TUES. 12:10 Pm Tammy Wright Ernie and Marianne Cloutier

TUES. 12:10 Pm Tammy Wright Ernie and Marianne Cloutier

MASS SCHEDULE: February 25 – March 2

TUES. 12:10 pm Tammy Wright – Ernie and Marianne Cloutier

WED. 2:00 pm Ralph DeLuca – Susan and Don Berlingeri (TPR)

THURS. 2:00 pm Ettore Purificati – Helen and Ralph Berlingeri (Extendicare)

7:00 pm Rino Robazza – Lorraine Robazza and Family

FRI. 12:10 pm Francis MacDonald – Sandra and Michael Whelan

SAT. 5:00 pm Stanley Klich – Sofia, Joe and Melanie Szulga

SUN. 11:00 am For All Our Parishioners

SANCTUARY LAMP INTENTION: February 23 – March 1: For married couples, sponsored by Jun Perron.

SANCTUARY LAMP: Each week we invite you to light the Sanctuary lamp in memory of a loved one, or for a special intention. The cost is $20.00 and you may drop the donation off at the rectory during office hours or place it in the collection with the information enclosed.

FOOD BANK:

In February we are collecting 100 cans of pasta.

To date we have collected 43 cans. In March we are collecting 250 Mac and Cheese.

CWL BEAN SUPPER: Saturday, March 1: 5:30-6:30 pm. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5 for 12 and under.Take outs are available for pick-up. Meal includes, homemade bread, salads, homemade beans and homemade desserts. All proceeds will be directed to the Candle Fund. For tickets please see CWL members or call Nora Barker at 567-4103. We are requesting dessert donations, so please call Louise Lauzon at 567-5184 and let her know what you are bringing. Thank you!

Foodland has a promotion whereby stickers are collected towards the purchase of cookware. When parishioners have collected all required for their own use, any e

extras may be donated to the CWL to update the kitchen pans. Please put them in the collection basket or in the rectory mail slot. Thank you for your generosity.

Countdown to Lent: Ash Wednesday is coming! Lent begins March 5. Here are some ideas for preparing for LENT!

  1. Take a look at a calendar. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, when Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads as a reminder to repent and turn from sin. To fully plunge in to the Lenten season, Catholics must have a plan in place by this symbolic day. Look ahead to the end of Lent, reflecting on goals to reach before Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Sunday Vigil.
  2. Plan meaningful, meatless meals. During Lent, Catholics between 14 and 60 years old must abstain from meat on Fridays and limit themselves to one full meal without meat on Ash Wednesday. With so many meatless options available, this act alone may not seem like a sacrifice, so make sure to be mindful of others who are less fortunate. Abstaining from meat is meant to show solidarity with the world's poor.
  3. Make prayer a habit. Before starting the journey, pray forguidance along the way. Find meaningful Bible passages such as those offered specifically for Lent by your local Catholic parish or diocese. Reflect on the day's readings and Gospel and make connections with your own Lenten goals by writing them down in a journal.
  4. Attend church more often. Although practicing Catholics must attend church on Sundays and holy days, many churches overflow only on Christmas and Easter. Participating regularly in Mass provides a sense of community and shows commitment to living a life that celebrates Jesus' resurrection at Easter. In addition to Sunday services, many churches also offer dailyopportunities for prayer, penance and fellowship.
  5. Consider abstinence and change. Many Catholic adults vividly remember giving up candy during Lent, a practice of self-denial that made the sweet treats in Easter baskets seem like a special reward. However, abstaining also means eliminating unhealthy habits or changing an area of your life. Getting rid of excess material possessions, giving up smoking or cutting down on alcohol are all challenging yet reachable goals.
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