Author Topic: St. Marys KS -- Catholic Disneyland or good thing? (Read 33458 times)

Emerentiana · « **Reply #10 on:** November 15, 2010, 05:39:47 PM »

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There seems to be a controversy over whether the traditional Catholic "mega-community" at St. Mary's, KS is just what the doctor ordered for the times in which we live.

Here is an example of why I would be tempted to say NO:

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My son, N..., has moved to St. Marys with his wife and two children - and one more on the way. This addition to the Assumption Chapel and Academy families is seeking a house to rent in town or near by if possible; three bedrooms a must. Also, N... has (skills omitted); he has a versatile background and will be looking for work to support that family. Anyone that has any suggestions on either or both both fronts - it would be appreciated if your run them by me. Please pray for this family.

Regards,

(Name withheld)

Should Catholics be more prudent and make sure they have a way to support themselves, rather than head for the "trad Catholic mecca" in blind faith that they'll find something when they get there?

I know of at least one SSPX priest who was highly critical of PRECISELY the case I quoted above. Moving to St. Marys, with no idea how you will support yourself.

"Because it's... well, St. Mary's! 5 Masses on Sunday! Come on!"

But St. Marys has it own problems as well. Let's just say people are more inclined to take the Faith for granted when it's so prevalent -- just like the 1950's all across America.

On the other hand, other prominent priests believed that St. Mary's is certainly a good thing, even though many residents are worldly, etc. -- after all, you can't change human nature or control people's Free Will. But you can't say that a Catholic environment is a bad thing.

I see the merit in this point of view as well.

I just wanted to start a conversation about this important topic.

Matthew

A while back, a man named Jim joined the forum to tell about his radio blog show in which he has interviews with people who came from the east to join the SSPX community in Post Falls Idaho. He wasnt kindly treated by some on the forum.
In his interviews he discusses issues with the school there, and how hard it is to make a living in Post Falls, Idaho. The talks are well worth listening to. Im sure its the same in St Marys.
I have heard complaints from people moving to Spokane to be near the CMRI community there. We dont live in a perfect world! Being near the mass and a Catholic school involves many sacrifices.
Here is the link to the talks.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/backyardradtrads

Alexandria · « **Reply #11 on:** November 15, 2010, 05:51:57 PM »

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A while back, a man named Jim joined the forum to tell about his radio blog show in which he has interviews with people who came from the east to join the SSPX community in Post Falls Idaho. He wasnt kindly treated by some on the forum.

Let's put that in perspective.

Say a man named "John Doe" joined this forum and started bashing Mount St. Michael's and their school. Let's further say that, while some of what he said may have a bit of truth in it, for the most part he was just a disgruntled parishioner who had his own idea of how a traditional catholic school and parish should be run.

What would you say?

The issue here is whether the move is worth it, not our gripes with how the school and parish are run.

Elizabeth · « **Reply #12 on:** November 15, 2010, 06:05:11 PM »

Uprooting our family to be near a dodgy academy and Mass center ?

* EPIC FAIL*

We were pretty sure St. Mary's wouldn't work, because we were able to get an accurate sense of it from people at our chapel.

Some of us just have to learn things the hard way, sadly. :tinfoil:

Emerentiana, I thought those talks were very interesting, and I am sorry that Jim was run off.

If you're around, HI JIM!!!

MyrnaM · « **Reply #13 on:** November 15, 2010, 06:29:18 PM »

Sounds like I'm the only person in the world who loves living in a Catholic community. Looooooooooove it!

However, as I said, my husband and I are retired, but you would never know it, I have three grandchildren living with me, one in K, one in 6th grade and one a Senior in high school. I feel like I did 40 years ago when I was raising my own children, running them here and there.

I love the school for them, they love it too, in fact all my grandchildren who have already graduated from the Mount, still attend Mass there, and these that still attend just love it, in fact I can't even get the girl that is a Senior to come home. Right now its 4:30 and she is still there helping to clean the theatre down in the basement.

Her entire class is going to Boston, during the Easter Holy Week with two of the nuns. We have a chapel in Boston, and not only will they sing for the Catholics there during Mid-night Mass but they will meet new young people.

The nuns plan on taking them on some of the historic places also. I feel some here might object to that; those who would rather forget the history of America, but I am happy Mount St. Michael doesn't feel that way.

I do agree however, if there are no jobs, and you have a good job right now, this is certainly not the time to take a chance. I read once in one of those prophesy books, that Catholics should stay where God has placed you in the end time period.

Emerentiana · « **Reply #14 on:** November 15, 2010, 06:38:55 PM »

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I do agree however, if there are no jobs, and you have a good job right now, this is certainly not the time to take a chance. I read once in one of those prophesy books, that Catholics should stay where God has placed you in the end time period.

Thats it Myrna! Years ago when times were better, it seemed doable to relocate. Coming to the Northwest always meant taking a cut in pay, but jobs were out there.
Today, its ѕυιcιdє financially to relocate without a job offer.