This Sunday we will use the readings for Cycle A as we celebrate the first of the scrutinies for the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) process for the candidates and the Elect who are joining our Church and becoming full members of our community. The encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the…
During the 40 Days of Lent, the following prayers reflecting on the heart can help us prepare our hearts for Easter Source: “A Graced Heart in Lent”, Joyce Rupp. Warm my heart when it is cold. Embrace my heart when it is lonely. Strengthen my heart when it is…
This week we moved into the “Ordinary Time” of the Church liturgical calendar, and we only have a few weeks to settle into the routine of the new year before entering into the Lenten journey on February 14. Today’s scripture readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time are some of my favorite bible…
It is hard to believe that it is already Thanksgiving time of year but here we are again! It seems that it came around faster this year and maybe that it is true this year as the date is a little earlier than usual. I love this season of gratitude and the change of seasons…
What Does Stewardship Mean? “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 Good stewards are proactive. They don’t wait until they feel like doing something. Good stewards are trustworthy. They are reliable and responsible. Good stewards are faithful. They don’t…
St. Simon Parish Ministry List Following is a list of our Ministries and ways you get involved. Our Parish Life Group hosts many social events and would love you to join them. To find out more about a particular Ministry or Group, click on the “click here” link and it will take you to the…
St. Simon Parish Fall Community BBQ 2023 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 5:00 pm Mass 6:00 – 9:00 pm BBQ Grab your favorite school spirit wear for the St. Simon Parish Fall Community BBQ! Kick off the Fall season, reconnect with friends you’ve missed all Summer, and welcome those who are new. Tickets: Adult $20/each &…
Join us as we launch the new school year in community together for dinner and a family friendly concert! Francesca LaRosa will be joined by Meredith Augustin, who is visiting us from New York City. Francesca was here in April for a concert/music workshop and you may remember Meredith from Job, The Musical in May.…
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation on August 15th. Mass Times are 6:30 am, 8:30 am and 7:00 pm.