A Brand New Year Is Almost Here!

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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

The Silence of Advent.

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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

Just Sssshhhh…

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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

Don’t Just Give – Double Your Impact!

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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

2025 Annual Christmas Concert

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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

2025 Advent

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Advent Begins Sunday, November 30th – Wednesday, December 24th 2025 Join us through the Advent Season! View or download our Advent insert below:

2025 Giving Tree

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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

2025 Holy Season of Advent & Christmas Schedule

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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

Who Rules Your Heart?

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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

We live in God and God lives in us.

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Dear Friends, Today we see Jesus and the Sadducees discussing resurrection. The Sadducees did not believe in resurrection and eternal life (So, they were sad, you see?). It seemed impossible for them. It made no sense. There was no verifiable proof. Yet, Jesus counters that it is only because of the limits of their imagination … Read more

Silent Auction – Nov. 9-16 (You Can Bid From Home)

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Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Saint Miriam’s annual silent auction! Find one-of-a-kind gifts and unique treasures just in time to prepare for Christmas. All proceeds support our school and community outreach programs. Our silent auction begins Sunday, November 9th before and after all masses, and ends after all masses on Sunday, … Read more

Breathe – November 16, 2025 at 8:30am

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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

2025 All Saints & All Souls at Saint Miriam

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All Saints and All Souls Day will be honored at all Masses on Sunday, November 2nd. All Souls’ Day Memorial Envelopes wrapped with Back Ribbons! There is an old tradition of placing the names of the faithful departed on the Altar during the month November, as we pray in a special way for all departed. … Read more

A Journey to the Heart of St. Francis

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My Dear Friends, This week I will journey to Assisi, the home of Saint Francis, with my oldest and dearest friend, Liam. In the company of friendship, I am reminded of how Francis lived: he saw every relationship as a window into God’s love and every person—no matter how different—as a brother or sister. Our nation, as … Read more

The Saint Miriam Scarecrow Contest

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Looking for a Spooktacular way to celebrate? Join us for some Halloween excitement! It’s a fantastic opportunity for your family, class or neighborhood to get into the spooky spirit. We’ll be awarding certificates and prizes to the most creative and creepy participants! Contest will be judged from October 26-29 and the winner will be announced … Read more