Advent is upon us and we await with joy the coming of Christ into our hearts. It is a joyful anticipation, as we can be certain of His coming if we but dispose ourselves properly. We look forward to the fruit of our prayerful preparation. In this month's newsletter we pay tribute to our beloved Bishop Sirba. We are also happy to share a video from our recent Rosary Walk and Marian Procession.
Read MoreAs uncertainty abounds in our nation and in the world, we are blessed to provide our students with a little pocket of "normalcy" during their time at Mater Dei. It is so easy to get swept away in the current events of society...which are certainly significant. However, as Catholics we are called to keep our focus on what is eternally significant. Namely, the salvation of our souls.
Read MoreIt's been a long spring and summer but we're back! On the first day of class on September 8th, Mr. Lemke and I both arrived with flowers in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary...a sign of the unity of our intentions and a fitting entrance into year two. We look forward to the blessings ahead.
Read MoreWe made it, praise God! As our inaugural year comes to a close, we are filled with wonder and gratitude. In our final issue of Mater Dei Annunciations for the school year, let us briefly reflect on the journey of our apostolate, beginning with the early prayers of parents in our community. As God has consistently shown, He will work in His way and His time.
Read MoreThe current crisis with this pandemic has forced us to consider as an apostolate, what scenarios we may be faced with in the future. There are many unknowns. How long will the current shut-down last? What happens if there is an outbreak of a new virus? Will national shut-downs be the new status quo? What does that mean for Catholic education?
Read MoreGod is truly trying to get our attention this Lent. With the pandemic and stay-at-home orders, He has forced us to slow down, reevaluate our priorities and surrender completely to His mysterious divine plan. As an apostolate we will continue to move forward blindly in faith, as we have been accustomed to do from the start.
Read MoreIt's hard to believe we're just three months away from bringing our inaugural year to a close! Time has flown by for the apostolate, as God has been keeping us on our toes. In this newsletter we are happy to share that we received some new items for the education center. Also, we had a successful open house event for prospective families.
Read MoreIt's been a busy start to the year at Mater Dei. In the midst of the busyness, God has been shaping and transforming the apostolate. With a seeming blink of the eye we have a Dean of Students and we're recruiting instructors for year two. The more blessings we receive the more humble we become, as it is evident Who is truly in charge.
Read MoreA year ago at this time, the idea of Mater Dei Apostolate was only being conceived. After special graces received on the Solemnity of the Mother of God, we were given the confidence to move forward with the development of our program. It has been an effort planted firmly in faith and hope, the fruit of which has been the growth of a Catholic community united in Christ.
Read MoreThe beginning of Advent has been marked with sorrow by the sudden death of our holy and beloved Bishop Paul Sirba. He was a mentor, friend and spiritual father to so many. A faithful shepherd to us all. Though we mourn our loss, the Lord's own words give us perspective.
Read MoreIt's hard to believe two months of our inaugural year are already behind us. We have been blessed. Each gift of time, talent and treasure continues to shape our apostolate in ways that are truly beautiful. We're happy to share details and developments from the past month, including an exciting announcement about a matching pledge!
Read MoreOne grace-filled month in the books, praise God! It has been a joy to witness our Catholic faith being lived out daily and integrated into the curriculum by our instructors. Among our twelve registered students, the beginnings of life long friendships are being made, rooted in faith. This opportunity we are being given at Mater Dei Apostolate is truly a gift.
Read MorePraise God! We are just over a week away from the launch of our Catholic high school education program at Mater Dei Apostolate. To date, we have 10 students registered to begin our inaugural 9th grade class this fall. We are full of gratitude and enthusiasm for this opportunity which is being made possible only through God's grace working in each of us.
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