St. Jude Catholic Church Tequesta, FL

Saturday, February 9

4:00 p.m.� Mary Faughnan by Mimi Ludwig (Fr. Chuck)

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 10

7:30 a.m.� Anthony & Elizabeth Mocerino by M/M C Christie

(Fr. Chuck)

9:00 a.m.� David O’Meara by M/M Robert Anderson

(Fr. Tom)

10:30 a.m. People of the Parish (Fr. Ben)

5:30 p.m.� Collen Nelson by Her Husband, Ed (Fr. Ben)

Monday, February 11

7:30 a.m. � Al Vitale by Dick & Nancy Pond (Fr. Chuck)

8:30 a.m. � Ralph Pagano, Sr. by His Family (Fr. Ben)

Tuesday, February 12

7:30 a.m. Margy Periziani by Deborah Marchant (Fr. Ben)

8:30 a.m.� Dominic & Lisa Mandalfino by Family (Fr. Chuck)

Ash Wednesday, February 13

7:30 a.m. Margy Periziani by Her Family (Fr. Chuck)

8:30 a.m. � Irene Lamzano by M/M Anthony Cimo (Fr. Ben)

12:00 p.m.�Mother Kay Maria Paul by Come Follow Me

Community (Fr. Tom)

6:00 p.m.� Wally Hines by Carras Family (Fr. Chuck)

Thursday, February 14

7:30 a.m. � Patricia Patton by Her Family (Fr. Tom)

8:30 a.m. Marge Foran by Her Husband & Family (Fr. Ben)

12:00 p.m.� Joshi Bator by Frank Murray & Family (Fr. Chuck)

Friday, February 15

7:30 a.m.� David McCann by His Wife, Carol (Fr. Chuck)

8:30 a.m. � Michael Forgony by M/M Jim Wollam (Fr. Tom)

12:00 p.m.� Edward Doebler by His Family (Fr. Ben)

Saturday, February 16

7:30 a.m. � George Bielitz by M/M Ray Costigan (Fr. Chuck)

8:30 a.m. � John & Anna Schmuck by Their Children

(Fr. Tom)

4:00 p.m.� Michael Forgony by His Family (Fr. Ben)

First Sunday of Lent, February 17

7:30 a.m.� William Tynan by M/M John Speer (Fr. Ben)

9:00 a.m.� Alice & Anthony Mariano (Fr. Chuck)

10:30 a.m. People of the Parish (Fr. Tom)

5:30 p.m. � Alberta Romano by Maureen Murphy (Fr. Chuck)

Blue Denotes “Living” Masses

The Celebrant assigned to say Mass may change.

If you have the Mass Intention please be sure to notify an

Usher so that you may bring up the Offertory Gifts.

Our Parish School

All Saints Catholic School

1759 Indian Creek Parkway

Jupiter, FL 33458

Phone Number: 748-8994

Web Site: www.allsaintsjupiter.org

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

We look forward to welcoming your child into

our family at St. Jude Catholic Church.

A mandatory pre baptism parental preparation program is

held in the mornings of the second Saturday in the months

of January, March, May, July, October and November. No

babysitting is provided. Registration in the parish is re-

quired. Please contact the Parish Office at 746-7974.

Next class will be on March 16, 2013 at 10:30 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance

and no other plans should be finalized until the parish

priest has been consulted. You must be a registered mem-

ber of the parish for at least 6 months before making ar-

rangement.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF

ADULTS (RCIA)

This process is for those wishing to become a full member

of the Roman Catholic Church. (Non baptized persons,

baptized in another faith, baptized Catholics but have not

received Eucharist or Confirmation or would like updat-

ing.) See page 12 of the bulletin.

Parish Office Phone Number: 561-746-7974

Parish Secretary: Liz Schauer, Ext. 222

Bookkeeper: Sandi Gallagher, Ext. 224

Receptionist: Mary Lehman, Ext. 221

Facilities Manager: Tom Lehman, 746-7974

Religious Education Grades K thru 7

Cathy Loh 746-1890

Youth Ministry & Confirmation

Frank Faranda 748-8805

Director of Music Ministry

Lisa Bucheck 746-7974, Ext. 223

Deacon Les Loh 743-6133

Sacrificial GivingSacrificial GivingSacrificial Giving

Offertory $ 23,258.53

Initial Offering $ 25.00

Maintenance & Improvements $ 170.00

Thank you for your continued generosity.

