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Fr. Ryan reviews guidelines for Mass intentions and reflects on why Advent is a penitential season.

Today we celebrate the first Sunday of the Advent season - the great season of waiting ushering in a new liturgical year. Advent is meant to be a penitential season, much like Lent, as we move toward the great solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord. There is, however, a sweetness to the Advent season even if it is meant to be a bit penitential.

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. So, while I understand the idea behind such a moniker as No Kings - especially given the history of this great country - I think we must ask ourselves do we not have a king?

Fr. Ryan shares gratitude for the tremendous success of this year’s Evening of Faith and Future fundraiser and reflects on God’s justice and our call to persevere in faith as we approach the end of the liturgical year.

Fr. Ryan discusses the St. Martha's Annual Report covering July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Fr. Ryan invites us to support our parish’s Fall Fundraiser, rejoice in the witness of the saints, prayerfully remember and intercede for the faithful departed—especially through November’s indulgence opportunities—and be assured of his prayers for us.

Fr. Ryan encourages the celebration of All Saints & All Souls and reflects on this weekend's Gospel.

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Fr. Ryan invites parishioners to the Fall Fundraiser on November 8 and the Parish Breakfast on October 26.

Fr. Ryan talks about October the month of the Rosary and Respect Life Month and well as reflects on the Gospel message of gratitude vs entitlement.

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A story on the St. Martha Parish & School groundbreaking from the Diocese of Lansing.

Fr. Ryan comments on the tragedy in Grand Blanc and offers a reflection on what God is doing for us in times of suffering.

From the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels | Monday, September 29, 2025

Fr. Ryan talks about our St. Vincent de Paul Society on the feast of St. Vincent de Paul and reflects on this weekend's gospel.

Fr. Ryan invites everyone to the Groundbreaking, announces sponsorship opportunities for the fall fundraiser, and reflects on the Gospel.

Fr. Ryan shares an article by Msgr. William Saunders on St. Helena and the True Cross

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Fr. Ryan reiterates that prayer is not meaningless, recaps our security updates, and reflecti

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