Children's Liturgy of the word

We are looking into starting a new program of Children's Liturgy of the Word at our Sunday mass. We are hoping to kick this program off in September but to do so need volunteers. We need assistants to help keep track of children. We also need leaders to lead the liturgy and share about the readings that day. If this is something that interests you, or if you have questions, please reach out to Cassie Denning or fill out this survey.

Faith Formation and Youth Ministry

For our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs to be successful and reach our parishioners, we need a variety of volunteers. We need catechists to teach classes, assistants to keeps the classes in check and meet safe environment regulations. We need help planning events, providing snacks, chaperoning and more. If any of these appeal to you or you have other skills to offer, please fill out our Volunteer Survey. If you have questions about volunteering or any of our programs, please reach out to Cassie Denning. 

Marian Pilgrimage

Join us on a Marian Pilgrimage as we travel by air conditioned motor coach (with a restroom onboard) from SJB Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto to SFC Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine and finally to The Grotto/Our Lady of Sorrows shrine in Portland. There is a cost of $60 per person – includes transportation, entrance fee for Grotto Upper Gardens, and snacks/drinks on the bus. We do ask that you bring a sack lunch.

Please visit our website for more details and to register. If you have any questions please contact Terri.

Parish-Wide Picnic and Mass

Join us as we gather for a parish wide picnic, August 27, 12-3pm. We plan to have a variety of activities for all ages. We will be providing Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chips, and Drinks. We ask that you bring a salad or dessert to share. We then invite you to attend Mass in the Meditation Park at 4pm. Please note there will be no 5pm mass this evening. For details please check out our website.

I am so excited to be beginning a new year for our Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Programs. I am looking forward to having our programs in person this year. If you would like to have your children participate please fill out the forms available at the buttons below. Our Faith Formation program is for all students in grades Kindergarten thru Sixth Grade. Our sacramental prep for First Communion and Reconciliation are also part of Faith Formation. Our Youth Ministry program covers grades Seventh thru 12th grade. We will have programs for both middle school and high school students. Our confirmation Preparation also falls under youth ministry. In 2019 the Archbishop changed the age for confirmation to seventh grade so we will have preparation for all students in 7th grade and up. If you have any questions please feel to contact me directly at cassiedenning@stjbosco.org.

Annual Catholic Appeal

Thank you to everyone who donated to the ACA campaign this year. Thanks to your generosity we have exceeded our goal of $58,991. To date 202 families, 29% have pledged $74,8 to the ACA! In light of the economic climate and the hardships many are facing due to an increase in prices all across the board – we are most cognizant and grateful for your sacrifice. Our rebate will be used for rectory upgrades and repairs.

If you haven’t already made your gift, won’t you please consider making a gift this year? No gift is too small. If you’re unsure what to give, please consider a gift of $1 a day or $365 or more. Simply click the picture, fill out a pledge card located in the pews, or call 800-809-4921. Your ACA gift directly supports more than 170 parishes and missions with services like liturgy guidance, human resources, financial services, administration and more.

Thank you for your continued support!