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E-Newsletter for
February 9, 2024
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Parish Administrator
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The First Reading talks about the pains leprosy brought to humanity. In the Gospel of Mark, the man came to Jesus and made a profound act of faith. If you wish you can make me clean. Jesus then touched (imagine that) touched the unclean human being while saying, I will it. Be made clean. The Leprosy left him immediately.
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Jesus tells the man to observe the ritual practice of His Jewish tradition by showing himself to the Priests in order to be reaccepted to the community as perceived clean now.
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Jesus’ attitude towards the leper and His healing touch form the invitation to us who follow Him. There are many forms of leprosy around us. Jesus touches us in the very condition we wish we were not. In receiving Jesus empathy and empowered by the Word and the Eucharist, we are encouraged likewise to extend His healing touch to all
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News & Events
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Please watch here for news and events, and join our events for good Catholic community!
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ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Ashes will be given at Masses at the following times:
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- 8:15A.M.
- 12:00 NOON
- 5:30P.M.
- 7:00P.M. SPANISH MASS
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Church Decorating
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Sr. Leila is looking for volunteer help on Tuesday, February 13th after the 8:15a.m. Mass to change over the church decorations from Ordinary Time to Lent. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
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Bible Study
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We are holding a Bible Study with Sr. Leila on the first Tuesday of each month from 10-10:45a.m. in the church. We will be studying the Beatitudes. Everyone is welcomed to come.
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Junior Legion of Mary
The Junior Legion of Mary is coming to Holy Name in October! The only requirements are being under 18 and wanting to grow with God.
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Lenten Retreat
SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND from 10:00a.m. – 12:00noon at the Social Center. Light refreshments provided. Featured speakers are Sr. Mary McGeer and Sr. Caritina Olmos
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This retreat is for the English and Spanish communities. We welcome everyone, and there is no charge to attend.
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We need a head count to adequately plan for enough seating and materials, so please use the sign-up sheet that is at the parking lot entrance to the church.
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2024 Mass Intentions
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The book for the 2024 Mass Intentions is now open. Emails are preferred, but if unavailable, you can call the rectory. As always, you are welcome to schedule three weekend Masses; weekday Masses are unlimited.
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Eucharistic Adoration
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is on Tuesdays, 1-5p.m. Chaplet prayed at 3p.m., Rosary at 4:30p.m. followed by Benediction.
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