summer desserts
Save room for dessert! Let's have some fun with our meal... choose as many activities as you like to round out your household's faith adventure this month.
The Order of mass
Did you know that the term ‘Mass’ is a derivative of the Latin phrase, “Ite, missa est!” Translation: Go, and be sent! We see this command at the end of all the Gospels, the Great Commission, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age.” Matthew 28:16-20
Jesus is asking us to be fed by His body, the Eucharist, to have our hearts and souls transformed to act in the image and likeness of God.
Going to Mass is a great gift, but can sometimes be seen as ‘an hour of boringness’ It is sad we view Mass that way. We are receiving Jesus and confirming, ‘WE BELIEVE” in His true presence, His body in the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Eucharist is only one of the four parts of the Holy Mass. Some could say it is the best part!
Mass can be broken up into two principal parts: The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. These two parts are then preceded by the Introductory Rites and followed by the Concluding Rites.
Introductory Rites include: Entrance, Greeting, Penitential Act, Glory to God, and Collect
Liturgy of the Word includes: First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading (on Sundays and solemnities), Gospel Acclamation, Gospel, Homily, Profession of Faith (on Sundays, solemnities, and special occasions), Universal Prayer
Liturgy of the Eucharist includes: Presentation of the Gifts and Preparation of the Altar, Prayer over the Offerings, Eucharistic Prayer (Preface, Holy Holy Holy, First half of prayer including Consecration, Mystery of Faith, Second half of prayer ending with Doxology), The Lord’s Prayer, Sign of Peace, Lamb of God, Communion, Prayer after Communion
Concluding Rites include: Optional announcements, Greeting and Blessing, Dismissal
If you happen to have a Mass supplemental booklet like a Magnificat, the middle portion has “The Order of Mass” you can follow along during Mass. Otherwise, you can use other resources like the Missal “Breaking Bread” provided in the pews.
Want to learn more about each part of the Mass? Check out USCCB for a more detailed breakdown of each part. Additionally, here is a Father Mike Schmitz video which can truly change your heart for the Mass if you allow the Holy Spirit in.
Jesus is asking us to be fed by His body, the Eucharist, to have our hearts and souls transformed to act in the image and likeness of God.
Going to Mass is a great gift, but can sometimes be seen as ‘an hour of boringness’ It is sad we view Mass that way. We are receiving Jesus and confirming, ‘WE BELIEVE” in His true presence, His body in the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Eucharist is only one of the four parts of the Holy Mass. Some could say it is the best part!
Mass can be broken up into two principal parts: The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. These two parts are then preceded by the Introductory Rites and followed by the Concluding Rites.
Introductory Rites include: Entrance, Greeting, Penitential Act, Glory to God, and Collect
Liturgy of the Word includes: First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading (on Sundays and solemnities), Gospel Acclamation, Gospel, Homily, Profession of Faith (on Sundays, solemnities, and special occasions), Universal Prayer
Liturgy of the Eucharist includes: Presentation of the Gifts and Preparation of the Altar, Prayer over the Offerings, Eucharistic Prayer (Preface, Holy Holy Holy, First half of prayer including Consecration, Mystery of Faith, Second half of prayer ending with Doxology), The Lord’s Prayer, Sign of Peace, Lamb of God, Communion, Prayer after Communion
Concluding Rites include: Optional announcements, Greeting and Blessing, Dismissal
If you happen to have a Mass supplemental booklet like a Magnificat, the middle portion has “The Order of Mass” you can follow along during Mass. Otherwise, you can use other resources like the Missal “Breaking Bread” provided in the pews.
Want to learn more about each part of the Mass? Check out USCCB for a more detailed breakdown of each part. Additionally, here is a Father Mike Schmitz video which can truly change your heart for the Mass if you allow the Holy Spirit in.
fAITH FROM YOUR PHONE
It's been a hot summer! Hopefully one that finds you well and with desire to dive deeper into your faith. Below are many apps you can download, podcasts you can listen to, YouTube accounts you can follow, etc. Don't let this summer get away from you! THEN share these with your friends!
