"Our Holy Father, Pope Francis has asked our Catholic Community around the world to join him in prayer for the Synod Process on May 31st, the feast of the Visitation of Mary. Bishop Weisenburger will be presiding at the Celebration of the Eucharist in Our Lady’s Chapel, Wednesday, May 31 at 11:30 AM. The Mass will be followed by a time of prayer including Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the Rosary and Litany to Our Blessed Mother and concluding with Benediction. Please join us in person or online through the St. Augustine Cathedral Facebook page." Thank you! Diocese of Tucson Department of Pastoral Services and Chancellor's Office

The Togolese community presented Fr. Richard with a beautiful Togolese Chasuble at the 9:30am Mass on Sunday, May 21, 2023. The presentation was colorful and full of music and dance in the true style of the people of Togo. Click here to watch the presentation on YouTube.

Congratulations to ten of our Diocese of Tucson priests! They are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year! We are especially grateful for Fr. Charlie Knapp, Fr. John Allt, Fr Richard Kingsley whom we get to see here at SFdS. We are grateful to all our Jubilarians for their dedication and service to God and the Diocese of Tucson.

Join us for our annual procession and crowning of Mary on Sunday, April 30 at 1pm! The procession will begin at the prayer garden, on the east side of the parking lot, and proceed to the church. Please gather at the prayer garden by 12:45pm. Be prepared for temperatures in the 90s. Hats and water are recommended. If you prefer, you may also wait inside the church during the procession. For more information on May Crowning, click here.

Please join us on Saturday, April 29, at 2pm in the gym as the Pastoral Council hosts the second of three symposia on the life and writings of our patron saint, St. Francis de Sales. Refreshments will be served.

St. Francis de Sales has been awarded a $5000 Grant from Catholic Foundation. This money will be used towards our upgraded audio-visual system. Thank you to the Catholic Foundation for making this all possible.

Please join us in praying the Stations of the Cross on Holy Friday at 3pm, the hour when Christ breathed his last and died on the cross for our sins and those of the whole world.

Our Parish children will perform their annual traditional Living Stations of the Cross play on Sunday, April 2, at 1:00pm in the gym. All are welcome! Bring your friends and family!

Join us on April 1, for a morning with Our Lady of Fatima. We will pray the Rosary beginning at 7:20am; then have Mass for the Blessed Virgin Mary beginning at 8:00am; followed by the presentation inside the church and Coffee with Mary in the Fatima Prayer Garden after. Click here for more detailed information.

There will be a Youth Retreat on Saturday, March 11 from 1-5 pm. This retreat will prepare the youth for Confirmation, Lent, the Easter celebration, and for building life's faith foundation. All high school teens are encouraged to participate.

Our Swap Meet will be on Thursday, March 30 from 5-7 pm for parishioners, and Friday and Saturday March 31 and April 1 from 7am - 1pm for the general public. We are looking for people to help at the swap meet and also help setting up beforehand. Call the office if you can help. 520-885-5908

Join us for our last Soup Night this March 31!, We will have Soup at 5pm in the O'Leary Room, followed by Stations of the Cross inside the church at 6pm. These Fridays have been a wonderful opportunity for community and prayer! Join us as we share each other's company over a bowl (or two) of meatless soup.

On Ash Wednesday, February 22, we will have 3 Masses with distribution of Ashes. 8:00 am, 12:00pm and 6:00 pm.

Mark your calendars! With Lent just around the corner, your Pastoral Council will sponsor an evening of Mardi Gras on February 21 at 6pm in the gym. This will be an international potluck affair so dust off your favorite festive dish recipe and join us for Fat Tuesday. There will be several raffles, beverages and a live jazz band. Call the office by February 16th to reserve. (520)885-5908.

Attention All Volunteers Fr. Richard and the staff at St. Francis de Sales would like to thank you for all you do by inviting you and your spouse to an appreciation dinner on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 6 pm. Please RSVP by February 3rd to the office at 520-885-5908.

Our parish has some wonderful Devotional Groups! We now pray the Rosary before the Saturday 5pm Mass! Read further to see if there is one for you!

Our 2023 calendars have arrived! Please pick one up in the Parish office or in the back of the church.

Bishop Edward Weisenburger will celebrate the Mass for Marriage Anniversaries for 2023 on Sunday, February 12 at 2:30 pm at St. Augustine Cathedral. He will be available before the Mass to have pictures taken with each couple. Please register by Tuesday, January 31, 2023. For registration and information please CLICK HERE!