Mar/Apr - St Marys Catholic Church

S T. MA R Y ’S CA TH OL I C CH U R CH
B OI SE , I D A H O
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My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord
and my spirit finds joy in God my Savior
Luke 1 :46
Volume 3, Issue 2
March/April 2005
A RT I N T H E NE W SA I NT M A RY ’S
Inside This Issue
One of the things about Saint Mary's that so many of us who
grew up with the church love is the quality of the religious
art that has always been part of the church. Msgr. John
Creegan had wonderful taste in art and that is reflected in the
choices he made over the years, especially considering that
many of those choices were made during the depression at a time when Saint
Mary's had little or no money.
New Church Art
1
ICCW Convention
2
LIMEX
3
Pentecost Reflection
3
Pastoral Council
Regional Reps.
4
The statues of Our Lady and the Sacred Heart are excellent
pieces, as are the stained glass medallions found in the middle
of the windows. The Stations of the Cross are the best art in
the church, splendid works that cannot be duplicated even
today. The picture of our Lady of Guadalupe has continued
that tradition.
Pastoral Council
Appointees
4
Hispanic Celebration
of Holy Week
5
April Calendar
6
May Calendar
7
It is our hope to continue that tradition as we redo and expand
Saint Mary's. There are six major works of art we hope to have
in the new church, in addition to keeping all the above mentioned works. In the new narthex or gathering space we hope
to have a series of tapestries on the large red brick wall that is
presently the east outside wall of the school building. That wall
will become an interior wall and will be the site for tapestries
depicting the Litany of the Blessed Virgin.
Food Bank Needs
8
Marcia Beckman
9
Generations of Faith
10
We Walk By Faith Teens On Retreat
11
The interior doors from the narthex into the church will be large doors, hopefully about 16 to 18 feet tall and 8 feet wide. They will be carved in wood
with the story of Chapter 12 of the Book of Revelation, the Woman Clothed
with the Sun confronting the dragon, with Saint Michael in the background.
The backside or church interior side of the doors will be carved as well.
Within the church itself there will be an oil painting in a triptych style, which is
a central painting with two smaller paintings on each side. This will show the
Blessed Virgin holding the Christ child with the women of the Old Testament
on one side and the women of the New Testament and the church on the
other side.
(Continued on page four)
Points Of Interest
School Musicale
Hispanic Youth
Retreat
Free Transportation
For Disabled
KC Breakfast at BK
Bridge Marathon
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“LIGHT THE SPIRIT IN ME”
Idaho Council of Catholic Women
69th Biennial Convention, April 29,30 & May 1,2005
Hampton Inn & Suites, 5750 East Franklin Road
Nampa, Idaho
Tentative Schedule of Events
Our theme denotes the faith-filled experience the Convention committee and the Western Deanery has
planned for us. Presenters are Maggie Gray, NCCW President from Virginia, Julie French, NCCW Vice
President, Region I from Montana and Lillian Judge, Province Director also from Montana. They will also
participate in a pane1 discussion. Each and every one of our members is a vital link in the circle that forms
our Idaho Council of Catholic Women. We hope you will join your Catholic sisters and friends.
City__________________ State______________ Zip Code__________________
Affiliated Organization________________________________ First time Attendee?______________
If current Officer, Specify ______________________________________________________________
Are you a past ICCW President?