PODCASTS:
- Bible in a Year - Father Mike Schmitz
-Ask Father Josh
- Abiding Together
-Poco a Poco
-Gotta Be Saints
-Word on Fire
-Catholic Stuff You Should Know
-All Things Catholic
Apps:
-Laudate
-iBreviary
- Hallow
-Reimagine Examen
-Echo
Accounts to follow on social media (YouTube, Instagram, etc):
- EWTN
-Ascension Press
-FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)
-Damascus
-Bishop Robert Barron
- Sister Miriam James
- Emily Wilson
-Paul J Kim
-Jason Evert
-Mother Angelica
- Bible in a Year - Father Mike Schmitz
-Ask Father Josh
- Abiding Together
-Poco a Poco
-Gotta Be Saints
-Word on Fire
-Catholic Stuff You Should Know
-All Things Catholic
Apps:
-Laudate
-iBreviary
- Hallow
-Reimagine Examen
-Echo
Accounts to follow on social media (YouTube, Instagram, etc):
- EWTN
-Ascension Press
-FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)
-Damascus
-Bishop Robert Barron
- Sister Miriam James
- Emily Wilson
-Paul J Kim
-Jason Evert
-Mother Angelica
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, often referenced as ‘CCC’ is a book written as a reference for us to use to gain greater understanding of the fundamentals of our faith. It’s intended to be used to assist catechists to give declaration to Catholic doctrine.
The CCC is written in segments we can look to to understand different parts of prayers we know, like the Our Father, the Creed, etc. As Catholics, it is easy/common for us to speak the prayers out loud during Mass or pray no differently than we would reading the news- the CCC will help explain the reasoning behind each word/phrase to allow us to pray Mass/prayers in a way we never have before.
The first link is to the digital version of the Catechism. The second link is FAQ about the Catechism.
The CCC is written in segments we can look to to understand different parts of prayers we know, like the Our Father, the Creed, etc. As Catholics, it is easy/common for us to speak the prayers out loud during Mass or pray no differently than we would reading the news- the CCC will help explain the reasoning behind each word/phrase to allow us to pray Mass/prayers in a way we never have before.
The first link is to the digital version of the Catechism. The second link is FAQ about the Catechism.
SAints, saints, and more saints!
August brings us even more feast day and Saint days to celebrate.
August 1 - St. Alphonsus Ligouri -- born and raised in Italy, eat an Italian meal in honor of his heritage
August 4- St. John Vianney --
August 6- The Transfiguration of the Lord -- use a white table cloth for dinner, can you make a meal with all white food?
August 8 - St. Dominic -- pray the Rosary which started with this saint
August 11- St. Clare -- this saint gave everything she had to the poor, go through your closet and see what toys or clothes you can donate
August 14 - St. Maximilian -- this saint selflessly gave his life so a man with a family could live.
August 15- Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- go to Mass, often associated with the feast of the first fruits so eat some fresh fruit today
August 20 - St. Bernard -- eat honey at each meal in honor of this patron saint of beekeepers
August 23- St. Rose of Lima-- pick a bouquet of flowers in honor of this patron of gardeners
August 27- St Monica-- Moms pray for your kids, kids pray for your moms
August 1 - St. Alphonsus Ligouri -- born and raised in Italy, eat an Italian meal in honor of his heritage
August 4- St. John Vianney --
August 6- The Transfiguration of the Lord -- use a white table cloth for dinner, can you make a meal with all white food?
August 8 - St. Dominic -- pray the Rosary which started with this saint
August 11- St. Clare -- this saint gave everything she had to the poor, go through your closet and see what toys or clothes you can donate
August 14 - St. Maximilian -- this saint selflessly gave his life so a man with a family could live.
August 15- Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary -- go to Mass, often associated with the feast of the first fruits so eat some fresh fruit today
August 20 - St. Bernard -- eat honey at each meal in honor of this patron saint of beekeepers
August 23- St. Rose of Lima-- pick a bouquet of flowers in honor of this patron of gardeners
August 27- St Monica-- Moms pray for your kids, kids pray for your moms
The month of July is full of Saints! Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati's feast day is July 4th! (Scroll down to see more about this saint.) What a great day to celebrate his life! The birth of our country and the life of a great model of our faith. We are blessed to have great models of faith and should ask for their intercession and read about their lives for inspiration and hope!
