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Bulletin Article 10/20/19

Posted by Liz Lefeber

How do I begin reading the Bible? - Desire to Pray

Many Catholics have a Bible that they received some time in their life, however, I have found that very few of us take the time to regularly read Scripture. If I’m honest, the Bible had not really been ... Read More »

Bulletin Article 10/13/19

Posted by Liz Lefeber

Invitation to Weekday Mass - Loving the Sacramental Life of the Church 

I love celebrating weekday Masses. These Masses are usually a little simpler and quieter than Sunday masses, and take me about a half hour to celebrate. There is usually less singing and no Gloria, Second Reading, or ... Read More »

Bulletin Article 10/6/19

Posted by Liz Lefeber

Invitation to Parish Meetings - Desire Greatness

When I was growing up, I remember Sr. Pam teaching me that we can never be perfect but we can always strive for excellence. I desire for St. Denis and St. Patrick to be excellent parishes and want to help lead these ... Read More »

Bulletin Article 9/29/19

Posted by Liz Lefeber

Here comes the Holy Spirit - Loving the Sacramental Life of the Church 

As the weather has started to cool down from the summer, I have noticed a few extra bugs in Church. We certainly don’t have an infestation, but if you look around, you will notice them there. ... Read More »

Bulletin Article 9/22/19

Posted by Liz Lefeber

The Treasures of the Church  - Growing in Community

 Persecution was a daily reality for third-century Christians in Rome. In 258, the Emperor Valerian issued an edict commanding that all bishops, priests, and deacons should be put to death, and he gave the Imperial treasury power to confiscate all ... Read More »

Bulletin Article 9/15/19

Posted by Liz Lefeber

Some areas I’ve noticed I could use help - Growing as Community

I love being able to serve as the priest at St Denis and St Patrick parishes. One aspect of both parishes that I have appreciated is seeing when there are projects that need to be taken care of, ... Read More »

Bulletin Article 9/8/19

Posted by Liz Lefeber

Listening to Sophia Pray - Desire to Pray

 In 2012 I met Ryan and Beth, the parents of a family who I became good friends with. At the time their daughter Sophia was turning 2 years old and their son Nathaniel was about to be born. About once a ... Read More »

Bulletin Article 9/1/19

Posted by Liz Lefeber

Articulating Intentions - Forming Faith Filled Families

 A few years ago Nate and I went backpacking together. As we walked and talked, we realized that each of us had a lot of things that we wanted to pray for. Both of us were seminarians studying to be priests, so ... Read More »

Bulletin Article 8/25/19

Posted by Liz Lefeber

Ask me Questions - Growing in Community 

 One aspect about me that you may not know is that I am an introvert. Now, I enjoy spending time with people and have appreciated getting to know so may of you, but my true rest comes from quiet, peaceful time. One ... Read More »

Bulletin Article 8/18/19

Posted by Liz Lefeber

Mass on Vacation - Loving the Sacramental Life of the Church 

 My immediate family has not had the opportunity to go on vacation together since I began college, 11 years ago, So this past Christmas my family decided that wanted to try to go on vacation this year together. ... Read More »