Voting or Non Voting Delegate? (Circle One)
(Circle choices) Convention Registration
$ 35.00
Friday Night Western BBQ
16.00
Saturday Luncheon
12.00
Saturday Banquet
25.00
Sunday Brunch
12.00
Total amount enclosed
$_______
Check #_________
All registrations received after April 15th will be assessed a late fee of $35.00
New Plymouth, Idaho 83655
Address____________________________________ Phone__________________
P.O. Box 66
REGISTRATION
Name_____________________________________ Parish_______________________________________
Joan Worden
Sunday, May 1 “K nowing the Spirit”
8:30 - Opening Prayer
9:00 - Reconvene Business Meeting if necessary/ICCW Overview
10:00 - 11:30 Brunch & Review of Officers Duties & Panel Discussion
11:30 - Installation of ICCW Officers
12:15 - Convention Adjourned
RETURN REGISTRATION FORM TO:
Saturday, April 30 “Catch the Spirit” (Reaching the inner child in us)
8:00 - Registration & Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 Prayer Service
9:45 - 10:30 Keynote: Maggie Gray, NCCW President
10:45 - 11:30 Julie French, NCCW Vice President, Region I
12:30 - 2:30 Luncheon, Lillian Judge, Province Director, Province of Portland
2:30 - 4:15 Free Time
4:15 - Leave for Liturgy
5:00 - Liturgy at Our Lady of the Valley Church, Caldwell
6:30 - No Host Cocktails, Hampton Inn & Suites
7:30 - Dinner at Hampton Inn & Suites
Phone: 208-278-3558, Fax: 208-278-3226, E-mail: jw98qaud@juno.com
Friday, Apr il 29 “Light the Fire”
10:00 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. Executive Board Meeting
2:00 - 5:00 Opening of Convention (Memorial Prayer Service, Business Meeting)
6:00 - 8:00 Western BBQ & Entertainment (Western Attire)
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LIMEX
LOYOLA INSTITUTE FOR MINISTRY EXTENSION
Masters Degrees & Certificates Offered Locally!
LIMEX was initiated in our Diocese by Bishop Treinen and continues to be supported by Bishop Driscoll. It is our own graduate level adult education program designed specifically for lay leaders. The
cost is minimal because this Loyola University of New Orleans program is off campus and the Diocese
of Boise, as a co sponsor, covers the local overhead expenses. Tuition expenses may qualify for federal tax credits. A national resource is making possible a few scholarships for fluent bilingual Hispanics.
Meg Lawless, our Coordinator of Children & Family Catechesis, who is completing her LIMEX MA in Religious Education, says, “I have found that the LIMEX program has provided me with the opportunity to learn more about different
areas of our faith. Everyone takes ten common courses in areas such as Old Testament, New Testament, Sacraments,
Grace, Morality and Pastoral Leadership. In addition, you take two focus courses in one of many areas under either
Pastoral Studies or Religious Education, including Spirituality in the Workplace, Small Faith Communities, Religious
Education and Youth Ministry. Therefore, the program is relevant whether your ministry is in the church, in the workplace or in the home. More importantly, the Ignatian process of reflection has helped me to reflect on the presence of
Christ and my faith in my ministry and in my personal life.”
Many graduates serve our Idaho parishes as deacons, pastoral associates, secretaries, education directors and youth
ministers. Others use their education in “marketplace ministry” as teachers, counselors, nurses, hospital chaplains and
government employees.
LIMEX is ideal for any Catholic who wants to reflect on Catholic Theology and ministry then put it into
practice wherever they connect with others.
New program begins in 2005. Contact Dan Mc Gill, Coordinator of Adult Education & LIMEX liaison for details at
342-1311, dmcgill@rcdb.org, FAX 342-0224. More program information at http://www.loyno.edu/lim/extension,
home web site for LIMEX Extension Program.
May 15th IS
“CANDLE FLAME”
Words & Music by Jerry Goebel
Offered for your prayerful reflection for preparation for Pentecost
At times the darkness nearly overwhelms me,
And the candle that I hold seems small and weak.
At times it flickers, barely just a breath away from
night,
And I feel the fear that stalks my light.
Trembling, I attempt to lift my candle,
the tender flame, the hope within my soul.
And it always seems, just when the darkness
threatens most, that the tiniest of flame can make
the brightest glow.
Oh, it may be weak and feeble; it may be small and
dim,
but the smallest candle still dispels the night.
So I will hold it proudly, this tiny dancing flame.
It’s all I have but it’s enough to bear some light.
And to a world needing hope, it will seem bright.
Now, I don’t profess to be a mighty lighthouse,
a flame it seems the dark could never douse.
I barely glimmer, like a star upon a lonely night so
dark, but still I shine with all my heart.
And have you ever noticed how a star burns
constant,
and a sky that’s filled with stars can guide the lost?
Well, I believe that together our light can fill the sky,
so let us burn constant, you and I.
Oh, it may be weak and feeble; it may be small and
dim,
but the smallest candle still dispels the night.
So I will hold it proudly, this tiny dancing flame,
it’s all I have but it’s enough to bear some light.
