“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
May is the Month of Mary! For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of May to honor Mary, Mother of God. Not just a day in May, but the entire month! The idea of a month specifically dedicated to Mary can be traced back to baroque times. Although it wasn’t always held … Read more
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
This year we have 3 baskets to win. Sponsored by The Women of Saint Miriam, the drawing is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Enter for a chance to win: • Gift Cards• Jewelry• Candles• Wine & glasses• DoTERRA diffuser• Assorted essential oils• Dooney and Bourke• Claremont crossbody bag• Dubai chocolate cones• assorted sweets• and more… And … Read more
My Dear Friends! The Lord is Risen. He is Risen Indeed. Alleluia! Yes! Our Easter journey continues and every year on the 4th Sunday of Easter — which is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday — we hear that familiar image: Jesus is the shepherd… and we are the sheep. And let’s be honest — … Read more
“And he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.” O how we love these words! Words that immediate remind us Catholics of the Eucharist, where week after week we know without doubt the Risen Lord in our midst in the breaking of the bread. Be it a good day or a bad … Read more
You are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 24th from 1PM to 3PM for our Saint Miriam School end of year celebration with the Waffle Cabin. Stop on by – the Waffles are on us!
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
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
My Dear Friends, Easter is too big for just one day. While the world moves on quickly after Easter Sunday, the Church continues to celebrate. In fact, we celebrate Easter for eight full days — what we call the Octave of Easter. It’s as if one day simply isn’t enough to hold the joy of … Read more
Dear Friends, I am admittedly tired. We all are, right? The political divisions, wars, lies, false flag information coming from the highest offices, more shootings, plane crashes, and death everywhere. Yes, even more hate and lots of ‘keyboard courage’ on social media, too. Add in a dose of ‘Whiteous’ indignation and lack of care for … Read more
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!
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
Dear Friends, Have you ever ignored a phone call… not because you didn’t hear it, but because you just didn’t have the energy to deal with whatever was on the other end? Sometimes it’s not that we’re busy. Sometimes we’re just tired. And sometimes life can wear us down so much that parts of us … Read more
As we move together into the Fourth Week of Lent, our Gospel from John tells of how Jesus cures a man of blindness. Blind since birth. And as things were in Jesus’ time righteous people—or those who consider themselves so, believed disabilities—be it blindness, paralysis, deformity or a multitude of any physical inadequacies; we brought … 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
Dear Friends, Jesus is such a scandal! Yes, you read that correctly: Jesus is a scandal. And his actions are nowhere more scandalous than in today’s gospel. Jesus, a Jewish man, alone with and talking with a heretic Samaritan woman who has had many husbands. Such behavior just isn’t done! It’s unacceptable. It breaks all the rules … Read more
Dear Friends, In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up the mountain to pray. And while they are there, something extraordinary happens. His face shines. His glory is revealed. For a moment, everything feels clear, holy, and full of peace. And Peter says what most of us would probably say: let’s stay here. … Read more
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
It’s that time of year again to purchase your Easter Flowers! The cost is $25 per plant and can be made in memory or in honor of someone.
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