Welcome to Week 8 on this lovely Monday morning!!
Have you ever taken a ceramics class? Let me tell you, it's discouraging when you put weeks of effort into a project, only for it to break during its firing.
In the first reading this Sunday, Sirach says that, when we are tested and trialed, that is when we see who we truly are. Foundations are everything. Any structure without a firm base will evidently fall in the end. As we approach the Lenten season, it is important to examine our own faith base. Will it fall during tough times, or will it endure as we rely on God to care for us?
How we act, how we present ourselves in times of distress, displays the base we've grown through the years. It's easy to only focus on how you present yourself to others, but, if we were all blind, how would people see you? As in Luke's Gospel, it is essential to reflect upon ourselves before we attempt to help others.
March 5th is Ash Wednesday, which means we will be entering the Lenten season. Are you ready? How will you prepare the way for the Lord - how will you make space in your heart to encounter Him on Easter? I challenge you to meditate on where your relationship with God stands right now, and how you want it to change this Lent. As always, I'll be praying for you all!
Jenna Siefert, Boiler Catholics Secretary
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Last Week's Poll Results:
Horror 💀 = 4 votes
Comedy 🎭 = 21 votes
Romance🌹 = 21 votes
Action🤺 = 26 votes
Comedy 🎭 = 21 votes
Romance🌹 = 21 votes
Action🤺 = 26 votes
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Opportunities and Events
Want to help new students feel welcome next semester? Help staff New Student Overnighter (NSO) 2025 on Sept. 19-20! Click on the link below to fill out the application.
Reach out to Grace Leriger or David Titus via GroupMe with any questions!
Fr. Kyle Shinseki, with the St. Mary Student Parish at University of Michigan, invites graduating students interested in ministry to apply to be part of their team! They are currently looking for two Campus Ministry Disciples (CMDs) to work during the 2025-2026 academic year to help provide a pastoral presence and support their Peer Ministry and Welcome Teams.
Are you graduating and looking for a teaching fellowship? Xavier High School, a Jesuit Catholic high school in the Pacific Islands, is always looking for student teachers!
Contact Mr. Martin Carl or Fr. Todd Kenny, S.J. if interested
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Ministry Group Chat Links
Looking to be more involved? Boiler Catholics is home to over 40 ministries! Each of these ministries have their own group chat platform. If you are looking to join a ministry, visit the Boiler Catholic website to see a complete list of ministries and activities.
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Officers
President: Mary Rose Hokanson
Vice President: Alex Chen
Treasurer: Ethan Szajko
Treasurer: Ethan Szajko
Secretary: Jenna Siefert
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Faith Resources
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