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 »

Eucharistic Catechesis

Posted by Brian Myers on 6/15/24

As was touched on last weekend, it can be difficult for some to embrace an emphasis on the Mass as the action of the community rather than an individual act of one’s own faith and piety, but it remains important that we make every effort to do so. ... Read More »

Eucharistic Catechesis

Posted by Brian Myers on 6/08/24

Following last weekend’s catechesis on the Communion Procession, let’s unpack the importance of the Communion Hymn (or Chant). The action by Christ’s body, the Church assembled for the Eucharist, is “manifested and supported by the Communion Chant, a hymn in praise of Christ sung by the united voices ... Read More »

Eucharistic Catechesis

Posted by Brian Myers on 6/01/24

On this occasion of Corpus Christi, at this time of National Eucharistic Revival, in the weeks ahead, I would like to offer some catechesis and gentle reminders when it comes to our reception of Holy Communion—our posture, the procession, the importance of the Communion Hymn, and the sacred silence ... Read More »