March 12 , 2017 Second Sunday of Lent 2
Views From The Pews
Catherine writes , “ I am an old lady . I will be 78 soon . I can ’ t seem to get through fast days any longer . How big a sin is that ?”
“ There is no sin . We are required to fast only until we turn sixty . Then , it is optional . Even for people who are required to fast , breaking it is not a mortal sin .”
One of our Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist asks , “ Father Mike , would you tell people who go to Communion not to gulp the precious blood . Tell them to take a small sip . Otherwise , we run out and some Communicants won ’ t get the Precious Blood .”
“ I don ’ t need to add anything to what you said . You said it well .”
A second Extraordinary Minister adds , “ Father , would you ask women not to wear lipstick that smears when they come to Communion . It gets on the purificators and we cannot get it off .”
“ Again , I don ’ t need to add a word .”
Mass & Stations
Fr . Mike
Every Friday Evening during Lent ( except Good Friday )
5 p . m . — 8 p . m . in the Cafeteria
Menus are available in the literature rack in the foyer of church .
Mass is celebrated at 6 p . m . every Friday evening during Lent . Stations of the Cross immediately follows Mass . This traditional journey to Calvary , using texts from Holy Scripture , has been a consolation and source of faith and grace to many . The Church grants to those who participate in the Way of the Cross a plenary indulgence .
Did You Know ?
Ninety-four percent of Catholic elementary schools and 97 % of Catholic high schools provide some form of tuition assistance .
Eucharistic Adoration Thursday , March 23rd
Christ suffered and died for YOU . His love for you is unfathomable . It ’ s time to take time for Him .
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at the end of the 7 a . m . Mass on the fourth Thursday of the month , and benediction and reposition will take place at Midnight on that same day .
Fr . Mike
BUNNY PHOTOS
March 25th - 9am - 12pm March 26th - 9am - 2pm VOL Cafeteria
Photography by Carolyn
Substance Addiction Ministry Meeting March 14th @ 7 pm Meeting will be held upstairs in the Pastoral Center .
The Substance Abuse Ministry ( SAM ) offers a safe , confidential place for people touched by addiction to share their personal experiences with others . The ministry is open to both those afflicted with or affected by substance addiction .
SAM provides general educational information about addiction through professionals in this field and is open to people of all faiths .
The group does not provide professional diagnosis , therapy , counseling or treatment , but provides a list of referrals of local addiction facilities and professionals .
For more information contact Deacon Jerry Labadot at 495-5820 .