St. Francis of Assisi 

Inviting all family parishioners to join in prayers for the families, past, present and future. We will join the Shrine’s Mass at 10:30 AM, followed by the Rosary. Then will process to the golden statue of Mary, to offer up personal intentions and the write in prayers collected from the pilgrim statue visitation to churches. Please bring your own lunch for picnic and enjoy the beach.

Please join us for St John Vianney’s first-ever movie series! Once a month, for 3 months, we will be showing a movie followed by a short panel discussion. Popcorn will be available! *In August, “Just Mercy.” **Please note, this month we will begin at 6:15pm** This movie tells the story of attorney Bryan Stevenson, death-row inmate Walter McMillian, and the Equal Justice Initiative. It explores themes such as the death penalty, the criminal justice system, and racial injustice.

Deacon Gesualdo Schneider will lead us in a retreat as we spend a day with “Jesus’ Family.” This event is open to all women aged 18 and over. The event is free and will include lunch. There will be an opportunity for a goodwill donation to support the K of C’s purchase of an ultrasound machine for a mobile clinic in the Burlington area. Registration is required. (More information will be forthcoming.)

The Diocese of Burlington joyfully celebrates the ordination of two men to the diaconate. Mr. Michael Knowles will be ordained to the permanent diaconate and Mr. Brandon Schneider will be ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Christopher Coyne at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. This event is open for all who wish to attend. For those unable to be with us physically for the liturgy, the Mass will be live-streamed on the Diocesan website.