We need several parishioners to serve as sponsors for those seeking full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. We currently have 10 people in our English Initiation Ministry. These participants need a sponsor to share their faith and provide ongoing support as they continue their faith journey toward full communion. The only requirements to serve as a sponsor are being a Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church and available to attend sessions and rites with the catechumen or candidate. If you would like to be a sponsor or would like more information, please call (434-973-4381) or email Deacon Jay.

The Library Committee would like to thank all of you for your book donations, volunteer efforts and patience during the ongoing efforts to update and improve your existing church library. We are planning a re-opening for Sunday, October 27th during Church Library Month and hope that you will join us! More details to come soon… 

Spanish books and children’s/youth books are needed to better serve the members of our parish. A list of excellent additional titles has been curated and now your financial support is requested. We hope to purchase approximately 200 books at cost of $5—$20 each; a total expenditure of about $2,500. If your generosity allows, even more religious books could be added for reading enjoyment!

We can accept cash, check, or online donations. Please note “Library Books” on your envelope, in the memo line, or comment field. Please give what you can to support the children/youth and Spanish parishioners! All donations are greatly appreciated. 

The 40 Days for Life Campaign in Charlottesville runs from Wednesday, September 25, to Sunday, November 3. Join people around the world to support this powerful pro-life effort in prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil, and reaching out to others to bring the message of the sanctity of life.

Get booklets, signs and prayer cards at the table in the Narthex, and come pray at our vigil site between 7:00AM and 6:00PM daily in front of Planned Parenthood, 2964 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville (park in the lot just south of Planned Parenthood on Hydraulic).

Be among those who stand bravely for LIFE in our community; every woman in crisis pregnancy needs our prayers and support, every unborn child needs our voice! The effort to end abortion in our country will be done through the grace of God working through people of faith like you. 

Sign up online at www.40daysforlife.com/charlottesville. Questions? Email Nancy Strassburg at nancys735@comcast.net.

Saturday, October 5 at 10:00AM

Please join Fr. Joseph with your children for songs of praise, silent reflection, catechesis by Fr. Joseph and a rosary in the presence of our Lord in the blessed sacrament.

A un Mini-Retiro • Una Mirada al Antiguo Testamento

Sábado, 5 de octubre, a las 9:00AM—12:00PM en el Salón de Actos. 

Padre Alejandro Rodríguez, Misionero Javeriano, nos hablará sobre la historia del pueblo de Dios, sus fuentes, tradiciones, y personajes. El taller nos ayudará a comprender mejor la propuesta de Dios para nosotros. Confirme su asistencia con mensaje/llamada a María Villar 973-978-4083.