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Volume 3, Number 11 February 25, 2022
Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. (Jn. 12: 24)
COVID has changed our lives and our ministries. While we have faith and hope that the way ahead is clearing, we are not going back to something. We are headed for something new. Lent is our liturgical time to reflect on the many ways we are called upon to “die” so that we might also “rise.”
Lent seems to have come upon us quickly . . . a bit like the thief in the night. Let us remember that Lent is not an end in itself but rather a road to Easter. We will truly celebrate Easter only if we do the work of Lent – remembering, reflecting, cleaning, preparing for the feast. Homemakers know that celebrations are a lot of work. They don’t just happen. Next Wednesday, let us commit ourselves to the 40 days of work.
Publishers' Free Downloadable Resources
The publishers we get our curricula from are all very generous. They all send us their free material to help us focus on the season with our young people and their families. Below you will find some links to free material. Every so often, the material we are sent is not exactly what we are looking for. Perhaps looking at another publisher’s material might fill the bill. Enjoy.
Free Downloadable Resources.
(Click on each activity to find more!)
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Free Lenten Resources in English and Spanish
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Free digital family resources from my colleague, Tom
Quinlan, in the Diocese of Des Moines.
Quinlan, in the Diocese of Des Moines.
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Free lenten activities for Grades 1 - 8 from Loyola Press.
Thank you to all who helped us celebrate the Adult Confirmation ceremony last week. To date, we have close to 100 people coming to the Rite of Election. If you have not registered candidates or catechumens, please do so ASAP! https://worcesterdiocese.org/registration-rite-of-election
Please join us for an interactive, Day of Discovery about how we can help our littlest ones ages 3, 4, 5 grow closer in their relationship with Jesus through Scripture, Liturgy and the Sacraments.
Mary Pat Heelan, Facilitator
There's still time to register!
CGS Assistant Training
"Day of Discovery"
Saturday, March 5th 9 am to 3 pm
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
5 East Main Street
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
5 East Main Street
Milford, MA 01757
Cost: $25