Welcome to St. Mary Catholic Church!
Cardinal George Comments on the New Translation
Sep 1st
See the Full Article here at Catholic New World
“This third edition of the Roman Missal includes new eucharistic prayers, prefaces and feast days. The text will sound somewhat different than what we have become used to in praying with the second edition, now in use. Some sentences will be longer, but no longer than the sentences used in Polish and Spanish for the past 40 years. The English vocabulary will be richer, and the tone will be more expressive of our humility before a God who is so merciful that he gives us the power to address him in prayer.
The translations have been made with singing them in mind, so there should be more music in the eucharistic celebration. Liturgical musicians have been working on adaptations and new melodies for the Mass chants. Postures, gestures and symbols will remain what they are now, because we are already using the General Introduction to the Roman Missal to regulate our movements at Mass. But we can renew our appreciation of these instructions, with special attention to the symbols used at Mass and the unity of the rites. They were simplified in the liturgical renewal after the Second Vatican Council so that their meaning would be more evident to all.”
Behold the King Eucharistic Celebration
Aug 31st
See the PDF posting below for information on our Eucharistic celebration coming at 10:15 AM on Sunday, September 19.
Full Speed Ahead to the Fall Lineup
Aug 29th
One thing we pride ourselves on here at St. Mary is that, despite being a small parish, we always a have a lot going on, and most of our parishioners are highly active in our parish. We have a lot of new opportunities coming this fall as groups gear up to start again after the summer break.
Here is a partial list of things to consider getting involved with:
- St. Mary School is enrolling 2 1/2 year olds through 5th grade this fall. An open house is being held on September 2 and classes begin September 7.
- The Religious Education Program begins registrations next Sunday at Mass and the program begins with a parish wide Eucharistic celebration on September 19.
- Youth Group begins with a new core team and a new Life Teen program on September 26.
- The EPIC Church History adult education series and family potluck dinner begins September 19.
- The RCIA program begins Monday September 13 at 8:00 PM in the St. Mary Room.
- A new prolife commission begins work September 21.
- Pastoral Council, Finance, Worship, & Education Commissions begin meeting in September.
- St Mary Bible Studies on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday start up again in September.
- And Much More!
We hope to see you at Mass and look forward to your participation in many of these activities. Learn more at our Ministry Fair on September 11-12. Free food is provided!
