My friends in Christ,
This week, we began Lent by reflecting on our mortality and our complete dependence on God. When we pray, we place ourselves in His presence. When we fast - when we deny ourselves - we imitate Jesus. His self-denial was out of love for us, and that great love for others is something we should seek to imitate this Lent as well, in acts of service and generosity towards others.
Yours in Christ,
Monsignor Mc
Make the Most out of Lent
Lent is a season of penance. It is an opportunity to examine your life, give your struggles to God, and invite Him to help you become a better person through deeper prayer, small self-denials, and acts of generosity.
In addition to praying the Stations of the Cross, there are a lot of ways to grow closer to Christ this Lent. We've compiled a few ideas below.
Archbishop's Annual Appeal
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Archbishop's Annual Appeal! You've already pledged and donated 25% of our goal of $511,700 - that's over $128,000 in pledges and gifts so far. We need everybody's support to help reach our goal. If you haven't yet, please join me in making your gift now.
Meet Jason Locke, Director of Facilities
After the retirement of long-time director Chris Brown, I'm happy to welcome Jason Locke as the Director of Facilities for the Cathedral and Christ the King School. Jason will oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of all campus facilities and systems.
For the last seven years, Jason was the associate facilities manager for Mount Vernon School and Presbyterian Church, and managed technical operations for the church’s Sunday services. He brings experience in construction project management, and publishing and advertising. He is a certified tennis and golf coach.
For the last seven years, Jason was the associate facilities manager for Mount Vernon School and Presbyterian Church, and managed technical operations for the church’s Sunday services. He brings experience in construction project management, and publishing and advertising. He is a certified tennis and golf coach.
This Sunday's Bulletin
Read the online edition of the bulletin, featuring:
■ Meditation: small steps through the desert
■ Pray, fast, and give this Lent
■ Women's Morning of Reflection, March 4
■ 20/30Somethings service projects
■ Feast of St. Joseph Blood Drive
Offertory Update
$3,642,865.82
Total gifts, July 2020-present
$3,639,822.57 $3,043.25↑
Our budget, July 2020-present
$3,689,006.53 $46,140.71↓
Total gifts this time last year
