Tag Archive: #faith

Equipped to Go Forth Workshops

Posted on October 7, 2024
St. Francis de Sales Parish (135 S. Buesching Rd., Lake Zurich), is pleased to invite you to a three-part series, Equipped to Go Forth. In an effort to help answer Jesus’ call to go and make disciples of all nations; [read more...]

Written in the Wounds

Posted on April 2, 2024
For all the condemnation Thomas the Doubter has received in 2000 years of homilies, I think there’s something to admire in him. Thomas is not unique. We all waver at some point, overcome by hesitation, distracted by the clamor of [read more...]

It’s a Wrap! VBS a Joyous Success!!

Posted on June 23, 2023
Vacation Bible School (VBS) wrapped up on Friday with an extremely joyous musical program in our Church — the culmination of a week-long “Digging for Treasure” Program of song, prayer, projects, faith celebration, activities, and LOTS of smiles in our [read more...]

HELP! My Teenager Isn’t Going to Church

Posted on August 23, 2022
If you are concerned that your teen isn’t going to Church, you’re not alone. Deacon Paul Onischuk shares some observations, scary statistics, reality checks, potential solutions, and better solutions on the subject… OBSERVATION #1: My diaconate view of the assembly [read more...]

Laughing at Death?

Posted on July 26, 2022
Death. How’s that for starting out on a bright note? Seriously though. For something so certain and absolutely going to happen, it’s strange we don’t consider and talk about this subject more. The Bible reminds us, ‘Teach us to number [read more...]

Living the Gospel in a Secular World

Posted on June 21, 2022
How do I fit the practice of my faith into the demands of everyday life? Putting our faith into action is the challenge of every believer. We are pulled between making time for prayer and good works on the one [read more...]

SPRED is Back!

Posted on April 19, 2022
After a challenging few years in so many respects, SPRED is back!  We had our first in-person meeting on March 12, 2022 and both Catechists and Friends were thrilled to be reunited. SPRED is a program developed by the Archdiocese [read more...]

Saying “Yes” in Dark Times

Posted on March 8, 2022
Second Sunday of Lent Sight and hearing are the two most important senses. Hearing begins the way that leads to understanding. This understanding and obedience leads us to act. Abraham, the Father of Faith, listened to God perfectly. In turn, [read more...]

Fish With Faith

Posted on February 1, 2022
5th Sunday of Ordinary Time – Year C So often we give into the temptation to think that we know what is best for our lives. We have preferences, ideas, dreams, and drives that we follow without considering what God [read more...]

Don’t Miss: Sacraments, The Treasury of Our Faith

Posted on November 21, 2021
Come one, come all to our Multi-Parish Mission – The Sacraments, the Treasury of Our Faith. Presenter: Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. Date: November 29, 30 and December 1, 2021  (Monday – Wednesday) Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Location: St. Edna Church, [read more...]