At the January Faith Formation gatherings we talked about wisdom figures in the Bible and in our own lives. What words of wisdom have you gleaned from those figures in your own lives? What words of wisdom can you share for a book of wisdom? Click here and scroll down to Parish Connection for more information and a link to share your wisdom words.

Parish Intergenerational Faith Formation participants are asked to volunteer at least once a year to help in the kitchen and/or the childcare room. Have you signed up yet?

Learn more about St. Stephen, the Patron Saint of Deacons, celebrated on the Octave of Christmas.

Gather as a family and, using this blessing, set up your nativity scene without the baby Jesus figurine. If your nativity is already set up, use this blessing as your prayer for the day/evening. Before you go to bed on Christmas Eve, add the infant Jesus figure to the scene.

How is your family Advent ornament coming along? Here are some suggestions for bringing the light into the world this season.

You can use your meal prayer card from the September Faith Formation Gathering to learn about each other's day. To find good questions to start the discussion, click here.

In honor of the Month of the Rosary, pray a decade or a whole rosary as a family. Click to find out how to pray the Rosary.

By meditating on the mysteries of the rosary, we can learn more about the life of Jesus.

What is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross all about? Find out about this feast day by clicking here!

And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ —Matthew 25:40. Check out ways you can help through Catholic Charities!

You can help by donating breakfast bars and gently used children's books to be used by Kids Cafe this summer. Drop your donations in the gathering space by Sunday, May 5th. Click for details.

Do you like to have fun? All current 6th graders and older are invited to be volunteers with VBS. Sign up online today. Help us ROAR! this year!

This silent saint, who was given the noble task of caring and watching over the Virgin Mary and Jesus, now cares for and watches over the Church and models for all the dignity of human work.

Learn how Mark fulfilled in his life what every Christian is called to do: proclaim to all people the Good News that is the source of salvation. Click here to find out more about this saint.

Altoona Kids Cafe is made possible through the generosity of community, businesses, organizations and volunteers giving of their resources and time. They are looking for individuals who are passionate about feeding kids and eliminating hunger in our community. Click here to see how you can volunteer!

All 4-year-olds through kids finishing 5th grade are welcome to attend! Click to find more information, a printable registration form, or to register online.

Remember it is Fish Fry Friday! Support the Knights by joining them for supper or find out how you can volunteer. Click here and scroll down to "Fish Fries."

Find stories of hope, reflections, family resources and Lenten recipes at the Rice Bowl website. Download the CRS Rice Bowl app and you can put Lent at your fingertips with new daily reflections and recipes, integrated social sharing and a new way to track your Lenten sacrifices!

The central focus of the Annunciation is the Incarnation: God has become one of us. Find out more about this celebration and other Saints of the Day.

While many associate this day with corned beef and green beer, not many know the real story of how St. Patrick came to be the patron saint of Ireland. Click to read more...