General News

We will begin a Novena for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 6th.  A Novena is nine days of prayer for special need or intention. The Assumption is an important feast in the Church. It instructs us on one of the important Marian Dogmas and it is an important feast to honor the Blessed Virgin. The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated every year on August 15th. This feast commemorates the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, body and soul, into Heaven. It is an important Marian feast, and a Holy Day of Obligation. Let us prepare for the fest of the Assumption by praying a...

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Mark your calendar! We are so excited about “Where are You God? Learning the Language of Prayer” -- a series of talks by Scott Campolongo. These talks about prayer will be geared toward families praying together. The series begins with the first session on Thursday, July 20th, and will be held on three consecutive Thursdays; July 20th, 27th, and August 3rd from 7-8pm in the Church Hall. Each session will cover new topics related to prayer. Some topics of note will be: Scripture, hymns, and psalms, the intercession of saints, and balancing life and prayer. This is open to...

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Join the Office of Evangelization on Saturday, June 24th for a field trip to D.C. In honor of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, we are heading to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. to observe National Celebrate Life Day! All are welcome, and  there is no cost, but bus space is limited. All participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. To register, please visit 2023 Celebrate Life Day.   Schedule 7:30 a.m. Bus Departs from St. Joseph, Bon Air 10:30 a.m. Rally Begins Noon Rally Concludes...

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