In a culture where we use things and throw them away, Francis calls us to see humans and animals as creatures of God. Our Blessing of the Animals will take place on Sunday, October 5th after all Masses in the Saint Francis Garden! Bring all creatures great and small! For inclement weather the blessing will … 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