And to a world needing hope, it will seem bright.
©1985, Jerry A. Goebel. Used with permission
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REGIONAL AREAS PASTORAL
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
ST. ANNE - Susan Jones, 342-1363
E. of and including, 24th to the **parish
boundary. N. of Brumback to the
**parish boundary.
ST. ANTHONY - Jose Luis Garcia,
386-9185 W. of 24th to and including,
36th. N. of State to the Ada County
line. S. of and including, Brumback to
State and W. of 15th.
ST. CECELIA - Juan Mena, 703-4917
S. of McMillan (extended to Chinden),
W. of Cole.
ST. FRANCIS - Michael Thomas, 6586626 S. of the southern **parish boundary.
E. of Cole. W. of Broadway, S. of Hwy 21
ST. JOA N - Tom K insley, 345- 4344
S & E. of **parish boundary. E. of
Broadway. N. of Hwy 21
ST. JUAN DIAGO - Erika Delva, 8559183 N. of and including, McMillan. W.
of **parish boundary
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APPOINTED PASTORAL COUNCIL
MEMBERS
Vic Haus, 384-1116, My responsibility as an appointee-at-large is to have a global, wide view of
the parish and all its needs. I was honored to be
elected as president. My responsibility as the President is to make sure that the pastor’s vision
is understood by the council and to help and assist
in any way I can, any and all Pastoral Council members with
their regions and any other responsibilities they may have as
members of the Pastoral Council.
Rita Brilz, 344-5100 is the second appointee-at-large for
the Saint Mary’s Pastoral Council.
(ART Continued from page one)
The beams of the church will be supported on the
backs of angels, each holding a musical instrument.
The original style of the church comes from a tradition
that had angels and this completes that style for Saint
Mary's. Another tradition of many such churches is a
piece of whimsy, which in this case will be one angel
not holding up a beam but sitting on the cross piece of
the beam.
We hope to have a special statue in the church taken
from the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church of VatiST. MICHAEL - Bob Mc Quade,3 44-6858 can II, which called for Mary to be seen as the first
person of the church. This will have Mary seated in a
W. of 36th to and including Collister. N. of
pew of the church, with room for people to come and
State to the Ada County line.
sit next to her.
ST. THERESA - Mike Pape, 388- 3847
W. of Collister to and including, Pierce
The crucifix of the church will be a large permanent
Park. . of State to Hidden Springs sub
cross in the sanctuary with the actual crucifix part of it
division.
able to be picked up and used as the processional
cross.
ST. SYLVESTER - Bob Parsley, 7032568 W. of Pierce Park to Hwy 55. N.
of State to the **parish boundary and
including Hidden Springs subdivision.
ST. WINEFRIDE – Maryann Hogg,
342-3323
S. of State to **parish boundary. W. & E.
borders are **parish boundaries.
**St. Mary’s boundaries are: Starting from the intersection of Hwy 55 and the Ada County Line, proceeding
south to Hwy 55 extended, to Chinden Blvd, east to the
Connector to the Boise River, along the river to American Blvd, northeasterly to 15th St. to Hill Road, Hill Road
extended northeasterly to the Ada County line and
along that line to point of origin.
There will be other art in the church, including a renovation and expansion of the shrine for Our Lady of
Guadalupe with room for candles and flowers. There
is also the possibility of a shrine to the patron saints for
immigrants.
The new Saint Mary's will continue the tradition set by
Msgr. Creegan of good art that enhances good prayer.
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THE WAY HISPANICS CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK
By Father Jesus Camacho
The Church has a vast body of teaching on culture and its intimate link with faith. "... the Church has existed
through the centuries in varying circumstances and has utilized the resources of different cultures in its
preaching to spread and explain the message of Christ, to examine and understand it more deeply, and to
express it more perfectly in the liturgy and in various aspects of the life of the faithful (GS, 58)."
"As with many nationalities with a strong Catholic tradition, religion and culture, faith and life are inseparable for Hispanics. Hispanic Catholicism is an outstanding example of how the Gospel can permeate a culture
to its very roots EN, 20)."
These words, taken from, "The Hispanic Presence. Challenge and Commitment. A Pastoral Letter on
Hispanic Ministry", written by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, on December 12, 1983, might
serve as a good introduction to understand why and how the Hispanic celebration of Holy Week is
different.
