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Everything in this life is ultimately a gift from God, so our gratitude always starts with Him - especially for the gift of His Son Jesus. From time to time, though, people need to be reminded of how much you are appreciated by others and how you are...

The Gospel’s announcement of glad tidings “A child has been born for us” still rings on the occasion of every birth, according to Hannah Arendt. The image of the newborn gave rise to her concept of natality. It means that with every birth....

In addition to the Christmas gifts we exchange as signs of our love and thankfulness for the people in our lives, we each receive many gifts that are not wrapped. These Godgiven gifts - especially our ....

The offices of St. Martha and St. Mary will be closed on, Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day and on Thursday, December 26. The offices will reopen on Friday, December 27....

The midpoint of Advent, our baby shower time for Jesus, is a joyful time. Gaudete Sunday: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near” (Phil 4:4-5). The promised redemption is already at hand. The pink candle of the Advent wreath is lit in addition to the two purple candles. While the first purple candle reminds....

Advent is a short but powerful season with beautiful symbols and imagery. It is a shame it occurs at such a busy time of year, but this is why we need Advent all the more! Need a break between...

We are forming a small teen/adult group to sing at the 6 PM Christmas Eve Mass at St. Martha's this year! Songs are traditional Carols and Hymns; minimal rehearsal ....