Confirmation 2015 Meeting for 7th grade Youth: January 12 & 15

Parents and youth in 7th grade or older who desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of 2015, please plan on attending either Sunday, January 12 at 3 p.m. or Wednesday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Activities Center (PAC).

These meetings will give an overview of the preparation process and offer a timeline of important events.  Following the meeting, the youth will enter into a more engaged time of service.

Youth grade 7 through high school desiring Confirmation are welcome to attend this meeting.  Arrangements are made to prepare the older youth. 

Please contact Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or call 734-821-2132 for information.

Children's Choir First Rehearsal on Thursday, January 30 at 6:15 p.m. in the Choir Room

WHAT?  We’re starting a parish children’s choir to sing once a month at the Sunday 12:15 p.m. Mass

WHO?  For children in grades K-5!  Middle School & High School youth are invited to sing in the choir and if desired to help out with the younger children! 

WHEN?  First Rehearsal is Thursday, January 30 at 6:15 p.m.

WHERE?  Meet in the Choir room to practice.  The choir room  is located downstairs in church.

HOW?  Sign up by showing up for practice!  Contact us if you are unable to make the first practice because we hope to sing many Sundays for Mass!

WHY?  To Give Glory to God!

Kelly Hernandez has a degree in music education, specializing in vocal development, and she has experience working with choirs and children in grades K-12!  Carol Fedewa has her masters in Sacred Music, and is experienced in piano, organ, and choirs!

Questions?  Please contact Carol Fedewa at cfedewa@stfrancisa2.org or 734-821-2123 or Kelly Hernandez at khernandez731@gmail.com or 734-904-3946.

Come learn, develop, and share the gift of song that the Lord has given you!

No RE classes on Wednesday, January 8

There are no Religious Education classes on Wednesday, January 8 due to snow and extreme temperatures.  May the Holy Spirit warm your hearts with the fire of God's love!

No RE classes on Monday, January 6 Due to Snow

Religious Education classes for Monday, January 6 have been canceled.  Keep safe and warm!

No Family RE classes, nor Sunday preschool, nor Middle School Epiphany Party on Sunday, January 5 Due to Snow

Due to worsening weather conditions predicted for Sunday, January 5, Family Religious Education classes, Sunday Preschool classes, and the evening Middle School Youth event have been canceled.

Makeup for Family RE Session A classes will take place the following Sunday, January 12.  Parents of Session A: Please look for an email notice to be sent in the coming week that details the double session. 

The middle school Epiphany party will be combined with the “Ask Fr. James” event scheduled for January 12 at 6:15 p.m. in the Parish Activities Center (PAC).  We'll double the fun next week, with the "Ask Fr. James"  session first, followed by the white elephant gift exchange and king's cake.  The January 12 fun will last until 8 p.m.

Have a safe and warm Sunday!

Christmas Blessings!

May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your family with peace of heart, joy of friendship, love of God, and the gift of the Holy Spirit's presence and power in your lives!  Merry Christmas!

Middle School Epiphany Party on January 5 & Ask Fr. James Night on January 12!

All Middle School Youth (Grades 6-8) are invited to an Epiphany party (3 kings) on:

Sunday January 5 at 6:15 p.m. in the Parish Activities Center (PAC)

Bring a white elephant (an inexpensive gift that you desire to give away as part of the exchange game). 

Sign up by showing up!  We'll supply the King's cake!

Contact Catherine Farrell at cfarrell@stfrancisaa.org or Andrew Kanitz at akanitz56@gmail.com  or the RE office at 734-821-2130.

Then, looking ahead to Sunday, January 12 at 6:15 p.m.:  Ask Fr. James Night!

All middle school youth are invited to mingle with Fr. James next Sunday, January 12 at 6:15 p.m. in the PAC. 

You will have a chance to ask him questions about the Faith and he may ask you a question or two! 
We’ll have prizes (gift certificates to some of your favorite places) if you can answer his questions correctly!  Join us for a super fun faith-filled event.  

Bring your questions and bring a 2L bottle of your favorite pop or punch/juice! 

Sign up by showing up!