Holy Week is the time of the year when Hispanic popular piety reaches its highest degree of intensity. The
suffering Jesus, El Nazareno, and the Sorrowful Mother, La Dolorosa, are the two figures that possibly touch
the deepest chords of the soul of popular piety.
On Passion or Palm Sunday, Domingo de Ramos, people receive the blessed palm, la palma bendita, which
later they deposit on the home altarcito (small home altar), or on the doors and windows on the houses for
protection, since they are symbol which reminds us that Jesus is our King.
On Holy Thursday, Jueves Santo, at the end of Mass, the pan bendito (blessed bread) is distributed to the
people so they can share with the sick and those who were prevented from attending the liturgy. The
Blessed Sacrament is brought to the Altar del Reposo (Altar of the Reserve) or El Monumento (the monument) which Spanish-speaking people prefer to be profusely decorated with flowers and candles. These candles are also blessed and taken home to be used before and during electric storms to remind those at home
of the presence of Christ, particularly in moments of darkness and danger. In many places, there is a parochial Holy Hour to recall La Agonía del Huerto, (the Holy Agony in the Garden). Wherever possible, it is
customary to visit the Blessed Sacrament in seven different churches, Visita a las siete casas o iglesias, in
memory of the seven places where Jesus was forced to go after his agony in the garden: 1) before Caiphas,
2) before Annas, 3 )at the Sanhedrin, 4 )before Pilate, 5) before Herod, 6) back before Pilate, 7) to Calvary.
Once again, the people walk with Jesus accompanying him in the moments of suffering, pain, and loneliness.
For Many Hispanics Good Friday, Viernes Santo, marks the climax of the Sacred Triduum celebrations. In
some places, it is customary to have the Procesión de las tres caídas (procession of the three falls), usually
outdoors and in which penitents carry large wooden crosses. From noon until 3:00 p.m., many places still
hold the service of Las siete Palabras (the Seven Last Words) of Jesus on the cross; it usually consists of a
lengthy sermon interrupted by readings, prayers and penitential songs. Some places celebrate the procession
of the Encuentro (the meeting) of Jesus with his mother on the way to Calvary. In the evening, people go
to church to express El Pésame a la Virgen (condolence to the Virgin), following a very typical custom
among the Spanish-speaking of going to visit a family in which a death has occurred to express to them sympathy and sincere sorrow. This ceremony is equivalent to another celebrated elsewhere, El Servicio del
Santo Entierro (the Holy Burial). Usually, the church is darkened and in the center of the altar there stands,
spotlighted, La Dolorosa (Our Lady of the Sorrows) dressed in black.
Holy Saturday finishes the Holy Week cycle. On the Sábado de Gloria (Glorious Saturday), as it was called
before the liturgical reform, the best dance of the whole year is had. In some places La Quema de Judas (the
burning of Judas Iscariot's ephigies) is still celebrated amidst much joy and noise.
