The cornerstone of every great parish is its care for those in need. Since our founding, Holy Martyrs has been committed to the care of the poor. Over the years, the people of our parish have demonstrated their generosity and support of this important work. Over time, even as programs and people have changed, our …
If a child returns to sports, music or dance instruction after an absence of four years, he or she is most likely going to struggle. Yet kids are placed in this exact situation when they skip HMKids classes between sacramental years. When children aren’t being brought to Mass and they haven’t been at HMKids since …
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Both non-Catholics and Catholics have questions about some of the rituals practiced during Mass. By knowing the meanings behind these rituals, Catholics can better understand their faith. Some may wonder why reciting the Confiteor includes tapping their chests in the middle of it. Father Mark Ott explained that this tradition comes from Jewish and Hebrew …
We have all had the experience of being new or starting out somewhere. The best experiences give us a real sense of being warmly received, welcomed and encouraged. It begins with creating an inviting atmosphere that does a lot to help someone feel “at home.” Most important are the people they meet and the people …
Our parishioners have a long history of helping those in need in our local community and beyond. Our faith comes alive through the Social Concerns Ministry’s more than 10 community outreach programs supporting the overall mission of providing care, compassion and hope to the less fortunate. Our community outreach efforts are organized in three focus …
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Many Catholics have noticed that the Gloria is not recited at Masses during Advent or Lent. Father Mark Ott, our weekend associate, said since the Gloria is a hymn of joyful amazement at God’s mercy, it is not recited during Lent, when the church takes an extended amount of time to understand and appreciate the …
For those who are non-Catholic, Holy Martyrs’ Journey (formerly RCIA) welcomes each unique person into the threshold of full adoption of our Catholic faith. Chris Schaefer and Lisa Bogdanski have two meaningful, yet different pathway stories to share. Chris and Lisa are both married to cradle Catholic spouses who supported their quest. Chris had been …
Serving the church has brought a deeper appreciation of the Eucharist to those who distribute communion and care for the items used during liturgies. Liz Harter is a Eucharistic Minister, a role she also had in high school and in college. She said she has grown in faith since then, partly because of serving in …
The practice of praying at Mass for loved ones who have died is as old as Christianity itself. Inscriptions found in Roman catacombs attest to the practice of praying for the dead when we gather for the Eucharist. At Mass, we remember those who have died, those who belong to the communion of saints as …
Taizé offers an opportunity for quiet repose in the midst of busy lives. The prayer tradition of Taizé, based on the monastic hours of prayer each day, can help us let go of our own preoccupations and get in touch with the spiritual realities that, ultimately, are what bring true meaning to our lives. At …
We are using a new app that will help us communicate quickly with parishioners. Our hope is that we can quickly notify parents of a weather-related cancellation, for example. Please download the We Connect Parish App, select Holy Martyrs Catholic Church as your parish and then subscribe to HMKids, SPIRIT or Life Teen notifications if …
