WELCOME TO SAINT APOLLINARIS CATHOLIC CHURCH!
OPENING THE WORD - REFLECTIONS ON THE SUNDAY READINGS
Sunday, March 17, 2nd Sunday of Lent, "Longing for Glory."
Opening the Word is a program offering prayer and insights for the Saturday readings featuring a variety of presenters for personal faith formation. Watch the video or download the Prayer Journal at FORMED.ORG
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET - FRIDAYS AT 3:00 PM
Join our school students at 3:00 pm on Fridays to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet in front of the Tabernacle. "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: FRIDAYS AT 7:00 PM IN THE CHURCH
Join us on Fridays at 7:00 pm in the Church as we commemorate the Passion and Death of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Make it one of your Lenten practices. Bring the whole family for this special devotion.
MEAGER MEALS: FRIDAYS AT 6:00 PM IN THE HALL
Join us for home-made soup, bread, and water/coffee this Friday evening. The soup is served by various ministries and is meant to symbolize in a small way, the sacrifice that Christ made for us. Everyone is welcome and we hope you will plan to join us.
FAITH AND CULTURE SERIES - FATHER DAVID, PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND
Father David's slide presentation is available here. And his speaking notes are available here.
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULING - NOW ONLINE VIA SIGNUPGENIUS - SIGNUPS AVAILABLE FOR MARCH 2019!
Altar servers may now sign up for slots during the month. Please follow the directions online for March and April. Thank you for your committment to serving at the altar!
SAINT APOLLINARIS WEEKLY YOUTH GROUP
All 8th - 12th graders are invited to join us for our weekly youth ministry gatherings in the Youth Room every Sunday from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. For more information contact Ashley at (707) 257-4528 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ELEMENTS OF THE MASS - OPENING UP THE TREASURES OF THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
This series is designed to help you better appreciate the beauty of the Mass. The program consists of thirty-one beautifully produced short videos. Each episode has a discussion guide with references and reflections. Click to view this series on FORMED.ORG
TAKE A STAND FOR LIFE - 40 DAYS FOR LIFE NAPA - MARCH 6 - APRIL 14
From March 6 to April 14, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life, a groundbreaking, coordinated international mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city, and beyond. For more information, please visit https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/napa/
WOMEN’S GUILD DAY OF REFLECTION - THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM MONT LASALLE
The Women’s Guild Day Of Reflection is on Thursday, March 21 at beautiful Mont La Salle from 9 am-3 pm. We end our day with Mass. Our presenter this year is Father David. This is always a very popular event, so please reserve your space now by sending your check to the rectory: $45 / members, $50 / non-members which includes breakfast and a lovely luncheon.. Deadline is March 14. Call Mimi Buoncristiani with questions at (707) 225-1368 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thanks, see you there!!
SECOND YEAR CONFIRMATION RETREAT - SATURDAY, APRIL 6 & SUNDAY APRIL 7
Mandatory 2nd Year Confirmation Retreat: Saturday, April 6 to Sunday, April 7.
DEAR PARENTS WITH SMALL CHILDREN:
Thank you! When you are here, the church is filled with a joyful noise. When you are here, the Body of Christ is more fully present. When you are here, we are reminded that our worship is not personal, but is a communal prayer where all the baptized participate mystically in the one Sacrifice of Jesus Christ. When you are here, there is hope that this church will continue to be filled for years to come. Thank you! God bless you! You are always welcome at St. Apollinaris!
THE WARMTH OF SICILY, JUNE 15 - 23; THE GLORY OF SCOTLAND, JUNE 29 - JULY 7
Discover the Wonders of Catholic Culture with Regina Trips for Young Adults
Join Fr. David and a group of Catholic young adults for a pilgrimage to southern Italy and Sicily in mid-June and in glorious Scotland in late June and early July. Explore an ancient island in the Mediterranean, with food and drink, beaches, ruins, and Churches. Or visit the lochs and hills and see the glory and tragedy of Catholic Scotland. Click here for more information: http://reginamag.com/regina-trips/