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PARISH COMING EVENTS
Friday
April 1 6:30 p.m. La Casita, Parish Center, Room B
7:00 p.m. Spanish Adult Education, Peg Wuelfing & Fr. Camacho
Parish Center, Rm B
April 2 2:00 p.m. Quincenero
Sunday
April 3 8:30 - 1:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
10:00
Hispanic Children’s Religious Education, School
11:00 a.m. Hispanic Confirmation Class, Fr. Camacho, Parish
Center, Rm D
2:00 p.m. Generations Of Faith, Gym
April 4 7:00 p.m. ESL, English as Second Language Class, School 2nd
floor
April 5 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Moms & Tots, Parish Center
Father Camacho on vacation to May 5th
6:00 p.m. Generations Of Faith, Gym
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts, Gym
7:00 p.m. Choir, Church, Karen Kelsch, 345- 1900
7:00 p.m. RCIA, Parish Center
April 6 7:30 a.m. Saint Mary’s School Chess Club, Parish Center
6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting, Parish Center, Rm B
7:00 p.m. Liturgy Committee, Parish Center
April 7 Father John Cunningham arrives, one month stay
6:30 p.m. School Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m. ESL Class, School 2nd floor
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Youth Ministry
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Church, Bob Parsley, 703-2568
April 8 Father Camacho’s Birthday
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Adult Religious Education, School, 2nd floor
April 9 Saint Faucher’s Feast Day
Sunday
April 10 8 :30 a.m. Coffee Hour
10:00 a.m. Hispanic Children’s Religious Education
1:30 p.m. Cursillo Management, gym, Gene Fadness,
344-0339
5:30 p.m. Pinochle, Cynthia Mann School, Marilyn Tratz,
342-3480
April 11 7:00 p.m. ESL Class
7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting, Parish Center
April 12 6:30 p.m. PTO Board Meeting
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts, School
7:00 p.m. ESL Class
7:00 p.m. Choir, Church, Karen Kelsch
7:30 p.m. Campaign Report #I, Gym, Clay Neesham
April 13 7:30 a.m. School Chess Club, Parish Center
7:00 p.m. Contemplative Prayer in Group, Parish Center,
Rm A, John Brueck, 373-0458
7:00 p.m. ESL Class
April 14 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Youth Ministry
April 14 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Bob Parsley
April 15 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Adult Religious Education
Saint Mary’s
School
Presents
a
spring
musicale
with
choir
band
&
orchestra
April 21st
COVANENT MOMENT
“...I WILL NEVER FORGET
YOU, MY PEOPLE…I HAVE
CARVED YOU ON THE PALM
OF MY HAND.”
Isaiah 49: 15 -16
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April 16 Noon
First Communion Retreat
5:00 p.m. Confirmation Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary
Sunday
April 17 8:30 - 1:00 p.m. Coffee Hour
10:00 a.m. Hispanic Children’s Religious Education
April 18 7:00 p.m. ESL Class
April 19 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Moms & Tots
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
7:00 p.m. Choir, Karen Kelsch
7:00 p.m. Campaign Report #2, Gym, Clay Neesham
April 20 7:30 a.m. School Chess Club
7:00 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting
7:00 p.m. ESL Class
April 21 Kindergarten Screening for new students
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cut Ups Quilters, Ruth Thacker, 385-9274
3:30 p.m. Third Grade Girl Scouts, Michelle Strutz, 383-9133
6:00 p.m. School Musicale - choir, band, orchestra
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Adult Religious Education
7:00 p.m. Choir, Bob Parsley
Sunday
April 24 8:30 a.m. First Communion Mass & Reception
8:30 a.m. Coffee Hour
April 25 7:00 p.m. ESL Class
April 26 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts, Gym
7:00 p.m. Choir, Church, Karen Kelsch
April 27 7:30 a.m. School Chess Club
7:00 p.m. Contemplative Prayer in Group
April 28 3:15 p.m. Third Grade Boy Scouts, Kitty Blake, 345-4372
7:00 p.m. School Art & Technology Show
7:00 p.m. ESL
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Youth Ministry
7:00 p.m. Choir, Bob Parsley
April 29 Last Day of School
April 30 After Mass Religious Goods Sale by Sisters of Mesa Hermitage
Spanish Baptisms
Sunday
May 1 After Mass Religious Goods Sale by Sisters of Mesa Hermitage
8:30 a.m. Coffee Hour
10:00 a.m. Hispanic Children’s Religious Education
2:00 p.m. Generations Of Faith, Gym
May 1 5:30 p.m. Pinochle, Cynthia Mann School
May 2 7:00 p.m. ESL
May 3 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Moms & Tots
6:00 p.m. Generations Of Faith, Gym
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts, School
7:00 p.m. Choir, Church, Karen Kelsch
May 4 7:00 p.m. ESL
7:00 p.m. Liturgy Committee, Parish Center
May 5 Father Camacho returns
May 5 6:30 p.m. PTO Board Meeting
May 6 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Youth Ministry
7:00 p.m. Choir, Bob Parsley
Hispanic Youth
Retreat
April 1, 2, 3.
Fee is $ 20.00
(Meals and Hotel)
For information
call
Margarita Escudero
880880-4267
Ricardo Iniguez
867867-0457
TRANSP ORTATION
FOR DISA BLED OF ALL
AGES
FREE!
