Women’s Morning of Reflection

February 25, 2023

Save the date:

Women’s Morning of Reflection will be held on March 18, 9 – 11 a.m. in the undercroft of St. Mary.

“God’s Grace in My Life” will be presented by Sarah Anne Carter Rosenbaum. All women of Mary, Queen of Angels family of parishes are welcome to attend and encouraged to bring a friend. Sponsored by St. Mary Ladies’ Sodality.

BEHIND THE SCENES OF HOLY WEEK

February 17, 2023


A Lenten Exploration of our Holy Spaces and Practices

Join us for a six-week deep-dive into the behind-the-scenes aspects of Holy Week in the Roman Catholic Church. Lent is a season of prayer and penance, a wonderful time to learn more about the practices of the Church. There
will be no “homework.”
Learn about the Sacred Spaces and practices that you likely have never seen or noticed, the deep theology behind our liturgies and customs during Holy Week, and the unusual items and intricate preparation that go into theses most Holy liturgies of the year. Sessions are in the undercroft at St. Mary Church.

Meeting dates are February 27, March 5, 13, 20, 27, and April 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., and will include time in the church. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Sessions will end by 8:30 p.m. It is not necessary for participants to have attended “Behind the Scenes at Mass” during Advent, 2022.
All are welcome!

LENTEN COURSE IN PRAYER

January 31, 2023

Beginning the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday Chris Cotter will present, “Six Weeks to Deeper Prayer: A Lenten Journey with the Carmelite Saints.” The
purpose of this course is to help each participant deepen their relationship with God through a more intense life of prayer. The first meeting will be 10 AM Tuesday, February 21 in the Church Undercroft. To register for this six-week course please call the parish office at 937-653-1375. If you have questions call or text Chris at 937-508-9481.

From the Pastor: NE-1 Family of Parishes Name

January 28, 2023


Together with the Parish Councils of Champaign and Logan Counties, we have come to a strong consensus on the name for our Family of Parishes. We will be called the Mary, Queen of Angels Family of Parishes! Thank you to everyone who submitted suggestions for our name. Since three of our churches are named after our Blessed Mother (Immaculate Conception, St. Mary, and St. Mary of the Woods), it seemed fitting to go with a Marian name. The reference to the angels incorporates St. Michael Church, as well as all the churches that say the prayer to St. Michael at the end of Mass.

There were many people who wanted the name ‘Our Lady of Fatima,’ but this name was taken by another family of parishes very early in the process. However, the title ‘Mary, Queen of Angels’ connects with the angel of Fatima.

I personally think ‘Mary, Queen of Angels’ is a beautiful title that reveals the high honor in which Mary is held, even in Heaven. As one parishioner pointed out, I had an image of Our Lady of the Angels on my ordination card. We are blessed to have such a powerful intercessor for our family of parishes!