The Catholic Connection

1. This week for Faith Formation on Wednesday, we have an Encounter night.  Adoration, confession music and prayer teams.

2. KC breakfast is offered after the 2 Masses at SJ on Sunday.  Benefits the Altar Server party.

3. Spanish Mass is next Saturday (January 24th)

4. Catholic Schools week is almost here.  St. Francis school will be offering updates on present and future of the school.  Come experience the school's culture, learn about enrollment opportunities and also get an update on the progress of their new North 9th Street Campus Design and school expansion plans.  Refreshments provided by students and staff.  Sunday January 25th at St. Francis Church after the 11:15 AM Mass.

5. That Man is you starts up again this Thursday for 13 weeks.  6 AM hot breakfast, 6:30 presentation, 7 discussion, 7:30 wrap up, all men of the parish welcome.

1-15-26

This session focuses on the Catholic understanding of morality.  A look at the virtues and gifts of the Holy Spirit.  

Interview with staff at the mission house of Marian Acres near Salem Missouri where Fr. Eli visited after Epiphany.  

2026 

1. No daily Masses this week Fr. Eli will be in Missouri visiting a Madonna House Mission house.

2. Faith formation starts up again this week, this Wed. is Group Night from 6:15-7:30 PM.  All the groups are meeting except Fr. Eli's group.

This episode covers the Catholic teaching on Death, Judgment, Hell and Heaven.

 

1. Office is closed this Thursday, Dec. 24-Jan. 5.  
2. Spanish Mass this Saturday, Dec. 20th at 8AM at SJ. 
3. Evening of Beauty is next Sunday, Dec. 21st. Vespers at 5:45. Confessions at 6PM. 
4. Mass times for Christmas. 4pm Sj; 830 OLF and 1030 SJ 

OCIA Class 12-11-2025

 

Hi everyone, we are using this podcast platform to help cover OCIA, if you are looking for the regular episodes of the Catholic Connection look for the typical icons.  These other episodes will be for the OCIA candidates, though of course anyone may listen if they like.

1. Our Lady of Fatima party and meal after 10:30 Mass Sun. 14th

2. Night of Beauty on Sunday Dec. 21st.

  a. Vespers 5:30 PM
  b. Penance service with 4 priests 6 PM