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About Maria Huemmer

I am blessed! I am married to my high school sweetheart - the only un-sappy part of our story is that he’s a Sooner and I’m a Longhorn! I am part of the St. Patrick family in Hutto, TX. I am a do-er and a get-it-done-r. I try to live a fun life and cherish people and moments as precious gifts to be savored! I am originally from Maryland but think I’ve almost got the Texan thing down. I am an Indian American, I play bassoon, I try to be thrifty, and I love the outdoors. And of course, I’m trying (as humbly as possible) to get my face on a prayer card once I’ve left this world for the next :)

Run, Walk, Glow-fun, and Soundwave at the Saints and Sinners AfterDark 5K – May 4 at Hutto High School

Published April 24, 2013 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: World and News, Young Adult, Youth

Come one, come all to the Inaugural Saints and Sinners After Dark 5K!   Calling all Runners, walkers, Soundwave fans, and supporters of the St. Patrick Catholic Church community!  Head over to Hutto High School on May 4th for the Inaugural Saints and Sinners After Dark 5K and MusicFEST! View the web site online here… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published April 24, 2013

Good Where We’ve Been Good Where We’re Going To

Published August 9, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Young Adult

When you say yes to something you say no to something else. I learn this adage at a “Protecting Your Goals” class I had the honor of participating in last year. Whether you are addicted to volunteering or superbly balanced in your calendar-planning, this phrase is worth reflecting on. How do your time commitments reflect… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published August 9, 2012

When to Shepherd, When to be Sheep

Published July 26, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog, Faith

Last Sunday’s readings were full of shepherds – bad shepherds who didn’t care for the flock, the Lord our Shepherd who would leave us wanting for nothing, God’s promise to send a good shepherd who would care for his people, and Jesus’ gaze upon the people, who moved him, because they “were like sheep without… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published July 26, 2012

Lessons from the Giving Tree and Thorns in our Side

Published July 12, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Young Adult

Growing up did you ever read the Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein ? In this sad-for-a-kid-but-wonderful book, a tree and a boy become friends and the tree gives all it can to help the boy be happy. Here’s a video version if you haven’t read it,  narrated by Shel). I’ve liked sappy stories my whole… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published July 12, 2012

With This Cross, I Thee Wed

Published June 28, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage and Love, Young Adult

Today my husband and I celebrate our 4 year anniversary! It seems like our wedding was just yesterday! With marriage comes a lot of unknowns. Saying “I do” in some ways is like walking the plank without knowing whether the plank gets you to land or to a long drop into the ocean! None of… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published June 28, 2012

Take, and Eat, and Adore, and Act!

Published June 14, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog

This past Sunday we celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. For me, this celebration points to the greatest treasure in the Catholic Church – the present, tangible, body of our Savior, of God.  “For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published June 14, 2012

Ordinary Time Still a Time for the Extraordinary

Published May 31, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog, Family

I learned the importance of celebrating holidays in our own environment from my mother-in-law. Dating my to-be husband in high school, I was always pleasantly surprised how their house was always decorated to match the holidays! Doing so really created a sense of the season and excitement over whatever was coming or being celebrated.This practice… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published May 31, 2012

Furrgivness is Divine

Published May 17, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Faith, Young Adult

So the kittens have taught me another lesson. (I can only reasonably promise that this blog won’t turn into a Cat-holic blog :)) This past weekend they had a fight. I’m not sure what started it, but I noticed that Boomer did not want to share her cool new toy with her sister. After trying… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published May 17, 2012

Purrs, cuddles, and insights into the mind of God

Published May 3, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog

So we adopted two kittens this week 🙂 We got them from the Austin Pets Alive’s Town Lake Shelter, and when we saw the little furballs crawling upside down in their soft carrier, we knew they were meant to be part of the Huemmer family. We had names picked out before we got home. Now,… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published May 3, 2012

Seeing God’s love in the wildflowers

Published April 19, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Young Adult

This weekend my husband and I went to the Ladybird Johnson wildflower center for a plant sale. It was our first time to go there and it was amazing to see all the different flowers! As a somewhat laissez-faire lawn person – I made sure to point out that many of these flowers are very… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published April 19, 2012

Lent is like … a round of Mutton Bustin

Published March 22, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Young Adult, Youth

I went to the Austin Rodeo this weekend and it was so much fun! As a Texas transplant I get a lot of child-like enjoyment (“Let the children come to me!”) in seeing show animals, pig races, deep-fried-everything-you-can-imagine, unique rhinestone belts, and decorative cowboy boots. This year I even got to see a baby kangaroo,… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published March 22, 2012

You May be Out of Shape, But You’re Still in the Race

Published March 8, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog

Well we’re into our second week of Lent, how are you doing with your Lenten resolution? Is it bringing you closer to God and sainthood? Have you fallen already? Are you in the do-I or don’t-I circle of deciding whether Sundays are off days? Is it time for your Lenten pep talk? If so, keep… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published March 8, 2012

Repent, but don’t forget to Rejoice

Published February 23, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog

The season of Lent is here! And with Lent comes prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Note that pouting, grumbling, and complaining are not part of our Lenten trio. In fact in yesterday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, fast,and give alms in private so that only our Heavenly Father will see. During this time of… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published February 23, 2012

Hearing God’s call even while you’re sleeping, and maybe even if you’re stuck in a whale, figuratively

Published February 9, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Young Adult

When is the last time you heard a direct message from God? To have a personal relationship with God means you are in conversation with Him  – after all, communication is a key component of relationship. Is your conversation two ways, or does it seem like you’re doing all the talking? We’re only a few… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published February 9, 2012

Why We’re Here

Published January 26, 2012 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Faith

Volunteering for education-related ministries is one of the ways that I’ve learned the most about our faith. This school year is my first year volunteering with high school teens. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, but I kept the slate blank to let God fill in the details with the wonderful people involved in… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published January 26, 2012

Making Time for God in the Present

Published December 29, 2011 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Faith

The New Year is almost here. Have you done everything you planned to this year? Are your goals set for next year? Have you compared your state-of-me with your peers, coworkers, friends, to make sure you’re making the same strides that they are?In the midst of our reminiscing of the past and our dreaming in… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published December 29, 2011

Purgatory – A Sign of God’s Mercy and Hope for All Saint-Hopefuls

Published November 3, 2011 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Faith, Young Adult

So I knew coming into this post that I was going to be writing after a few others had their pick of All Saints and All Souls topics. But my blog is about becoming a Saint! And we can never learn too much about them, right?So, let us place ourselves in God’s presence, and the… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published November 3, 2011

Spending Our Best Gifts First!

Published October 20, 2011 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: Blog, Faith

Halloween is coming! As a child, I loved to trick or treat. My efficiency-minded personality really shone in my Halloween planning – I made sure to use a strong pillowcase because they were bigger and stronger than plastic bags or bucket, and I strategically picked which streets I’d frequent based on the number of decorated… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published October 20, 2011

How Can I Keep from Singing?

Published October 6, 2011 • Written by Maria Huemmer Filed Under: ACNM, Blog, Faith

I like to think I’m a funny person. I mean, my jokes are so funny, I laugh at them even though I know the punch line…But in this blog, I am going to be writing, comically at some times, about a serious issue – the issue of our very purpose on Earth….which is…. to be… [Read More]

Written by Maria Huemmer • Published October 6, 2011

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