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The Bible and the Lectionary

The Bible and the Lectionary
Written by Sandra Dooley - parishioner, liturgist, and author. In his recent apostolic letter, Aperuit Illis  Pope Francis has reminded us that “the relationship between the Risen Lord, the community of believers and sacred Scripture is essential to our identity as Christians.” (AI#1) At every Mass, during the Liturgy of the Word, we hear readings…
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Young Adults Returning to Faith

Young Adults Returning to Faith
Written by Lana Kaczmarek, A Young Adult Parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Earlier this month, I was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook, when an article about millennials turning away from their faith popped up on my screen. It was from a friend, Dane Hamilton, who helps lead our Young Adult group at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church…
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Anxiety Relief for the Holidays

Anxiety Relief for the Holidays
3 Tips for Anxiety Relief during the HOLIDAYS! by Flora M. Torra, Ed.S. As parents, it's essential to realize and be aware that our own stresses and fears get absorbed by our children. In other words, they sense what is going on with us. In addition, children/teens that are highly sensitive are very much impacted…
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The Jesse Tree

The Jesse Tree
A Jesse Tree is either a real tree or a representation of one, decorated with symbols which mark the journey from the creation of the world to the birth of Christ. The symbols represent the ancestral characters depicted in the Jewish scriptures and the gospels. The ‘tree’ is a common symbol throughout scripture, most memorably…
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