Grief support: GriefShare offers hope and healing after the death of a loved one. Church of St. Thérèse, Chesapeake, is offering a 13-session Christ-centered grief support program beginning Jan. 16, 2025. Sessions will take place Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Program includes insights from counselors, pastors, and teachers; personal stories of people who have found healing; and group discussions. Registration open: https://www.griefshare.org/groups/253210. For additional information, contact Mary Trude [email protected] or Cecilia Hill [email protected].
Wreaths Across America: Help Saint Paul’s Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly #1166 honor veterans through the Wreaths Across America (WAA) program. Sponsor a wreath to be placed on a veteran’s grave next year on Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Until Friday, Jan. 17, all wreaths sponsored through the Assembly’s WAA web page will be matched by WAA headquarters. To order by phone, call the WAA order line at 1-877-385-9504 and specify the code ‘VA0754.’
Pilgrimage to Rome: Join Father John Grace and Immaculate Conception, Hampton, as a “Pilgrim of Hope” to Rome, Nov. 19-27, 2025. This Jubilee Year pilgrimage includes the four major basilicas of Rome, catacombs, Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, a day trip to Assisi, and a papal audience. An informational meeting will be held at Church of St. Thérèse, Chesapeake, Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Mark Hoggard at [email protected] or 757-826-0393, ext. 214, or visit https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1272403.
Catholic Approach to Race Bias: The diocesan Office for Black Catholics invites all to a discussion called: “Brothers and Sisters All: A Catholic Approach to the Unfinished Business of Race Bias.” Join us Feb. 1 at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk. The talk will be led by Bishop Joseph Perry, retired auxiliary bishop of Chicago and chairman of the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism. This event aims to foster understanding about race bias from a Catholic perspective. For more information, contact Bridget at 804-622-5172.
Spaghetti Dinner: Join us for a wonderful meal, either lunch or dinner – or both – Friday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi, Amherst. Meal includes spaghetti and homemade sauce (meat or vegetarian), salad, garlic bread, beverage and homemade dessert. Adults: $12, children under 12 years old: $3. Dine-in or take-out: call 434-946-2053 that day to order take-out meals or order at the door when buying tickets. Profits support local organizations and charities. Contact the parish office with questions at 434-946-2053.
Pilgrimage to France: Bonjour! Join Father David Ssentamu, pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul, Palmyra, and Father Joseph Mary Lukyamuzi, pastor of Holy Comforter, Charlottesville, on a spiritual journey to Francefrom April 24-May 4, 2025, for $5,449! Our 11-day pilgrimageincludes first-class hotel accommodations, round-trip airfare, meals, daily Mass, and more. Some breathtaking places we’ll visit: Lisieux, Omaha Beach, Mont-Saint-Michel, Nevers, Lourdes, and Paris.
For more information, contact Alba Kim 804-298-4035 or visit albastours.com.
Pilgrimage to Greece: Join Father Kevin J. O’Brien for this amazing opportunity with the Church of St. Thérèse, Chesapeake, for “Walking in the Footsteps of St. Paul – a Pilgrimage to Greece,” April 27-May 7, 2025, where we will visit Thessaloniki, Philippi, Kalambaka, Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini, as well as enjoy a three-night Aegean cruise and more. $4,795 per person/double occupancy includes airfare, hotel, and most meals. With questions, call Megan, 757-488-2553, or go to https://tinyurl.com/2v33m78k.
Pilgrimage to Ireland: Dia duit!Join Deacon Chris Malone from the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond, totrace St. Patrick’s footsteps through the Emerald Isle from May 31-June 11, 2025, for $5,998! From the ancient monastic settlement of Glendalough to the Marian apparition in Knock, this pilgrimage is a unique chance to immerse yourself in Ireland’s spirituality and culture! We provide first-class hotels, round-trip airfare, meals, and more!
For more information, contact Alba Kim 804-298-4035 or visit albastours.com.
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