Do you often find yourself without your checkbook or

envelope on Sunday morning? Join the many parishion-

ers who have already enrolled in Faith Direct for auto-

mated giving to St. Jude. There is no cost to you and the

program provides a great benefit to our parish. You can

sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church

code: FL131, or by mailing a paper enrollment form

available in the parish office.

St. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Vincent de Paul Society

Times are tough especially for our low

income families. We help them with food,

from being evicted, and to keep their

lights on. Please help us if you can by put-ting your donations in the Poor Boxes ~Thank You

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February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 February 17, 2013 First Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of LentFirst Sunday of Lent

First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13,

14-15

Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13

Gospel: Luke 4:1-13

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeFifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 2013

EEE---CONTRIBUTIONS A WAY TO SAVE CONTRIBUTIONS A WAY TO SAVE CONTRIBUTIONS A WAY TO SAVE

OUR PARISH OUR PARISH OUR PARISH MONEYMONEYMONEY

2013 Diocesan Services Appeal

Second Collection

Our Parish Goal is $200,500. You can

drop your pledge envelope in the Offer-

tory Basket. We will process your

pledge and forward it to the Diocese of Palm Beach.

We are still processing the pledge’s from last week.

Please know that every gift is important to the suc-

cess of this appeal.

Last month at the Parish Pot Luck

sponsored by the Knights of Colum-

bus, Earl Stewart was the guest

speaker. He discussed with everyone

his recently released book “Confessions of a Recov-

ering Car Dealer.” He donated all the sales of the

books purchased that evening to St. Jude. The pro-

ceeds of $640.00 was given to the parish. Thank You,

Earl Stewart for your generosity.

Please Pray for the SickPlease Pray for the SickPlease Pray for the Sick

John Caputo, Andrew Serknick, Mildred Blum, Tom & Mary Vier, Lisa Ruiz, Patricia Hobbie,

Randy Irwin, Joseph Bucheck, Joe Davis, Jane Glaser, Christine Girard, Rita Meing,

Jose Carreras, Patrick O’Connor, Marie Lancaster, Larry Wolfe, Ernie Battee, Johnny Torpy,

Vito Perrone, Barbara Hufner, Carmine Nappi, Denise Sessions and Gladys Rose Connors.

Please call the parish office with your requests for our sick. The name will be removed after two weeks.

February 13, 2013

The Mass Schedule

is as follows:

7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m.,

Noon and 6:00 p.m.

All Masses are

in the Church.

Pro LifePro LifePro Life Each child is sent into this world

by God with a unique message

to deliver, a new song to sing, a

personal act of love to be-

stow. Abortion destroys God’s

plan for that child to affect the world.

Catechism QuestionCatechism QuestionCatechism Question 69. How do the soul and body form a

unity in the human being?

The human person is a being at once corporeal

and spiritual. In man spirit and matter form one

nature. This unity is so profound that, thanks to

the spiritual principle which is the soul, the body

which material, becomes a living human body and

participates in the dignity of the image of God.

Catholic Men for Jesus Rally to be

held Saturday, February 23, 2013,

from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the

Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola in Palm Beach Gar-

dens.

For information, call Deacon Les at 743-6133.

The Altar flowers this week are:

“In Loving Memory of

Lorraine Foppiano

by Her Loving Husband,

Richard.”

are on Friday’s during Lent are at

4:30 p.m. in the Chapel.

Christ Child Society

of Palm Beach

The Christ Child Society of Palm

Beach presents The Coquettes and

Company Senior Dance Troupe at its

25th Annual Luncheon. It will be

held on March 2nd at the Marriot Hotel on PGA

Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. There will be a social

hour at 11:00 a.m. followed by lunch at Noon. Tick-

ets are $55. For reservations, please call Mary Bish-

op at 795-0134.

