“Nicodemus could not understand how You could truly free us.
He struggled with the image of a grown man born again.
We might have been good friends,
because sometimes I still question too how easily we come to You.”
From Face to Face, written by Nichole Nordeman
A Word to the Wise…
Those 14 years and older are called to abstain from meat on Fridays during Lent.
Catholics are also encouraged to engage in acts of kindness, justice, and mercy
as well as abstain or refrain from something
one would normally indulge in to mark the nature of the season.
For young children, parents should communicate the meaning and importance of Lent.
Looking up. Looking ahead.
Last Saturday, members of our Collaborative Councils, staff, and Stewardship council met with Sr. Pat Boyle from the Archdiocesan Planning Office to plan for our future together!
A Date to Remember: Saturday, March 16th
We’re having a clean-up day at St. Francis de Sales church for Holy Week and Easter,
so grab your cleaning supplies and join us as we spruce up our pretty church starting at 9:30 am!
Ready for My Close-Up
I make my return to Catholic TV Mass on Thursday, March 21st at 9:30 am!
Peace before Holy Week
Join us on Wednesday, March 20th at 7 pm at St. Francis Church for a Lenten Penance Service!
Lenten Mission!
Two very special evenings with a dynamic TV and film star Frank Runyeon
who will light up St. Mary’s Church at 55 Warren St. with three presentations:
Thursday, March 21 at 7 pm: Signs! The Gospel of John
Friday, March 22 at 7 pm: The Sermon on the Mount and 7:45 pm: Hollywood vs. Faith!
Take everyone to this special evening and be inspired, encouraged, and spellbound!
Admission is a free will offering. Mark these dates on your calendar and join us!
Cabrini – An incredible film
We’re looking to host a special evening with discount tickets to see the incredible movie
based on the life of Mother Cabrini, the first American saint and patron saint of immigrants
at the AMC Theatre in Assembly Square early during Holy Week. Stay tuned!
Confirmation!
The Sacrament will be administered by Most. Rev. Cristiano Barbaro
on Saturday, April 27 at St. Mary’s at the 4 pm Mass
and, with special permission, by Fr. John on Sunday, April 28 at St. Francis at 9:30 am.
First Communion!
We will celebrate First Communion at St Mary’s on Saturday, May 4 at 10 am
and at St. Francis on Sunday, May 5 at 9:30 am!
As we conclude the Faith Formation year, we express our thanks
and fond farewell to Allison Buff, who ran our K-4 program so very well this year.
A Special Sending Forth
On Pentecost Sunday, May 19 at the 11 am Mass (Wear red that day for the Holy Spirit),
we’ll have a sending forth for Sr. Nancy Citro, as she heads off to her next adventure.
Join us for a special Mass and celebration as we express our gratitude
to our beloved sister in Jesus Christ and her exceptional ministry here.