“We do not want… a church that will move with the world. We want a church that moves the world.” G.K. Chesterton Every year the church tries to focus us with a theme that will enlighten, encourage, and serve as a compass and companion for the new liturgical year. This year, Saint Miriam has chosen … Read more
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
This past weekend, while most of us suffered in the coldness of the snow, Father Liam snuggled up to his computer and attended a virtual ‘Centering Prayer Summit’ entitled, Learning to See in the Dark. It might be a surprise to you to find out but Father and I speak almost every day. No, not always … Read more
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we are continuing the tradition of “Share the Love” campaign, a partnership with the parents and teachers, but each group will only know their part. We’ll unveil the whole idea on Friday, February 13. For your part, we ask that you take the provided hearts — or make your own — … Read more
I waited to write. I needed to wait. I needed time for my dismay and then my palpable anger and fear to dissipate. I needed facts and I needed time to assimilate all the news. Then, I wrote. I know I’d make a lot more friends if I didn’t speak up like this, but that’s … Read more
Dear Friends, Last Sunday at Mass I quoted those lyrics from Sarah Kroger’s song, Belovedness. Here are few more of those lyrics: You’ve owned your fear and all your self loathing. You’ve owned the voices inside of your head. You’ve owned the shame and reproach of your failure. It’s time to own your belovedness. You’ve owned … Read more
Dear Friends! Those who know me are aware that I wear many different hats. I’m a Trauma Advocate by day. I am always a professed and vowed monk in the background. I am the Founder and CEO of my nonprofit, Bethlehem House Ministries. I’m an assisting priest at Saint Miriam. And I take on part-time … Read more
This Sunday we honor the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This is one of the “theophanies” – that is God’s self-revelation to man. In this one event the whole Trinity reveals itself! It is why I absolutely love artist Mike Moyers beautiful work used as my image today! God the Son makes himself … Read more
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As a soley member-supported Franciscan Catholic parish community, we recognize the importance of giving of our time, talent and treasure to further the kingdom of God, as we are called. With this mandate in mind, in the winter of 2009, the Parish Board of Directors, at the direction and urging of our pastor, ratified the … Read more
Time to remember your loved ones and order your holiday flowers! Now with every donations, you can also have your own holiday greetings posted on our website! These greetings will be scrolling right on our homepage.
It’s been a rough year for so many. Fear seems to have taken hold in so many: from politics and division, injustice and unfairness to those we welcome, to immigration and armed agents in our major cities, to financial struggles and feeding our children and caring for our family, to just a general sense of … Read more
… 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
So, how’s the ADVENT CHALLENGE going with you? If you remember (and how could you possibly forget anything I say?!), I offered my traditional Advent Challenge once again this year: During all the noisiness of daily life—which often gets even more frenetic during the Christmas Season), dedicate yourself to 15-20 minutes of silence every day. … Read more
Dear Friends, Sssshhhh! Be quiet! Do you hear? Do you see? Can you sense it: the coming of the Son of Man? The Presence? We begin the Advent Season. And often the readings for the first few Sundays of Adent seem ominous. Like today: Jesus talks about the mysterious “coming of the Son of Man” … Read more
November 11, 2025 A Game-Changer: Help Us Unlock $75,000 in Matching Funds! Dear Friends and Parishioners, We are excited and blessed to be able to announce incredible news! An anonymous parishioner, and very generous donor, has pledged – **$5,000 a month for the next 15 months – for a total of $75,000! ** – to … Read more
Join us Friday, December 12, 2025 in the Sanctuary for our annual Christmas Concert! 6:00pm – Children’s Concert Prelude 6:00pm – Gathering Songs 6:15pm – Saint Miriam School Children’s Choir 6:30pm – Santa arrives! (Toys for children and Christmas Carols!) 6:50pm – Intermission with Beverages and Snacks 7:05pm – Christmas Concert begins 8:00pm – A … Read more
Advent Begins Sunday, November 30th – Wednesday, December 24th 2025 Join us through the Advent Season! View or download our Advent insert below:
The Giving Tree is a wonderful annual program that provides gifts to children who otherwise wouldn’t be able to celebrate the holidays. Each tree has specific wants and needs listed on a tag with the child’s name and age. Our goal is to help over 380 families this year to surpass last year! How to … Read more
Come out and join us this holiday season. All are welcome! November 16 – Breathe, a reflective service for preparing and hope, at 8:30am. November 30 – Sundays of Advent begins, at 7:30am and 9:30am. December 12 – Christmas Concert. at 6:00pm. December 24 – Christmas Mass, Vigil only, at 4:00pm. December 25 – A … Read more
Beloved Family in Christ, As we come to this Sunday’s celebration of the Feast of Christ the King, we’re invited to ask a very personal question: Who or what really rules my heart? The Church ends the liturgical year not with a warning, but with a beautiful reminder that above all the noise, uncertainty, chaos … Read more