Stations of the Cross, BINGO, Parish Questionnaire
Dear Parishioners,
Suddenly Lent is upon us! Two days ago, our great church was full of people at all our Masses and Service, and in and out in between. It was a great day. If you listened intently on Wednesday and on Sunday, you might have noticed a theme about my hopes for you this Lent. Here it goes... Do Something. It is wonderful to give something up for Lent; we've all done it. But wouldn't it be wonderful to do something instead?
- Come to Mass every Sunday.
- Come to daily Mass.
- Come to Mass a little early so you can pre-read the readings and pray a little.
- Pray the Rosary.
- Read a chapter of a Gospel a day.
- Do some other spiritual reading.
- Look for opportunities to volunteer.
- Help someone in need.
Stations of the Cross
Another great suggestion for a Lenten activity is to attend the Stations of the Cross we offer every Lenten Friday at 7:30PM. The Stations of the Cross are more than just a monotonous repetition of readings and responses. It is an opportunity to accompany Christ in His Passion. Imagine how much closer you might feel to Him, if you are with Him and feel the weight of His Cross. Imagine how much more Easter might then mean to you when it arrives.
BINGO
ICC Gymnasium * Saturday, February 24 * 6PM
Although Lent is a time for prayer, fasting and alms giving, it is also a time for community. This February 24 (just one week away), we will all come together again for our parish Family Bingo. It is a great opportunity to simply enjoy each other's company, and have some good, clean fun.
Parish Questionnaire
As was mentioned at each of our Masses last weekend, the Planning Committee of the Parish Council has prepared a questionnaire with the intent of developing a vision of our future, based upon our parish Mission Statement. Copies of the questionnaire will be available in our vestibule beginning next week, and an online version of the questionnaire is available on our website now.
With hope that you turn this Lent into an opportunity for growth and love, I look forward to seeing you in Mass.
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Ashman