Bake/Bakeless/Treasure Sale

A Great Success

Our sincere thanks and grati-

tude to all who helped make

this event the best ever. All the bak-

ers, donors, workers and buyers outdid

themselves. Your enthusiasm, talent and fun

made a great day for all. God bless you!

Carla Strom Claire Wigert

Co-Chairs

Are you interested in becoming a

Lector and/or an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist at

the Sunday Masses? We are presently in need of help at

the Masses.

If you are interested, please call the parish office and leave

your name and phone number 746-7974. Thank You for

helping in these Ministries.

Please remember St. Jude in your Will.

March 19-21, 2013. Catholic Days at the Capi-

tol! Cost of the full package is again $170 per per-

son (double occupancy). Registration forms will

soon be available to download at:

www.diocesepb.org. For more information con-

tact Betty McKinley at 561-775-9598 or

772-342-0837 or via email: bmckin-

ley@diocesepb.org or contact Don

Kazimir at 775-9565 or via email:

dk@diocesepb.org

Mother Angeline Ministries

of Care Coordinator

Training

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach

and the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm

will host a training; for Extraordinary Ministers of

the Eucharist, parish nurses, caregivers, and those

interested in gaining skills to coordinate ministry

to the elderly, homebound or hospitalized, are en-

couraged to attend. The workshop will be here at

St. Jude on Saturday, Feb. 23rd from 9:00 a.m.

to 1:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending

contact Bernadette at 561-345-2000, ext. 256.

The Women’s Weekend Retreat at Our Lady of

Florida Spiritual Center begins on Friday, March

8th. The wonderful theme, for the retreat is “Draw

Near to God & God Will Draw Near to You,” is a

great reminder God wants to be close to us every

day. This retreat is our prime opportunity to draw

nearer to God and carry Him with us wherever we

go!

To register or for more information, please contact

Robin Monserrat at 743-0898 or rmonser-

rat33469@gmail.com or contact Our Lady of

Florida at 626-1300 or go to:

www.ourladyofflorida.org

The Knights of Columbus will be at all of the Church

doors on the weekends of Feb. 10th and Feb. 17th

selling the Raffle tickets for the Scholarship Fund for

All Saints Catholic School. The tickets are $10 each

or 6 tickets for $50. If you have a question please con-

tact Raffle Chairman, Aldo Beltrano at 561-762-2211.

The drawing will be held at the Pancake Breakfast on

Sunday, February 24th.

O n behalf of all the Brother Knights, I would like to

thank all those who attended

our Italian Night. Everyone had

a great evening. I also want to

thank the sponsors, volunteers

and especially the youth of the parish. Without their

support our event would not have been such a suc-

cess! ~ Art Palmieri

The Parish Pot Luck Dinner The Parish Pot Luck Dinner The Parish Pot Luck Dinner sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

will be on Thursday, February 21st at

6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Guest

Speaker will be Kimberly McCarten

from The ARC Palm Beach County. All are invited to

attend.

Sign up now for our Men’s Retreat at Our Lady of

Florida Spiritual Center in North Palm Beach on

March 1st to March 3rd. You’ll be away from home

and family worries and business problems. You’ll be

free to think - with nobody interfering. Free to get a

fresh slant on your career, on your relations with your

family, friends – and your God. To register or more

information please contact: Bill Shannon at 561-747-

0233 or you can email: wmshannon5@comcast.net

PLEASE PRINT New in the parish:________________________________ Leaving the parish:_______________________________ Envelopes: Yes: _____________ No: _____________ Last Name (& Husband’s First Name)_________________ ________________________________________________ Religion:________________ Date of Birth:_____________ Sacraments received: Baptism______ Communion______ Confirmation______ Occupation: ______________________________________ Wife’s name or single full name:______________________ ________________________________________________ Religion :_______________ Date of Birth:_____________ Sacraments received please circle: Baptism______ Communion______ Confirmation______ Occupation:______________________________________ Mailing Address:__________________________________ ________________________________________________ City: _________________ Zip Code: _________________

