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Altar Servers
Those who serve at the altar assist the priest and the sacred administration of his responsibilities during the sacrifice of the Mass. Typically, they are the cross bearer, those who carry the...
Choir
We've heard your voice during Mass. Yes, you. Keep doing that beautiful singing that you do--just do it from the choir loft! Get in touch with our Music Director and join one of our Mass's choirs,...
Eucharistic Ministers
It is a sacred thing to administer the Body and Blood of Christ to His Church. The high point of each Mass is the transfiguration of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. Eucharistic...
Lectors
Lectors are those who proclaim the Word of God at the celebration of the Eucharist and at other liturgical celebrations. We speak about the Word of God as spoken to us not simply 2000 years ago,...
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a program for people interested in the Catholic faith, whether they are non-Catholics thinking about becoming Catholic, or Catholics who wish to...
Ushers
Ever had trouble finding a seat on Easter Sunday? Either you were very late, or that Mass didn't have an usher to help people find an open seat. Our ushers greet, welcome, and seat parishioners at...
Catechist
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.” Join a wonderful team of committed adults who share our faith with the children of St. Ephrem Parish. Currently, classes meet via Google Meet every...
Leadership Development
Why Life Lacks Meaning and Purpose
7 Minute Read
Personal Faith
How a Discernment Process Empowers Boldness
5 Minute Read
Personal Faith
5 Ways to Find Direction in Your Life
8 Minute Read
Saints
The Cannonball That Created a Saint — and Changed Catholicism
8 Minute Read
Vocations
Think You Have a Vocation to Religious Life? Here’s Where to Start.
265 Minute Read
Leadership Development
The Magis: An Ignatian Antidote for Burnout
5 Minute Read
Discernment
Praying for Presence: How the Examen Helps Me Focus
5 Minute Read
Discernment
What Is God's Will for My Life? Discernment 101 (feat. Br. Lawrence)
7 Minute Watch
Homily
Pastor's Letter: March 14, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Lent March 14, 2021 “God sent his Son so that the world might be saved through him.” John 3: 14-21 Dear Parishioners: Today we hear one of the most well-known and best-loved...
The Gospel
Pastor’s Letter: November 8, 2020
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time “Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!” Matthew 25: 1-13 ...
Faith
Pastor’s Letter: November 1, 2020
Solemnity of All Saints “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” Matthew 5:1-12a Dear Parishioners: In today’s gospel, away from the crowds, Jesus sits down with his...
Faith