Ordination of Michael Ball – Sunday, August 23, 2026
All our welcome to join us on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 9:30am for the Ordination of Michael Ball to the Sacred Order of Deacon.
Special Announcements!
Help Saint Miriam Celebrate 250th July 4th for Our Guests!
Human First Outreach Initiative, who cares for the unhoused every week of the year, is hosting a July 4th Celebration Cookout! We need your support! Please volunteer to help serve, or supply needed side dishes for a picniclunch! Saint Miriam will supply the brisket, ribs, burgers and hotdogs! Please RSVP using the form below and … Read more
Fundraising to Help Expose the Realities of the Death Penalty
A small, passionate team of independent filmmakers working to expose and spotlight one of the most morally troubling systems in our country: the death penalty. Earlier this year, we released our 22-minute short film The Spiritual Advisor, which premiered on Rolling Stone and Documentary+ and reached thousands of viewers nationwide. The film has received strong … Read more
A Pledge Giving Campaign to Strengthen Saint Miriam
Rebuilding on Our Success We will be trying to reach our planned giving goals through the end of 2026 through a Pledge Campaign that was requested at our Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Together we can do so much, but it needs to be planned and thoughtful and that includes knowing how … Read more
Registrations are open for 2026 Summer Camp!
Get ready for a summer of fun and learning! Registration for the Saint Miriam School’s 2026 Summer Camp is now open! This year, our weekly themes are: This summer camp open to ages 3-5 for $430/week and includes the option of Before & After Care, 7:30a-5:30p or stay enrolled as a regular student for a … Read more
A Good Church Cares…Even About Your Safety!
Join us as we support our parishioner, Karen Coyne, and her effort to help us all become better drivers ad stick around longer! Take the Smart driver Class and save money as you become one safe driver! Date & Time:06/10/2026 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM06/11/2026 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM Address: Free Library of Springfield … Read more
Annual Meeting Sunday, May 3, 2026
You are welcome to join us at our Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 3, 2026 following the 9:30am Morning Mass. Join our Pastor, Leadership Team and Board and become even more invested in all we have created… together!
BREATHE at Saint Miriam on Second Sundays
Our Breathe liturgies have become so harmonious with the spirit of Saint Miriam that we decided to incorporate them into every month as a regular practice! Breathe liturgy is a contemplative liturgy combining intentional, deep breathing with prayer to foster rest, spiritual connection, and awareness of God’s presence. It often involves listening, sound, scripture, music … Read more
Out with the old, in with the Bright
Big News for Our Little Learners (and their Grown-ups!) Just like our students, we are growing and learning! To make sure our parents have the very best tools, we are moving our school software to Brightwheel. Think of it as our school’s new “digital backpack” – only much easier to carry. You’ll get a user-friendly … Read more
We Are Hiring! Join Our Family!
We Have Multiple Positions Available We are currently looking for: For more information, please contact us using the form below. Please include a letter of interest and resumé.
Giving Habits in Churches Have Changed Over the Years…
… Now, So Did We! Now You Can Give in More Ways to Saint Miriam! People still give through cash, checks, and cards, and recurring giving is a very helpful way to support the parish and all the good that we do together! However, many now hold assets like stocks or cryptocurrency and want to … Read more
Can my friend or relative be my officiant?
This can be a tricky question. We understand that it is important to have friends and loved ones a big part of your big day – but your marriage needs to be valid in the eyes of the government at the same time! Just because someone was ordained over the internet does not necessarily mean … Read more
Anxious? Same here. God cares & so do we.
We all are, but we welcome you to our table! Join us every Wednesday for a Zoom meditation at 6:30pm. Join us every Thursday as we sit in Adoration our our Lord from 4-6pm in person in our beautiful Sanctuary or via Livestream. Join us every Saturday afternoon as we feed and cloth those living … Read more
We Know You’re Scared, We Are, Too.
It is a vastly different administration. We are a vastly different country. And, while we still maintain our hope in a brighter tomorrow, today we are all scared. This is why amid a wave of arrests and apprehensions of undocumented immigrants and legal residents, Saint Miriam will join others in accepting requests for the delivering … Read more
A Chance to Save a Life by Ending Executions
Join us on June 28th & 29th! The Rev. Dr. Father Jeff Hood (see bio at https://www.mysaintmiriam.org/our-team/) is coming to Saint Miriam on June 28th and 29th to introduce his work with The Execution Intervention Project, a nonprofit founded by Father Jeff and dedicated to providing tangible spiritual and organizational resources to intervene in human … Read more
NEEDED ASAP – Bottled Water Donations
Friends of Saint Miriam desperately need Bottled Water Donations! You can help us keep our street friends hydrated. Bottled water is essential for the overall health and hydration of our poor and homeless guests. Who can help us give this portable source of a human necessity to someone less fortunate? What can one cold bottle … Read more
Centering Prayer and Contemplation Gathering
Is There Room Left In Your Heart? In a distracted, noisy world, Pope Francis invites us to rediscover our core, our center, our heart: Join us as we gather in person at Saint Miriam Parish and virtually via Zoom to learn about Centering Prayer and Contemplation We will practice sitting together in silence, getting in … Read more
One Home One Future: We Only Have One Planet
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
A Brighter Future for Your Child!
At Saint Miriam School, the region’s only Franciscan S.T.E.A.M.M. school we provide a quality education for every age group within our care, from infants through preschool. Studies prove that reception of concepts and education begins earlier than ever thought. We want to jumpstart every child’s ability to thrive and ensure a brighter future! Why not … Read more