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In this episode, Rosemary and Jennifer talk with Deacon Coy Pierce and Julia Pierce.  Learn how they began the journey of discernment for the diaconate, how they balance church and home responsibilities and some fun (and funny) personal facts.  Prayer For Peace and Fortitude in WorryEmail us with news or if you would like to be a guest at podcast@ourladyofangels.com.Visit ourladyofangels.com for parish events and registrations.If you would like to learn more about the Heart to Page Ministry contact:  Jennifer Evans, dallaswestie@gmail.com

As we look forward to getting back into routines this fall, Rosemary and Jennifer talk with Ms. Sharon Boyd about her experiences with Stephen Ministry.      Episode Challenge:  As we head into Fall, schedule some time with God.  Add prayer time into your routine and maybe even schedule a retreat for yourself or you and your spouse.  We also encourage you to get involved as much as you can at Our Lady of Angels.  Check out our website for ministry and class opportunities.  Retreat resource:Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House:  https://www.montserratretreat.org/ Email us with news or if you would like to be a guest at podcast@ourladyofangels.com. Visit ourladyofangels.com for parish events and registrations. If you would like to learn more about the ministry spotlighted in our interview this month, check out the ministry page on the OLA website:  https://ourladyofangels.com/stephen-ministry  or the Stephen Ministry website:  https://www.stephenministries.org/default.cfm .

Welcome Summer!In this episode Rosemary and Jennifer talk with an adult and teen parishioner who recently returned from the Catholic Work Heart Camp mission trip to Memphis, TN.   Their story is an awesome witness and full of blessings for both themselves and others! Episode Challenge: Reach out!  Call a niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc. that you haven't talked with recently.  Touch base and if you get a chance share a little bit about your faith or simply listen to their story.   For a funny reminder, check out this Do's and Don'ts of Evangelization video on Youtube. Email us with news or if you would like to be a guest at podcast@ourladyofangels.com. Visit ourladyofangels.com for parish events and registrations. Check out Catholic Heart Work Camp's website and keep a lookout out on Our Lady of Angel's website for registration for next summer!

Welcome Summer!Rosemary and Jennifer interview Alyssa Woolums, Associate Director of Youth Ministry, in this episode.  Alyssa started at OLA during the pandemic, so we wanted to get to know her better and hear her plans for the future of High School Ministry.  We also want to know what you are doing this summer, so take the challenge and reach out!Catholic Summer Challenge:Examples of what you can do - Explore your faith:.     Visit a Catholic pilgrimage site.  Here is a great website for locating these, which even has e-tours if you can’t make the trip..     Pick saints with summer feast days. Read about their lives and, celebrate them in a special way.Pray:·        Create a sacred space indoors or out·        Attend daily MassAlso, don’t forget to relax a bit, spend time with loved ones or outdoors or both!Tell us what you did or send pictures to be featured in our next episode!Litany of Humility Email us with news or podcast guest ideas at podcast@ourladyofangels.com. Visit ourladyofangels.com for parish events and registrations. 

Happy Easter!  In this episode Rosemary and Jennifer interview Dr. Sue Parker, OLA's Director of Pastoral Care.  Sue has been with Our Lady of Angels since it was just beginning, and she will be retiring at the end of the month.  You don't want to miss Sue's reflection on OLA's past and her plans for the future.   Episode Challenge:  During May, the Month of Mary, say a Rosary together with your family or even better start the habit of saying the Rosary together.  Prayer in Thankfulness to all Retirees:https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/prayer-index/retirement-prayers#:~:text=Thank%20You%20that%20You%20died,forward%2D%2Deven%20for%20evermore.Email us with news or if you would like to be a guest at podcast@ourladyofangels.com. Visit ourladyofangels.com for parish events and registrations.

We are back!  Rosemary and Jennifer touch base after Spring Break.  There is a lot of community news as we head into Holy Week and Easter.  We welcomed Ms. Meg Olson from Washington D.C.  Ms. Olson works for NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, an advocacy organization begun by Catholic sisters.  Ms. Olson discusses her  journey from Catholic Charities to working on national issues.  We are rounding out Lent with another challenge - participate in a Holy Week event, preferably something you haven't done in the past.  Below are some resources to help you with this:The Pastoral Center's Holy Week at Home Experience for families:  https://holyweek.pastoral.center/For adults:  Formed.orgNETWORK's Lent program:  https://networkadvocates.org/buildinganewNETWORK's website:  https://networklobby.org/ Email us with news or if you would like to be a guest at podcast@ourladyofangels.com.  

We are back with our second episode!Jennifer and Rosemary discuss how our Lenten journeys are going so far with a few ideas to spark your Lenten imagination.Then they interview two of this year's Confirmation candidates. You don't want to miss this youthful encounter of spirituality and hope.  Take our challenge - get a glimpse of the rest of this year's Confirmation class through their virtual posters and sign up to pray for one of our youth:  https://olayouth.com/2021-candidates-posters .Links to other items mentioned in this episode:crs.ricebowl.orgourladyofangels.com

We've got a great opening episode for you!Jennifer and Rosemary chat Mardi Gras, the current OLA news, our plans for Lent and Lenten opportunities for you.  Father Bell joins us for a personal interview.  You don't want to miss his answers from cars to deep spiritual insight!Lenten Resources mentioned in episode:https://www.cathdal.org/aff-Lent_resourcesJoin Forgiven Lent series:  Forgiven Lent Series