Welcome to Week 1 of Lent, and Week 9 of school! Spring break is almost here!!
Temptation - the most troublesome aspect of our humanity. Although it makes us stronger if we endure, it just as easily tears us down in half the time.Â
This Sunday, we heard Luke's Gospel of Jesus going out into the desert for 40 days. This is one of my favorites because it truly shows us the strength of Jesus that we, as sinners, do not have. Even on day 1 of Lent, I was missing the things I had given up. Despite the trivial trials we are given, we struggle practicing temperance and prudence when inconveniences arise.
We will never have the same amount of fortitude Jesus did during those forty days, but we can work to improve how we use the gifts God gave us to hold steadfast through the temptations presented to us in everyday life.
If you were at the 9 a.m. mass, then you heard Fr. Andy's challenge to you. I think it was an important reflection of self, and so I am borrowing it to give again. I am challenging you all to take a look at the 7 Virtues (faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance), and to find one that you should be working on this Lenten season. Reflect on what God is guiding you to better, and how you can improve your practice of the virtue in your own life. I'll be praying for you!
Jenna Siefert, Boiler Catholics Secretary
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How Ripe Do You Like Bananas:
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- Some Green and Yellow = 28 votes
- Fully Yellow = 44 votesÂ
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- Green = 2 votes
- Some Green and Yellow = 28 votes
- Fully Yellow = 44 votesÂ
- Ew, Bananas Are Gross = 5 votesÂ
Spring Break Plans!!!
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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!Â
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.
Mass, Confession, and Adoration Information
Mass & Confession Times
Mass Times
Monday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 5:30 p.m.Â
Friday: 5:30 p.m. Spanish Mass
Wednesday Night Mass: 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.
Sunday:Â 9:00 & 11:15 a.m., 7:00 &Â 9:00 p.m.
Confession Times
Monday - Saturday:Â 11:00 - 11:25 a.m., 4:00 - 5:00p.m.
Sunday:Â 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.Â
EucharisticÂ
Adoration
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:Â 12 - 5 p.m.
Wednesday:Â 5:30 - 8 p.m.
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President:Â Mary Rose Hokanson
Vice President:Â Alex Chen
Treasurer: Ethan Szajko
Treasurer: Ethan Szajko
Secretary:Â Jenna Siefert
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