Timeless Truths and New Beginnings
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Tuesday, April 17, 2012
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of celebrating Mass with my sister, brother in law, mom, and nephews Evan and Tyler in their beautiful Chicago parish, St. Alphonsus. Over the years, I’ve watched my sister’s parish be renovated and have seen this jewel be restored into an amazing place of vibrant worship. Every time I enter their church, I spot a new treasure—and this past weekend, I had the... READ MORE
How Welcoming Is Your Parish?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Thursday, February 23, 2012
This past weekend, I learned a lesson in hospitality when our family took a quick trip to the beautiful island of Oahu in Hawaii for a medical conference.
Those of you who have been fortunate enough to go to Hawaii in the past will likely agree with me that from the moment you step off the airplane, you are immediately welcomed with open arms. Many lucky visitors are greeted with floral leis, but... READ MORE
True Faith
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Our parish got a new priest last weekend, a priest reassigned to our parish to replace the outgoing priest.
This will be our third priest in five years (our tenth priest in thirty years) and it’s hard not to wonder what in the world in wrong with us. How do we keep scaring off these men so quickly?
The truth is there is a whole host of issues at our parish, none of which I’ll go into here. But that’s... READ MORE
Catholic VBS You Can Do At Home
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, June 27, 2011
Here’s a great resource for parents and/or parishes that would like a flexible Catholic Vacation Bible School you can do in your own family or with a group: Summer Faith Adventure from the folks you trust at Holy Heroes.
Summer Faith Adventure is a simply and low-cost way to have a week of Catholic fun and learning for at-home or in your parish. Everything you need is provided: a DVD with daily lessons and activities, a Leader’s Guide to map out each day, and an activity book for every participant.
Get all the details and then register for free!
Double Stuff Theology
Posted by Robyn Lee in Faith on Wednesday, November 18, 2009
I teach confirmation prep to ninth graders at my local parish. The confirmation requirement for the students is to meet for an hour twice a month: once in a classroom with me and the other hour in homes with their peers. I don’t love the model, but that is why I decided to become a teacher. Instead of complaining about the system and doing nothing, I joined the system so I could influence those 25... READ MORE
Parish Webmaster Seeks Your Input
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Saturday, May 23, 2009
One of the handfuls of part time jobs I’m lucky enough to enjoy is my role as Parish Webmaster for my faith community. I work from home - frequently in my pajamas (please don’t tell my pastor!) - keeping our parish community connected and informed.
Every summer, I have a list of personal projects that I try to accomplish. These are tasks that require more long-term focus than I typically can commit... READ MORE
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