SAVE THE DATE - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Sacred Relics of the Saints: Treasures of the Church St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church presents a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics on Monday, November 28 at 6:30 PM. Father Carlos Martins, a Vatican-appointed expert on relics will be here with an extraordinary Vatican collection of over 150 relics, some as old as 2,000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux (the “Little Flower”), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska. There will also be a portion of the Veil of Our Lady and one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world. Those in attendance will be able to examine and venerate each relic. Throughout history, many healings have been worked in the presence of relics; and thousands have occurred through this ministry. Do not miss this opportunity. You are encouraged to bring your articles of devotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members, which you will be able to touch to the reliquaries as a means of intercession. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Please spread the word.
The Religious Education program (CCD) has begun. Classes take place on Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons/evenings. All students are required to attend Mass on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation. Parents are invited to attend the Back to Basics Adult Catechism Class with Fr. James on Wednesdays at 7 PM. Parents who have a child who will be receiving First Holy Communion or Confirmation are required to attend the Back to Basics class for one school year. For questions or more information, please contact Cris Torres, the Director of Religious Education for our parish family.