A message from our Pastor

Dear Married Couples,


Is your marriage perfect? Is your relationship with Jesus Christ perfect? Every relationship needs to be tended to and sustained; we have a great opportunity at St. Francis Borgia to do both. AND it costs you nothing ... just an hour of your time. We are offering an on line experience to enrich and grow the two of the most important relationships in your life. 


We are excited to introduce the Eucharist Marriage course; an enriching new study that is yours for the taking. Starting this week, we are challenging all married couples to spend an hour together, watch a video, and complete questions on your own schedule in the comfort of your home. This is an opportunity to grow in the important relationship, which is with Jesus Christ and with your spouse. The only cost is an hour of your time for 7 weeks. 


Because of my ministry with married couples, I know the answers to the first two questions. In my marriage prep classes, I recommend that couples prioritize a weekly date night. Marriage is the foundation of the family. This is your opportunity knocking. Sign up today, and if you can't start today, start next week or the next ...

 

Peace,


Father Maassen


The "Building a Eucharistic Marriage" course is a 7-part video series, which connects 7 areas for strengthening your marriage with 7 areas of deepening your relationship with Christ through the Eucharist. 

How it works: 

• Seven plug-and-play video sessions with no facilitator training or certification required.

• Each session integrates practical marriage skills with a corresponding aspect of the Mass and the Eucharist.

• Includes guided discussion questions, prayers, communication tools, a Marital Examination of Conscience, forgiveness  exercises, and other practical resources.

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