Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

"You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence
every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy and the flies die from happiness."-- Erma Bombeck

Latest Movie Review: "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"

The Love Dare: Book of the Month from "For Your Marriage.org"

You Tube Message from Pope Benedict XVI: hunger is unacceptable

LIFE after SUNDAY, a catechetical tool for parish life presents: Attention to Your Life With Jesus

“A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People.” This first-of-its-kind exhibit...

International Stewardship Parish E-Newsletter July

International Stewardship Parish E-Newsletter
July, 2009 | Download | e-Boletín en español


Taking a “Trust Walk” with God
Have you ever taken a “trust walk” so popular in team-building workshops and leadership seminars? One person is blindfolded, simulating loss of sight. The “blind” person is dependent upon a companion who acts as guide in order to reach his or her destination. At times, the “blind” person holds onto the guide for direction. At other times the guide calls the person, providing insight into the moment’s situation and giving essential instruction... more...

5/22/09 News

LIFE after SUNDAY, a catechetical tool for parish life presents: ATTENTION!

Women and Spirit: The role of Catholic sisters in America

May, Mary's Month - History of this Celebration and Ideas

Enjoy this You Tube Video of the 1400 year anniversary Mass of the Catholic Church in the Pantheon

Deadlines Announced for Ministry Calendars

Praying for someone special? Leave your prayer intention online here.

Introducing the MADABA MAP: a virtual tour of Holy Places

Movie Review: Star Trek

Join us in praying for Vocations to the Priesthood

Updated 5-09-09

Parish Leadership Links
from QLM

International Stewardship Bulletin for May in English
and in Spanish pdf

Pope opens Holy Land visit with call for tolerance, visit to disabled

Parish choir singer Susan Boyle becomes overnight sensation

Number of Diocesan Priests Going Up

Travel with Benedict XVI at Twitter.com

5/2/09 Newspage

800th anniversary of Franciscan Order: 1,755 Franciscans
convene in Assisi

You and the Cross: How Paul’s Teachings Can Change Your Life

Pope urges attention to the Eucharist: Love Lived Daily

Holy Father's Homily:
Do Not Be Afraid
to Be Builders
of a Better Tommorrow


Catholic Parish choir singer Susan Boyle becomes overnight sensation


Educators urged to follow example of Christ in his teaching ministry

News for 4-18-09

For pope, St. Francis offers conversion lesson for modern times

Catholic Parish choir singer Susan Boyle becomes overnight sensation

Educators urged to follow example of Christ in his teaching ministry

800th anniversary of Franciscan Order: 1,755 Franciscans
convene in Assisi

You and the Cross: How Paul’s Teachings Can Change Your Life

Pope urges attention to the Eucharist: Love Lived Daily

Holy Father's Homily: Do Not Be Afraid to Be Builders of a Better Tommorrow

News Notes Posted Saturday March 14, 2009

Small Christian Communities invite you to their Lenten Retreat on March 14th.

United States Census 2010, Jobs for Our Community!

Advisory Board's February Minutes are online now.

Give and it shall be given to you; Give Hope! Social Concerns needs your help for our Food Basket Program!

Old Mission Montessori School invites you to an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, March 21st from 1pm to 4pm.

"Toe Jam" Guitarist Melendez brings music, message of hope to Delaware youths

Catholics at the 2009 Religious Education Congress were encouraged to seize this unique opportunity, to reject "business as usual" and to develop "a common good culture" that is based in Catholic social teaching.

MSLRP Lenten reconciliation will be on 3-18-09 in the Serra Center. Click here to prepare with our Lenten Reconciliation Powerpoint

Barbie turns 50 - lessons to learn from overdressed doll

Regaining an appreciation for fasting: the Pope's Lenten message

The Pope welcomed viewers to a "great family that knows no borders", as Time Magazine Reports: Pope Benedict launches YouTube Channel

National pro-life postcard campaign to be supplemented by e-mails

'Coping With Job Loss.

A Spiritual Reflection on the Current Difficult Economic Times

A Prayer for Priestly Vocation

News Notes Posted Saturday, Jan 24, 2009

Fame and misfortune: why teens thirst for celebrity in today's culture

New Getty exhibit is "like something out of a movie - somewhere between Indiana Jones and Les Miserables"

World Family Meeting: Family as the "school" of virtues...

The Mystical Body of Christ comes alive in the sacraments


When Zaid Gayle was a teenager, he founded a youth group that promoted learning and self-expression. That experience launched Gayle into a lifetime of service.


Don't "almost give" in 2009.


A Spiritual Reflection on the Current Difficult Economic Times


A Prayer for Priestly Vocations

January 3, 2009

Fight violence and build peace by tackling poverty, Pope urges

Action Changes Things: Teaching our Kids about Community Service

Former Homeless Boy Plays Football in 2009 Cotton Bowl


Boy Scout, Shawn Goldsmith has earned all of the 121 merit badges the organization offers, ranging in subjects from basketry to nuclear science.


Don't almost give in 2009.


A Spiritual Reflection on the Current Difficult Economic Times


A Prayer for Priestly Vocations