Lent Information & News

The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is the essence, the pillar of our faith. If Christ had not been raised, our faith would be in vain, Saint Paul says. We would be the most wretched people. As a triumph of good over evil, the resurrection of Jesus grants new life of grace beyond death, thanks to God's love and compassion for us sinners, the Divine Mercy we celebrate the second Sunday of Easter. Jesus conquered death in himself and promised....

With today’s celebration of Palm Sunday, we are entering into Holy Week - a chance for each of us to jump into experiencing in a powerful way how deeply God's love for each person is expressed in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus’ suffering, death and resurrection. As Jesus said, “When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself” (Jn. 12:32), Christ is inviting all of us to come together – even across our two parishes for our collaborative celebrations. This kind of prayerful....

St. Mary Rice Bowls Your contributions to the Catholic Relief Services will benefit families facing hunger & malnutrition. Return the bowls on Palm Sunday

Lenten Baby Bottles can be returned in the labeled baskets at Mass at St Martha. Thank you for your donation to Abundant Hope.

The enthusiasm and appreciation of all those participating in our St. Martha & St. Mary collaborative Lenten mission retreat this week was overflowing! This showed in the wonderful participation in the singing and prayers, as well as the number who came back for the second night and stayed afterward for the social downstairs. Thanks to all who planned, prepared, and participated in this event, including....