E-Mail Address: ___________________________________

Home Phone: ________________Cell__________________ Single_____ Catholic Marriage_____ Civil Marriage_____ Divorced_____ Widowed_____ Separated_____ Seasonal Northern Address:__________________________ _________________________________________________ Are you a full time resident?__________________________ If you are a part time resident, what months do you reside in Florida?__________________________________________ Name of subdivision in which you live:________________ Names of children living with you and their date of birth and the Sacraments they have received____________________ ________________________________________________

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St. Jude Parish Registration Form

We are so blessed that you decided to join our

parish family. Please fill out the registration

form below and drop it in the Collection Basket.

If you are moving please note your new address

below or on the Offertory Envelope. If you are

leaving the Parish, please indicate below also. All perma-

nent and seasonal residents are requested to register in

the parish.

“Honor Those in The Military”“Honor Those in The Military”

This section of the bulletin acknowledges

the men and women serving in the armed forces. We

are grateful to them for protecting us all. They are:

S.A. Kenan O’Connor, Navy; SPC Michael Faranda,

Army; CM3 Jonathan Gonzalez, Navy; LC Patrick

McKenna Calahan, USMC; S.A. Christian R. Anderson,

Navy; SSGT Adam Foote, Green Beret, Army; Saman-

tha Fergus, Navy; SSGT Robert Darling, Jr., Air Force;

LCPL Etham McElwee, USMC; SN Christopher Curtis,

Navy; LCPL John Corsi, III, USMC; SGT Ted Wells,

USMC; MAJ Kevin Campbell, USMC; SGT Steve Cot-

ter, AF; SGT Michael O’Connor, USMC; 1LT Caitlin

Powers, USMC; 1LT Daniel Lee, USMC; LC Bret Pow-

ers, USMC; Lt. J. G. Daniel Glenn, Navy; William R.

Richards, III; MAJ. Jack Antedomenico, USAF; LT.

COL. Noemi Antedomenico, USAF; Warent Officer

James Rehl, USAF; SGT Parker S. Lane, USAF;

LT.JG Christopher Dooley, Navy; SGT. Jesse Cox,

Army; SSGT Richard Miller, USAF

Support Group for People Touched by Addiction

The Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM) will be facilitat-

ing a support group for people touched by addiction at St.

Patrick Catholic Church in the Family Room in Palm Beach

Gardens on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

For more information, call Erik at 775-9527 or email him at:

evagenius@diocesepb.org. If you have a loved one or you

are affected by addictions, you are not alone!

“Help and Hope AFG” is an Alanon meeting that meets

on Thursday evenings, at St. Peter Catholic Church in

Jupiter, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the St. Elizabeth Room,

located in the parish hall. Alanon is for anyone affected

by another's Alcoholism or any other addiction.

There is an AA Meeting simultaneously in the

St. Maximilian Kolbe Room.

Rosary Service Held Every MonthRosary Service Held Every MonthRosary Service Held Every Month

Catholic Charities Office of Respect Life

conducts a Rosary Service the first Satur-

day of each month at 9:00 a.m. outside the

Presidential Women’s Center in West

Palm Beach. The center is located at 100

Northpoint Parkway, just off 45th St. and

Village Blvd. Please join us across the street from the

abortion center as we peacefully pray.

For information call 775-9565.

“Fr. Ben’s” Bible Study“Fr. Ben’s” Bible Study“Fr. Ben’s” Bible Study

There will be no Bible Study

on Wednesday, February

13th due to it being Ash

Wednesday.

Fr. Ben’s Bible Study will resume on February

20th at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.

Please remember to bring your Bible, a note-

book and pen.

The Student Ministry invites everyone to

come and experience our Annual Living

Stations of the Cross Performance to be

held on Palm Sunday, March 24th beginning at 4:00

p.m. to be performed in the courtyard area. Volunteers

of all ages are needed! 2 for 1 service hours will be

given to those who are in need. Contact Frank at 748-

8805.

