What is a glimmer? Or better, what is a glimmer of hope? You might think of light bouncing off ripples of water maybe. Or maybe the sound of a child’s laughter. Or a kiss. In the unpublished forward to The Great Gatsby, the author wrote “When a lot of people get together in the best…
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In David Brooks’ book How to Know a Person he describes what he calls an “illuminator.” That’s the kind of a person who lights up the people around them. No, not in a bad way! Brooks writes that when you’re looking at a person in this way, your gaze says, “I want to get to…
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The other night, I met a couple of ship captains. They were at a Christmas party, and great fun to talk to. Click the link below to see a 1 minute movie! https://clipchamp.com/watch/WXmeZoCYkKG
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Each week, we have been looking at the Gospel for the coming Sunday in English and Spanish. The model we’re using was developed in West Africa more than 40 years ago. We read the Gospel 3 times, find key words, and ask questions. Then we try to answer the questions. What is the advantage for…
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Financial Summary Report 2022-23- SPA (11 × 8.5 in) Financial Summary Report 2022-23- ENG (11 × 8.5 in) Dec. 1 Women and the Word will be using our Formed.org subscription to study the four words of the season. Catholics have long observed the Advent season by meditating on peace, hope, joy, and love. Study these…
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https://clipchamp.com/watch/TJXkYC0DesM Click on the link above for a short presentation. It was a great time together. We walked around a lot, had some good food and prayed in some really special places. Have a look!
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What does it mean to be a Stella Maris Chaplain? In short, it means that I take care of people who work on the water in the Southern end of Lake Michigan. Some of these men and women work for the Coast Guard. Some of these people are international sailors, from places like the Philippines…
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Come and have some fun with your kids! Our neighbors on 22nd Place between Hoyne and Wolcott are stocking up on candy for the kids. There’s a Costume Contest, a Photo Booth, Games and Prizes, and free gifts for the first 100 kids who sign up. Join us for some fun on the 31st of…
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I’ve been floating lately. It wasn’t my idea, but it’s a good one! I’m partway through Dr. Bessel VanDerKolk’s book on healing trauma, and it’s a great read so far. He has studied trauma for a long time and he’s come up with some remarkable research. (The Body Keeps the Score, Brain, Mind, and Body…
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🚨 Urgent Call for Help: Support Migrants in Need! 🚨 Pilsen, we’re facing a situation where migrants – including pregnant women and children – are left without proper shelter at an overwhelmed local police station. They’re in urgent need of blankets, sleeping bags, inflatable mattresses, strollers, and baby wipes. 📍 Drop-off Location: St. Paul…
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