The Parish Library was initiated in 2008 in order to provide access to spiritual and educational materials to St. Mary’s families.

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Thanks to our Capital Campaign renovations, a new space in St. Mary's Parish Center opened up for the parish library. The new library is located in the old bride's room. Any donations of religious or spiritual books will be gladly accepted. If you are interested in helping with the library or donating, please contact Mary Jo Hopfensperger using the information below. 

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7/19/26

The Latest from the Library

There is a copy of a great book in our Parish Library that we would like to encourage you to look into. It is The Eight Doors of the Kingdom: Meditations on the Beatitudes by Jacques Felipe. The author is a member of the Community of the Beatitudes of France He was ordained a priest in 1985. He primarily devotes himself to spiritual direction and preaching retreats. The Beatitudes, as we have come to know these eight declarations of supreme blessing and spiritual happiness spoken by Jesus in the New Testament, are the true answer to the suffering of the world today. They reveal the face of God made of gentleness, mercy, and humility and propose that the only effective path to human maturity, inner freedom, and peace of heart is to live by them. Fr. Chris Saenz, one of the Columban Fathers that helps us with our Spanish Masses, recommends using the Beatitudes for our Examination of Conscience for confession. We encourage you to try this meditation to assist you in understanding the Beatitudes and how they impact our daily lives. 

Contact Information

Name: Mary Jo Hopfensperger
Phone Number: 402-980-5652
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