The combined singers of the Virginia Chorale and our Young Singers Project celebrate Black History Month with music set to the words of Langston Hughes -legendary poet, commentator, and social activist. I Dream a World is a stirring musical tribute to the influential American known as the “Poet Laureate of Harlem." Young Singers Project features high school students from each Hampton Roads city Tickets: Vachorale.org (757) 627-8375

Fr. Tony Ricard will lead a discussion on Becoming a Holy Family: a Multi-generational journey as parents, youth and young adults. It will be held here at the Basilica on Sat., Jan. 11 th from 10am to 12pm. It is very important to register for the event which is included in this week’s bulletin.

Calling all girls & ladies (mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters) Join us as we come together to share fellowship and learn from each other as we paint a picture of Sister Thea Bowman. All supplies, snacks & non-alcoholic drinks included-- MONDAY, January 20th 11 am to 2 pm Pastoral center RSVP by January 12, 2025 at the Basilica gift Shop table

AT THE BASILICA . . . Beginning January 1, 2025 – Adoration will be held on the 1 st Monday of the month from 11am - 6pm. Other Places of Adoration Christ the King Catholic Church – 1 st Friday each month from 9am – 6pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church –Fridays at 12pm Holy Trinity Catholic Church – Fridays at 9:00am Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church – contact the Church St. Pius X Catholic Church – contract the Church St. Gregory The Great Catholic Church – 1 st Friday each month at 9am

Thanks to the pledges already made by parishioners, we’re almost halfway to our goal of $1.2 million to pay off the loan on the Pastoral Center. You are amazing, church, and we know that with everyone pitching in we will reach our goal. Thank you for your pledges, so far, and your pledges still to come. Make your pledge today. Growing in Grace pledge forms can be found at the back of church or online at BSMIC.org. Remember, you can pledge today and give later. Our campaign runs through December 2025

Friday- 13 Sept 2024- 6pm to 9pm Faith & Family Fun Day Night -- Saturday- 14 Sept 2024 8am to 2pm Community Cleanup Day-- Sunday - 15 Sept 2024 1030am to 1145 Stocking the fire-- For more information contact Cerice White- 757 289 1441 Ashley Dixon- 757 773 4598 - Stephanie Smith 757 214 3478

Parishioner Shari Evans conceptualized what our new Pastoral Center could look like, and we think she’s got great vision. Here’s one of Shari’s ideas that would greet drivers on City Hall Avenue. The Pastoral Center has 60 plus parking spaces and easy access to the freeway. Our Growing in Grace campaign will help us realize our dreams for the Pastoral Center. Make your pledge today! Pledge forms are in the back of church or you can click the picture to donate, use the insert (pledge Form) in this week 2/3 Nov Bulletin to donate or log onto our website BSMIC.org

Consider joining the Basilica’s . . . Brothers of Prayer Intercessory Prayer on Thursdays at 7pm – Zoom Open to all our parishioners Zoom Link: 890 6989 4209 (Password – 12345) Celebration of Prayer - 1st & 3rd Sundays at 12Noon For Men Only Questions - Contact: Frank Scott - 757-373-4546 Michael James - 757-348-4940

Ministry Upcoming Events: → July 27th – 1– 2:30pm → August 6th – 1-2:30pm Learning about Scams Have some fun, Play some Games

Saturday 13 July , 2024- 5pm Mass Celebrant Bishop Barry Knestout and Co-celebrant Father Jim will celebrate Mass at the Basilica. followed by dinner and activities after mass Sunday, 14 July 2024 on the roof top of the Icon building from 9am- 1pm The cost is $20.00 Please contact DJ Bradley to register for the event at 757 390 7064

PASTORAL CARE Send a card, make a call, visit and always pray for our suffering brothers and sisters in the faith. Contact the Church Office at 757-622-4487 to place names on the Prayer List. For the Sick or Homebound, we ask that you call us when the circumstance changes. If you or someone would like to receive Holy Communion, please notify the Pastoral Care Team: Tom Bomar 757-461-1053 or 757- 692-8347- or Cindy Williams 757-849-9298 Sick or Homebound Parishioners/Friend

Vacation Bible School - June 17th thru June 24th . Registration will begin next Sunday, ( 19 May 2024 Inserts are in this week Bulletin) The contact person –757-287-6375 [email protected]

Juneteenth celebration Wednesday June 19, 2024 1000- 3:00PM Facts , Food, Fashion, and Fun

Weather your Parish is well acquainted with these holy men and women or meeting them for the first time ,at this gathering, VCRJ leaders will offer creative ways to engage any parish and invite participants to share input and ideas Contact VCRJ.net