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WHAT IS SUNDAY CONNECTION?
Sunday Connection is a special gathering in the Church Narthex with donuts, fellowship, and activities related to the Sunday Readings or liturgical feasts. It happens after the 9:00 & 11:00 am Mass on the first Sunday of each month.
SUNDAY CONNECTION 2022-2023: MONTHLY DEVOTIONS
In the Middle Ages many Catholics began observing special devotions around a particular theme each month. This year for Sunday Connection, we will introduce the theme and share resources for you and your family to celebrate and practice each devotion. By practicing monthly devotions, the core values of the faith will become more alive within your family and help you to live the liturgical year at home.
Below are the themes and links to explore each month:AUGUST – BLESSED SACRAMENT
SEPTEMBER – THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY
- Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
- The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
- Talking with Kids about the Seven Sorrows
- Seven Sorrows of Mary Scripture Activity for Kids
OCTOBER - THE ROSARY
- 10 Ways to Honor Our Lady of the Rosary
- Talking with Kids About the Rosary
- 13 Tips on How to Pray the Rosary With Kids:
- Scriptural Rosary
- A Scriptural Rosary for the Family
NOVEMBER - THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY
- Fr. Mike Schmitz- What you should know about Purgatory
- 20 Ways to Pray for Holy Souls in Purgatory
- Talking with Kids about Purgatory
DECEMBER – ADVENT
- About Advent – Loyola Press (Articles for Reflection and Family Activities)
- THE JESSE TREE
Here are two resources of lists of symbols and scripture references that can be used for your prayer and reflection - Loyola Press
- Catholic Culture, printable PDF
JANUARY – THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS
- Why we Celebrate the Holy Name of Jesus
- 8 Ways to Honor the Name of Jesus this January
- The Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus
FEBRUARY – THE HOLY FAMILY
- 12 Ways to Honor the Holy Family in February
- What does the Holy Family Teach us?
- Consecration to the Holy Family
HELP WITH SUNDAY CONNECTION
We need volunteers to help us with setting up before the 9:00 am Mass, serving donuts and waters after each Mass, assisting at activity tables, and cleaning up after the 11:00 am Mass. Volunteers of all ages are welcome – children must be accompanied by adults.
Contact Michelle Campisi for more information or to sign-up to volunteer: michellec@stmartha.com
Sunday Readings Resources
Use these resources as preparation for Sunday liturgy and reflection on the scripture.