Taxi service is available through
Boise City Senior Solutions by
contacting Saint Mary’s Parish
office, 344-2597, and arranging
for a picture ID card and coupons.
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May 7 10:00 a.m. Spanish Baptisms
Sunday
May 8 8:30 a.m. Coffee Hour
Knights of Columbus/Respect Life Breakfast, Bishop Kelly
10:00 a.m. Hispanic Children’s Religious Education
11:00 a.m. Hispanic Confirmation Class
2:00 p.m. Quincenero
5:00 p.m. Pinochle
May 9 7:00 p.m. ESL
7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting, Parish Center
May 10 6:30 p.m. PTO Board Meeting
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
7:00 p.m. Choir, Karen Kelsch
May 11 7:00 p.m. ESL
7:30 p.m. Contemplative Prayer in group, Parish Center
May 12 7:00 p.m. Hispanic Youth Ministry
7:00 p.m. Choir, Bob Parsley
May 13 7:00 p.m. Spanish First Reconciliation
May 14 2:00 p.m. Quincenero
Sunday
May 15 PENTECOST SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. Coffee Hour
10:00 a.m. Hispanic Confirmation Class
May 16 7:00 p.m. ESL
May 17 9:30 - 11:00 Moms & Tots
6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
7:00 p.m. Choir, Karen Kelsch
May 18 6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council
7:00 p.m. ESL
May 19 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cut Ups Quilters, Ruth Thacker, 385-9274
3:15 p.m. Third Grade Boy Scouts
3:30 p.m. Third Grade Girl Scouts
7:00 p.m. Spanish Confirmation, Bishop Driscoll
May 21 10:00 a.m. Spanish Baptisms
2:00 p.m. Quincenero
Sunday
May 22 8:30 a.m. Coffee Hour
1 0:00 a.m. Hispanic Confirmation Class
May 24 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
7:00 p.m. Choir, Karen Kelsch
May 25 10:00 a.m. Kindergarten Graduation
11:30 a.m. Creegan Foundation Meeting
7:00 p.m. Eighth Grade Graduation Mass
May 26 7:00 p.m. Choir, Bob Parsley
May 27 Noon
Saint Mary’s School out
May 28 10:00 a.m. and after 7:00 pm Mass Spanish Baptisms
Sunday
May 29 8:30 a.m. Coffee Hour
By the grace of God we are a vibrant com munity!
Thank
you to all
who have
donated
travel size
personal
hygiene
items.
FOOD BANK NEEDS...
Bulk Oatmeal & Rice
Tuna
More Travel Sized Personal
Items
If you can adopt any of
these items, please call
Isabell Yale,
850-6818 or 853-1505.
(We promise the phone numbers
are correct this time. )
Bridge Marathon
Group
Men and women, meet
to share a meal and
bridge.
Call Dick Vandenberg
342-1081
KNIGHTS
OF
COLUMBUS
&
RESPECT LIFE
PROVIDING
BREAKFAST
MAY 8TH
MOTHER’S DAY
AT
BISHOP KELLY HIGH
SCHOOL
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THE PEOPLE WHO ARE SA INT MARY’S: MAR CIE BECK MA N
Marcia Mary Forsmann Beckman, principal of Saint Mary’s School, was born March
22, 1949, in Cottonwood, Idaho, and she has two brothers and two sisters.
I spent all my growing up years in Cottonwood, Idaho. Growing up on a farm kept us busy helping with
the farming operation, cooking, sewing, canning, gardening, feeding calves & chickens and as we got older
driving some equipment when we were not in school.
A favorite memory is growing up in the shadow of the Benedictine Monastery of Saint
Gertrude and the beautiful Camas Prairie. Other favorite memories are large family gatherings and enjoying the beautiful areas with picnics and fishing.
Tom and I met when we were both teachers for the Cottonwood Job Corp Program.
Although we have many shared friends and acquaintances and grew up within 5 miles of
one another, we had never met. We were married July 1st, 1972.
Tom and I have 2 married sons. Jason lives in Nampa with his wife, Kerri, and 3 children.
Matt lives in Cottonwood with his wife Linda and 3 children.
