St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church Of Crestline

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church Of Crestline St Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church is in the San Bernardino Mountains.

Mass Schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday @ 8:30 am
Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm
Sunday English Mass 9:30 am
Sunday Spanish Mass 12:00 pm
Confessions Saturday 4-4:45 pm

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09/08/2026

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09/06/2026

Invite a friend to Our Annual Spaghetti Dinner at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini!!! 🍝
When: September 6th, 2026
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Entry:
$12 Adults
$7 Children

All proceeds benefit our parish community. Thank you for your generosity and your love for our parish family! ⛪️

09/05/2026

ETIQUETTES FOR ATTENDING THE HOLY MASS

The Holy Mass is the highest form of prayer in the Catholic Church, where we gather to worship God, listen to His Word, and receive Christ in the Eucharist. Because of its sacred nature, we are called to approach Mass with respect, reverence, and a prayerful heart.

Good Mass etiquette begins before entering the church. Dressing modestly, arriving early, and preparing our hearts help us focus on God and participate more fully in the celebration.

During Mass, we show respect by keeping silence, turning off distractions, listening attentively to the readings and homily, joining in prayers and songs, and maintaining a reverent attitude. We should also approach Holy Communion with faith and proper preparation, recognizing the sacred gift we receive.

Respecting others in the church is also important. Our actions, movements, and conversations should help create an atmosphere of prayer for everyone present.

Attending Mass is not only about being physically present; it is about opening our hearts to encounter Jesus Christ. When we come with faith, respect, and love, we allow the Mass to transform our lives.

🙏 Great Amen Catholica

09/05/2026

WHO ARE SAINTS?

✝️ In the Catholic Church, saints are the faithful who have finished their earthly lives and now live with God in Heaven. They remained in His grace and friendship, were purified by His mercy, and now share in the holiness and joy of eternal life. In this sense, every person in Heaven is a saint.

✝️ The Church also uses the word “saints” in a special way for those believers whose holy lives have been clearly witnessed before the whole Church. When the Church canonizes someone, she is publicly declaring that this person lived a life of heroic virtue, remained faithful to God’s grace, and can be honored by the faithful as a true model of Christian life.

✝️ Saints are important because they show us what the Gospel looks like when it is truly lived. They were ordinary human beings who loved Jesus, struggled, repented, prayed, served others, and allowed God to transform them. Their lives remind us that holiness is not only for a few special people, but a calling given to every Christian.

✝️ Catholics honor saints, but we do not worship them. Worship belongs to God alone. We honor saints because God’s grace was powerfully at work in them, and because their lives point us back to Jesus. In honoring the saints, the Church is really praising the work of God in His people.

✝️ The Catholic Church also teaches that the saints in Heaven continue to love and care for the Church on earth. Because they are united with Christ, they intercede for us before God. This is why Catholics ask for the prayers of the saints. Asking a saint to pray for us does not take away from Jesus, because Jesus remains the one Savior and the one Mediator, while the saints share in His loving care through intercession.

✝️ This truth is part of what the Church calls the communion of saints. The communion of saints refers to the spiritual union of the whole Church: the faithful on earth, the souls being purified, and the blessed in Heaven. We are not separated from the saints; in Christ, we remain united as one family of God.

✝️ Among all the saints, Mary holds a unique and highest place because she is the Mother of Jesus and the Mother of the Church. Yet even here, the Church makes a clear distinction: Mary and the saints are honored in a special way, but only God is adored. Their role is always to lead us more deeply to Christ.

✝️ So, who are saints? Saints are men and women made holy by God’s grace, now living in Heaven, honored by the Church as examples of faith, and praying for us as members of Christ’s body. Their witness encourages us to live faithfully, trust God completely, and seek the holiness to which we too are called.

Great Amen Catholica 🙏🏼

09/05/2026

THE BEATITUDES

The Beatitudes are the teachings of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount, where He revealed the true path to a blessed and meaningful life. They show us that true happiness does not come from wealth, power, or worldly success, but from living with a heart that is close to God.

Through the Beatitudes, Jesus teaches us the importance of humility, mercy, purity of heart, peace, patience, and faithfulness. He reminds us that God sees the struggles of His people and promises comfort, strength, and eternal reward to those who remain faithful.

The Beatitudes challenge us to look beyond ourselves and become people who show compassion, forgive others, seek justice, and bring peace into the world.

