All are encouraged to participate in the Holy Thursday liturgy this evening at 7 PM.
1 day ago, St. Mary's Church
Holy Thursday Mass at 7 PM, 3/28/24
The Altar of Repose in our chapel awaits our solemn procession and and adoration of the exposed Most Blessed Sacrament tonight, following our first Mass of the Holy Triduum, the Mass of the Lord's Supper. Tonight the church will be darkened and the Altar of Repose will be candlelit.
about 13 hours ago, St. Mary's Church
Altar of Repose
Altar of Repose
Altar of Repose
Don't cook tonight; dine in or take out from Pie-O-Mine/Greens. 20% rebate to our SMS Class of 2024!
4 days ago, St. Mary's Church
support the grade 8 class trip tonight
March 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
10 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Statue of St. Joseph and Jesus, St. Mary's Swormville
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH FOR PROTECTION: Oh Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your divine son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss his fine head for me, and ask him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. Saint Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen.
12 days ago, St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph
Christina Egleston, Catholic Education Director, encourages us to, "Transform your relationship with Jesus through Mary. Through the 33 Days to Morning Glory Marian Consecration Retreat, you will feel the love of our Blessed Mother, Mary. She will bring all that weighs on your heart directly to her son, Jesus, and wrap you lovingly in her mantle." Join us on Monday, April 15th at 7 PM, as we begin a 33-day preparation for Marian Consecration. For six weeks, we’ll read about and reflect on four great Marian giants: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Mother Teresa, and St. John Paul II. They’ll teach us the secrets to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart of Mary. In our weekly meetings on Mondays, we’ll share our insights and then watch a 30-minute video. The video by popular author and speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, brings our individual reflections and group experience into a clear and live-able focus.
13 days ago, Stephanie States
33 Days to Morning Glory
Please support our St. Mary School 8th graders' trip to Washington, D.C. by purchasing donuts after this weekend's Masses. We appreciate your support! $20 for a dozen, $10 for a half dozen, $5 for 3 doughnuts
14 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Donut Sale
Spring has sprung at St. Mary's!
17 days ago, St. Mary's Church
daffodils on St. Mary's campus
daffodils on St. Mary's campus
Plan on attending the Taizé Prayer Service on Thursday, March 14th at 7:00 PM in the church. Taizé prayer involves singing and listening to the Word of God in a peaceful, meditative, candlelit atmosphere and uses icons as a focus for contemplative prayer. The songs used in Taizé Prayer are simple refrains which have been composed specifically for this type of prayer. Take some time this Lent to experience Taizé.
19 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Taize Prayer Service
Donut sales support St. Mary School's 8th graders' trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. We appreciate your support! $20 for a dozen $10 for a half dozen $5 for 3 doughnuts
19 days ago, St. Mary School
St. Mary's Gr. 8 Donut Sale 3/16-17
As we journey further through Lent, do not give up. Get up and try again.
20 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Romans 12: 11-12
Food for thought shared with us by Fr. Sleeva. This is a great reflection to "chew on" for Lent.
23 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Reflection on Luke 11:14-23
Attention Men of St. Mary's and our Family of Parishes: Go to https://form.jotform.com/230406168176152 to register for this weekend's Christ Renews Welcome Retreat. Join 12 participants and the presenting team of 15 faith-filled men for 36 hours you will never forget!
25 days ago, St. Mary's Church
REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT ON 3/9-10
The Men's Retreat Weekend is March 9-10. Please register ASAP. Here are a few more reflections from men who have previously participated in a Christ Renews Welcome weekend.
29 days ago, St. Mary's Church
reflections from men who have previously participated in a Christ Renews Welcome weekend.
Lenten Penance Service, TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 28th, 7 PM, in St. Mary's Church. Multiple priests will be available for Confession. Note: prior to the Penance Service, the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM in the church.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Cross with How are you living Lent?
Lenten Penance Service at 7 PM on Wednesday, 2/28, in St. Mary's Church. Multiple priests on hand for Confession after the service. Have you reconciled with the Lord lately? Note: prior to the Penance Service, the Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 PM in the church.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Lenten Penance Service
Students do not need to be Catholic or belong to St. Mary's parish. An opportunity for Middle School through High School teens to grow in faith through games, interactive activities, prayer, food and conversation. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054caba72fa7fd0-breakthrough1#/
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
YOUTH MEETING 2/26 6:30 PM "TO JUDGE OR NOT TO JUDGE" ST. MARY'S CAFETERIA
Tonight's Wednesday Evening Rosary will be prayed early, at 6:30 PM, in the church, prior to the 7 PM Mass with distribution of ashes.
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
2 hands holding rosary
St. Mary's Faith Community mourns the loss of our beloved Sr. Suzanne Hitzges, OSF, who passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Sister Suzanne's obituary can be read in the complete news article on the parish website, stmaryswormville.org
about 1 month ago, St. Mary's Church
Sr. Suzanne Hitzges, OSF
As you begin to think about the season of Lent...
about 2 months ago, St. Mary's Church
Fast from hurting words