Last Chance to Pick Up a Pawsom Pumpkin from our Patch!
This is your last chance to get a pumpkin and help fund scholarships for kids at the Saint Miriam School! All remaining pumpkins are Donation Only! Get them while they last!
Women of Saint Miriam’s Shop to Give Event!
This is a fundraiser you’d actually WANT to support! Shop for Candles, Totes, Gift Wrap, Water Bottles & More! The Women of Saint Miriam are holding a fundraiser from Boon Supply from now until early November. Just in time for the holidays, shop for eco-friendly products for the home, gourmet treats, reusable bags and more! … Read more
2023 Christmas Concert – The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Join us during the First Week of Advent on Friday December 8th for our Annual Christmas Concert At 7:00PM at Saint Miriam, as we begin to look a lot like Christmas we will have our Christmas decor up, Chocolates and Desserts, Light Refreshments and our Annual Christmas Concert! The artists we will be featuring are:
The Spilled Water of Others.
This coming Sunday is the anniversary for my ordination of becoming a deacon. There have been a lot of years since that day and so much has happened that as I sit and reflect. I can remember so much good, and there’s been some bad; there’s been a lot of unexpected experiences, and yes, sadly, … Read more
Scarecrow Contest at Saint Miriam!
It’s a Scarecrow Contest! Prices and more will take place at the Annual Halloween Parade for our wonderful school of Saint Miriam School on Oct 30th (Rain date is Oct 31!) Get your entries in by October 29th so we can set them up and HAVE SOME HALLOWEEN FUN! Email us at JoinUs(at)mySaintMiriam.org to let … Read more
Trunk or Treat! – Saturday, October 21st from 3-5 PM
Don’t miss out on this safe and fun way to help the kiddos show off their costumes and get that Halloween candy! This event will take place in Saint Miriam’s parking lot on Saturday, October 21st from 3pm to 5pm. Costumes are encouraged, and we’d love to see some (tastefully) decked out Halloween trunks. $5 … Read more
Are We Worth Saving: Praying for Empty Churches & Empty Pews…
It is no secret that we lost parishioners since the pandemic. We are about 40% lighter than prior. It is a miracle we are still here when over 4500 churches closed during the pandemic. This rapidly accelerating trend is reshaping the religious landscape in the United States and us here at home. And, it should … Read more
November 8th, 2023 – World Drawing God Day
Saint Miriam Parish & School are participating in World Drawing God Day How do you see God? Inspired by the Drawing God children’s book, join friends in faith from around the world for the fifth annual World Drawing God Day on November 8th. Please be sure to drop of completed drawings in person so we … Read more
No, The Church is Not Always a Place of Peace.
It’s almost ironic that just a week ago in my last blog to the parish I spoke about the need for peace. I spoke about my own experience as a pastor and as a priest and how all I want is peace. I also spoke how elusive peace can be in a world that doesn’t … Read more
“All I Want is Peace”
All I Want is Peace. 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 COVID and returning after a 3-year pandemic. It isn’t … Read more
A Time to Strip Away.
[Editor’s Note: Father Liam is away in Assisi, Italy on an extended pilgrimage retreat. This is his reflection.. We are grateful for his sharing.] Today we walked with our retreatants/pilgrims/seekers to the Santuario della Spogliazione—which means stripping or undressing. This is the bishop’s residence and courtyard where Francis’ father brought Francis before the bishop to … Read more
We Were Wrong.
I know, right? When was the last time the church, or a priest, or anyone for that matter, said those words? There really isn’t enough of us taking ownership of our own mistakes. So, let me be the first: I was wrong; WE were wrong! We noted the drop in attendance and sat and pondered why? … Read more
Is God Speaking? Brian McLaren – November 5th, 2023
Faith, Doubt, Change and the Christian Church An Online Gathering with Brian McLaren The pandemic and extreme politics have changed us, and it certainly changed the church and those who attend. Now we have more doubt and pain and many questions. – Is God speaking? – Is God changing the Church and religion as we … Read more
Socks with Saints and Stickers! – September 18-October 2nd
Socks and Stickers! We have an exciting announcement that we hope will inspire you to make a positive impact! Starting September 18th, we are kicking off our Sock and Sticker Fundraiser to support our outreach program and student scholarships. This is your chance to shop faith-inspired goodies, including Sock Religious socks and faith-inspired stickers, and … Read more
Life-Line Screening – November 2nd, 2023
Get Your Heart Health Checked on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 This safe, painless and non-invasive preventative health screening will be here at Saint Miriam on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. These screenings are not typically a part of routine physicals and will check for: Cartid Artery Disease An ultrasound is performed to screen the carotid arteries … Read more
Graves, Scarecrows and Wine! (or Cider) – October 28th, 2023
Join us for All Hallow’s Eve in our historic 300 year-old cemetery for a tour of graves and scarecrows with wine in hand! For those who are not of age to drink, or adults who do not drink alcohol for any reason, we will also have non-alcoholic cider available. It all begins at dark at … Read more
Annual Pumpkin Patch will be Open October 2023!
Welcome to Saint Miriam’s “Pawpkin Patch” Saint Miriam’s Annual Pumpkin Patch will be open from October 7th 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 … Read more
Sometimes Small People Arrive at Big Jobs.
In all my years as a priest I have learned that religious leaders can only lead you to where they themselves have once been. If they have faced their own shadow, darkness, demons- whatever you want to call it- then, and only then, are you in good company. If they have not, proceed with caution. … Read more
2023 Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, October 8th
“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 8th after all Masses We will be in the Saint Francis Garden at Saint Miriam Parish and all creatures Great and … Read more
Because You are Your Child’s First Teacher… Updates to our Faith Formation Programs!
CFF (Children’s Faith Formation) becomes FFF (Family Faith Formation)! Pre-K – 5th grade $120 per Family The foundation of our parish’s faith formation will now be structured around the FAMILY…enabling the parents to be the primary (and best!) teacher of their child’s Catholic faith. “Every Christian family is called to be a small ‘Domestic Church’ … Read more