The three bowls displayed in the center aisle serve as a reminder of our Lenten Discipline. One bowl will be filled with sand from which some incense will burn before Mass. This incense reminds us of our call to fervant prayer in this season. One bowl will contain fragments of bread to remind us to …
Monthly Archive: February 2010
Feb 15
Who Is St Patrick?
Saint Patrick (c. 387-461) March 17 St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland but he is revered all over the world. His feast day is a celebration of his life and all things Irish. Born near Dumbarton, Scotland, Patrick was kidnapped as a teenager and taken to Ireland and sold into slavery by Irish …
Feb 14
Our Lenten Journey
With the Church’s observance of Ash Wednesday 17 February 2010, Lent begins. This holy season is a time to rediscover the Lord and live like Him more consciously. In these forty days, marked by traditional penitential practices, we are challenged to turn away from sin. We are called to commit ourselves anew to live the …
Feb 14
Blessed Are You
My nephew was about to “graduate” from kindergarten. He put on his paper mortarboard and marched with his class to the stage. As he received his “diploma”, Jason shook hands with his teacher. After the ceremony, we each said “Congratulations.” Jason looked at us and asked, “What does that mean?” His mom and dad answered, …
Feb 10
St. Valentine Day Scavenger Hunt
I thought that you might like to have some fun this St. Valentine Day, So I came up with this little scavenger hunt for you to play. Bring the completed game page to our March Meeting. I have prizes for the winners (one boy and one girl). Email me the pictures – the best ones …
Feb 10
Love from Your Valentine
Happy St. Valentine’s Day Why do you celebrate St. Valentine’s Day? Over the centuries there have been may custom’s developed around this holiday, but it still bears the name of a Saint, and that ties it to the church and your faith, do you know why? The Catholic Church recognizes up to three Saints whose …
Feb 10
Lenten Tuesdays – Speakers Series
As in previous years, we will have our Tuesday evening Mass at 5:30 pm, simple supper at 6:00 pm and a speaker at 6:45 pm. Our series will build on our Parish Mission. This year’s series is Connecting the Parish Church and the Domestic Church Click here to view our topics – Lenten Tuesdays Speakers …
Feb 10
Lenten Activities For Children
Those of us involved in your child’s religious education program want you to know about an online service you can use at home to nurture the faith formation of your child in a family setting. It’s the Family Pages from Pflaum Gospel Weeklies, a lectionary-based periodical we use in our program. The Family Pages can …
Feb 09
YM Ice Skating
On Jan. 17th The youth ministry crew went skating at the Ice Zone. I don’t think any of us are ready for the Olympics just yet, but we all had a snow drift full of fun. You just have to watch out for the little kids with the “walkers”. Check out the pictures here: (Try …