The Song of the Church

Posted by Brian Myers on 8/24/24

From the Apostolic Constitution “Divino Afflatus” of Pope Saint Pius X (1911 AD)

Earlier this week, the Church celebrated the Memorial of Pope St. Pius X (August 21). Having recently celebrated a weekend of Solemn Eucharistic Devotions, which included the prayerful recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours (highly-comprised ... Read More »

Farewell, Erin

Posted by Brian Myers on 8/17/24

Since October 2022, Erin Galla has been the face and voice of the parish, joyfully receiving parishioners and guests at our doors, and greeting people over the phone. Immediately, her heart was drawn to the energy of our food pantry, endearing herself to those who both serve and ... Read More »

Exciting News for Faith Formation

Posted by Brian Myers on 8/10/24

From Michele Baetzold, Coordinator of Faith Formation

The Church has always recognized parents as the primary faith formers of their children. With this premise as a guide, we as a parish have historically aimed to offer support to parents in their role as “first and best” teachers. This support ... Read More »

Romans 10:15

Posted by Brian Myers on 8/03/24

HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING THE GOOD NEWS!

This past week, Tony, Michele, and I took advantage of some professional development and continuing education at the National Gathering on Christian Initiation. This was a conference for catechumenal ministers and pastoral leaders. Evangelization was highlighted in ... Read More »

Bread of Life Discourse

Posted by Brian Myers on 7/27/24

Every three years (beginning this weekend and continuing the following four Sundays) our Gospel readings take a break from Mark, and the Bread of Life Discourse is proclaimed from John. The timing is perfect, as our nation just hosted the Tenth Eucharistic Congress, and we, as a parish ... Read More »

Devotions, Anointings, and Grandparents, O My!

Posted by Brian Myers on 7/20/24

Solemn Eucharistic Devotions: This Weekend: July 19-21

There is so much being offered by Saint Noel throughout the remainder of July! First, in solidarity with the tens of thousands attending the tenth Eucharistic Congress in Indiana this weekend, we are hosting Solemn Eucharistic Devotions, which begins Friday evening, July ... Read More »

God Loves a Cheerful Giver

Posted by Brian Myers on 7/13/24

A word of thanks and gratitude for your ongoing support of the spiritual and material needs of Saint Noel Parish! Not only do you share with us the treasure of your resources, but also the gift of your time and talent as you volunteer and minister on a ... Read More »

There is Always a Way to Respond

Posted by Brian Myers on 7/05/24

As I shared last week, throughout the month of June, the staff and I have welcomed your comments as to what your experience of liturgy has been at Saint Noel. Again, most feedback remains overwhelmingly positive, from parishioners and guests alike. More recent comments, however, have been more ... Read More »

There is Always a Way to Respond

Posted by Brian Myers on 6/29/24

For the past month, the staff and I have welcomed your comments as to what your experience of the liturgy has been at Saint Noel. We have been humbled by the overwhelmingly positive feedback several parishioners and guests have taken the time to share with us, and we ... Read More »

The Greatest Love Story: Saint Noel Solemn Eucharistic Devotions

Posted by Brian Myers on 6/22/24

Since the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) we have been offering some catechesis regarding the Eucharist, highlighting the importance of the Communion Procession and Communion hymn, our united posture, and even the sacred silence that follows. For the past three years, ... Read More »