As we approach the Feast of St Francis de Sales on January 24th, we share more information about celebrations of his 450th anniversary of birth- from Annecy. If you plan to travel to Annecy this year, perhaps you can share in some of these events.
A project of the parish of St François de Sales
Its objective is to discover or deepen the life and spirituality of Saint Francis de Sales, native and patron of our parish, on the occasion of the 450th anniversary of his birth.
We offer you throughout the year teaching, prayer, visiting and workshops on Salesian themes: optimism, gentleness, humility, patience, love, prayer … another way of living together our faith.
These experiences will feed the creation of a stage and video show recounting the life of St Francis and how it resonates in our present world. We want the show to be the result of sharing the talents of everyone, from the youngest to the oldest.
We count on each one of you!
Festivities St François de Sales
Solemn Mass:
Sunday 22 January 10am, church of Thorens
Reflection workshop
From extracts from the writings of St. Francis, to discover the Salesian spirit. How can it be a good GPS for us today?
Tuesday 24 January 8 pm, presbytery of Thorens
Public: teens and adults
Creative Workshop
Illustrating Salesian themes through art. The creations will be used for the show. Materials provided.
Saturday 25 March 14-16h, Presbytery of Thorens.
Public: all, artists or not
In the footsteps of St Francis de Sales
Visit to the site in Annecy by the Fathers Viju and Y. Carron.
Saturday 6 May, 14-17h, Rv in front of the Visitation
Public: all (specific visit for children)
The Diocesan WYD
Sunday 9 April, Thorens – 9 am to 6 pm – Mass at 2:30 pm
Concert pop praise group Hopen: 16h
The Salesian Prayer
By Yves Carron, SFS Missionary,
Day “Paroisse en fête”
Saturday 20 May 15-17h, Salle R.Chabord, Charvonnex
Public: all (St Francis’ discovery game for children)
Mass at the Chapel of Sales
Sunday 20 August 10h, Thorens
Show
Saturday, October 14 8 pm, room Tom Morel, Thorens