Our Lady of Divine Providence
Family of Parishes

Read Fr. Henry’s weekly article to our Family of Parishes! In these articles, he provides important updates on Beacons of Light, upcoming events in our Family, or relevant Catholic tidbits.

Check back weekly! New entries are typically added on Saturday mornings.

As announced in Fr. Henry’s bulletin column on May 31, 2026, Fr. Henry will have one or two seminarians assisting at the Masses he celebrates. Incense will be used at those weekend Masses (with the exception of the 7:30 PM Mass; there won’t be incense at that Mass).

Read more about why Catholics use incense and view the Mass schedule when incense will be used.

The Cornerstone Celebration was a lot of fun! A large crowd enjoyed the step back in time to the 1960s. Many in attendance were educated by the Sisters of Divine Providence at Assumption School “back in the day.” Great memories were revived, and the time capsule contents preserved in a digital archive for viewing online.

View the full photo album of the reveal and scans of the time capsule contents!

FRIDAY, JUNE 12
7:00 PM
ST. CLARE CHURCH

Join our Family of Parishes, at Mass on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. After the Mass, we will join in solidarity with the bishops of the United States in consecrating our Family of Parishes to the Sacred Heart.

As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You are personally invited to bring the peace of Christ into your home by participating in the Sacred Heart Novena.

Sign up online for the novena to be delivered to your email.

CHANGES TO BACKGROUND CHECK PROCEDURES COMING JULY 1, 2026

There are two Safe Environment Office updates relative to background checks that will take effect this summer. We appreciate your continued commitment to creating a safe environment for all. If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Administration, Marc Webb.

Click the button below to read about the changes before they take effect.

JULY 24-26, 2026

We are less than 2 months from the festival and things are heating up! We’ll will pick a raffle prize winner each night, so get your tickets early. We’re looking forward to a great weekend of family fun and entertainment!

Click the button below for major raffle ticket information, volunteer & donation needs, and how to earn money for your OLODP Ministry!

SUNDAYS AT 6:15 PM
ST. VIVIAN GATHER ROOMS

Sanctuary is a weekly talk for adults on all things Catholicism. We have a variety of speakers and subjects. Click below for the upcoming schedule of topics!

Note, we will be on summer break from June 28-July 26.

TUESDAY, JULY 14
12:00 PM-6:00 PM
ST. CLARE PARISH CENTER

St. Clare has had successful blood drives for the past 18 years. Help us keep the streak going by making it a Family event! All donors will receive a Hoxworth Reds Jersey.

Click the below to schedule your appointment, or call Hoxworth directly.

Click the button below for information on upcoming book and Bible studies for adults!

Our Family Website is getting a refresh and redesign. Click below to learn more!

With Fr. Henry’s busy schedule, we’re taking something off his plate by organizing a meal train. You can drop off your family-sized meal at the Family of Parishes Office (7600 Winton Rd.) during office hours in a disposable container. Meals must avoid ALL DAIRY, EGG & TREE NUTS.

During the summer, your meal will also go toward feeding the seminarians staying at the rectory!