Dear Parishioners,
Summer 2023 is underway and we have a ton of activities planned for you and your family. Summer is not a time to step back from your faith — it’s a time to engage in a deeper way. A life of stewardship (time, talent, and treasure) is a way of life! This newsletter highlights three of dozens of ministries in our parish. Pray about whether any of these strikes you as something you could get involved in, in order to deepen your faith and the faith of others.
“Pre-Cana” is the word often used to describe preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. Couples come to our parish and want to get married. They meet with Wedding Coordinator Lori Wieder to iron out the date and other details and then, for these past five years, meet with priests or deacons in addition to taking advantage of retreats at the diocesan level. This summer we plan to involve couples in the process. Is that something that interests you? Let me know.
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for men founded in the United States in the 1880s. Around the world, the Knights are on the front lines of charitable work and doing a ton in parishes and dioceses around the world to make Christ’s merciful love a reality. In our parish, Knights of Columbus Council #5266 (of which I’m a proud member) meets on a monthly basis and does amazing things to build the faith of men and contribute to the life of the parish. All men of the parish should consider joining!
Finally, we are blessed with a strong and active young adult community. Meeting mostly on Monday to grow in faith and to build friendships, the Catholic Young Adults offers a great opportunity for those in their 20s and 30s to meet others. The group has a Flocknote and a GroupMe. Get signed up for more information! Let’s have a great summer ahead!
In Christ,
Very Rev. Brian O’Brien Pastor,
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church