🌹 Happy Mother's Day from Saint Francis Parish and Outreach!

Join us this Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 PM ET for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. We continue our series What the Spirit Builds with the word SPEAK — and we will be honoring every mother and every person who has filled that motherly role in someone's life.

All are welcome. No exceptions. Ever. 🕊️

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🕊️ Join us THIS SUNDAY for the Fifth Sunday of Easter!

Saint Francis Parish and Outreach
📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET

This week we continue our Easter series What the Spirit Builds with the word BELONG. We'll be in Acts 6, 1 Peter 2, and John 14 — and the message is simple: there is room in the Father's house for everyone. No exceptions. No fine print.

Whether you're in the pew or on your couch, we want you with us.

📍 In person: 557 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901

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All are welcome. Always. 💛
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Jesus is the gate who keeps us safe.

This Good Shepherd lesson helps youth reflect on the voices they trust and the choices they make. It shows how following Jesus leads to peace, protection, and a life that grows in faith. ✝️🐑🚪

https://young-catholics.com/94948/the-gate-that-keeps-us-safe-lesson-plan-john-101-10/

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The 4th Sunday of Easter Year A reminds us that Jesus is our Shepherd. He leads, protects, and calls us by name. When we listen to His voice and follow Him, we find peace, safety, and new life. ✝️🐑🌿

https://young-catholics.com/5503/4th-sunday-of-easter-year-a/

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Maundy Thursday Shadow Sketches

As part of a Service of Shadows for Maundy Thursday April 2, 2026, these sketches were drawn as each “shadow” of Christ’s final hours were read. I had a general idea before hand but for the most part each came together more or less spontaneously during the reading. I used a large flip chart in front of the congregation. As each candle was blown out, I flipped to a new page and once the reading began, started a new sketch. We then created a kind of gallery of the finished shadow sketches in the church.

View all of the “shadow sketches” at https://www.deviantart.com/peacegroover/gallery/100765113/service-of-shadows-maundy-thursday-2026

Jesus walks with us, even when we do not see Him.

This Road to Emmaus lesson helps youth notice His presence in daily life. Through patience and prayer, they learn to recognize Him and share the Good News with others. ✝️🌅🚶‍♂️

https://young-catholics.com/21914/road-to-emmaus-lesson-plan/

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The 3rd Sunday of Easter Year A tells the story of the road to Emmaus. The disciples walk with Jesus without recognizing Him until He breaks bread. This reminds us that the risen Lord is present with us in Scripture, in the Eucharist, and in daily life. ✝️🌅🍞

https://young-catholics.com/5474/3rd-sunday-of-easter-year-a/

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Divine Mercy coloring pages give children a gentle way to learn about God’s love and forgiveness. Quiet coloring time helps them reflect on mercy, trust, and prayer while seeing simple images of Jesus. ✝️💙🖍️

https://young-catholics.com/94919/divine-mercy-coloring-pages/

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Faith can grow even in doubt.

This Divine Mercy lesson plan helps youth talk honestly about fear, questions, and trust. The story of Thomas shows how Jesus meets doubt with patience, peace, and mercy. ✝️🌅💙

https://young-catholics.com/94931/divine-mercy-trust-and-doubt-lesson-plan/

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Divine Mercy Sunday reminds us that God’s mercy is for everyone.

The risen Jesus brings peace, forgiveness, and hope. Like Thomas, we are invited to trust Him and believe, even when we cannot see. ✝️🌅🕊️

https://young-catholics.com/5404/divine-mercy-sunday-year-a/

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