I continue to pray that all of us answer the call of the Great Commission to “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 18:19). To that end, I am sharing my vision to draw all people into deeper discipleship with Jesus.
The goal of this vision is to provide several consistent opportunities each year for people to encounter Jesus and experience conversion of heart. As more and more people come to know and love Jesus, our parish will become a beacon guiding all people to holiness and heaven.– Fr. Brian Park, pastor
Both pilgrimages, mission trips, and Catholic Family Camp offer unique opportunities for a profound encounter with Jesus Christ through prayer, community, and service to our neighbor.
Retreats enable people to encounter God in a powerful way by withdrawing from the day-to-day to spend time in prayer, reflection and formation, sometimes in silence, sometimes with small-group discussion. We are blessed with many retreat options in our area, but our parish offers two in particular:
Experience God's love firsthand at our monthly Mercy Nights, the first Thursday of each month, 7:00-8:00 PM, October through May, except January.
STMA Catholic Youth Ministry offers dynamic and fun-filled summer camps, retreats, activities and events for youth in grades 4-12—all rooted in relationship with other youth, older teens and adult disciples, and the Lord. Discipleship small groups (D-groups) provide faithful friendship, support and accountability to teens in 8th grade and older. Typically, youth who are "hooked" on Jesus in middle school stay engaged in their Catholic faith through high school and beyond.
Questions about Youth Ministry? Visit the STMA Catholic Youth Ministry website or contact our Youth Ministry team.
Longing to learn? Our parish provides numerous offerings for people of all ages to study the faith, including:
Do you live to serve? Our parish needs you! With six weekend Masses plus daily Masses each week, we are always training new liturgical ministers and looking for singers and instrumental musicians. Our Fall Festival and other annual events also provide opportunities for service and fellowship in the parish, while other ministries and affiliated organizations support those in need in our local community and beyond.
Questions about serving in our parish? Contact Cindy Woitalla at [email protected] or 612-470-4398.