Whether we are coming from the darkness of the tomb - of Jesus or one of our loved ones - or facing the evils of this world, or some other way our lives have grown stagnant, cold or dark - we can rejoice! The springtime of our faith has arrived! Our joy at Easter is far more than just a....
I began praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and novena some 20 years ago because my faith-filled sister in Ohio (“Saint Su Su”), told me to. Although generally aware of the forgiveness tucked into the Divine Mercy prayers, I didn’t truly appreciate....
Join us at St. Mary on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 24th 3:00pm as Deacon Jim Kearney leads us in praying the chaplet followed by adoration of Christ in the Eucharist.
St. Martha Lenten Baby Bottles Lenten Baby Bottles can be returned in the labeled baskets at Mass or to the St. Martha Parish office. Thank you for your donation to Abundant Hope.
Instituted by Jesus, every sacrament is a visible sign and symbol of God’s presence. It confers specific grace on those who receive it. As a sign and symbol all sacraments refer to the action of God on our behalf. In the past, God delivered his people by bringing them from slavery to salvation. Through the sacraments, God....
Mary’s Garden Prayer Group invites you to join them by fasting during the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday) to pray for peace in our world. Do without a favorite food or other comfort as we join our prayers for peace
The picture on the front cover of this weekend’s bulletin reminds us of the crown of thorns and the cross which were part of the mockery, torture, and brutal execution of our...,.
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With all that is going on in our lives and in our world, we all need to be renewed in our awareness that Jesus is right here with us through it all. This is the theme that came out of my consultations with parishioners as we were discerning the direction of our St. Martha & St. Mary Lenten Mission for 2022, a series of three different evenings this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 7-8pm, this year being held in St. Martha church. We are blessed....
Years of old palms are tucked behind a picture hanging on my bedroom wall. I love having the palms visible as they allow me to stay connected to Holy Week throughout the year. They remind me of how palm branches were waved and.....
The Sunday Experience Team is hosting a Meatless Soup Dinner after the Friday , April 1st Stations of the Cross in the hall at St. Mary. Bring a friend to walk the road to the Cross with Christ, and bring your appetites too!....
Friday, March 25th, 7 PM At St. Martha Church. In this 'Stations of the Cross' journey, we will experience the Passion of Jesus through the eyes of His Mother, our Blessed Mother, and will include reflective music between each station. The program duration is approximately 45 minutes.
With all that is going on in our lives and in our world, we all need to be renewed in our awareness that Jesus is right here with us through it all. This is the theme that came out of my consultations with the Collaborative Pastoral Council (CPC) and the Pastoral Team (staff) as we were discerning the....
The Lenten season, preparation for Easter, has been observed from the onset of the Church, although there have been inconsistencies with duration and practices. The Council of Nicea, 325 A.D., established Easter’s fluid date as the Sunday following the first full moon of the vernal equinox. In 461 A.D., Pope St. Leo established....
We are now collecting donations for the Easter flowers that decorate both St. Martha and St. Mary Parishes during the Easter season. If you would like to honor your loved ones please use your parish provided envelope, or one of the dedicated envelopes located near the doors of the Church. The deadline for submitting donations is Monday, April 4th.
Come lay your burdens down and experience the healing mercy of Jesus in the sacrament of Confession & Reconciliation, every Tuesday during Lent from 6:30 -8:00 pm at St. Mary, except for Tuesday March 28th. Regular weekend confession days and times will still be offered.....