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Weekly Bulletin Feb 21, 2021

Sunday, February 21, 2021

First Sunday of Lent

Sunday Offering

Welcome!

We are happy you are here!

Mass Times:

8:30 AM Monday through Saturday
5:00 PM Saturday Evening Vigil Mass
8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:30 AM Sunday

Reconciliation:

Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 PM
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 PM During Lent

Eucharistic Adoration:

First Fridays from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Followed by Benediction and Mass.

Other Devotions:

Divine Mercy Chaplet: Fridays at 3:00 PM and after 8:30 AM daily Mass
Immaculate Heart of Mary: First Saturday of the month after 5:00 Mass, in Mary's Chapel. If there are more than four people, we will meet outside the chapel.
The Most Holy Rosary: Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM and after morning Mass Monday through Saturday.
Stations of the Cross and Benediction: Friday at 7:00 PM During Lent beginning February 19

All are welcome! When we pray together, we receive numerous blessings for ourselves, our families, our parish, our pastor, and our community. Won't you join us?

Coming to Mass this weekend? Please download and copy the worship aid below to bring with you.

February 20 - 21, 2021 Worship Aid

Lent is here! Are you ready? Let us help you on your faith journey.

Lenten Challenge - 25 short, 1 minute read emails with a daily challenge to help us turn our focus on what is important this Lenten season. Sign up below.
Lenten Reflection Booklets - The Word Among Us and The Magnificat Lenten Booklets with the daily readings will be available for a suggested donation of $1.00 per book. Booklets will be in the Hall on the table by the doors when available.

In Person Lenten opportunities are also available:

Stations of the Cross and Benediction Fridays at 7:00 PM beginning February 19.
The Light is on for You - Reconciliation - Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM beginning February 24.

Conversion - Following the Call of Christ by Bishop Robert Barron - Adult DVD and Discussion Series: An adult faith formation series for Lent will be held online this year. You are invited to join the series called: Conversion - Following the Call of Christ by Bishop Robert Barron. It will be held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:45 PM via Zoom. Come explore the conversion stories of six biblical characters as they help us learn to follow Jesus. For more information, see the bulletin or contact Kathy Schmitt at kschmitt123@yahoo.com. Advanced registration is required.

Best Lent Ever!
It's time to find your copy of I Heard God Laugh and sign up for Matthew Kelly's BEST LENT EVER video series. Beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing through all forty days of Lent, you will receive a daily email with a short video to enrich your Lenten experience. This year’s BEST LENT EVER journeys through the book, I Heard God Laugh, which was given out at church during the Christmas season. Questions? Call Wayne Nostro 703-906-5370. To sign up click the button below.

Best Lent Ever!

Let Unbound accompany you on your journey to Easter with prayerful reflections on the Sunday Lenten Scripture readings. The reflections flow from Unbound's commitment to helping families around the world lift themselves out of poverty and build a brighter future. They were written by members of our community, including some of the priests who preach on behalf of Unbound in parishes throughout the United States. We hope these reflections enhance your Lenten journey and help you more fully embrace the Christ who dwells among and within those who suffer in the world today. Have a blessed Lent and a joyful Easter. Unbound is an international nonprofit founded by lay Catholics and grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first. To learn more, visit unbound.org.

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Sunday Offering

Offertory Donations - THANK YOU! We are so grateful for the many parishioners and friends of Saint Nicholas Parish who have generously sent their offertory or online gift since March 15. Please consider making an online donation by clicking the button below. Your financial gifts power the mission and ministry of Saint Nicholas Parish. We thank you for your continued support.

Thank you for supporting our Poor Boxes. These funds help us support the community at large, as well as our St. Nicholas Family.

Poor Boxes: Your contribution to the poor boxes is a gracious gift to others in need, especially during this uncertain time. Thank you in advance for your continued support.

Live Stream Mass from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 12:00 Noon can be watched by clicking the link below. Click the worship aid link to participate in the Mass.

Please stay safe and healthy. If you develop symptoms that may include coughing, fever, and shortness of breath, contact your health care provider and follow their directions. For the latest updates, please check the Saint Nicholas Catholic Church website, the Archdiocese of Washington website, and the occasional Flocknote in your email inbox.