SHIELD OF FAITH BLOG
WHAT AM I DOING FOR LENT?
THE SEASON IS HERE!! This Wednesday we begin the holy season of Lent, which for all of us brings many different thoughts. From giving up coffee, knowing that the Roll Up the Rim to Win contest will start, to thinking about what to give up during this season of prayer,...
LENT IS COMING — REMEMBERING GOD
By Fr. John Jasica As we enter into the month of February, we draw close to the Lenten season which begins on Wednesday February 26 with Ash Wednesday. The Lenten season is a very holy time of prayer, sacrifice and service. It beckons us to the fundamentals of our...
THE MINISTRY OF HEALING
By Sharon Hunt - St. George Bereavement Team Six months ago, a newly formed Bereavement Team began its service providing support to families of our deceased parishioners. Team members are present for funeral home visitation and vigil prayers, attend the funeral Mass,...
A FAMILY’S JOURNEY OF FAITH
By Gabriella Woodey It has always been a blessing for us that our child feels at home in our Church community. This year we were fortunate enough to journey with James toward his First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. James has been looking forward to this...
MASS APPEAL — STRENGTHENING OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES!!
The weekend experience has to be one that inspires, comforts, strengthens and enriches the lives of those who attend. That they encounter the Risen Lord through it all!! Sometime in late March, I invited Fr. Pedro, Mary Catherine, Deacon Dennis and Deacon Mark for an...
A SUMMER OF CHANGE
A SUMMER OF CHANGE This summer at St. George was truly a time to give thanks and say goodbye to some staff members and to welcome some new faces to St. George Parish GIVING THANKS & FAREWELL!! This summer was filled with opportunities to give thanks to some...
The Spirit Transforms Us!!
THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By: Fr. John Jasica This weekend we celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for 85 amazing young people and their families. This is a celebration for them but also the parish. It is good to be in the vicinity of the Spirit!! THE...
Stories Along a Spiritual Journey
Stories Along a Spiritual Journey These are 2 stories as people reflect on their journey through EMMAUS ROAD - our RCIA program Anna Lam... 8 Year’s ago, I was so thankful to God for giving us our first child. We were very excited and happy to start our new journey....
THE WAY TO MORNING GLORY!!
By Marjorie Braatz “My Soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour...” (Lk 1:46). Never have I lived out these words more faithfully than when I led a small group of women in a retreat ‘33 Days to Morning Glory’ culminating in a consecration to...
All’s WELL in the WELL
By Angela Mandich The Well is an awesome group of high school students and dedicated volunteers. We look forward to meeting each week to enrich our faith through community service, friendship, fun, and Chicago style popcorn! It’s a “wellcoming” group that allows...
What about you?
I sat on my couch in front of my computer for most of this past weekend and I didn’t even feel bad – partly because it’s fall now and I had cold – but mostly because I spent the whole weekend watching Papa Francesco light up America. I watched mass, heard Matt Maher...
5 Reasons Why Fasting is Still Important
First of all, welcome to our Lenten blog! Since the fall when were blessed with this new amazing website, we have talked about blogging together as a staff. I'll admit that as the millennial of the group, I'm the most excited. We will be sharing a variety of thoughts...