I had spent 12 wonderful years at Sts. Peter & Paul School in Grangeville and our youngest would soon be
graduating from High School when I saw the add for the job of Saint Mary’s principal in the Idaho Catholic
Register. Shortly after that I received a call from Dr. Dave Lachiando who encouraged me to apply. It just
seemed like the right thing to do at the time. I have never regretted my decision.
I attended Saint Joseph’s Catholic School and Saint Gertrude’s Academy in Cottonwood, Idaho. I received
my B.A. from Gonzaga University of Spokane, Washington, and my Masters of Education is from the University of Idaho
The freedom to recognize that we can teach the whole child and hopefully make a difference in the lives of
the students each day is one of my greatest joys. It saddens me to know that Catholic Education is too expensive for some people who would like to have this for their children.
I love to play piano, sing, read, and sew but also enjoy spending time with my family. In fun, I’m afraid of
large animals (cows/horses).
Seriously, people have taught me many things and sometimes I’m grateful right away and other times it
takes me time to appreciate the gifts people have given to me.
I feel like Saint Mary’s, Boise, is my home now!! This is important because I spent 40 years at my previous
parish.
Saint Mary’s School Basketball Team
Boy’s Division Champions
in the 42nd Annual Hallissey Tournament
Front row: Devon McClintock, Ryan Powers, Tommy
Harrison, Simion Dince, Kevin Munro, Jacob Kartes
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Back row: Dick Reilly, Blaine Massey, Michael Munro,
Spencer Reilly, Josh Davis, Brent Kelly, Jacob Davis, Mr.
Kirk, a participated in the First Hallissey Tournament with
Father James T. Hallissey
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GENERATIONS OF FAITH
Growing Together In Faith.
At the February Mardi Gras Generations of Faith Festival all ages had an
opportunity to experience the three practices of Lent: Praying, Fasting,
Almsgiving. The children had three stations led by different catechists each of
the two days: 1. Pretzel making – according to ancient tradition the shape of
pretzels was to resemble arms folded in prayer; 2. Lenten actions chain making with an activity for each day during Lent related to praying, fasting or
almsgiving, 3. Talking about prayer - how they pray, different types of
prayer such as thanksgiving, petition and praise. Molly Roscoe facilitated the
youth, Darlyne Pape was the presenter and facilitator for a session on
"Centering Prayer, and parish musicians, Bob Parsley and Karen Kelsch, with Leona Howell, led a musical experience in Taize Prayer. This was followed by a delicious traditional Mardi Gras meal. Corpus Christi
House received the food remaining.
The March theme was, “The Eucharist: We are the Body of Christ”. Fran Wickham led the adult session and
discussed the Seder Meal and participants then compared it to the Mass. The children again had three stations: 1. Bread making for the food bank and listening to the scripture about the feeding of the 5000; 2.
Touring the food bank as a reminder that Eucharistic fod strengthens us to go out and help others; 3. Learning about the history of Eucharist from the Jewish tradition of Passover in the Old Testament and Jesus and
his disciples' celebration of the Last Supper in the New Testament. Molly and teens met with the Reach
Team for fellowship as Eucharist.
Attendees of all ages were asked, “What did you like about Generations of Faith?”
Making pretzels!…a chance to be together as a family, growing spiritually…great food…a sense of community…a great opportunity to share time with my sister… appreciated the chance to meditate as a community…Darlyne Pape was awesome. I really learned to pray. It was our first time attending Generations of
Faith…We’ll come again. You meet some of the nicest people, the kind you need to surround yourself with
in order to grow spiritually…I enjoyed this a lot. I have never had an experience like this before…The mingling of the cultures…I sat at a table where all spoke Spanish except me. Luckily, all were bilingual and very
welcoming to me…Me siento muy bien por esta esperiencia inolvidable gracias por ha berme brindado
todo acoasta familiaen esta espera de cuaresma. Gracias!…I loved that fact that there is something social,
educational, and spiritual offered for every member of the family and I love having the family meal prepared and enjoying fellowship with other Saint Mary’s folks…The presenters are always excellent!…I didn’t
know we had such religious education talent in our parish…I’m going home and encouraging my spouse to
join me. This is soooo good!…THANKS!
