Saint Odilia Catholic Community

09/08/2026

The blessing of the animals will take place on Sunday, October 4, at 10:00 am in front of the Parish Hall.

08/24/2026

08/10/2026

Join us at 5:30pm

08/07/2026

✨ Parish Invitation to Eucharistic Adoration ✨

Dear Parish Family,

In the midst of our busy lives, Jesus gently calls each of us to come and spend time with Him.

We invite you to join us for Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday, August 12. Whether you can stay for a few minutes or the entire hour, your presence matters.

In the quiet of the chapel, you'll find a place to pray, reflect, give thanks, seek guidance, or simply rest in the presence of our Lord.
"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28

If you've never experienced Adoration before, this is the perfect opportunity. There is nothing you need to do except come with an open heart.

Bring a friend, invite your family, or come on your own. Jesus is waiting with open arms.

Wednesday, August 12 5:30pm
🙏 Eucharistic Adoration

"The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth." — St. Teresa of Calcutta
We look forward to praying with you.

08/01/2026

✨ St. Odilia Parish Invites You to Eucharistic Adoration ✨

In the midst of life’s busyness , Jesus is waiting for you.

On Wednesday, August 12, we invite you to step away from the noise and spend some quiet time in the Real Presence of Christ. Whether you come for 10 minutes or the entire hour, your time with Him is never wasted.

Adoration isn’t about having the right words—it’s simply about being with Jesus. Bring your joys, your worries, your family, your prayers, or just your heart.

As St. John Vianney once said:
“He looks at me, and I look at Him.”

If you’ve never been to Adoration before, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience the peace that comes from sitting in His presence. If it’s been a while, consider this your invitation to come home.

💛 Everyone is welcome.
📅 Wednesday, August 12
📍 St. Odilia Parish

Invite a friend, bring your family, and come encounter the One who is always waiting with open arms.

“Come to me, all who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

07/31/2026

A Franciscan friar is challenging Catholics to rethink how they go to Mass—and his simple “6 challenges” are striking a chord on social media.

Father Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, shared a practical guide to help Catholics enter more deeply into the Eucharist by rediscovering silence, focus, and intentionality.

Arrive 10 minutes before Mass
Instead of sliding into the pew at the last second, take time to pray. Offer your week to God—your joys, struggles, intentions—and prepare your heart for what’s about to happen.

Leave your phone in the car.
“You can do it, you can do it,” Ames says.

Yes, really. He calls this a “heroic act.” For most people, the world can wait an hour. Enter the sacred space without distractions.

Read the readings before Mass
Whether at home or during those 10 quiet minutes before Mass, knowing the readings helps you engage more deeply with the liturgy.

Close your eyes after receiving Communion
After receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, resist the urge to look around. Stay recollected. Speak to Him.

“Be with Jesus,” Ames says.

Keep your eyes closed after you receive Holy Communion until the priest says, “Let us Pray.”

He adds, “I know if you have little kids, that’s not possible.”

Make a thanksgiving after Mass
Instead of rushing out, take a few extra minutes to thank God. Let the grace of the Eucharist settle in.

Talk to at least one person
Before heading to your car, connect with someone. Build community. The parish is not just a place—it’s a people.

“Interact with at least one person before you head back to your car after you leave the church,” he says.

In a culture of distraction and hurry, these small habits can transform how we experience the Mass—turning routine into encounter.

More at: www.churchpop.com/leave-your-phone-arrive-early-stay-after-priest-shares-6-bold-challenges-for-mass/

🪶Kimmy Chacón

06/29/2026

My last Mass at St. Odilia Catholic Community. Thanks for the memories. Love, Lupita.