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CRS Rice Bowl: PRAYER ~ FASTING ~ ALMSGIVING

St. Michael's – March 1, 2022

We are so happy you’re joining us on this Lenten journey to three countries, where we’ll learn how to help others through CRS Rice Bowl. When you donate to CRS

Black History Month: Dr. Patricia Era Bath

Danielle Crane – February 22, 2022

By: Sandra Wagner Dr. Patricia Era Bath was an ophthalmologist who invented the Laserphaco Probe, short for “laser photoablative cataract surgery” which uses a laser to dissolve cataracts. With her

Black History Month: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett

Danielle Crane – February 15, 2022

By: Jennifer Jones Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, was born in Hurdle Hills, NC and received her elementary and secondary education in the schools of Roxboro and Hillsborough, NC. For higher education,

INTRO TO INTROITS – PART 4

Danielle Crane – February 8, 2022

By Alex Hill, Director of Music and Liturgy In part 3, we discussed the structure of an Introit, with its Antiphon, Verse(s), and concluding “Doxology.” “Doxology” is a composite word

Black History Month: Emmett Chappelle

Danielle Crane – February 8, 2022

By: Nathan Wagner Emmett Chappelle is an African American scientist and inventor. Emmett Chappelle was born on October 24, 1925, in Phoenix, Arizona. His family farmed cotton and cows on a small

Black History Month: Dr. Charles Richard Drew

Danielle Crane – February 1, 2022 2 Comments

By: Robert Cross Dr. Drew was an American medical doctor, surgeon, researcher, and teacher who started the idea of a blood bank and a system for the long-term preservation of

INTRO TO INTROITS – PART 3

St. Michael's – January 26, 2022

By Alex Hill, Director of Music and Liturgy As you get used to participating in the Introit at Sunday Mass, you’ll begin to notice a musical pattern which may seem

INTRO TO INTROITS – PART 2

St. Michael's – January 18, 2022 2 Comments

By Alex Hill, Director of Music and Liturgy When a Pope or Church Council issues an official document, they create the title from its first words. For example, the Second

REMEMBERING ROE V. WADE (FATHER’S FAITH NOTES: JANUARY 23, 2022)

St. Michael's – January 18, 2022

This Saturday marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the solemn annual reminder of the ongoing struggle to ensure that all people in our nation enjoy the most fundamental right,

INTRO TO INTROITS – PART 1

St. Michael's – January 11, 2022 5 Comments

By Alex Hill, Director of Music and Liturgy Recently we began a new liturgical year with the Advent and Christmas seasons. We’ve just entered a new calendar year, as well