Below is a list of dates in July along with a Saint's feast day and a bit about each one
July 6- Saint Maria Goretti-- great witness of forgiveness, youngest martyred Saint (age 11)
July 9- Saint Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions-- soldier who was martyred among 120 others living out mission in China
July 11- Saint Benedict-- great Saint, monk whose patron of protection from curses, evil and vices
July 12- Saints Zelie and Louis Martin-- parents of the great Saint Therese of Lisieux, had a great understanding of joy in excruciating sorrow
July 14- Saint Kateri Tekakwitha-- young Saint who was known for her steadfast devotion, patron of ecology and the environment, people in exile and Native Americans
July 15- Saint Bonaventure-- doctor of the Church, known as a man with the rare ability to reconcile diversity, patron Saint
July 16- Our Lady of Mount Carmel-- solemnity for the Blessed Virgin Mary, in commemoration of the Carmelite Order
July 22- Saint Mary Magdalene-- disciple of Jesus, was cleansed of seven demons, was the first person to see Jesus after the Resurrection
July 25- Saint James and Saint Christopher-- Saint James, one of the twelve apostles, patron saint of Spain; Saint Christopher patron saint of traveling
July 26- Saints Joachim and Anne-- parents of Mary, 'feast of grandparents'
July 29- Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus-- commemorated after the great Gospel passage, patron saints of siblings
July 30- Saint Peter Chrysologus-- known as 'doctor of homilies' , he testified courageously to Christ's life, death and resurrection
July 31- Saint Ignatius of Loyola-- Spanish priest, founded the religious order of the Society of Jesus, patron saint of all spiritual retreats
Check out these links to learn more about Saints in July:
Below is a list of dates in July along with a Saint's feast day and a bit about each one
July 6- Saint Maria Goretti-- great witness of forgiveness, youngest martyred Saint (age 11)
July 9- Saint Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions-- soldier who was martyred among 120 others living out mission in China
July 11- Saint Benedict-- great Saint, monk whose patron of protection from curses, evil and vices
July 12- Saints Zelie and Louis Martin-- parents of the great Saint Therese of Lisieux, had a great understanding of joy in excruciating sorrow
July 14- Saint Kateri Tekakwitha-- young Saint who was known for her steadfast devotion, patron of ecology and the environment, people in exile and Native Americans
July 15- Saint Bonaventure-- doctor of the Church, known as a man with the rare ability to reconcile diversity, patron Saint
July 16- Our Lady of Mount Carmel-- solemnity for the Blessed Virgin Mary, in commemoration of the Carmelite Order
July 22- Saint Mary Magdalene-- disciple of Jesus, was cleansed of seven demons, was the first person to see Jesus after the Resurrection
July 25- Saint James and Saint Christopher-- Saint James, one of the twelve apostles, patron saint of Spain; Saint Christopher patron saint of traveling
July 26- Saints Joachim and Anne-- parents of Mary, 'feast of grandparents'
July 29- Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus-- commemorated after the great Gospel passage, patron saints of siblings
July 30- Saint Peter Chrysologus-- known as 'doctor of homilies' , he testified courageously to Christ's life, death and resurrection
July 31- Saint Ignatius of Loyola-- Spanish priest, founded the religious order of the Society of Jesus, patron saint of all spiritual retreats
Check out these links to learn more about Saints in July:
saints of the Month
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
Pier Giorgio was born in 1901. He grew up in Italy with his mother, father, and sister. He was a young man who enjoyed mountain climbing and was involved in many outdoor sports, but was not particularly good at school. He sought to live his life for other people and share his faith with his friends whenever he could. He lived his life with family, with friends, he got into trouble and he was a normal young man. His family did not know the impact of his helping others until thousands of people showed up at his funeral.
Find out more about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati here or in the video below.
Find out more about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati here or in the video below.
