There are many names by which this amazing Sacrament is known – reflecting the inexhaustible richness of the Eucharist. The very name itself, Eucharist, is because it is an action of thanksgiving to God driving from eucharistein, the Greek word for “thanksgiving.” It is called the “Lord’s Supper” because of its connection to the Passover meal on the first Holy Thursday. The names are many: “breaking of the bread,” “memorial of the Lord’s Passion”, “Holy Sacrifice,” “Holy Communion,” the “Real Presence” and more. And so often we think of these terms in individualistic terms – and it is an intense, personal experience with the Risen Lord when one receives the Eucharist. But it is also communal, or as the Church often calls it: ecclesiological – that which describes the Church. Like the Church, the Eucharist in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. Read more...
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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.
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.
This past weekend in our special collection, your generosity helped raise $4,742 in support of the VOICE ministry here in the parish. Thank you! Want to know more about what the St. Francis VOICE Ministry has accomplished? Learn more
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.
