Liturgy Notes from Joann
Liturgy Notes from Joann
Christ is risen! The following is a reflection for this Sunday from the book Living Liturgy, published by Liturgical Press in Collegeville, Minnesota. Being witnesses for one another: We know well that to be disciples means that we are to be witnesses for Christ. Yet we are also called to be witnesses for one another, […]
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Announcements
Our SECOND COLLECTION today is for our ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY. Your donations helps us to help others – thank you. Resurrection will offer VIRTUS TRAINING on Monday, May 7 at 6 PM. Please go to our website to sign up or call the parish office. The next FUSION EVENT is Friday, May 11 […]
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Weekly Words from The Rock
As we prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation next Saturday, I thought I would devote a section of this column to the Sacrament of Confirmation. The following reflections are taken from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, Copyright 2006. Question: Who may receive Confirmation? Answer: Every baptized person not yet confirmed can and should […]
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Musical Musings from Joy
I took some time to travel to Europe after Easter, and was blessed to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday in St. Mark’s Basilica. The current Byzantine-style structure has been in place since the 11th century. For those of you who may not know, (I certainly didn’t before this trip,) the tomb of St. Mark the Evangelist […]
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Liturgy Notes from Joann
Christ is risen! Have you seen the new Paschal candle? The candle is from Marklin Candle and the design is called LAUDATO which is Latin for “Praised be.” “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord” are the first words of each strophe of the Canticle of Saint Francis: Praised be You, my […]
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Announcements
Resurrection celebrates of the SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION on SATURDAY, APRIL 28 at 11 AM with Bishop Harrington. ALL ARE WELCOME. CANDIDATES for CONFIRMATION – the make up time for the WALK TO EMMAUS is Sunday, April 22 at 2 PM. Next weekend many of our young people will receive their FIRST HOLY COMMUNION. To accommodate […]
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Liturgy Notes from Joann
CHRIST IS RISEN! The Sundays of the Easter season are a continuation of Easter Sunday. Forty days of fasting have given rise to fifty days of feasting! One way to keep the celebration alive in the weeks to come is to practice mystagogy. Mystagogy is a prayerful breaking open of the Easter mysteries, especially focusing […]
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Musical Musings from Joy
The National Association for Pastoral Musicians (NPM) has a special place in my heart. As the top professional organization in my field, there are countless opportunities for networking, enhancing one’s spiritual life, and honing one’s craft amongst other like-minded individuals. I have been blessed to be awarded two scholarships by NPM that aided in my […]
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Weekly Words from The Rock
Reflecting on Divine Mercy Sunday, I would like to look at the word mercy. I want to share with you some random thoughts on mercy. Mercy = a heart moved by misery. Mercy began with the first sin; however, there are consequences. In Genesis chapter 3, Adam and Eve realize, because of their sin, that […]
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Announcements
This is the final time of preparation for our Confirmation Candidates – take a look at the posters in the Gathering Space and continue to pray for them this week. Grace Gift Ministries will be in Fr. Zenk Hall on Saturday April 21st at 3pm. All are welcome to join for healing, praise and worship, […]
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