The great sacraments of the Church – Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Reconciliation, the Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders – have endured for thousands of years and structured countless lives. Everything in the Church’s life comes from and returns to them.
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One of the ways in which we can deepen our faith is to find resources that help us to better understand our faith. One of those resources is “Word on Fire,” where we find courses created by Bishop Barron.
Read MoreThank you to all who participated in CRS Rice Bowl with us throughout Lent! Given the realities of COVID-19 and that we are unable to physically collect CRS Rice Bowls, you can submit your CRS Rice Bowl gift on line by visiting crsricebowl.org., by phone (1-877-435-7277) or mail:
St. Ignatius was convinced that God can speak to us surely through our imagination as through our thoughts and memories. In the Ignatian tradition, praying with the imagination is called contemplation. Ignatian contemplation is especially suited for the Gospels.
Read MoreDuring this pandemic, we find ourselves looking for more ways to connect to God and share our faith with others. Are you a fan of Bishop Barron like I am? I have used many of his video clips in presentations and I find him to be very inspiring. On his web site, Word of Fire, you can sign up for an “All Access Pass” so that you can get all his digital content.
Read MoreOne of the greatest gifts of the Spiritual Exercises is learning the techniques of the Discernment of Spirits that we can use when we make our decisions in life. Ignatius teaches us about “the motions of the soul.” Ignatius helps us to use spiritual discernment to determine where our interior movements come from and where they lead us.
Read MoreDuring the journey of the Spiritual Exercises, Ignatius introduces us to the term “magis.” As Kevin O’Brien explains, “Christ summons the best from us, calling us to magis, to greater service and generosity.” One of the meditations done during the Exercises asks us to pray about 3 questions: “What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? What ought I to do for Christ?”
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 6 PM in Kittler Hall, we will be showing the powerful feature film, IGNATIUS of LOYOLA: Soldier, Sinner, Saint, an epic motion picture based on true events in the life of the founder of the Jesuits, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Refreshments will be available.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what God is calling you to do with your life? Do you know your God-Given talents? Living Your Strengths is a journey to identify, understand and apply your God-given talents helping you to become the best version of yourself.
Read MoreOutreach ministries includes reaching out to those who are not regular members of the parish or who do not come to weekend liturgies. The more successful parishes have a commission that oversees this important aspect of parish life and gives it a focus and direction.
Read MoreEach and every day we read the headlines about the many social and economic issues impacting our community. A Peace and Justice group at our parish could help us to better understand and appreciate the church’s teachings on social justice issues and explore what we can do to further those teachings.
Read MoreDo you have ideas on how we can expand or improve our ministry offerings in our Human Concerns Commission? If so, we want to hear those great ideas!
Read MoreStewardship can take many forms, and there are many different ways to get involved. Looking to get more out of you experience? Check out some of the ways to be a part of our parish…
Read MoreWould you like to help with our Ministry of Praise? Each month, we send a newsletter to homebound parishioners that can no longer attend Mass. The newsletter contains prayer requests and helps these individuals feel connected to our community by praying for the intentions submitted to them.
Read MoreAre you interested in helping fellow parishioners develop new healthy habits in the New Year? Please consider joining our Health Committee! We are always looking for new ways to assist people in getting information and support centering on preventative care, fitness, nutrition, health screenings, and related topics.
Read MoreWe are looking for new members to join the planning committee that works to encourage relationship and connection between St. Benedict and Our Lady of the Snows.
Read MoreIn the last meeting of the Human Concerns Commission, one of the items we discussed was beginning a new ministry called “Care for Our Common Home.” The goal of the ministry will be to educate ourselves on how we can provide better care for our environment.
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