This Sunday is Laetare Sunday, from the Latin word “Rejoice.” We are half way through Lent. We will welcome new Catholics into the Church at the 9:00 Mass this weekend. Christians, who are baptized in other faith traditions, they make a Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church, receive their First Communion and also Confirmation. There is reason this weekend to rejoice.
This Sunday evening at 6:30 we begin our Lenten series with Dr. Tom McGovern. I have finished his book, “What Christ Suffered,” and I recommend it. It is a fascinating walk through the Passion of Christ with deep reflections on our suffering joined to the suffering of Christ. Join us in the church on any or all of his Sunday evening presentations:
March 15 - Gethsemane through Sunrise Good Friday
March 22 - Scourging through Nailing to the Cross-beam on Calvary
March 29 - Crucifixion, Death, and Responding to our own Suffering based on Jesus’ suffering
I offer a reminder that we have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the Wednesdays of Lent in the daily Mass chapel from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come and spend some quiet time with the Lord.
The Knights of Columbus had a very busy fish fry last week, serving over 900 dinners. I heard all good reviews.
Someone recently sent information on Grandly, a Catholic program for grandparents who especially wish to share the faith with grandchildren. In a series of sessions on the internet, subscribers will hear talks and testimonials, and have a chance to join in group discussions. For more information, check out https://catholic.grandly.org/
