Recently a parishioner asked me, given all the current news coverage of what Catholics believe about the Eucharist, he noticed that sometimes the question is framed as “Do Catholic believe in Transubstantiation?” but other times as “Do Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist?” While he certainly had heard both terms, he wondered if they were the same question. And the answer is a qualified “yes.” Why “qualified?” Because the “Real Presence” is a theological term to refer to the reality of the Eucharist while “transubstantiation” is a philosophical term that expresses an understanding of how that reality occurs, via the change in substance without a corresponding change in accidents. Read more.
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Lights, camera, action! St. Francis now live streams Masses, special events, and upon request, weddings and funerals. Interested in being a part of our team of camera and sound operators? Please contact Colleen Wells.
Mark your calendars! ...so we can (finally!) all come together as a parish family and enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship. We need you help to organize - planning, ticket sales support, volunteers and more.Please contact Maureen Deutermann to inquire.
Our parish supports the homeless of Prince William County through our support of breakfast for the Bill Mehr Drop-In Center. You can help support this ministry by signing up to provide groceries for breakfast. Sign up is easy - click here. If you would like to know more, please contact Francia Salguero.
Recent federal budget proposals call for the elimination of the Hyde Amendment which bars the use of federal funds to support abortion. The ban has been in place for 45 years. The US Catholic Bishops ask you to contact your congress member to ask them to save the Hyde Amendment. Contact them here.
New and Veteran Ushers!
We seriously need your help!!
We are bringing back the passing of the basket! And we need more ushers to do that and to be the welcoming face of the Parish. Contact Chanel to help!
Each weekday our Friars post a daily reflections based on the daily readings at Mass. You can read them here.
Fr. George blogs daily on Scripture, the life of Francis, and various things which causes him to muse - find out more.
