The African Ancestry Ministry and Evangelization Network (AAMEN) invites you to join us in celebration of National Black Catholic History Month (NBCHM). In 1990, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus designated November as NBCHM. The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus chose Notre Dame University’s Theodore Hesburgh Library to entrust the archives. These historical documents contain
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The African Ancestry Ministry and Evangelization Network (AAMEN) invites you to join us in celebration of National Black Catholic History Month (NBCHM). In 1990, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus designated November as NBCHM. The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus chose Notre Dame University’s Theodore Hesburgh Library to entrust the archives. These historical documents contain
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The African Ancestry Ministry and Evangelization Network (AAMEN) invites you to join us in celebration of National Black Catholic History Month (NBCHM). In 1990, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus designated November as NBCHM. The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus chose Notre Dame University’s Theodore Hesburgh Library to entrust the archives. These historical documents contain
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We are pleased to have votive candles back once again in the church! As Fr. Michael mentioned in August, these new wax candles are permanently replacing the electric lights which had been used previously. Of course, wax candles require more maintenance and are constantly used up, so in this way they truly represent the sacrifice
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“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:27) In many churches, the month of September somehow marks the beginning of a new season. It is not a new liturgical year (which begins in Advent), or a new calendar year (which begins in January). It may be
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I am excited and blessed to be part of the St. Michael community as the Director of Religious Education. In my role, I oversee the faith formation programs for children and youth. This includes St. Mike’s Tikes, Challenge and Conquest, high school youth ministry, and Sacramental preparation of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Having served for
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The excitement is building as we continue to see progress on the sanctuary furnishings! What is a church altar? As it’s explained on Catholic Answers, the altar is “the focal point of the church building. It is the material expression of the Church’s worship. The church building is literally built around and over the
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On June 28th, St. Michael will welcome Fr. John De Guzman to our parish. He received the sacrament of holy orders on June 4, 2022 and is one of the two newest priests for the diocese. Here is a little about Fr. John: Who Influenced/Inspired you to Priesthood: Even before he was my pastor, Monsignor
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What is the rosary? How do we pray it? Why as a family? The rosary is made up of 60 beads, separated into 6 segments, led by the introductory prayers, followed by the 5 decades. There are 4 mysteries, said on different days of the week, and each one has 5 parts, corresponding with the
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What is Adoration? What do you do there? Why do we have it? In simple terms, adoration is the worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass. The Eucharistic Host is displayed in something called a monstrance on the altar so that everyone can see and pray in the presence of Christ. The Catechism of
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