Welcome to St Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church

The Season of Lent

In the Exodus account, there is a significant detail: it is God who sees, is moved and brings freedom; Israel does not ask for this. Pharaoh stifles dreams, blocks the view of heaven, makes it appear that this world, in which human dignity is trampled upon and authentic bonds are denied, can never change. He put everything in bondage to himself. Let us ask: Do I want a new world? Am I ready to leave behind my compromises with the old?

The Light is ON | Wednesdays during Lent

Confessions are available on Wednesday nights during Lent from 7 - 7:30pm

Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper | Fridays during Lent

Stations are @ 5:30 followed by a Soup Supper. There is a sign-up sheet for soup, bread or salad.
Please join us for this beautiful tradition.

Easter Lilies for Your Loved Ones

The cost is $10.00 & will be placed around the altar during Easter Season. Please put your name, along with the name of your loved one on the envelope, put the amount inside & place it in the blue box inside the office window. Make your check payable to St Isidore. Please make sure your loved one’s name is legible. Thank You

Return to Our Lady

Cardinal Burke is calling upon all Catholics to join him in a significant Novena seeking Our Lady’s intercession. Our Lady has not forgotten her children: her care for us is as strong today as it was 500 years ago. Will you answer the call?

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl

You call us, as members of the body of Christ, to serve one another. This Lent, may we be your eyes, to see with compassion. May we be your hands and feet, to serve with love. By encountering you in the Bread of Life, may we joyfully share bread for life with all members of our global family. Amen

Lectors Needed

Beginning in April, we will have a lector shortage for the 8:00a Mass. Is there anyone out there that might be interested in becoming a lector? If you're out there, please don't hesitate to let the office know if you are available.

Altar Flowers for 2024 are now available

Cost is $60 & more information is on bulletin board next to the office.

Bible Study for Nursing Home Residents

Interested in helping to lead Bible Study to nursing home residents on Tuesday mornings? Contact Patty at panderson@saintisidorethefarmer.com for more information.

2024 Bishop’s Lenten Appeal (BLA)

The theme this year is shared with the theme of our Diocesan Jubilee: “Behold, I make all things new.” After reflecting upon the blessings God has given you, please prayerfully consider a pledge. As we look forward to the celebration of the 50-year Golden Anniversary of our diocese, let us renew our commitment to the Lord and be inspired to share what we have received from Him.

Welcome to Our Church

A Message from Our Pastor

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Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

Greetings from Orange, Virginia, home of our lovely Catholic Church, St. Isidore the Farmer. Here, we live as a community of faith inspiring and helping each other to draw ever closer to our Lord and Savior. As disciples of our Lord Jesus, we are united as brothers and sisters in the family of God and we joyfully embrace all that our Lord Jesus mercifully revealed to the world through His Apostles and through the Holy Catholic Church which He founded to be our mother and our infallible teacher in matters of faith and morals (cf. Mt 16:13-20, 18:15-18; 28:16-20; Lk 10:16, 22:31-32; Jn 20:21-23; 1 Tim 3:15; Eph 4:1-16).

Here, we faithfully and prayerfully celebrate the Sacraments and especially the Liturgy of the Eucharist with all due reverence and care. If you are ever in Orange, you are most welcome to join us for Mass, or Confession. If you need assistance, or if you would just like to talk to someone about matters of faith or about your life struggles, I would be happy to assist you. I do not pretend to have all the answers, but I do know the One who does!

Your servant in Christ,

Fr. Terry Staples
Pastor

Mass, Adoration and The Sacraments

Mass Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 12:15 PM
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Holy Day Vigil: 7:00 PM
Holy Day: 12:15 PM and 7:00 PM
First Saturdays: 9:00 AM

Adoration and Benediction
Most Fridays: 1:00-9:00pm

Confession
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday:11:45 to Noon
Saturday: 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Sunday: 7:15-7:45 am and 10:15 – 10:45 am
Holy Day Vigil: 6:30 – 6:45 pm
Holy Day: 12:00 pm – 12:10 pm and 6:30 – 6:45 pm

Baptism
Contact Fr. Staples or the Parish Office

Penance, Holy Communion & Confirmation
Contact Fr. Staples or the Parish Office

Matrimony & Holy Orders
Contact Fr. Staples or the Parish Office

Anointing of the Sick
Contact Fr. Staples or the Parish Office (No matter what time)

Church Information

Weekly Stewardship Reflections

Weekly Bible Reflections to Grow in Stewardship

From the Desk of Father Terry

Father Terry’s Weekly Message

Jubilee Preparation Year 3

Behold, I make all things new

Events & Happenings

Latest Bulletins and Church Calendar

Adoration

Holy Hour – He is Essential

Ministers & Servers

Weekly Lectors, Ushers, and Altar Servers