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Faith Formation News

Hello families, Understanding today’s feast of Christ the King may be particularly challenging. While most of us do not have direct experience with kings or royalty, we have a sense of who they are. We know that royalty have sovereignty over their kingdoms. We know that those who are subjects to royalty offer them allegiance…

Feast of Christ the King

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE If we reflect on today’s Gospel, it might be hard for us to envision Jesus ever dressed like an actual king! When Pontius Pilate asked him if he was a king, Jesus responded, “If my kingdom did belong to this world, my attendants would be fighting to…

Faith Formation News

Hello families, We are well into our Faith Formation classes. The classes will soon be preparing for Advent. As you prepare for Advent and Christmas please keep in mind our Faith Formation fundraiser, we are again selling gift cards for your gift giving needs. You can also buy gift cards for the St. Vincent de…

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE My brother-in-law inherited his father’s company. Although he studied business in college, he knew years before receiving his degree that, provided he was faithful to his studies, he would have a comfortable job waiting for him after graduation. We may not all inherit the same economic opportunities…

What’s New In the Family

St. Valentine Morning Mass – 8:30 am on Thursday and Friday Living the Spirit Bible Study- Tuesday at 10am at St. Valentine Parish Office River of Life Prayer Group every Thursday in the School Chapel 4-5 pm St. Genevieve – St. Maurice Eucharistic Adoration- after Mass every Friday until noon Rosary- Every Wednesday at 7pm…

Faith Formation News

Hello families, Today’s Gospel leads us to think about our family’s financial contributions to our parish community, the diocese, other Church-sponsored organizations, and other charitable organizations. Good stewardship invites us to share our treasure as well as our time and talent. Sometimes, however, decisions about a family’s charitable giving are made without our children’s knowledge.…

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

By the Faithful Disciple GROW AS A DISCIPLE “Give it your all! Leave it all on the field! Trust in your training/preparation/coaches.” We’ve all heard a version of this type of exhortation. It requires a great amount of confidence and trust – faith, if you will – to let go of our doubt and fears.…