St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

05/18/2026

⏰ VBS registration deadline is THIS Wednesday, May 20! ⏰

There’s still time to sign your children up for a fun and faith-filled week at Vacation Bible School: Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive!

📅 June 7–11
📍 St. Francis de Sales
👧 For children age 3 (potty trained) through rising 6th grade

Please register by Wednesday to guarantee your child receives a VBS t-shirt. Late registrations after May 20 will still be accepted, but shirts cannot be guaranteed.

We’re looking forward to a wonderful week of faith, fun, meals, games, music, and growing together in understanding the beauty of the Mass!

👉 Completed forms may be returned to the parish office or in the collection at Mass.

Vacation Bible School is right around the corner—and we don’t want your family to miss it! ☀️

Join us June 7–11 for Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive, a fun and faith-filled week for children age 3 (potty trained) through rising 6th grade.

⏰ Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 20
Be sure to sign up by then to guarantee your child receives a VBS t-shirt!

Each day includes a meal, engaging activities, and opportunities for our young people to grow in their love and understanding of the Mass. We’ll wrap up the week with a special Family Day and Mass together.

👉 Forms can be returned to the parish office or in the collection at Mass.

If you’ve been meaning to sign up, now’s the time—May 20 will be here before you know it!

05/05/2026

Vacation Bible School is right around the corner—and we don’t want your family to miss it! ☀️

Join us June 7–11 for Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive, a fun and faith-filled week for children age 3 (potty trained) through rising 6th grade.

⏰ Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 20
Be sure to sign up by then to guarantee your child receives a VBS t-shirt!

Each day includes a meal, engaging activities, and opportunities for our young people to grow in their love and understanding of the Mass. We’ll wrap up the week with a special Family Day and Mass together.

👉 Forms can be returned to the parish office or in the collection at Mass.

If you’ve been meaning to sign up, now’s the time—May 20 will be here before you know it!

05/04/2026

Yesterday was a joyful and grace-filled day in our parish as our children received their First Holy Communion. For the first time, they came forward to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist—the true Bread of Life.

We are so proud of them and grateful for the gift of their faith. In this sacred moment, they are drawn more deeply into communion with Christ and nourished for a lifetime of discipleship.

Let us keep them in our prayers:

May their hearts always long for the Eucharist,
and may they grow each day in love for Jesus.
May the Lord bless them abundantly
and bring to completion the good work He has begun in them.

Congratulations to our First Communicants and their families—what a beautiful blessing for our parish! 🙏

04/29/2026

Every now and then, it’s good to slow down and reflect on what’s happening at Mass—and why it matters.

This video offers a simple, thoughtful walk-through of the prayers, gestures, and moments we experience each week.

If you have a few minutes, it might be a helpful way to deepen your prayer and appreciation for the Mass:
https://youtu.be/RS8NrJ0Y5O8?si=eu-6WEtYQRVprIS5

And if you’re looking to go a step further, we gather each Wednesday at 10:30am to reflect on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings together. All materials are provided—just come as you are, no preparation needed. 🙏

46K likes, 3.4K comments. "Catholic Mass 101: Learn Every Part of the Mass and What It Means (w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz)"

04/23/2026

Today’s the day! 🧵✨

If you’re in town for AQS QuiltWeek—or just looking for a great lunch—we’d love to welcome you to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church for our Quilt Show Luncheon & Quilt Raffle!

Join us today:
🪡 Beautiful quilt display
🍽️ Homemade lunch (10:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
🎟️ Raffle for a handcrafted quilt

📍 116 South 6th Street

✨ Historical church tours at 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM

Come enjoy some good food, friendly faces, and a celebration of craftsmanship and community. Walk-ins are welcome!

04/14/2026

It’s almost here! 🧵✨

With AQS QuiltWeek just around the corner, we’re excited to welcome quilters and visitors from all over to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church for our Quilt Show Luncheon & Quilt Raffle—happening NEXT WEEK!

Join us for:
🪡 A beautiful quilt display
🍽️ A delicious homemade lunch
🎟️ A chance to win a handcrafted quilt in our raffle

📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 116 South 6th Street

✨ Plus: Historical church tours at 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM!

Whether you’re in town for QuiltWeek or local to the area, come enjoy a great meal, warm hospitality, and a celebration of craftsmanship and community.

We’d love to see you there!

04/14/2026

Registration is now OPEN for Mission Paducah 2026! 🙌

We’re excited to invite all incoming high school youth (current 8th–12th graders) to be part of this incredible week of service, community, and fun!

📅 June 29 – July 2
✔️ No cost to participate
✔️ Service projects, team building, and a fun day to wrap it all up
✔️ Lunch provided on service days

Come encounter Christ through serving others, grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and make memories you won’t forget.

Sign up today!

04/06/2026

Alleluia! He is risen! ✝️🌷

What a joyful celebration we shared at our Easter Egg Hunt! It was a blessing to see so many families gathered in laughter, fellowship, and the simple delight of the day. These moments remind us of the new life and hope that flow from the Resurrection of our Lord.

As we continue through this Easter season, may the joy we experienced together echo in our hearts and homes. Christ is alive, and His victory over sin and death fills us with lasting hope!

Thank you to all who helped make this celebration so special—and to all who joined us. Alleluia!

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

We invite you to join us for the sacred celebrations of Holy Week and Easter.

Together, we enter into the mystery of our Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection—the heart of our faith and the source of our hope. All are welcome to participate in these liturgies as we journey through these holy days in prayer and devotion.

Please see the schedule below for Mass and service times. 🙏