“We do not want… a church that will move with the world. We want a church that moves the world.” G.K. Chesterton Every year the church tries to focus us with a theme that will enlighten, encourage, and serve as a compass and companion for the new liturgical year. This year, Saint Miriam has chosen … Read more
Do you ever feel like you have nothing to offer? I can only imagine how the widow felt that day in the Temple, watching the others pass by on their way to the collection box, dressed in their luxurious clothes. As she watched them donate large sums of money to the Temple funds, making sure … Read more
Most of you have heard enough of my preaching that you won’t be surprised when I tell you that I don’t literalize this week’s gospel. For me, we lose something if we make it about only physical blindness and sight. We often hear this story and think of blindness and seeing in outward forms, but … Read more
Benefitting our School & Outreach Programs – Just in time for your early holiday shopping! Our annual silent auction begins on Sunday, November 10th before and after all masses, and ends after all masses on Sunday, November 17th. We depend on donated items and/or services in order to make the Silent Auction event a success! I am reaching out … Read more
‘Well, of course I am’, many of us would respond. I’m baptized. I go to church. I give in the collection. I try not to sin. That’s all good. (And thank you for your contribution!) But the question remains: Am I a disciple of Jesus? A student, a learner, a follower? You see, at the end of the gospel passage … Read more
Please help us stop the spread of germs! We’re in need of a few classroom essentials! Donations of hand sanitizer, hand gel, Lysol spray, disinfectant wipes, tissues (a highly used item) and baby wipes would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for help us keep our classrooms clean and healthy!
All Saints and All Souls Day will be honored at all Masses on Sunday, November 3rd. All Souls’ Day Memorial Envelopes wrapped with Back Ribbons! There is an old tradition of placing the names of the faithful departed on the Altar during the month November, as we pray in a special way for all departed. … Read more
Every time the Sunday Scriptures deal with the topic of marriage, I automatically recall one of my favorite passages from Greg Boyle’s book Tattoos on the Heart. Greg writes about a trip he took with his mother to the hospital to visit his dad. Greg’s mom has brought along a pillow in a flowery case for … Read more
As the nation deals with the recovery from Hurricane Helene, I cant help but remember when Joel Osteen led his Lakewood Church congregation into the stadium formerly known as the Compaq Center in Houston. After $95 million in renovations and much political wrangling, the church moved into its new 16,000-seat home on July 16, 2005. … Read more
Scarecrow Contest at Saint Miriam – Proceeds Benefit School Scholarships This Halloween team up with your friends, neighbors and families and join in our Scarecrow contest at Saint Miriam! Awards will include certificates and prizes – and all the proceeds will benefit kids at our Saint Miriam School. Everyone who sends us a scarecrow will … Read more
We are excited to announce that throughout the year we will have Sunday afternoons with The Jazz Sanctuary on the following Sundays: This event is free and open to the public! Join us! Watch our jams here!
“In a culture where we use things and throw them away, Francis calls us to see humans and animals as creatures of God.” Join us for a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 6th after all Masses We will be in the Saint Francis Garden at Saint Miriam Parish and all creatures Great and … Read more
I was asked the other day how I was doing. I told my therapist, “All is want is peace.” Then, I began to cry. It isn’t easy being a pastor today. It certainly isn’t made an easier by the concerns over the lasting impact of COVID and returning to whatever normal used to be after … Read more
Dear Friends, I have been trying really hard not to get caught up in Facebook arguments. But the other day I couldn’t help myself. (Surprise?!) Someone had posted a favorable review of Taylor Swift, calling her Christian-like for her many acts of generosity, including the money she donates to food banks at every town where … Read more
I’m sitting here in my apartment in Assisi reading the Scriptures for this coming Sunday. As I read James explaining that all our jealousies and selfish ambitions and conflicts and wars come from our out-of-order passions. We all know that’s true. And election season makes it abundantly clear. Crazed unruly passions seem to dominate. It’s … Read more
Saint Miriam’s Annual Pumpkin Patch will be open from October 10th to October 31st! Pumpkins will be available for sale and proceeds will benefit scholarships for the Saint Miriam School! You are also welcome to take family photos with the whole family including members with paws in our dog-friendly Pumpkin Patch! The Pumpkin Patch will … Read more
Join Saint Miriam This Fall As We Celebrate Joining One Home One Future: We Only Have One Planet One Home One Future, a multi-faith campaign for visible and collective climate action that educates, activates, and supports clergy, congregants, youth and all spiritual people in meaningful and just solutions locally, regionally, and nationally in ways that … Read more
It has been said that Jesus came proclaiming an upside-down kingdom. It’s a catchy way of saying that so much of what Jesus said and taught turns our way of thinking on its’ head. He said things like, if you want to live, you must die; and if you want to save your life, you must … Read more
Uh oh. In today’s gospel, Jesus says his followers must “Take up their cross.” These words always make me nervous—not because they are challenging but because of how often they have been misused to guide people into ways of thinking and acting that have nothing to do with the message of Jesus. Telling someone their cancer is … Read more
Mark’s Gospel this week brings us that denouement moment when Peter says, ‘You are the Christ’! This is known as the Petrine Declaration and is a statement of great clarity, but as clear as it is, Peter remained to a degree ‘outside’ of the mystery of Christ. Yes, Peter himself whom Christ built His church! Peter could … Read more
There have been Twelve major renovations since the initial core of our church building was raised up and the cemetery dedicated back in 1818! They include: 1861 – Church was Remodeled1882 – Renovations Completed1896 – Church was Rebuilt and Updated under renowned Architect Horace Trumbauer and final Cornerstone laid1901 – Bell Tower Completed and new … Read more