Christina Egleston, Catholic Education Director, encourages us to, "Transform your relationship with Jesus through Mary. Through the 33 Days to Morning Glory Marian Consecration Retreat, you will feel the love of our Blessed Mother, Mary. She will bring all that weighs on your heart directly to her son, Jesus, and wrap you lovingly in her mantle."
Join us on Monday, April 15th at 7 PM, as we begin a 33-day preparation for Marian Consecration. For six weeks, we’ll read about and reflect on four great Marian giants: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Mother Teresa, and St. John Paul II. They’ll teach us the secrets to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary. In our weekly meetings on Mondays, we’ll share our insights and then watch a 30-minute video. The video by popular author and speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, brings our individual reflections and group experience into a clear and live-able focus.
Please support our St. Mary School 8th graders' trip to Washington, D.C. by purchasing donuts after this weekend's Masses. We appreciate your support!
$20 for a dozen, $10 for a half dozen, $5 for 3 doughnuts
Spring has sprung at St. Mary's!
Plan on attending the Taizé Prayer Service on Thursday, March 14th at 7:00 PM in the church. Taizé prayer involves singing and listening to the Word of God in a peaceful, meditative, candlelit atmosphere and uses icons as a focus for contemplative prayer. The songs used in Taizé Prayer are simple refrains which have been composed specifically for this type of prayer. Take some time this Lent to experience Taizé.
Donut sales support St. Mary School's 8th graders' trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. We appreciate your support!
$20 for a dozen
$10 for a half dozen
$5 for 3 doughnuts
As we journey further through Lent, do not give up. Get up and try again.
Food for thought shared with us by Fr. Sleeva. This is a great reflection to "chew on" for Lent.
Attention Men of St. Mary's and our Family of Parishes:
Go to https://form.jotform.com/230406168176152 to register for this weekend's Christ Renews Welcome Retreat. Join 12 participants and the presenting team of 15 faith-filled men for 36 hours you will never forget!
The Men's Retreat Weekend is March 9-10. Please register ASAP. Here are a few more reflections from men who have previously participated in a Christ Renews Welcome weekend.
Lenten Penance Service, TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 28th, 7 PM, in St. Mary's Church. Multiple priests will be available for Confession. Note: prior to the Penance Service, the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM in the church.
Lenten Penance Service at 7 PM on Wednesday, 2/28, in St. Mary's Church. Multiple priests on hand for Confession after the service. Have you reconciled with the Lord lately? Note: prior to the Penance Service, the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM in the church.
Students do not need to be Catholic or belong to St. Mary's parish. An opportunity for Middle School through High School teens to grow in faith through games, interactive activities, prayer, food and conversation. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba72fa7fd0-breakthrough1#/
Tonight's Wednesday Evening Rosary will be prayed early, at 6:30 PM, in the church, prior to the 7 PM Mass with distribution of ashes.
St. Mary's Faith Community mourns the loss of our beloved Sr. Suzanne Hitzges, OSF, who passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Sister Suzanne's obituary can be read in the complete news article on the parish website, stmaryswormville.org
As you begin to think about the season of Lent...
When will you receive your ashes next Wednesday?
When will you receive your ashes next Wednesday?
Whether you have attended a Christ Renews Retreat, given the retreat to others, or are considering going on the retreat this spring...please join us!
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament today, 2/2/24, until 12 PM.
Were you there? Were you in this St. Mary's First Communion Class circa 1974? #throwbackthursdays #stmarys175
