Seasonal & Weekly Resources
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Religious Formation News
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Click the Title of this Article for Detailed Information!!! *** Pivotal Players on John Henry Newman Sunday, February 5th at 1:00 PM in the Parish Hall! RSVP requested. *** In person Video Series: Watch 'The Chosen,' read the novel, and come share your thoughts! *** NEW Bible Study: Walking Toward Eternity a study by Jeff & Emily Cavins. Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Parish Hall BEGINNING THIS TUESDAY, January 31st through March 14th.Read More -
A charismatic fisherman drowning in debt. - A troubled woman wrestling with real demons. - A young tax collector ostracized by society. - A religious leader questioning his faith tradition. - Join us as we watch and discuss the popular ‘Chosen’ video series along with the novel. We’ll meet Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM beginning January 11th in the Parish Hall. Purchase “The Chosen” novel in digital or paper format by Jerry B. Jenkins from your favorite book retailer. Contact our Religious Formation Office at [email protected] or 505-293-7756 to sign up!Read More -
Join us on Fridays at 10:00 AM beginning December 2nd or Tuesdays at 7:00 PM beginning December 6th for our book study and explore how one can fight despair and remain generous, hopeful, and tender. Do I Stay Christian? addresses in public the powerful question that surprising numbers of people are asking in private. In this book, McLaren combines the experiences of many to help readers make a responsible, honest, ethical decision about their religious identity. There is a way to say both yes and no to the question of staying Christian by shifting the focus from whether we stay Christian to how we stay human. All are welcome to join us! Pick up a hard or digital copy of the book from your favorite retailer. Call our office at 293-0088 or email [email protected] to sign up and get your invitation to the Zoom meeting.Read More
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Adult Formation
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Seasonal Resources
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Ordinary Time
We have entered the season in our Church called "Ordinary Time." This is when you see a LOT of green in the church - the priests and deacons will wear green, the banners tend to have green, and we have a lot of green plants around. Many of you may think that we call this time "ordinary" because it's just plain and we arenm't preparing for something (like Advent or Lent) or celebrating something (like Christmas or Easter). While this time may be "ordinary" in that sense, this is the time we really focus on loving each other and making sure we have God with us in our "ordinary" lives.
That being said, this time isn't really called "ordinary time" because it's plain. It's actually named "ordinary time" after the numerical system we use to keep track of the weeks. An "ordinal" nbumber is a number that is used to indicate a place: first, second, third, fourth, etc. They're the numbers you see with the little superscript letters after them: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. Thse numbers tell you order (see that "ordinal" root in the word there?). So, while we may just be ordering the weeks away until Lent comes, remember that we should be keeping these weeks anything other than "ordinary!" While we attempt to find new order to our lives and while we may be ordering away online, we should also be reordering our lives toward and with God.
Here is a short, 4-minute video about Ordinary Time.
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This Week's Saint
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January 31st - Feast of St. John Bosco
On January 31st, we celebrate the Feast of St. John Bosco. Watch the short, 3-minute video below to learn more about him.
St. John Bosco is the patron of Christian apprentices, editors, publishers, school children, young people, magicians, and juvenile delinquents.
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Last Week's Saints
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January 24th - St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis de Sales' Feast Day is celebrated on January 24th. Watch the short, 3-minute video below to learn more about this Bishop and Doctor of the Church.
St. Francis de Sales is the patron saint of confessors, deaf people, educators, writers, and journalists. -
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January 25th - Feast of Sts. Timothy & Titus
We celebrate the Feast Day of Sts. Timothy and Titus on January 25th each year. Watch the 4-minute video below to learn more about these saints.
St. Timothy is the patron saint of stomach ailments.
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Conversion of St. Paul - January 25th
On January 25th, we celebrate the converstion of St. Paul. St. Paul is celebrated several times throughout the year. This month, we celebrate how St. Paul came ot know Jesus was the Messiah and how he became Christian. Watch the 9-minute video below to learn more about his conversion.
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January 28th - Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas is a Priest and Doctor of the Church. His Feast Day is celebrated yearly on January 28th. Watch the short, 3-minute video below to learn more about him.
St. Thomas Aquinas is the patron saint of academics, against storms, against lightning, apologists, book sellers, Catholic academies, schools, universities, chastity, learning, pencil makers, philosophers, publishers, scholars, students, and theologians. -
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Children's Liturgy
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Children's Liturgy
Watch this video for a full Children's Liturgy for the Feast of the Epiphany.
This is the only episode they will make for this month.
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Resources for Preparing for Mass on Sunday, February 5th:5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Sunday's Readings
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FORMED: Opening the Word (This is a great reflection for adults!)
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Resources for Preparing for Mass on Sunday, January 29th: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Sunday's Readings
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FORMED: Opening the Word (This is a great reflection for adults!)
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FORMED: Picks of the Week for January 29th
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