Welcome to St Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church

Mass for Labor Day will be Monday at 9am

Church News and Notes

Stewardship Ministry Fair

Discover how you can become more involved in our St. Isidore parish community! Join us for our Stewardship Ministry Fair in the Vestibule on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, after Masses. Learn about opportunities to share your time and talent through volunteer ministry and discover where God may be calling you to serve.

Stewardship Ministry Fair

OCIA

Father Staples’ OCIA classes begin Tuesday, September 8, 2026! Start Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026; When: Every Tuesday evening; Time: 7:00 PM; Location: Parish Social Hall; Schedule: September through May. All are Welcome!

OCIA

Catholics Vote No

This fall in the Commonwealth of Virginia two proposed amendments on the ballot threaten the human right to life and the truth of marriage. Go to https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/vote to pledge your vote.

Catholics Vote No

Gift of the Mass

To request a Mass intention for a loved one, living or deceased, please contact the parish office at 540-672-4933.

Gift of the Mass

St. Isidore Christmas Bazaar – Vendor Call

The St. Anne's Guild invites local artisans, crafters, bakers, and small businesses to participate as vendors in the St. Isidore Christmas Bazaar Dec 4 & 5, 8 AM –2 PM! Showcase your unique products and holiday gifts while supporting our parish community. Vendor spaces are available for a $50 application fee.

St. Isidore Christmas Bazaar – Vendor Call

Men and Women Book Discussions

Join us for a book discussion of Dr. Edward Sri's Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love. Sunday morning from 9:45AM - 10:45AM in one of the downstairs classrooms. Women’s discussion of Ch 8 will be September 6th. Men's discussion of Ch 8 will be on September 20th.

Men and Women Book Discussions

Coffee Socials

Join your parish family after the all the 8:00 AM Masses for coffee and fellowship.

Coffee Socials

Love Outreach Food Pantry

Food Pantry Donations that are needed: Brown Paper Bags, Canned Meat, Cold Cereal, Condiments, Dish Soap, Shampoo, Toilet Paper and Paper Towels. Non-perishable items and hygiene products may be in the vestibule of the church. Thank you for your generosity.

Love Outreach Food Pantry

Altar Flowers

Contact the office or fill out the Altar Flower sheet at the window to purchase altar flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. The weeks of Sept. 20th through Sept. 27th are available.

Altar Flowers

Adoration: Fridays 1-9PM

Fridays between 1:00 and 9:00 pm. A signup sheet is available below the front office window. “Holy Communion is the most efficacious means of uniting one’s self to God.”

Adoration: Fridays 1-9PM

23rd Sunday Ordinary Time Bulletin

A Message From Our Pastor

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)