DeSales Weekly - Exceptions to the Rule

"Great works do not always come our way but every moment presents us with opportunities to do little ones with excellence."

- Saint Francis de Sales

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Provincial’s Reflection

Milestones in Our Vocations

Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS

As we gave thanks for Father John McGee, OSFS's, ministry, we were reminded that we all have a special vocation. Salesian Spirituality provides the tools we need to carry it out... Read More

Salesian Reflection

Exceptions

Father Matthew Hillyard, OSFS

Rules and commandments are essential in life to help us guide our way through our day-to-day living. However, exceptions come up each and every day...

Meet Father Michael Newman, OSFS, Assistant Provincial & Pastor

Father Mike Newman, OSFS, serves as Assistant Provincial for the Toledo-Detroit Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales and as Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Adrian, MI.

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$1.2 million Lauer Donation Expands Literacy Initiative & Service at St. Francis de Sales School, Toledo, OH

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Paul Cillo is the Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministry at Our Mother of Consolation in Philadelphia, PA.

He shares how he sees Saint Francis as "A Spiritual Father from the Past."

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Prepare Yourself

For Sunday!

Salesian reflections can offer you inspiration. View this Sunday's readings and the Salesian reflection using the links below:

Salesian Sunday Reflections

Reflection by an Oblate

Sunday Readings

Spirituality Matters!

Find wonderful resources below:

Spirituality Matters

A Moment from De Sales

with Father Richard DeLillio, OSFS

Vocations Corner

Oblate Birthdays

8/26 Richard Morse

8/31 Alan Zobler

8/31 Bob Bazzoli

8/31 Paul Dechant

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Gratefully,

Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS

Provincial

Wilmington-Philadelphia

Father Jack Loughran, OSFS

Provincial

Toledo-Detroit

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