During this time of COVID-19, people and communities like ours are trying to courageously practice "social distancing" for the common good. And at the same time, we are called to fight the effects of anxiety and isolation that increase when so much of our experience and understanding is being turned upside down.
Perhaps during this extraordinary moment, we might commit ourselves to finding creative ways to make holy communion a verb. Let us strive to do communion with our neighbors through phone calls, video-chats, letter-writing, social media messages ... the things that will remind others that they - and we - are not alone. True kinship is revealed in moments like these, when instead of closing in on ourselves, we strive to carry these burdens alongside our neighbors in solidarity and hope. Below are some opportunities for online faith sharing and ways to stay engaged and connected with our community.
Perhaps during this extraordinary moment, we might commit ourselves to finding creative ways to make holy communion a verb. Let us strive to do communion with our neighbors through phone calls, video-chats, letter-writing, social media messages ... the things that will remind others that they - and we - are not alone. True kinship is revealed in moments like these, when instead of closing in on ourselves, we strive to carry these burdens alongside our neighbors in solidarity and hope. Below are some opportunities for online faith sharing and ways to stay engaged and connected with our community.
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Pray Online
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Getting Started in Zoom |
Looking for ways to enhance your prayer life this Lent? During this time of social distancing, participating in a small faith community online is a helpful resource. You can learn all about it at contemplativecommunity.org
Chapels are hosted by trained leaders Monday – Thursday and Saturday of each week. There is no fee and you can participate when you are able. We connect together in our online chapel through the video conferencing platform, Zoom. In order to participate in any of the online chapels, you will need to register by going to contemplativecommunity.org and completing a simple registration form. Once you have registered, an email will be sent to you with the URL and all the info you will need for participating in any of the chapels throughout the week. The chapel experience is less than one hour long and takes place in two parts. The first half of our time is spent together in silent prayer/meditation. To see, hear and join with others throughout our community can be a profoundly connecting, expansive and intimate experience. The second half of the chapel time is reserved for reflecting on a short reading chosen specifically for Lent and then some simple faith sharing. If you have questions, please contact Al Gustafson at alg@oldstpats.org Chapel Schedule: Mondays at 6 am Host: John Blumberg & Julia Pryce Tuesdays at 7 am Host: Ed Shurna & Ellen Wiggins Wednesdays at Noon Host: Al Gustafson Wednesdays at 8 pm Host: Marci Madaly & Ed Siderewicz Thursdays 8 am Host: Marybeth Coleman & Eileen O’Shea Saturdays 7 am Host: Kate DeVries & Ellen Wiggins |
In the coming weeks, we are hoping to utilize online communications tools, like Zoom, to stay connected with our community. We encourage you to use this resource to check in with friends and loved ones. Zoom is a great, free tool, to video and audio conference with others. See below for information on how to set up Zoom.
1. Download Zoom on your device. For Phone
Troubleshooting Zoom
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Crossroads Bulletin |
Lenten Daily Email Reflections |
While we may not be able to offer printed copies of the Crossroads bulletin during this time, the bulletin is available digitally for reading and sharing! Our format is slightly different, but inside you'll find updates, online resources, and other new content.
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Daily Faith Sharing with James Martin, S.J. on Facebook Live |
Old St. Pat's Podcast |
Rev. James Martin, S.J., Jesuit priest, author and editor at large at America, the national Catholic magazine is doing daily faith sharing on Facebook at 2 pm Central Time daily.
Find his page here. |
The Old St. Pat's Podcasts posts Sunday homilies every Tuesday as well as special series like our Advent 180 and Lent 180 reflections. We are also in the process of starting a new short reflection series with Episodes on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Find episodes for free on Google Podcasts or Spotify |
Hallow
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Lenten Piano Meditations |
Hallow is Catholic meditation app to help you find peace and grow in your spiritual journey. The app is available in both the App Store for iOS and the Google Play store for Android.
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Please take a moment to visit our Sunday Music - Now Playing page and enjoy piano music based on the sounds of Lent at Old St. Pat’s. In the absence of music live at our liturgies, please consider these tracks, along with other playlists from GIA on Spotify to add music to these days of decreased interactions
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Loyola Academy Daily Mass Livestream | 8 am |
Mental Health Information During a Pandemic |
Loyola Academy is livestreaming daily Mass with Fr. Pat McGrath at 8:00 am, please click here to watch.
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