PARISH MISSION: Spiritual Growth Made Easy

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We want to invite you to the upcoming Parish Mission THIS WEEKEND!

PARISH MISSION

The focus of the Parish Mission is on Prayer. Josh Danis, who works for Hallow as the Head of Parish and Diocesan Partnerships, will be speaking at all Masses on Sunday and also on Monday and Tuesday at 9:30am and 7:00pm (in the church).

  • Sunday, March 2nd - Styles of Prayer for Anyone

  • Monday, March 3rd - Beyond the Peaks and Valleys 

  • Tuesday, March 4th - Pathways of Grace 

If you are unable to get to Mass on Sunday March 2nd, you can watch Josh Danis' presentation during the 9:30 Mass which will be streamed and  available on our St Francis de Sales Youtube page. https://www.youtube.com/@stfrancislakezurich9186

HALLOW APP

What is Hallow? Hallow is a Catholic app that offers prayerful meditation, formal prayers, scripture, sleep, and rosary content. It also includes daily Gospel readings, introductions, and commentary from some of our favorite Catholic believers. 

St Francis de Sales is partnering with Hallow to go deeper into prayer this Lenten season. Watch for the special St Francis de Sales code to get our group discount.

  • Free access to "Lent Pray 40" content on the Hallow App (free and no credit card required) 

  • Access to a full trial of the Hallow App for 9 months for only $1!

  • 20% discount on the annual subscription ($56 instead of $70)

The Hallow team works to ensure Hallow always stays 100% authentically catholic & aligned with the Church.

The goal of our partnership is to help people encounter the Jesus, form robust personalized daily habits of prayer, and help the formation of small Christian communities who pray together -- where people are praying for each other and with each other. Through these prayers we are fueling the mission of the parish - fueling the hopes for the parish

STORY OF THE HALLOW APP

The Hallow app was created in 2018 by Alex Jones. Read more about his story HERE.

Alex Jones: "I grew up Catholic, but fell away from my faith. I became fascinated with secular meditation, but always felt like something was missing – like I was being pulled towards something deeper.

I started asking everyone I knew if there was any sort of intersection between meditation and faith, and what I found changed my life…

The Holy Spirit quickly pulled together our amazing team and we began learning about the Church’s beautiful tradition of prayer & meditation. Not just what we all knew from grade school, but deep and transformative contemplative and meditative prayer techniques.So we quit our jobs and began building Hallow. We launched the app at the end of 2018, and have just been working to make it better ever since."

Bible Study: Hebrews

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Hebrews: The New & Eternal Covenant

Presented by Andrew Swafford & Jeff Cavins

Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant draws out the riches of this book in a way that makes them easier to understand. It draws connections between the Old and New Testaments, the Liturgy, the Eucharist, the priesthood, and so much more. Most importantly, Hebrews will help Catholics appreciate the astounding generosity of God as they see the wonders he has given us in the Church.

Beginning Wednesday, October 9th @ 7pm & Thursday, October 10 @ 10am at the Ministry Center.

The series will be presented in the Ministry Center and is also available online if you miss a week.  

Register asap so we can be sure to have your workbook here for our first meeting. 

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Contact Pam Lynch with any questions.  plynch@stfrancislz.org

Please register asap so we have time to have the workbooks shipped.  

2024 Lent Prayer Companion Booklets

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Lent is your opportunity to be even more intentional about your faith so that you can know the Father’s mercy, grow closer to Jesus and receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Being intentional is more than a mindset, it calls for action. Our Lenten tradition guides us to actively participate with prayer, fasting and service to others.

There is something for everyone in this booklet. Whether this is your first Lent or you have participated for many years, this companion is for you. Throughout these pages, you will find stories and reflections from your fellow St. Francis de Sales parishioners.

We pray that by journeying through Lent toward Jesus and His Resurrection, you will experience a conversion of your heart and mind and share in the Easter Hope of new things to come!!! 

Please keep our parish community in your prayers! If you have any questions please contact us at parishoffice@stfrancislz.org. God Bless!

The password is lent2024

Come & Experience Revival at the National Eucharistic Congress

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Come & Experience Revival at

July 17 - July 21, 2024 | Indianapolis, IN

Every Movement Needs a Moment.

THIS IS ONE OF OURS!

Every Catholic is invited. This is meant to be a gathering of the whole Church, and you are an important member! Even if you cannot come for all five days, you are welcome to be a part of this historic moment in whatever way you are able - whether that’s coming for the weekend or even just one day!

“Individual Full Event Pass: $360
Let us know (QR code below) if you are interested in attending! We can get a cheaper group rate, depending on number of people!”
— Cost does not include hotels/accommodations or meals.

For the first time in 83 years, the National Eucharistic Conference is inviting lay people, clergy and religious to experience a “profound personal revival so we can be sent out to share Christ’s love with a world that so desperately needs it. Whether you can come for one day or all five, join us for this generational moment.”

This conference includes keynote speakers, daily mass, Eucharist Adoration, music, special event experiences, rosary, open Expo Hall focusing on these themes:

  • Day 1: From the Four Corners

    1. Day 2: The Greatest Love Story

    2. Day 3: Into Gethsemane

    3. Day 4: This is My Body

    4. Day 5: To the End of the Earth

The Conference is expecting thousands to make the pilgrimage to Indiana for this eucharistic revival to celebrate the Eucharist – Our Source and Summit

Visit website: www.eucharisticcongress.org for more information and to register

Email Pam Lynch, St. Francis de Sales Director of Evangelization at plynch@stfrancislz.org with any questions and to be added to the list of people attending, so we can coordinate events with you.

Scripture Study // Chosen Season 3

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Beginning April 19th, 2023 we will gather on Wednesday evenings at 7pm at the Ministry Center to continue to examine how God was at work in the lives of the first disciples using Scripture and video content from The Chosen, a critically acclaimed series on the life of Jesus.

We will then discuss how God is at work in our own lives and how we can follow Him today.​

For people who choose to join through Zoom, the sessions will begin Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30pm.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Broken and Blessed: A Prayer Service Nov 18th

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Broken and Blessed: A Prayer Service

Come encounter God’s love, healing, and hope!

November 18, 2021 – 7:00 pm

Gather as one family of faith to recognize our brokenness, acknowledge our heartache, receive

God’s blessings and grace, and bring hope to our broken world. Encounter the peace of Jesus

Christ and join together for a night of prayer, support, and song on November 18, 2021, at 7:00

pm, St. Francis de Sales Church.