 ACTION stands for "As Christ Together in Other's Needs". ACTION is a youth group geared towards teens who are comfortable attending a youth focused Mass (Sunday evenings at 7:30pm) without their parents. ACTION also includes various guest speakers and outings, however, these are currently postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Grab'n Go snacks are also suspended.
Ministries are facing a great challenge during this time of uncertainty. One thing that remains certain is that teenagers need to hear the hope of the gospel, be disciples, and experience a strong Christian community. ACTION is a unique and fun way to stay connected with fellow teens from different high schools in the area and grow in faith. For more information about ACTION, click Here. Note that ACTION Masses end on April 25th for the 2020-21 school year and will start up again in September.  With gratitude to the many who have helped our Parish during these challenging times and to all in our parish families, we wish you Easter Joy and a healthy and happy springtime!
Our Lord is Risen.  Please join us on Wednesday, July 14 for a parish-wide party, as we toast all of our dedicated reopening volunteers, and welcome Fr. Robert Ryan to Saints JFX!
We will gather on the east lawn at St. Joseph Church from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. All our parish families are invited to join in this celebration of gratitude. Please RSVP here by July 9. Church volunteers - if you've already registered for this event, no need to sign up again, we've got you!  Fr. Greg Boyle is a Jesuit Priest and is the founder and director of Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang-intervention and rehabilitation program in Los Angeles. Homeboy Industries is the largest and most successful gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. Homeboy offers an "exit ramp" for those stuck in a cycle of violence and incarceration. The organization's holistic approach, with free services and programs, supports around 10,000 men and women a year as they work to overcome their pasts, re-imagine their futures, and break the inter-generational cycles of gang violence. In 2010, Boyle published Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, a book recollecting his 20+ years in the barrio. Hear more about his experiences by joining our virtual conversation with Fr. Boyle on Thursday May 20 at 5pm. CLICK HERE to register.  |
