FRIDAY, February 20
Communion Prayer Service 7am Church
Rosary 7:50am | Mass 8:15am Church
Rosary 11:30am | Mass 12pm Church
God's Housekeepers 2:30pm Church
Fish Fry 5pm PAC
Stations of the Cross 5:30pm Church
Pinewood Derby Weigh In 6:30pm Cafeteria
SATURDAY, February 21
Saturday Morning Men's Group 7am SHSC
Mass 8:15am Church
Pinewood Derby 8:30am Cafeteria
Confessions 3:30pm Church | Mass 5pm Church
Bites and Brews 7pm Mellwood Art Center
SUNDAY, February 22 - 1st Sunday of Lent
Mass 8am Church
Coffee and Donuts 9am Cafeteria
Mass 10am Church
Gather the Children 10am Cafeteria
OCIA 10:30am Library Meeting Rm.
PREP & Children's OCIA 11:15am Cafeteria
Mass 12pm Church
PAX Y.A. Writer's Collective 1pm SHSC
New Parishioners Meeting 1:15pm Library Meeting Rm.
Special Disciples of Jesus Mass 3pm Church
Special Disciples of Jesus Reception 3:30pm Cafeteria
Mass 5pm Church
MONDAY, February 23
Communion Prayer Service 7am Church
Rosary 7:50am | Mass 8:15am Church
Mon. Morning Bible Study 8:45am SHSC
Rosary 11:30am | Mass 12pm Church
Safe Environment Training 6:30pm Church
Lenten Reflection Group 6:30pm Library Meeting Rm.
Boy Scouts 7:00pm Cafeteria
TUESDAY, February 24
Communion Prayer Service 7am Church
Mass 8:15am Church
Rosary 11:30am | Mass 12pm Church
St. Serra Club Board Meeting 11:30am SHSC
Handbell Rehearsal 5pm Art Room
Finance Committee Meeting 6pm Library
Men's Welcome Retreat Team 6:30pm Library Meeting Rm.
Divorce Care 6:30pm SHSC
Troop Committee Meeting 7pm Cafeteria
Choir Rehearsal 7pm Church
WEDNESDAY, February 25
Communion Prayer Service 7am Church
Rosary 7:50am | 8:15am Church
Walking Through Grief 10am SHSC
Rosary 11:30am | 12pm Church
Resonare 4:45pm Music Room
Taize Prayer/Adoration 6:30pm Church
Young Adult Disciple Group (Women) 7pm SHSC
Young Adult Disciple Group (Men) 7pm Stream Lab
THURSDAY, February 26
Communion Prayer Service 7am Church
Mass 8:15am Church
Thurs. Morning Bible Study 9am SHSC
Mass 12pm Church
Eucharistic Adoration 1pm Church
Sacred Heart Prayer Group 2pm Church
Chosen Bible Study 6:30pm Church
EMHC Training 7pm Church
Financial Peace University 7pm Library Meeting Rm.
FRIDAY, February 27
Communion Prayer Service 7am Church
Rosary 7:50am | Mass 8:15am Church
Rosary 11:30am | Mass 12pm Church
Fish Fry 5pm PAC
Stations of the Cross 5:30pm Church
SATURDAY, February 28
Saturday Morning Men's Group 7am SHSC
Mass 8:15am Church
Lenten Retreat 9am Library Meeting Rm.
Confessions 3:30pm Church | Mass 5pm Church
SUNDAY, March 1 - 2nd Sunday of Lent
Mass 8am Church
Mass 10am Church
Gather the Children 10am Cafeteria
OCIA 10:30am Library Meeting Rm.
PREP & Children's OCIA 11:15am Cafeteria
Mass 12pm Church
Keenagers' Monthly Meeting 1:30pm Library Meeting Rm.
SuperNOVA Concert For Peace 2:15pm Church
Mass 5pm Church
Ventus Rehearsal 6:30pm Church
Finding Stillness: An Invitation to Taizé Prayer
In our fast-paced world, finding a moment of true silence can feel like a radical act. Spiritual depth isn’t always found in more words, but in the space between them. That is the heart of Taizé prayer.
What is Taizé? Originating from an ecumenical monastic community in France, Taizé is a meditative form of worship designed to bring people of all backgrounds together. It’s not a traditional service with a long sermon; instead, it’s an immersive experience centered on:
- Chant-like Music: Short, simple melodies repeated over and over. This repetition allows the mind to settle and the heart to take over.
- Deep Silence: A significant period of quiet for personal reflection, listening for the "still, small voice."
- Soft Light: The sanctuary is typically lit by candlelight, creating a warm, inclusive, and sacred atmosphere.
- Scripture and Intercession: Brief readings and prayers for the world, held in a spirit of peace and justice.
Taizé is deeply inclusive. It transcends denominational lines and creates a "thin place" where everyone, regardless of where they are on their spiritual path, can rest in the presence of the Divine.
There is no "right" way to participate. You can sing along, hum, or simply sit in the candlelit stillness and let the music wash over you.
There is no "right" way to participate. You can sing along, hum, or simply sit in the candlelit stillness and let the music wash over you.
"Nothing is more conducive to a communion with the living God than a meditative common prayer with, as its high point, singing that never ends and that continues in the silence of one's heart." - Brother Roger of Taizé
Join Us!
Whether you are seeking peace, looking for a different way to connect with God, or simply need a quiet place to breathe, all are welcome at St. Margaret Mary!
Whether you are seeking peace, looking for a different way to connect with God, or simply need a quiet place to breathe, all are welcome at St. Margaret Mary!
Download the printable pdf below for fun activity sheets to bring with you to Mass or complete at home:
