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
Join us as we honor a principal Marian feast in a few wonderful ways on the 26th of March at Saint Miriam! The Feast of the Annunciation commemorates the visit of the archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, during which he informed her that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of … Read more
Palm Sunday Sunday, March 29 7:30am with Blessing of the Palms 9:30am with Blessing of the Palms and a Palm Procession with live Donkeys Holy Thursday Thursday, April 2 6:30pm for Mass followed by Chapel of Reserve open until 11:00pm for Adoration Good Friday Friday, April 2 Lord’s Passion with Stations of the Cross 2:30pm … Read more
As we begin the holy season of Lent, the Church invites us to forty days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This sacred time calls us to repentance, renewal and a deeper relationship with God. Marked with ashes, we are reminded of our human frailty and of God’s abundant mercy. Lent is not only about giving … Read more
Join us on Wednesday, February 18th for Ash Wednesday at: 12:15 for a 30-minute service and at 6:30pm Mass.
Join us for Palm Sunday celebrations on Sunday, March 29 at: 7:30am – Early Morning Mass with Palm Blessing 9:30am – Morning Mass with Palm Procession and Donkeys!
Lent will soon be upon us. Ash Wednesday normally ushers in this holy season of self-denial and reflection, but what if there were another option? Enter Breathe! Join is this Lent as we sit together in stillness, hear some inspired readings, sing some songs together to heal our souls and prepare our spirits for the … Read more
Breathe INHALE:When I’m afraid, EXHALE:God responds with His presence. It’s almost Thanksgiving and the holiday rush is already on, but maybe you can’t quit get into the spirit because you’re experiencing the blues, missing a loved one, feeling melancholy. Or, maybe, you just wish there was a space for peace and quiet and real reflection … Read more
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
As we gather to honor our God together, remember that you are more than just a guest here, you are the very best part of our parish! You now enter Saint Miriam as you did the Church, at the front with the Pascal Candle. You then listen to the Word, hear the Reflection, journey to … Read more
It’s always amazing to us when we hear a pastor or a denomination reject an individual (or an entire group of persons) from their church based on who they are, how they love, or how they identify themselves. Why reject those who love God created in His image and likeness to love and be loved? … Read more
At Saint Miriam, when we went from pews to chairs, some thought their days of kneeling in adoration were gone. Not so! We offer high-quality Kneeling Cushions in two sizes and heights to make your worship experience what you need it to be. So, whether you sit, stand or kneel, be comfortable in your faith … Read more
Our new Music Director, Dennis, wants to help us be more participatory at Mass! He is gifting the parish with an annual missal called, Breaking Bread, that combines the best elements of a Catholic hymnal and a missal, featuring a diverse repertoire of time-honored and contemporary Catholic music along with approved content from the ritual … Read more
Saint Miriam, a Franciscan Old Catholic Parish, has been gifted a First-Class Relic of our Seraphic Father, St. Francis of Assisi! The word relic comes from the Latin reliquirae, meaning, “remains.” Traditionally, relics, honored in the Catholic Church, are the bodies of the saints or objects connected with them. God as often shown His approval … Read more
“I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy word. (from the Ash Wednesday service, The Book of Common Prayer, page 265). My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I have … Read more