The Seven Last Words / Good Friday Celebration of the Lord's Passion and Veneration of the Cross

More than 250 families have pledged their support for the Pastoral Center, bringing our pledge total to $700,000. If you’re still waiting to add your family’s name to the list, stop by the Pastoral Center. See all that it has become and all that it has the potential to be. We need everyone’s support to pay for the Pastoral Center, which will become a destination for service and community. Add your family’s pledge today. Pledge forms are in the back of church or you can click to donate at our website BSMIC.org.

Fr. Tony Ricard will lead a discussion on Becoming a Holy Family: a Multi-generational journey as parents, youth and young adults. It will be held here at the Basilica on Sat., Jan. 11 th from 10am to 12pm. It is very important to register for the event which is included in this week’s bulletin.

Calling all girls & ladies (mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters) Join us as we come together to share fellowship and learn from each other as we paint a picture of Sister Thea Bowman. All supplies, snacks & non-alcoholic drinks included-- MONDAY, January 20th 11 am to 2 pm Pastoral center RSVP by January 12, 2025 at the Basilica gift Shop table

Directions - 264W to Exit 11B, Brambleton Ave- -to Tidewater Dr- Left on Tidewater Dr - Use the far-right lanes to proceed onto City Hall Av, Pass our Pastoral center sign – Right Turn into the 3rd driveway - Church primary parking lot ----------------------- Direction – St Paul St-South to Brambleton Ave- right turn on the Brambleton Ave to Tidewater Dr-,right onto Tidewater Dr- Use the far-right Lanes to proceed to City Hall Av, Pass our Pastoral center sign - – right turn into the 3rd driveway - Church primary parking lot

Our Growing in Grace campaign has reached $700,000 in pledges. Thank you to all who have given, so far. And remember, if you haven’t made your pledge, it’s not too late. We’re working to raise $1.2 million to pay for our Pastoral Center. You can pledge today and give later. Our campaign runs through December 2025. Make your pledge today. Growing in Grace pledge forms can be found at the back of church or online at BSMIC.org. Make your pledge today. Growing in Grace pledge forms can be found at the back of church or online at BSMIC.org. Remember, you can pledge today and give later. Our campaign runs through December 2025.

Friday- 13 Sept 2024- 6pm to 9pm Faith & Family Fun Day Night -- Saturday- 14 Sept 2024 8am to 2pm Community Cleanup Day-- Sunday - 15 Sept 2024 1030am to 1145 Stocking the fire-- For more information contact Cerice White- 757 289 1441 Ashley Dixon- 757 773 4598 - Stephanie Smith 757 214 3478

Parishioner Shari Evans conceptualized what our new Pastoral Center could look like, and we think she’s got great vision. Here’s one of Shari’s ideas that would greet drivers on City Hall Avenue. The Pastoral Center has 60 plus parking spaces and easy access to the freeway. Our Growing in Grace campaign will help us realize our dreams for the Pastoral Center. Make your pledge today! Pledge forms are in the back of church or you can click the picture to donate, use the insert (pledge Form) in this week 2/3 Nov Bulletin to donate or log onto our website BSMIC.org

Consider joining the Basilica’s . . . Brothers of Prayer Intercessory Prayer on Thursdays at 7pm – Zoom Open to all our parishioners Zoom Link: 890 6989 4209 (Password – 12345) Celebration of Prayer - 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12Noon For Men Only Questions - Contact: Frank Scott - 757-373-4546 Michael James - 757-348-4940

Ministry Upcoming Events: → July 27th – 1– 2:30pm → August 6th – 1-2:30pm Learning about Scams Have some fun, Play some Games

Saturday 13 July , 2024- 5pm Mass Celebrant Bishop Barry Knestout and Co-celebrant Father Jim will celebrate Mass at the Basilica. followed by dinner and activities after mass Sunday, 14 July 2024 on the roof top of the Icon building from 9am- 1pm The cost is $20.00 Please contact DJ Bradley to register for the event at 757 390 7064

PASTORAL CARE Send a card, make a call, visit and always pray for our suffering brothers and sisters in the faith. Contact the Church Office at 757-622-4487 to place names on the Prayer List. For the Sick or Homebound, we ask that you call us when the circumstance changes. If you or someone would like to receive Holy Communion, please notify the Pastoral Care Team: Tom Bomar 757-461-1053 or 757- 692-8347- or Cindy Williams 757-849-9298 Sick or Homebound Parishioners/Friend

Vacation Bible School - June 17th thru June 24th . Registration will begin next Sunday, ( 19 May 2024 Inserts are in this week Bulletin) The contact person –757-287-6375 [email protected]

Juneteenth celebration Wednesday June 19, 2024 1000- 3:00PM Facts , Food, Fashion, and Fun

Weather your Parish is well acquainted with these holy men and women or meeting them for the first time ,at this gathering, VCRJ leaders will offer creative ways to engage any parish and invite participants to share input and ideas Contact VCRJ.net