Saint Anthony Padua
Saint Anthony was born in 1195 in Lisbon, Portugal with the name Fernando. When he was 15 years old he joined the religious order of Saint Augustine. He studied theology for nine years, learning the Augustinian theology that he would later combine with Franciscan vision, and was ordained a priest. When he witnessed the the return of the first Franciscan martyrs from Morocco, Fernando took vows of the Franciscan order and assumed the name of Anthony in honor of the patriarch of hermits. He moved to Morocco briefly, but, due to illness, went to Italy where he was nursed back to health. There he became known for his preaching, and served with Saint Francis of Assisi. Want to know more? Check out The Life of Saint Anthony of Padua.
The Life of St. Anthony of Padua. Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. (2016, September 15). Retrieved June 2022, from https://www.atonementfriars.org/life-st-anthony-padua/
celebrating
Celebrating the 4th of July is an American tradition. There are many ways to celebrate and many family traditions associated with it. Check the resources below and choose something new to try.
Prayer for Our Nation resources and original posting can be found here: Prayer for Our Nation
How do you celebrate 4th of July? With fireworks, parades, family time, grill outs? Are you looking for a new way to celebrate with your family? Check out this link to find crafts, activities, prayers, coloring sheets, and more. Christian 4th of July
Try this fun activity for creating your own Declaration of DEpendence. We express our dependence on the Lord through The Lord's Prayer and how we celebrate with him. It even has directions for making your own parchment paper. Create a Declaration of DEpendence.
liturgical connection
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi means “The Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ” in Latin. The Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated on the Thursday after the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, but in the United States is transferred to Sunday and is celebrated on June 19th this year. This is a special day for the church, as it is a ‘solemnity’. Solemnities are the celebrations of greatest importance in the Church . (Did you know solemnities are holy days of obligation only when they fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday?) The Feast of Corpus Christi originated in France in 1246 but was not fully observed until 1264. The purpose of this feast is to focus our attention on the Eucharist. We encounter Jesus Christ in the true Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It is in His true presence that we can be in intimate communion with Jesus as He also shared with His disciples. The Church is called the Body of Christ because of this unity. Challenge yourself to experience more encounters with the Eucharist-- maybe recommit yourself to Sunday Mass or attend Adoration! Ss. John and Paul offers Adoration on Mondays at 7 pm, Tuesdays at 6 am, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 6 am and 8 am. (Saint Augustin in Des Moines has Adoration 24/7!)
Here are some videos to help explain this celebration further:
Corpus Christi means “The Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ” in Latin. The Feast of Corpus Christi was celebrated on the Thursday after the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, but in the United States is transferred to Sunday and is celebrated on June 19th this year. This is a special day for the church, as it is a ‘solemnity’. Solemnities are the celebrations of greatest importance in the Church . (Did you know solemnities are holy days of obligation only when they fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday?) The Feast of Corpus Christi originated in France in 1246 but was not fully observed until 1264. The purpose of this feast is to focus our attention on the Eucharist. We encounter Jesus Christ in the true Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity through the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It is in His true presence that we can be in intimate communion with Jesus as He also shared with His disciples. The Church is called the Body of Christ because of this unity. Challenge yourself to experience more encounters with the Eucharist-- maybe recommit yourself to Sunday Mass or attend Adoration! Ss. John and Paul offers Adoration on Mondays at 7 pm, Tuesdays at 6 am, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 6 am and 8 am. (Saint Augustin in Des Moines has Adoration 24/7!)
Here are some videos to help explain this celebration further:
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"What is the Eucharist?"
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Where does Corpus Christi originate?
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Father Mike Schmitz Homily:
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Pentecost
You can celebrate Pentecost, the feast of the holy spirit coming down upon the Apostles. This event marks the beginning of the church.
Faith and fun
Recipe
Summer Surprise Muffins
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- Chocolate Muffins
- Chocolate Bars
- Items for filling: slice banana, dried fruit, mini marshmallows, small cookie pieces
Cut a hole in a baked muffin, 1 1/2" round, halfway through the muffin.
Eat the cut out!
Fill the hole with your choice of ingredients.
Melt chocolate bar in microwave.
Pour over muffin.
Cool then eat.
Eat the cut out!
Fill the hole with your choice of ingredients.
Melt chocolate bar in microwave.
Pour over muffin.
Cool then eat.
