Welcome to St Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church

Blessing of the animals will take place Saturday October 3rd @ 10am

Church News and Notes

Annual Flame of Love Rosary Rally
Annual Flame of Love Rosary Rally
Sunday October 11th.  A potluck luncheon will follow.
Annual Flame of Love Rosary Rally
2026 Annual Financial Report
2026 Annual Financial Report
Thank you for your generous gifts supporting our parish as we continue to meet the operational needs of the parish and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for our parishioners in light of the today’s challenging economy.  Pick up a bulletin for more details.
2026 Annual Financial Report
CATHOLIC FAITH AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
CATHOLIC FAITH AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
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CATHOLIC FAITH AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
The Silver Anniversary of St. Isidore the Farmer
The Silver Anniversary of St. Isidore the Farmer
In November we will be celebrating 25 years of St. Isidore the Farmer Parish in Orange. Please contact the office if you can donate your time for the Anniversary committee being formed now. Contact the office.
The Silver Anniversary of St. Isidore the Farmer
Church Directory Update
Church Directory Update
The directory and contact information have been submitted to the directory service company for printing. The process has taken much longer than originally planned, but progress is being made, and the directory is one step closer to completion.
Church Directory Update
Facilities Manager Position
Facilities Manager Position
Seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities Manager to help care for our parish buildings and grounds. We are looking for someone who is reliable, organized, self-motivated, and  comfortable with a variety of maintenance responsibilities. Interested or know someone who may be a good fit? Contact Father Staples or the Business Office.
Facilities Manager Position
Confirmation Class
Confirmation Class
The first Confirmation class of the academic year will be Sunday, 9/27, from 9:45–10:45 a.m. Students will meet with their small group leaders while parents meet with Ashley to review  expectations for the year. Please bring $10 per child to help cover the cost of the book.
Confirmation Class
Magnificat
Magnificat
Magnificat is offering 150 FREE copies of the October issue to our parish! Take this opportunity to discover this beautiful resource and enrich your daily prayer life.  In November, our parish will offer the opportunity to purchase a one-year subscription Pick up your FREE copy from the vestibule.
Magnificat
OCIA
OCIA
All are welcome to join us Tuesday evenings at 7 PM in the Social Hall to learn more about the Catholic faith.
OCIA
Catholics Vote No
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
Men and Women Book Discussions
Men and Women Book Discussions
All men and women of the parish are invited to join us for a book discussion of Dr. Edward Sri's Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love. Between Sunday morning Masses from 9:45AM - 10:45AM. Women’s discussion of Ch 9 will be October 4th. Men's discussion of Ch 9 will be October 18th.
Men and Women Book Discussions
Coffee Socials
Coffee Socials
Join your parish family after the all the 8:00 AM Masses for coffee and fellowship.
Coffee Socials
Love Outreach Food Pantry
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
Adoration: Fridays 1-9PM
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

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

From the Desk of Father Terry

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Family Faith Formation

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