o a cualquier hora. *** Everyone is invited to prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament with our Spanish Prayer Group. You are welcome to come for any or all of the evening,

Archbishop Bernard Hebda has a dream for our parish, and every parish in this Archdiocese: a dream in which all Catholics are in a small group. He dreams such things because being in small groups can help our faith come more fully to life and help us draw closer to Jesus. In the earliest days of the Church, small groups spread the good news of Jesus – and they can do it again today. Did you know? Since January, 12 twenty-two of your fellow parishioners have been meeting regularly to help make Archbishop’s dream of Catholics in small groups a reality: creating a small group ministry right here at St. Francis de Sales. If you feel inspired by this or any other aspect of the Archdiocesan Synod process, consider the following action steps: · (Re)read the Pastoral Letter, “You Will Be My Witnesses,” www.archspm.org/synodletter (also available via podcast). · Prayerfully discern participating in Small Group Leader Formation, a FREE seven-week series held every Saturday at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm from 10/7 to 11/18 right here at our parish, facilitated virtually by Bishop Joseph Williams. Contact the Parish Office to learn more. This formation is intended for those who are open to the possibility of playing a leadership role in a small group. · Small groups will be formed in early 2024. Watch for details and an invitation to come!