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Feast of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus of Bethany

by Father Joe

This weekend (Saturday) we celebrate the feast day of one of our patrons, St. Martha of Bethany. In recent years, this feast day for St. Martha has been expanded to include all three siblings in her household at Bethany. Of course, we know that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, and Mary was the one who sat at Jesus feet - both to listen to his words and ....
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The Divine “Silence”

by Father Lambert Nieme

This past Tuesday, our Mary’s Garden prayer group gathered as usual in Saint Mary’s church at 7:30 pm. If you have never attended this meeting, I invite you to join us to enjoy this wonderful moment of praying together, sharing the Word of God and our friendship as well. The reading of the night was Matthew 7:7-11. It is written:....
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Candlelight Vigil Service in honor of Malia Jusczyk

St. Martha & St. Mary Parishes are helping to coordinate a Candlelight Vigil Service in honor of Malia Jusczyk . All are invited – especially Malia’s friends, classmates, and teammates – and all residents who have been affected by Malia’s life and legacy. Next week, gather at...
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Newly Hired: Youth Faith Formation Coordinator and St. Mary Music Director

by Father Joe

You have heard about us searching to fill these two key openings on the Pastoral Team that serves our collaborative parishes, and now I am very pleased to make this initial introduction of those we have recently hired. We were fortunate....
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Thank You - PWC -Friends of Adoption and Foster Care

We're so thankful for the support of Father Joe and everyone else involved at the collaborative! In total, FAFC received 33 cans of formula, 1,255 diapers, and 1,996 wipes....
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I’ll Take the Driveway to God

by Linda Olsen

I knew I was going the wrong direction as soon as I veered left at the fork in the road and saw my GPS begin to recalculate. Not wanting to drive too far down the country road, I pulled into the first gravel driveway I came upon in hopes of making a quick turnaround. I immediately felt my car slump lopsided into a ditch and then heard my back tires spin as I attempted to put the car in reverse. Oops!....
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