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E-Newsletter for
February 16, 2024
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Message from Fr. John Chrysostom Tibakunirwa, Parish Administrator
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This Sunday's First Reading pictures God promising never to flood the earth again with water, even though there may be a reason for God to be angry. When God sees the unprepared and unresponsive human family, God promises also to see a rainbow which will be the covenantal sign of God’s everlasting love and mercy.
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The Second Reading is a baptismal instruction to those baptized recently. As Noah was saved from the waters of destruction being in the Ark, those who have been baptized in the flood-waters of Christ are saved by being in the ark of Christ.
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The Gospel pictures Jesus being lead out into the desert for forty days and then returning to proclaim that," the Kingdom of God is at hand". Jesus, as did the Jews before Him, was lead out to face Himself and His Demons. The Jews wandered for forty years facing themselves and whether they believed and trusted in God's care.
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We have begun our forty-day prayer journey. It is time to face ourselves and our demons. It is time for seeing if we are doing what is good for us and whether we know what is good for us, at all. We could give up doing things which are harmful to our spirits as well as our bodies and our relationships. As well, we could spend these days doing actions of charity which are both good for others and very good for our souls. We are a Church into which others want to come and pray and live out our faith with us.
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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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- Confessions
- Saturdays from 3:30-4p.m. (except on Holy Saturday)
- March 30th, Holy Saturday, they will be from 11a.m.-12noon only.
- Saturday March 2nd for the First Saturday, at 9:30a.m.
- And, as always, by appointment.
- Adoration
- Tuesdays, 1-5p.m.
- Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3p.m.
- Rosary at 4:30p.m. followed by Benediction
- Stations of the Cross
- Fridays at 6:00p.m. in English and at 7:00p.m. in Spanish.
- Lenten Retreat
- Saturday, March 2nd, 10a.m.-12noon (Please see details below.)
- Holy Thursday
- Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00p.m.
- Good Friday
- Liturgy of Good Friday in English at 3p.m.
- English Stations at 6:00p.m.
- Spanish Stations at 7:00p.m.
- Holy Saturday
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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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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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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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