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Saturday 5:00pm Reconciliation: 4:00-4:45 pm Saturday evening Sunday 9:00am Rosary: 4:30 pm Saturday Evenings before Mass Weekday Mass Times Monday 8:00 am Communion Service Tuesday 8:00 am Mass Parish Office Hours Daily: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm Mass Closed for Lunch: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am Mass Friday 8:00 am Mass Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 26th 8:00am Mass w/Distribution of Ashes 12:10pm Communion Service w/Distribution of Ashes 6:30pm Mass w/Distribution of Ashes (Click here for other local Mass & Service times) |
A Note from Fr. Jason
Growing up as an avid Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls & NBA fan, I always loved the NBA All Star weekend. This last weekend I did have a chance to watch the slam dunk contest, which is always my favorite. I am just amazed by the athleticism & pure creativity that is on display. The all star weekend also consists of a skills challenge where competitors go head to head with the basic skills of basketball in dribbling, passing, lay ups and three pointers. It's about doing the basics so well that it's just second nature. Lent is sort of like that for us. It is the time as Catholic Christians that we get back to the basics of our faith, not the fancy slam dunks, but the everyday living. Jesus lays it out for us in the Gospel for Ash Wednesday with the call to prayer, fasting and almsgiving. These are the basic aspects of living as a Catholic Christian. It's not just about Lent, but throughout the whole year & the rest of our lives. Lent calls us back to focus on these basics so that grounded in them we can build so much more with God.
As we quickly approach Lent, take some time to ask the deeper question than just "what am I gonna' give up for Lent this year?" "Giving up" is a part of sacrifice but we may want to ask ourselves is God asking me to give up more than chocolate, coffee and soft drinks this year. Instead, is He asking me to give up those actions that aren't the best in me. Is he asking me to give up some of those time consuming things that don't allow me to spend time with Him. These are things that we'd be good to give up not just during Lent, but continuing past Easter as well.
Also, how can I get back to the basics of prayer. Maybe it's just spending a little bit more quality time with our Lord at home. Maybe it is a matter of stopping by the adoration chapel to visit weekly or even daily. Maybe it's making prayer a part of our daily routine for the first time. It doesn't have to be huge, but just making time to talk with God about what's going on.
Finally, we look at almsgiving or reaching out in charity to others. Are there ways that I can give of my time, talent or treasure to bring God to others. Some make it the time to clean the closet and downsize in order to give to the St. Vincent de Paul store. Maybe it's time to make up a few more blessing bags to give out to those in need on the streets. Maybe it's cutting back on (add expensive daily/weekly indulgence here) in order to give that money to our own St. Vincent de Paul group to help those in need.
Ash Wednesday is quickly approaching; it's time to get back to basics for your Lenten plan of Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving. Make it a little tough. If you fall short, it's just a reminder that God doesn't call us to do it alone. Only with His help will we succeed...in the basics of our faith becoming better disciples of Jesus Christ.
God Bless,
Fr. Jason Gries
As we quickly approach Lent, take some time to ask the deeper question than just "what am I gonna' give up for Lent this year?" "Giving up" is a part of sacrifice but we may want to ask ourselves is God asking me to give up more than chocolate, coffee and soft drinks this year. Instead, is He asking me to give up those actions that aren't the best in me. Is he asking me to give up some of those time consuming things that don't allow me to spend time with Him. These are things that we'd be good to give up not just during Lent, but continuing past Easter as well.
Also, how can I get back to the basics of prayer. Maybe it's just spending a little bit more quality time with our Lord at home. Maybe it is a matter of stopping by the adoration chapel to visit weekly or even daily. Maybe it's making prayer a part of our daily routine for the first time. It doesn't have to be huge, but just making time to talk with God about what's going on.
Finally, we look at almsgiving or reaching out in charity to others. Are there ways that I can give of my time, talent or treasure to bring God to others. Some make it the time to clean the closet and downsize in order to give to the St. Vincent de Paul store. Maybe it's time to make up a few more blessing bags to give out to those in need on the streets. Maybe it's cutting back on (add expensive daily/weekly indulgence here) in order to give that money to our own St. Vincent de Paul group to help those in need.
Ash Wednesday is quickly approaching; it's time to get back to basics for your Lenten plan of Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving. Make it a little tough. If you fall short, it's just a reminder that God doesn't call us to do it alone. Only with His help will we succeed...in the basics of our faith becoming better disciples of Jesus Christ.
God Bless,
Fr. Jason Gries
In reparation for the Catholic Church in light of recent reports of misconduct.
In prayerful response to the recent reports of misconduct by members of the clergy in the Church in the United States, we will be praying the Divine Mercy chaplet 10 minutes before our weekend Masses for the weeks to come. The chaplet was given to St. Faustina Kowalska in Poland in the 1930's through revelations of Jesus. The chaplet is prayed using a rosary and is easy to learn. Prayer aids will be in the missalettes. In the devotion, we pray for God's mercy for ourselves and the needs within the Church as well. Please do join us as we pray. |
Need a way to kick start your approaching Lenten journey? Searching for a new, engaging way to delve more deeply into our Catholic faith? Look no further than the podcasts of weekly homilies from Father Josh Waltz, priest and Vocations Director of the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck, ND. The Faith Formation Commission is thrilled to announce that Father Waltz has graciously accepted our invitation to speak at our Parish Mission, “The Nemesis of Mediocrity”, on April 19-21! Not only will Father Waltz’s podcasts provide a way to open your heart to Christ and all that the Catholic faith has to offer, but they will also offer a preview of this exciting Mission! Father Waltz is on fire for our Lord, as heard through the energy and enthusiasm of his homilies, and he challenges us, as Catholic-Christians, to live our faith daily amid the culture that is constantly pulling us away from Christ. Week after week, Father Waltz provides listeners with small, achievable ways to grow closer to the Lord, love others as we are called, and deepen our prayer life. Father Waltz’s website can be accessed at https://frwaltz.com/, where one can access his podcasts (which can also be found on iTunes and most other podcast forums) and other talks (including Father Waltz’s personal vocation story). In addition, you can learn more about Father Waltz and/or access resources he provides, including suggestions to deepening your prayer life. And don’t forget to add what is sure to be 3 invigorating evenings of talks, “The Nemesis of Mediocrity” to your calendars!
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