Dealing with Grief
Dear Friends in Christ: Many are familiar with the Five Stages of Grief of Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s renowned book On Death and Dying. She posits
Hope Network
We realize recovery from Harvey is a long-term process, and we want to be there for our fellow parishioners through this process. We offer prayer, encouragement and support as we are able. In addition to prayer, we are currently focusing on volunteers who can prepare hot meals or are willing to help provide prepared food to our parishioners. Many of them are still living in hotels or do not have a functioning kitchen, and having to eat out for every meal can add up. As time progresses, additional needs will arise.
Evangelization: The Mission of the Church
Dear Friends in Christ: In the next few weeks we will be publishing our Annual Report which contains information concerning the previous fiscal year. This
An Act of Devotion
Dear Friends in Christ: Today is our Annual Parish Bazaar! This year we had to move the bazaar back a month due to the floods
Pipe Organ Onsite
Join our Music Department in celebrating that the unloading of our new organ at SJV has begun! Piece by piece our pipe organ is arriving at its new home in the Church. See the latest pictures and when at Church, take a moment to admire the unique complexity of this beautiful instrument in the process of being assembled.
Catholic’s Frequently Asked Questions – Part I
Dear Friends in Christ: I am often struck when good people ask questions that I think I have already answered 10,000 times. The truth is
Many Hands Make For Light Work
Dear Friends in Christ: A lot is happening around the parish. We still have the FEMA offices and the power sub-station on campus. Our Social
Blessing of the Animals
On the Feast of St. Francis, friend to all living things, there was a special blessing of the animals at SJV. Parishioners and pets gathered in the scout area in the late afternoon and the non-humans were especially well-behaved. This year Fr. Clark joined veteran pet lover, Fr. Chuck, in the prayer service and blessing. Attendance grows every year. Dogs were in the majority but it was fun to see the geckos and bunnies too. The best part is watching the childrens’ happiness when their furry friends get their own blessing from Father.
“Be not afraid for the Lord is with you!”
Dear Friends in Christ: Not to the extent that so many of our parishioners have suffered, our parish has also suffered due to the recent
In Times Like These…
Dear Friends in Christ: One of the minor trials of recuperating after surgery has been the total lack of energy to do anything. It is
FEMA Hours & Location
FEMA Offices are located in the Activity Center Youth Lounge. New Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday from 9am to 7pm. Closed on Sundays. Other
October: Month of the Most Holy Rosary
Dear Friends in Christ: October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary. During this month, I invite everyone to pray your rosary. I especially