Call me when September ends . . .

I can't believe it is already August . . . Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Crisp Autumn nights and Family Formation are all just weeks away!! 

Here at MQOA, we have been planning for September for many months but with it less than a month away, things are kicking into high gear. I have a mix of excitement and nervousness emotions.

Here is what is upcoming at MQOA in September. . .

Mass Changes

First, we will host all Masses at Immaculate Conception Church. IC is right downtown for visitors and walkable for some parishioners and will allow the family formation program to be surrounded by an English and Spanish Mass. I can not wait to welcome new and returning guests to Mass! This means St. James Church will become our Celebration Church, where Christmas and Easter will be hosted for the large crowds that St. James can hold. I do dream of a day that we filled St. James weekly!

Second, we are moving the 6 pm evening Mass to 5 pm. We will host our normal after Mass programs like Advent teaching series and How to Catholic before Mass so we all can end our Sundays with Mass. 

Bilingual Family Formation

If you haven't heard already, we hired Charlie Joyce as our Director of Hispanic Ministries! We have been praying for a while and God provided. With Charlie on board, all Family Formation, from First Communion to Confirmation to everything in-between and beyond, will be under one program for those who speak English and/or Spanish. But he does not stop at Family Formation, Charlie will focus on Mass Ministries and applying the MQOA Discipleship Pathway for the Hispanic community. Please welcome Charlie the next time you see it!

Alpha. Alpha? Alpha!

As we transform St. James Hall into the true Alpha Destination, we will host Alpha three times a week this fall. Hispanic Alpha will be on Mondays, Family Alpha on Tuesdays, and English Alpha on Wednesdays. With the new space and updated kitchen, we are taking Alpha to the next level this fall! If you haven't experienced Alpha yet, please consider it this fall | Learn More

There is so much more coming to MQOA this year so please check our website and Facebook page for more information. If you want to be the FIRST to know any news, join our Facebook Group - MQOA Connections. 

Good day!
Steve