The Student Ministry proudly

announces and welcomes every-

one to come with us as we travel

to the Holy Land Experience in

Orlando on Saturday, Feb. 23rd. This is a perfect way

to begin your Lenten journey. If you are interested

there will be a gathering on Sunday, Feb. 10th at 6:30

p.m. in the Parish Hall to discuss the trip! Contact

Frank at 748-8805.

Fasting & Abstinence Regulations for Lent

Ash Wednesday, February 13th and Good Friday,

March 29th are days of fast and abstinence. Fridays of

Lent are also days of abstinence.

Fasting is to be observed by all 18 years of age through

age 59. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two

other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be tak-

en according to each one’s needs, but together they

should not equal another full meal. Eating between

meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and

juices, are allowed.

Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older.

On days of abstinence, no meat is allowed. Note that

when health or ability to work would be seriously af-

fected, the law does not oblige. When in doubt concern-

ing fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be con-

sulted.

Fasting, Almsgiving and Prayer are the three disci-

plines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should un-

dertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance

and of preparation for baptism or of renewal of baptism

at Easter.

“CEO AMBASSADORS

FOR CHRIST”

If you are, or were, a business owner, CEO, President,

Managing Director, or Managing Partner, Legatus would

like to invite you and your spouse to be part of the Palm

Beach Diocesan “launch” of this most important and

unique business organization in the world today.

Please join CEO and Philadelphia Chapter President-

Emeritus Jim Longon and Chapter Chaplain Fr. Louis

Guerin on Tuesday, February 26th at St. Vincent de Paul

Seminary, 10701 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach.

Jim is looking forward to telling you the Legatus Story

and why Tom Monahan, founder of Dominos Pizza and

Ave Maria University and Law School considers Legatus

to be his most important contribution to the Church. Did

Pope John Paul II have you in mind when he invited and

challenged business leaders to join Legatus, saying “The

world needs genuine witnesses to Christian ethics, and the

Church asks you to fulfill this role publically and with per-

severance.” The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. with bever-

ages and hors d’oeuvres. Please call Jack Rook at 412-951

-0306.

Widows and Widowers Valentines Day Luncheon

Group is this Sunday, February 10th at Mangrove Bay

on U.S. #1. Lunch is $18 and it includes gratuity. Res-

ervation is required. Please call Gloria at 622-3789.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Lunch is at 1:00 p.m.

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Tune in each week for the tele-vised Catholic Mass which airs

Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on Ion Television Networks (on most local cable; it is Channel 8). Priests from around the five-county Diocese along with the local Bishop bring the Mass to the sick, homebound and all the people of God on a week-ly basis. The televised Mass is produced by the Diocesan Office of Communications. Please visit www.diocesepb.org and go to the online calen-dar for the weekly schedule as well as the multi-media page where with just one click you can hear the weekly homilies. To support the tele-vised Catholic Mass contact 561-775-9529 or write to Office of Communication, 9995 N Mili-tary Trail, Post Office Box 109650, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.

What: Pregnancy Care Center Annual Banquet and Fundraiser When: Saturday, March 2nd ~ Doors open at 6:00 p.m. ~ Dinner seating at 6:15 p.m. Where: Port St. Lucie Civic Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952. Business Casual Attire ~ Adults Only ~ Free Ad-mission Reservations are required! Please call us at 772-489-9702 or email: AnneLotierzo@gmail.com

The Pregnancy Care Center is seeking Table Sponsors for this great event - prayerfully con-sider supporting our mission by underwriting this event for $750, $500 or $250. Sponsor a ta-ble and have your name, business, or special dedication listed in our program and receive an invitation to our special VIP reception before the event where you will meet Carol Everett and other special guests! If you are interested please contact Ann at 772-489-9702.

Come and Make

a Difference!

Are you blessed with time on your

hands? Are you looking for a way

to share your time and talents to

help the less fortunate in our diocese?

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach is look-

ing for volunteers for many of its programs which have

offices throughout the diocese. Please contact

Denise McOsker,

Volunteer Coordinator, via email:

dmcosker@catholiccharitiesdbp.org

Or call 561-345-2005 for more information and to

receive an application.

