Faith Formation Information Meeting I Reunión informativa sobre formación en la fe

Parent Meeting

There will be an information meeting to learn about our faith formation programs that support families with children in grades 1-12, whether they are preparing for or have already received a sacrament.

Growing Passionate Disciples: Our Parish's Priorities for the Future, by Ricardo Valdez

May, 9,2023

“If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25

Landscaping Information I Información sobre los Jardines

As nice weather finally arrives here in West Michigan, St Francis de Sales Parish campus landscaping is in full spring mode. Unfortunately, the vendor who was contracted to apply fertilizer to the turf had an equipment malfunction that led to some of the grass being damaged due to excessive fertilizer. I and our landscape contractor are holding the fertilization contractor accountable, and the damaged areas are being repaired back to an acceptable condition.
Thank you for your concern and patience. 

May 31 Moment of Prayer for the Synod I31 de mayo Llamado Especial a la Oración

Special call to prayer on May 31

First Communion Celebration April 2023 I Celebración de Primeras Comuniones Abril 2023

Congratulations to the children who received Jesus for the first time in the Eucharist. 
We pray for you and your families in this important and joyful chapter in your family’s faith life.

Felicidades a los niños que recibieron a Jesús por primera vez en la Eucaristía.
Oramos por usted y sus familias en este importante y gozoso capítulo en la vida de fe de su familia.

 

PICTURES

Pray for Music Ministry Coordinator Search

At St. Francis de Sales Parish, we will miss the leadership and musical gifts of Phil Konczyk as he steps down from his role leading our music ministry after 18.5 years (click here to learn more).  We are embarking on a search for a new Music Ministry Coordinator. This is an important position in our community as music plays a critical role in our worship services and liturgical celebrations.

Observing National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April I Mes de concientización sobre el abuso infantil, abril

Observing National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April

National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April is dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse and working together in our communities to bring about an end to child abuse and neglect and create caring, supportive environments and experiences for children.

 

Eucharistic Ministers I Ministros Eucarísticos

As part of the Eucharistic Revival, all extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Ministers) within the Diocese of Grand Rapids are expected to be trained in updated diocesan norms for ministry.

Phil Konczyk, Director of Music I Phil Konczyk, Director of Música

Phil Konczyk, our Director of Music, is stepping down from his position, effective Pentecost Sunday (May 28).  Many of you know that Phil has been working full-time for a music publishing company and half-time here since last fall.  After weeks of discernment, he has chosen to leave his position here to pursue new projects and his work at the publishing company.  We here at St.

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