They are not just words to read; they are a guide for daily Christian living and a reminder that God blesses those who follow His ways.

🙏 Great Amen Catholica

09/05/2026

THE THREE PILLARS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

✝️ Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium are deeply connected in the Catholic Church’s reception, preservation, and interpretation of Divine Revelation. The Catechism teaches that they work together, each in its own way, under the action of the Holy Spirit. (CCC 95)

✝️ Sacred Scripture is the Word of God committed to writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Through the Bible, we encounter God’s saving plan, from creation and the history of Israel to its fulfillment in Jesus Christ and the life of the early Church. Catholics therefore receive Sacred Scripture as inspired by God and essential to Christian faith and life. (CCC 81, 101–141)

✝️ Sacred Tradition is the living transmission of the faith entrusted by Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to the Apostles. The Apostles handed on what they had received through their preaching, teaching, example, institutions, and inspired writings. This apostolic faith has continued through their successors, the bishops, from generation to generation. (CCC 75–79)

✝️ Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition are not two competing revelations. They flow from the same divine source, are closely united, and together form one sacred deposit of the Word of God entrusted to the Church. The Church therefore receives her certainty concerning revealed truth through both Scripture and Tradition. (CCC 80–82, 97)

✝️ The Magisterium is the living teaching office of the Catholic Church. The responsibility of authentically interpreting the Word of God, in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, has been entrusted to the Pope and the bishops in communion with him. This authority is exercised in the name of Jesus Christ. (CCC 85, 100)

✝️ The Magisterium is not above the Word of God and does not invent new Divine Revelation. It serves the Word of God by listening to it faithfully, guarding it carefully, and explaining it faithfully with the assistance of the Holy Spirit. This distinction is essential for understanding Catholic teaching correctly. (CCC 86)

✝️ Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium therefore belong together. The Catechism teaches that, according to God’s wise design, they are so connected that one cannot properly stand without the others. Together, under the action of the Holy Spirit, they serve the preservation and transmission of the apostolic faith. (CCC 95)

✝️ For Catholics, knowing the faith means more than simply possessing a Bible or hearing Church teaching. We are called to receive God’s Word, remain faithful to the apostolic faith, listen to the authentic teaching of the Church, and allow the truth revealed in Jesus Christ to shape the way we pray, worship, love, and live.

Great Amen Catholica 🙏🏼

09/05/2026

GRACES BEFORE AND AFTER MEALS

✝️ In the Catholic tradition, saying grace before and after meals is a beautiful act of thanksgiving that reminds us that every good gift comes from God. A meal is not only a time to receive physical nourishment but also an opportunity to recognize God’s generosity and offer Him praise. The word “grace” comes from the Latin gratia, meaning thanksgiving or gratitude.

✝️ Before eating, Catholics traditionally ask God to bless the food and those who will receive it. This prayer expresses humility because we acknowledge that our daily needs are provided through God’s goodness and care. Jesus Himself gave thanks before meals, teaching His followers to approach God with gratitude.

✝️ The traditional prayer before meals:

✝️ English:

✝️ Bless us, O Lord,
and these Thy gifts,
which we are about to receive
from Thy bounty,
through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

✝️ Latin:

✝️ Benedic, Domine,
nos et haec tua dona
quae de tua largitate sumus sumpturi.
Per Christum Dominum nostrum.

Amen.

✝️ After a meal, Catholics offer thanks to God for His blessings. This prayer teaches us never to forget the One who provides for us and encourages a heart that is always grateful. Thanksgiving after meals also reminds us to pray for the faithful departed and place our hope in God’s mercy.

✝️ The traditional prayer after meals:

✝️ English:

✝️ We give Thee thanks, Almighty God,
for all Thy benefits,
who livest and reignest
forever and ever.

Amen.

✝️ May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.

Amen.

✝️ Latin:

✝️ Agimus tibi gratias,
omnipotens Deus,
pro universis beneficiis tuis,
qui vivis et regnas
in saecula saeculorum.

Amen.

✝️ Et fidelium animae
per misericordiam Dei
requiescant in pace.

Amen.

✝️ These prayers teach an important Catholic lesson: gratitude should not be limited to special moments. Every day, in our homes and families, we are invited to recognize God’s presence, thank Him for His blessings, and remember that all creation depends on His loving providence.

