The Action Verbs of Ascension! 

My Dear Friends, The Lord is Risen. He is Risen Indeed. Alleluia.  Yes, Easter continues and our Alleluias continue to resound. Have you ever had a moment where something ended… and you just kind of stood there? Not sure what to do next…not ready to move… just… taking it all in. I remember walking through the Holocaust Museum in … Read more

May is for Mary!

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

2026 Mother’s Day Basket Raffle

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

The Really Good Shepherd.

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

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

The Rhythm of Easter!

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

Holy Week for the Weak?

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

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

Are We Blind?

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

2026 Feast of the Annunciation

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

Jesus is a Scandal!

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

Strength for the Valley 

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

Out with the old, in with the Bright

Children

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