2013 NFP Course Schedule

The Diocese of Palm Beach and

The Couple to Couple League

announce the Natural Family Planning courses listed be-

low. Each course consists of three classes. The method

taught (symptom-thermal) is a safe, healthy, effective

and very low cost way of planning a family. It is 99%

effective in avoiding pregnancy and can help low fertili-

ty couples achieve pregnancy. It is not the same as calen-

dar rhythm.

One course will be held at St. Paul of the Cross in North

Palm Beach at 7:15 p.m. on Fridays on the following

dates: 3/1/ and 4/5. The second course will be held at

Holy Name of Jesus School in West Palm Beach at 9:00

a.m. on Saturdays on the following dates 2/23, 3/16 and

4/20.

Course fee is $140, plus shipping for materials. Finan-

cial assistance is available.

To register, go to www.ccli.org and click on

“Register for Class,” then follow the prompts.

For more information email Dgaunt@diocesepb.org or

call 561-626-4953.

Please Come to Our Parish Mission

Our Lady’s Rosary Prayer Group ~ Our Blessed

Mother has always asked us to pray the rosary to

help us become closer to Jesus. Our families,

church, country, and the world are in need of all

the rosaries we can pray. Peace can only come through God and prayer. All are welcome to join us on Tues-

day evenings from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel. We pray the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. If

you have a question, please call Mary at 746-7974. (Please enter through the doors on the south side of the

chapel.) Please also note the Rosary is said after the 7:30 & 8:30 a.m. morning Masses in the Chapel.

Marian Movement of Priests Cenacle Prayer Group meets on Friday mornings after the 7:30 a.m. Mass in the Chapel. We

do hope that you will be able to join us.

Devotion to Mary is always on the First Saturday of the month after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

The Most Blessed Sacrament is exposed every day in the Adoration

Chapel from 9:00 a.m. in the morning until 9:00 p.m. in the even-

ing. On the First Friday of the month, exposition is 7:00 a.m.

through 7:00 a.m. the following morning, First Saturday. If you wish to participate in the opportunity to spend time in

silent prayer before the Lord and bring many blessings to yourself, your family and our parish, please come to the Parish

Office for further information.

Attention: Men of the Parish ages 18 and over are welcome to an

hour of Men’s Fellowship, Prayer & Scripture Reading

every other Saturday morning. We will meet on Saturday, March

9th at 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. (8:30 a.m. Mass is optional). We meet in Classroom #8 in the St. Jude Parish Hall. (Please use the

doors at the end of the hallway near the rear parking lot.) “Where one alone would be overcome, two will put up resistance:

and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12. Please call Deacon Les at 561-743-6133.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

RCIA is for:

1. Those who are interested in becoming Catholic;

2. Those who want to learn about the Catholic faith and teachings;

3. Those adults who were Baptized Catholic but have not yet made their First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation;

4. Those Catholics who want to learn more about their Catholic Faith.

We will meet this coming Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall Conference Room.

Devotions to Our Blessed MotherDevotions to Our Blessed MotherDevotions to Our Blessed Mother

Adoration ChapelAdoration ChapelAdoration Chapel

R.C.I.A.R.C.I.A.R.C.I.A.

Men in Fellowship & PrayerMen in Fellowship & PrayerMen in Fellowship & Prayer

“Preparing for Lent”

Lent should be a time of conversion rather than a time to give up something enjoyable.

Our goal should be to emerge from 40 days of fasting and abstinence closer to Christ.

There is and isn’t a simple answer to what we should do for Lent. The simple answer is

“give up something that will bring you closer to Christ.” If that’s chocolate, awesome!

If it’s some kind of habitual sin, give it up for good and allow Lent to be your starting

point. The un-simple answer is “what brings us closer to Christ, is often different for

each individual.” For some it might be adding something to their day like 5 minutes of

prayer or a ritual of thanking God for their blessings. Be prepared for Lent and start

by asking yourself and God, “What can I commit to over 40 days that will bring me

closer to Jesus?” Take time this week and pray with that question.