Gathered as Family: Around the Table and in Prayer
Throughout the past year, the Disciple Maker Index (DMI) survey has helped us listen more attentively to the lived experience of our parish family. Again and again, what surfaced was a desire for greater connection, intentional hospitality, and prayerful experiences that meet people where they are—in their joys, struggles, hopes, and need for healing. Two upcoming parish events respond directly to those longings in complementary ways: one by gathering us around the table, and the other by gathering us in prayer.
On Saturday, February 7, from 4:30–7:00 PM at the Seton Center, we invite you to Pasta with the Padres, our parish family pasta dinner.
This relaxed, parish-wide gathering is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and unhurried—a simple opportunity to share a meal, enjoy conversation, and spend time together with our priests and fellow parishioners. The DMI consistently highlighted the importance of belonging and personal connection, especially beyond Sunday Mass. Whether you are deeply involved in parish life or just beginning to find your place, this evening is for you. This year’s move to the Seton Center ensures a fully accessible space so that everyone can comfortably participate.
The following morning, on Sunday, February 8 at 9:30 AM, we invite the entire parish to a Marian Healing Prayer Service and Candlelight Procession in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, held between the two Sunday morning Masses at Lourdes.
The DMI revealed a strong desire for prayer experiences marked by reverence, depth, and space for healing—both spiritual and physical. This service is intended to offer just that.
Inspired by the candlelight procession at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, parishioners will gather in quiet prayer, accompanied by gentle hymnody and the soft glow of candlelight. In this sacred atmosphere, we bring our intentions—spoken and unspoken—to Our Lady’s loving intercession, trusting in her closeness to her Son and her care for those who suffer. This moment of prayer allows us to pause together, to entrust our wounds and worries to God, and to be reminded that we are never alone.
Together, these two gatherings reflect the parish culture we are intentionally building: a family that makes room at the table and turns together to prayer, rooted in compassion, welcome, and hope. We look forward to sharing both moments with you.
Your Servant in Christ,
Father Jason C. Hage, Pastor
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
Mary, Mother of Our Savior, pray for us!