Testimonials
Each life holds a story of God’s grace. What you’ll find here are real moments, shared honestly, where parishioners recognized God moving, guiding, and loving them along the way. “I'm a little pencil in the hand of a writing God, who is sending a love letter to the world.” - Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Being Open to God’s Plan
By Teri Dean
I first wrote about our Natural Family Planning (NFP) journey...
Not Just Another Fish Fry
By Keith King
As I was working the St. Max Fish Fry, I looked out across the gym floor at all the patrons and had to laugh to myself in disbelief. Just the previous year, I was attending the Fish Fry with my kids and was not even a member of the church. In fact, I was not even a member of any church…
A Husband’s Love & Devotion
By Blessed Encounters Ministry
Bob, a newer member of the St. Max community, talks lovingly about Pat, his wife of 58 years…
The Gift of a Catholic Funeral
By Lakmé Kodros
Many of us grow up thinking that funerals and grief are things to avoid…
The Two Chalices
By Debby Kellner
My first real memories of Mass are from Catholic grade school, where we would attend Mass once a week as a class…
I Love Being a Child of God!
By an anonymous St. Max parishioner
In Matt 18:3, Mark 10:15, and Luke 18:17 Jesus was emphasizing, and teaching: the simplicity, humility, trust, and teachability of little ones is what gets a person to heaven…
When the Mass Hits Differently
By Mary Ella Wielgos
You know how when you read Scripture, the same passage can hit you differently on different days?
Why the Eucharist Changed Everything
By an anonymous St. Max parishioner
I am a convert and most of my friends say I am a “laid back” person-not very emotional…
What’s your story?
If you feel called to share your personal encounter of Christ, we would love to share it with our parish family! Your witness, by name or anonymously, could touch others at all stages in life. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact communications@saint-max.org.