Incorporating Prayer Into Daily Life
Prayer becomes much more effective and meaningful when it is a part of daily life.
Discern which methods of prayer align most closely with your individual talents and gifts. Are you a natural-born public speaker? Consider becoming a lector and participate in a meaningful way in the celebration of Mass, the Church’s most important prayer. Are you a compassionate person? Join an intercessory prayer team, praying for the intentions of those in the parish and community.
Prayer doesn’t have to be audible, it doesn’t have to follow any rules; in fact, prayer doesn’t even require words. Some of the Church’s greatest mystics prayed through their actions. They successfully communicated the Gospel to others just by being. St. Francis of Assisi once said, “Preach the Gospel; use words when necessary.” How do your personal gifts and talents lend themselves to an increased life of prayer?
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the First Friday of each month all day, immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 11:00 p.m. and every Friday from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Quiet meditation, reading of scriptures, group prayer and praying the Rosary are encouraged.
Small Christian Communities (SCC)
are groups of 5-10 people dedicated to prayer by listening to and discussing the Word of God.
Rosary for Peace Society
This society recites the Rosary at 8:30 p.m. on the First Friday of each month in the Church.
Bible Study English
Participants discover the beauty of Scripture and grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and others. Bible Study meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. in Room J.
Verbum Dei (Spanish)
This group meets every Friday from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in Room D-E.
Estudio Biblico (Bible Study Spanish)
Participants discover the beauty of Scripture and grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and others. Estudio Biblico meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in Sullivan Hall.
Legion of Mary (Vietnamese)
As a group, the Legion of Mary leads its members into a period of prayer and meditation on the 15 mysteries in the life of Jesus Christ by the recitation of the Rosary.
Third Order Dominic Prayer Group
Under spiritual leadership of Msgr. Dominic, this Vietnamese group meets every second Sunday in Sullivan Hall for fellowship, prayer, and carry out the Church teachings. They also visit the sick. They lead daily prayer after every morning Mass and before every evening Mass in the church.
Charismatic Renewal Group (Vietnamese)
The Vietnamese Charismatic Renewal Group meets every Monday to praise, worship and give thanks to our Lord. Through gifts of the Holy Spirit, we renew our lives and faith in God, and pray for the Church and our parish. A yearly retreat is held every January, where all Catholics from near and far are invited to come to praise, worship and celebrate the blessings of our Lord.
Catholic Mothers (Vietnamese)
Catholic Mothers meet on the 1st Sunday of each month for adoration, prayer, and reflecting on the Bible from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the Vietnamese Chapel.