For his bulletin letter, Fr. Walter reflects on the hymn "Lord, You Give the Great Commission", which we will sing at many of the Masses this Sunday.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST THIS SUNDAY: Please join the Knights for a pancake breakfast following the 9AM Mass on Sunday, June 1. Proceeds from the event will benefit KOVAR. Click here to learn more about KOVAR.
THIS WEEK
MAY CROWNING: Join the Filipino-American Catholics of Charlottesville for their May Crowning on May 31st, beginning at 3:30PM with prayers, followed by the 4:30PM Vigil Mass, Crowning and Procession at 5:30PM, and a dinner to follow.
NO CONFESSIONS WEDNESDAY: Confessions are cancelled this Wednesday, May 4th. We will have reduced priest coverage throughout the week due to the Provincial Assembling. Thank you for your patience and please keep our friars in your prayers.
HOLY GROUNDS: COFFEE AND CHANT: June 8th & 15th, grab a cup of coffee after the 9AM Mass and join Karl, Director of Music and Mission, as we de-mystify the song of the Church (and then re-mystify it).
WOMEN’S RETREAT: Saturday June 7, 2025; 8:30AM–12PM. See the bulletin for details. Click here to sign up.
WORK CAMP CAR SUPPORT: STA Youth is looking for one more family willing to donate their 7 or 8 seater vehicle from June 21st to June 27th to support our teens at work camp. Click here to email Reed Golomb.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING & POTLUCK CELEBRATION: Sunday, June 22nd, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi: Join us at 9AM for a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by the newly-ordained Fr. Nicodemus Thomas, OP (who served us last year as a summer deacon). Potluck brunch to follow! Click here to sign up.
MEN'S COOKEOUT: Join the Men's Ministry for an evening of fraternity and reflection on Friday, June 27th from 6PM to 9PM. See the bulletin for full details.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
MILLIONS OF MONICAS: This prayer group for mothers praying for their children meets at Our Lady of the Rosary on Wednesdays from 10:30AM-11:30AM. See the bulletin for details.
CHESTERTON ACADEMY SPRING CONCERT: June 1, 6PM. Ancient chants centering around the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, mostly from the late Medieval and Renaissance periods. See the bulletin for details.
HOLY COMFORTER 40 HOURS DEVOTION: Join Holy Comforter in celebrating their patronal feast day of Pentecost, beginning Thursday, June 5th.
CHESTERTON ACADEMY SUMMER POETRY CAMP: June 23–27, 2025. 9am–noon. Rising 9th through 12th graders. See the bulletin for details.
2025 SUMMER COURSE: OLD ENGLISH POETRY AND HIGH TEA: July 19, 10am–1pm. See the bulletin for details.
See the bulletin for further ministry announcements and updates, as well as community announcements.
HAVE A BLESSED SUNDAY!
Also announce: the Requiem mass for Pope Francis+
And possibly – end of year dates
Also no Holy Hour/Confessions on April 30th for Confirmation!