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Click here to see this week's reflection on the Eucharist from "The Sacraments" by Fr. Matthew Kauth.

We are blessed with wonderful students, parents, and catechists in our program, and I offer prayer-filled wishes that you all find joy in the gift of this tiny Baby who has the power to change our lives forever. Click here for information on when classes resume.

Jesus is coming! Everyone, especially those who are not afraid of climbing ladders, is invited to help decorate Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 7:30 PM on Thursday, December 22, for his arrival!

December 12 is the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. It recalls Mary's apparitions at Tepeyac, Mexico, to St. Juan Diego, an Aztec convert. Click here for a link to more information about Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the image on the Tilma.

The Religious Education staff of St. David the King parish is pleased to invite you and your family to attend a Family Gathering. The theme is"Bringing the Story of Christmas Alive!" Click here for more info.

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Eucharist.

As we begin to take stock of what the Covid-19 impact was on school performance, you might want to click here to see these statistics.

Click here for a very informative article on bringing your children to Mass. It's very positive, with some excellent suggestions for parents, especially of young children.

Join us for the 1st Annual Spooktacular, on Saturday, October 29, from 11 AM to 3 PM, in the parking lot at Our Lady of Sorrows. Click here for details.

"It's a scientific fact that the moment of fertilization creates a new human life. Human life begins at fertilization [conception]. Anyone saying otherwise is denying basic human biology." - Lila Rose

In recent decades Columbus has become a figure of controversy, leaving conflicting opinions about his legacy. Carol Delaney, a cultural anthropologist and professor at Stanford University, set out to research Columbus. She read his own writings to evaluate his motives and actions, rather than allowing opinions to guide her research. Click here for a link to more information.

If you love your faith and are willing to share this faith with children, please call the office of Religious Education. Click here for more information.

Notre Dame High School will be holding an open house for prospective students and their parents on Thursday, October 20, from 7 to 9 PM. Click here for registration information.

Come and see what Villa has to offer as a Catholic alternative to public high schools for girls! Join us on October 1st from 1 - 3 PM. Click here for more information.

A child should never go cold in winter! Click here to find out how you can help!

This Sunday, September 18, the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday, a day to honor those who teach the Faith within religious education programs and in the process of Adult Christian Initiation. A special blessing will be imparted to our catechists during the 11:00 AM Mass.

Click here to see this week's reflection on the Holy Eucharist from Leo Trese, "The Faith Explained."

Starting in October, the parish will offer a special Liturgy of the Word for Children at the 11:00 Mass. Children are invited to come forward after the opening prayer. They process down to the Church Hall to hear and reflect on the readings of the day in age-appropriate language. Then they return at the Offertory to celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist with their families.

CYO Basketball tryouts are open to all OLS students and OLS-SA Religious Education students. You must attend at least 2 tryouts to qualify. Tryouts are held at the OLS Gym.

Cheer coach Melissa Tessein has announced that Cheer Tryouts will be held in the gym on Friday, September 13, from 6 to 7 pm. All girls attending OLS School (grades 2 – 8) or who attend OLS-SA Religious Education classes are welcome to try out.