From Fr. Dan

Katherine
April 23, 2020
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Third Sunday of Easter

This week’s Gospel is the story of the disciples on the way to Emmaus and it describes the many ways we can know Jesus.  We can know our Lord in Scripture, the Eucharist, in the other sacraments and in the Body of Christ, the Church, the People of God.  Even though we cannot gather physically, we can be one spiritually.
As this time continues please pray:  for an end to the pandemic, for all who serve so faithfully:  the medical personnel and first responders for the sick and for all of us who are doing our best to get through this.  Together in prayer we have hope and confidence in our God and His love.
Like the disciples on the road, may our hearts burn for Jesus so that when we gather again, we will receive the Eucharist with even greater devotion, reverence and joy.
God Bless,
Fr. Dan

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A note from Fr. Dan…

Katherine
April 16, 2020
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Divine Mercy Sunday

Dear St. Francis Family,

The Second Sunday of Easter (the Sunday immediately following Easter) was proclaimed by St. Pope John-Paul II to be the Sunday of Divine Mercy. This feast comes to us from the revelations of our Lord Jesus to now St. Maria Faustina Kowalska as found in her diary. The image of Divine Mercy (which you can see in our Church Sanctuary) is depiction of Jesus in His Resurrection.  Flowing from the hands of Jesus one sees red and white streams, depicting water blood and water: the outpouring of grace and mercy on all who come to him seeking His mercy.  The words on the image: “Jesus, I trust You.” sum up beautifully Jesus’ invitation to trust in Him:  His providence, His Mercy and His love. The Divine Mercy chaplet is to be prayed at 3 PM; the hour of mercy.

This Sunday, during this time of trial, we all need to remember and look to Jesus and place our trust in Him. He, and He alone is our hope and our salvation.

Please join me and pray:  “Jesus, I trust You.”

God Bless you all.

Fr. Dan

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St. Francis Xavier – Private Prayer

Katherine
April 15, 2020
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St. Francis is open for private prayer. You may use the front 3 pews only. The church will be open during the day (8:30 – 5:00) and will be cleaned regularly.  4/15/20

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From Fr. Dan:

Katherine
April 8, 2020
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Dear St. Francis Family,

As Christians, Easter is the central and most important celebration of our faith.  It is the victory of life over death, light over darkness and redemption over sin.

In this time in our history when we are facing adversity we should always remember the victory of our God and promise He makes to all who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  As we read in John 3:16-17: “God so loved the world that he sent His only Son , so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have Eternal Life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.”

What an amazing gift, what an amazing God we have. He offers to all of us faith, hope and love:  as St. Paul reminds us that the greatest is love for our God Is love itself.

This Easter, even though we may not be able to gather together in our houses of worship, we need to remember that we, the People of God are the Church, the Body of Christ and we offer the gift of our faith in Jesus Christ, crucified and Risen to all who are in darkness, feeling anxiety or are experiencing hopelessness.

Jesus Christ is Risen,and all things are made new.  “Resurrexit sicut Dixit”

God Bless you all and have a happy, prayerful, blessed Easter.

Fr. Dan

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