We wanted to share a story of encouragement from the recent Eucharistic Congress. You may remember that in the summer of 2024, our Sisters, along with about 60,000 others, journeyed to Indianapolis, Indiana for the National Eucharistic Congress. It was a time filled with faith,
October 9th is DAF Day! What is DAF Day, you ask? It’s a special day set aside to celebrate the impact of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and the generosity of those who use them to change lives. More people than ever are choosing to
The SCMC community pauses to remember our dear friend, Larry It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Larry. Larry was a valued member of our development office team whose warmth, humor, and dedication made a lasting
Family is so very important, something our annual Family Blessing Mass reminds us of each year. The Catholic Church understands this importance of family and aids the faithful in any way it can. On custom in the Church is the “Family Consecration.” From
With our largest gathering to date, we have celebrated yet another Family Blessing Mass and Gratitude Luncheon. Families from near and far joined us in the Motherhouse Chapel, lifting their hearts in prayer and receiving God’s abundant blessings. After Mass, the joy continued as
Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4; Psalm 95; Timothy 1:6-8; St. Luke 17:5-10 Beloved, I remind you, to stir into flame the gift of God that you have…. We may have suffered from very big disappointments in our lives, like the prophet Habakkuk did. This first Mass
Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; St. Luke 16:19-31 Lay hold of eternal life I remember what the human circulatory system looks like because of an excellent seventh-grade science teacher. Have you had a favorite teacher? More than one? Perhaps you, too,
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; St. Luke 16:10-13 Everyone agrees that we need good leaders. What are the qualities you look for in a leader? Integrity, initiative, honesty, faith? To obtain and uphold the good leaders that we need, we should follow
Numbers 21:4b-9; Psalm 78; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and delivered. Do you have a favorite Olympic medalist? The bright medals that the
Wisdom 9:1318a; Psalm 90; Philemon 9-10, 12-17; Luke 14:25-33 “Great crowds were traveling with Jesus.” We can imagine the “great crowds traveling with Jesus” – men, women, and children– all drawn by the magnetism of His holiness, His overflowing love, and the kindness
Sirach 3: 17-18, 20, 28-29; Psalm 68; Hebrews 12: 18-19, 22-24a; Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted. Jesus took his companions by surprise when he told a thought-provoking parable to a
Isaiah 66:18-21; Psalm 117; Hebrews 12: 5-7, 11-13; Luke 13: 23-30 Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough. In today’s Gospel, Jesus answered a pointed question and related it
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