By now, I imagine, stress and anxiety may be biting at your heels or invading the family dynamic. Let’s all pause and take a breath.

I noticed something about my family and me. We are all high-strung, doers (not just Doerrs!). But we have an awful habit of playing the “What if…” game. “What if this terrible thing happens?” or “What if that terrible thing happens?” And then, from there, is just deeper into “what if” scenarios! It is terrible; a game that can drive you absolutely nuts! I do not recommend playing the game!

Instead, contemplate one of the most beautiful writers of the Church, St. Francis de Sales. He offers a better way: “Do not think about what will happen tomorrow, for the same eternal Father who takes care of you today will look out for you tomorrow and always. Either he will keep you from evil or he will give you invincible courage to endure it. Remain in peace; rid your imagination of whatever troubles you.”

And, even more directly, Jesus says, “Fear is useless; what is needed is trust” (Luke 8:50). Maybe the anxiety has already crept in and you feel somewhat helpless. Know that trust is something that you need not manufacture in your own heart. If you only ask Our Lord, he will give it to you. Have great confidence that if you ask, he will hear your prayer and assist you. Reflect on the words of the Liturgy that we pray every day: “Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will.” Amen!

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The Saint Vincent de Paul Society food pantry is still open, doing home deliveries to those in need and helping people with utility bills.  God is calling us to help the poor during this crisis. With children home from school, the needs are greater than normal.

In order to keep our pantry open, we must have donations. Donations will be accepted tomorrow, Saturday, March 28th or next Saturday, April 4th in the St. Francis parking lot from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.

We are accepting the following items:
Frozen meat such as lunch meat, hot dogs, chicken, and beef (that has not been frozen for more than 6 months), bread or buns, canned meat, cleaning supplies (clorox wipes, etc), pasta sauce in cans, mixed variety of vegetables (not green bean or corn), canned fruit, pork and beans, pasta sides, potatoes (mashed or canned), cooking oil, peanut butter and jelly, canned pasta like ravioli, snacks.

If you would like to help with a monetary donations checks can be written to "St. Vincent de Paul Society" and dropped off during the donation drive or mailed to St. Francis. No cash please.

Please be mindful of  social distancing practices when dropping off donations.

May God bless you for your generosity!

If you are not able to watch live or do not have access to Facebook, the video will be posted on our website shortly after the conclusion of the live event.  Click here for a link to our Facebook Page.

Sunday Mass - 10:00 am every Sunday until further notice.

Stations of the Cross - Tonight and next Friday, April 3rd - 7:00 pm (Join us early and post of pictures of your at home "Soup & Stations").

Divine Mercy Chaplet - Daily at 3:00 pm. Led by a member of our campus ministry team.

The Priest Next "Doerr" - A weekly video recorded by Fr. Doerr with a message and lesson for the week. We will post midweek.