✝️ Families who pray together before meals create a small moment of faith within the home. A simple prayer at the table can help children and adults remember God, grow in gratitude, and strengthen their relationship with Him.

✝️ May God bless our homes, our families, and the food we receive. May every meal become a reminder of God’s love and a moment of thanksgiving through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Great Amen Catholica 🙏🏼

09/05/2026

NIGHT PRAYERS FOR FAMILIES

✝️ Night prayer is a beautiful Catholic tradition that allows families to end the day by placing themselves in God’s loving hands. After the joys, struggles, successes, and challenges of the day, gathering together in prayer helps families give thanks, ask for forgiveness, seek protection, and rest with peace in their hearts.

✝️ Family prayer reminds us that our homes are called to become places where faith is lived and shared. When parents and children pray together, they strengthen their relationship with God and help one another grow in trust, love, patience, and gratitude. ("catholicgallery.org" (https://www.catholicgallery.org/prayers/family-night-prayers/))

✝️ Before sleeping, Catholics are encouraged to thank God for His blessings, examine their day with humility, ask for forgiveness for their faults, and pray for the protection of their family members. Every night becomes an opportunity to recognize God’s presence and surrender our worries to Him.

✝️ A simple family night prayer:

✝️ Heavenly Father,
thank You for the gift of this day.
Thank You for Your love, Your protection, and every blessing You have given us.

✝️ Forgive us for the times we have failed to love You and one another. Help us to become kinder, more patient, and more faithful.

✝️ Watch over our family tonight. Protect our home, our loved ones, and everyone who needs Your care. Fill our hearts with Your peace and allow us to rest safely in Your presence.

✝️ May Jesus guide our thoughts, words, and actions. May His light shine upon our family and lead us closer to You.

Amen.

✝️ Many Catholic families also pray for the intercession of their guardian angels before sleep, remembering that God’s care surrounds His children. The traditional Guardian Angel Prayer asks God’s angel to “light and guard, rule and guide” us throughout our lives.

✝️ Night prayer is also a moment to remember those who are suffering, the sick, the lonely, and those who have no one praying for them. A family that prays together learns to carry the needs of others before God with love and compassion.

✝️ Scripture reminds us: “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8) This verse expresses the trust of a heart that knows God watches over His children.

✝️ As the day ends, let every family remember that God is always near. He sees every sacrifice, hears every prayer, and welcomes every heart that turns to Him. A peaceful night begins with gratitude, faith, and trust in God’s unfailing love.

✝️ May Jesus bless every family, protect every home, and fill every heart with His peace throughout the night.

Great Amen Catholica 🙏🏼

09/05/2026

WHAT DO CATHOLICS BELIEVE ABOUT THE EUCHARIST? THE REAL PRESENCE

At the center of Catholic theology lies the dogma of the Real Presence, which asserts that the Eucharist is not merely a sign, token, or visual metaphor, but truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. As taught by the Catholic Church and affirmed at the Council of Trent, Christ is whole and entire under the appearance of bread and wine. This makes the Eucharist the source and summit of Christian life, serving as the central mystery of Catholic faith and devotion.

During the Eucharistic Prayer at Mass, the miraculous transformation known as transubstantiation occurs. At the words of consecration spoken by the priest acting in persona Christi, the entire substance of the bread transforms into the substance of Christ’s Body, and the entire substance of the wine into His Blood, while the physical attributes, the outward appearance, taste, and texture remain unchanged. After consecration, what was once bread and wine has substantially become Christ Himself.

🙏🏼Because of this profound reality, the Eucharist stands apart from symbolic representations found in other traditions. Catholic teaching emphasizes that while Scripture often uses metaphors, Jesus was clear in the Gospels, particularly in John 6, when He commanded His followers to eat His flesh and drink His blood. The consecrated host is the actual, substantial presence of the Lord, making Christ physically and spiritually present on the altar in every validly celebrated Mass.
Receiving Holy Communion brings immense spiritual grace, uniting the believer deeply with Jesus and His Church. By partaking in the Eucharist, Christians are cleansed of venial sins, preserved from grave sin, and drawn into intimate communion with the Holy Trinity.

🙏🏼 It binds the faithful into one single mystical Body, reinforcing unity across the universal Church and strengthening believers to live out Christ’s love in the world.

Great Amen Catholica.

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23079 Crest Forest Drive
Crestline, CA
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