The next Generations of Faith event is April 3rd from 2-5pm and April 5th from 6-9pm. Our theme
is “Stewardship of God’s Creation”. All ages will participate in a “Cosmic Walk,” an interactive walk
through the development of the Universe and events such as: first appearance of the stars 10-14 billions
years ago; the development of the first land plant life 425 million years ago; the appearance of birds 150
million years ago; the appearance of modern cats 9 million years ago; the appearance of modern dogs 8
million years ago; the first development of humanoids from primate animals 2.6 million years ago. Trust
the comments you read above and join us for a new look at the gift of life from our Creator Father and enjoy a very good community meal!
If you would like more information, please call Meg Lawless or Molly Roscoe, 344-2597.
SERENGETI VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Look for us in June!
K - Fifth Grades
Adult and youth team members needed , call 338-0442
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WE WALK BY FAITH: THE LABYRINTH PRAYER PATH
Inspired by a spiritual tradition meaningful in Church history throughout the centuries, a labyrinth, a symbolic journey of prayer, self-discovery and encountering God, was again created for high school teens on
retreat. Here are some of their faith walk reflections written at the end of their silent journey.
The labyrinth made me feel more than just a person. It made me feel like I
am mind, body and spirit combined. It gave me a sense or renewal, as if I’d
been cleaned. Thank you for this experience……This brought me closer to
my faith……The labyrinth, like before, really renewed me and brought me
back to who I am supposed to be……This was really nice. The silence made
it even better……The experience made me feel better about myself. It will
now make me a better person and I will now be able to go on and help
others…..This made me feel very calm and made me realize all my abilities
that God gave to me. Now I know that everyone is different in many
ways…… This labyrinth means a lot to me and I think it is a wonderful experience. This is definitely worth doing again. It was nice to have some peaceful alone time with God. The
labyrinth was a great way to allow me time to reflect without the interference of life……The labyrinth
helped me to focus why I was here in the first place and it helped me look at
what I’ve done in the past. I’m so glad……This helped me a lot to focus, relax and get out some of the anger that I have kept inside of me for years. I
was able to understand more after awhile and toward the last few stations I
began to feel closer to God…..Thank you! This was a wonderful experience. I
felt more able to confide in God completely. It helped me let go of things that
I have kept inside. I will be able to continue the journey after I leave……At
first I felt confused, I wasn’t entirely sure what was going on. But after awhile
I began to understand. I understand a lot of new aspects of my life. I could
reflect on a lot of things. But jeeze! I must have spent 15 minutes in the chapel……The labyrinth helped me
to slow down and examine parts of my life that I normally ignore. It helped calm and reassure me and
make me more at peace with myself, my thoughts and God. It has
shown God’s qualities to me in ways I never would have previously thought of. I now feel closer to myself and God as a result……The labyrinth helped me to relax and think about my life
and religion. It was a good experience……The labyrinth made
me stop and examine aspects of my life that I wouldn’t normally ever look at……Lately, everything has seemed more difficult, rushed. I enjoyed being able to just stop, relax and think
about what’s been going on. The labyrinth helped me do that and
some of the activities helped me let go of my anger of some
things. It helped me take time to realize what life really is and I
now feel closer to God……It was fun and very good for me to
reflect on what has been happening in my life and has helped me through it……Made me realize I have all
of these gifts, and I take them for granted. I talked to myself and I know that I love God but I still keep him
out of my life every other day. It made me mad at myself because I know that I am a very sinful person and
I could have done better at one time or another. I still don’t thank God enough for the things and love he
provides for me. This labyrinth will be remembered by me forever. I thank you for providing this calm,
soothing activity. God bless you. Love you!
YOUTH FULLY ALIVE!
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COMING ATTRACTION
Father John Cunningham
Arriving for a one month
return engagement
beginning
April 7th.
The hand of the
Lord feeds us.
He answers all
our needs.
PRAYER FOR RENWAL
Dear Lord,
Grace us with Your will in
our plans to tear down and
rebuild our Saint Mary’s
parish hom e. May this also be
a time of personal remodeling.
Master Architect, enter into
our temples and sweep away
that which is displeasing to
You. Adjust us where we are
out of order. Bring Your grace
of renewal into our spirits
that as we reconstruct our
parish buildings You are redesigning our minds, souls and
spirits that we may be one
with You and with each
other. In Jesus name we pray.
AMEN.
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