5 Habits Of People Who Have A Good Prayer Life

1. It’s a daily priority. –  It certainly requires daily consistency. People who have a good prayer life typically pray at the same time every day and keep to it as they would any other important appointment or meeting. Set an alarm on your phone to remind you when it’s time to pray.
2. They get help, support, and advice. – They don’t do it alone. They have accountability partners, mentors, and spiritual directors who help keep them on track. They also use books, apps, and other resources to keep learning and growing.
3. They read the Bible too.  – Reading the Word of God is an important aspect of daily prayer. When we read the Scriptures regularly, we become better at recognizing the voice of God.
4. They keep praying even when it’s difficult. – None of the people we asked described themselves as being “good” at prayer. A common characteristic among them seemed to be that they always felt there was more they could be doing to improve their prayer life. Many reported times of spiritual dryness or not hearing from God. Yet, they never gave up coming to God in prayer. They kept praying even when it was difficult, even when life got busy, even when they didn’t feel like it. People who are good at prayer have faith and trust that even when they can’t hear God, God hears them.
5. They practice gratitude.  They spend a good deal of their prayer time praising and thanking God for all that He has done in their lives.

A Guide To Celebrating Mary, Mother of the Church

In the Fourth Century, St. Ambrose of Milan used a beautiful title for the Blessed Virgin Mary: “Mother of the Church.” This title was officially used by Pope St. Paul VI during the Second Vatican Council. 

In 2018, Pope Francis added a new feast to the Roman Calendar to be celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost: the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church.

What does this title mean? What does it mean that Mary is the Mother of the Church? A very good outline can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 963-975. She is united with her Son, the prayer of the Church is devoted to her, and she is the vision of our future.

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2019 ANNUAL LAWN FETE NEWS
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 11th

Help us make this years’ event a huge success! The planning stages are in progress, so it is not too late to bring your suggestions and ideas to  our next meeting on May 7 at 6:30pm in the McCabe Rm.! To work towards another successful event, we will need crafts, baked goods, children’s prizes, auction items, theme baskets, and most of all… YOU! Please consider volunteering in some way. Students in need of Community Service Hours are more than welcome to join in. Call the Parish Office to become a part of this exciting day!

ANNUAL YARD SALE

Holy Family’s Annual Lawn Sale will again take place during the Strawberry Festival on June 7 & 8th. As you spring clean and make plans to discard your treasures, consider donating them to our Yard Sale. Donations of clean, re-saleable items, can be left in the school hallway beginning in May. (NO CLOTHING, TV’s or TV STANDS, computers/printers, encyclopedias/old books or Christmas Trees). If you are in need of a pick-up for furniture items, please call the parish office to make arrangements.

LADIES OF CHARITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD The Ladies of Charity are presenting (2) scholarship awards - (1) $100. and (1) $250. award to a Catholic graduating senior attending any area high school and belonging to Holy Family Parish. Applications are available at the Parish Office. Deadline for submission is June 1st.

VIDEO SERIES

Series resumes Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:00 - in the Lyceum - a study of the Holy Spirit working in the lives of people. Led by Nancy Sedita. May 15- The Spirit’s Freedom June 5 - The Spirit Remembers

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