Lenten Opportunities Planned
The Holy Season of Lent will soon begin as ashes are placed on our foreheads, reminding us again of our weakness and mortality. It is time to do battle against satan and sin, clinging to the Lord’s mercy and grace in preparation to celebrate His great victory at Easter. You’re invited to participate in the events and activities of our Parish during the holy season of conversion.
ASH WEDNESDAY:
March 5, 2014 Masses 6:30, 8:10, and 10am
WAY OF THE CROSS:
Fridays Sacred Heart Church 5:30pm
LENTEN MISSION BY REV FR MARTIN LAIRD:
March 17-19 6:30pm “Understanding New Developments in Spiritual Warfare and Developing Strategies for Victory.”
Fr. Martin Laird, a Priest of the Diocese of Alexandria, will help us understand the new battles we face in the on-going reality of spiritual warfare…as well as the strategies we can develop to win! Please join us on Monday and Tuesday evenings for Fr. Laird’s mission talk, Eucharistic exposition and benediction, and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance. On Wednesday, the mission will take place in the context of Holy Mass. Everyone is invited – and please bring a friend!
SEVEN DEADLY SINS/SEVEN LIVELY VIRTUES VIDEO STUDY by Fr. Barron (Facilitated by Fr. Vidrine)
Sin separates us from the love of God, but the cultivation of virtue can restore a right relationship with Him. This Lent, begin the journey from sin to sanctity with Fr. Robert Barron’s Seven Deadly Sins/Seven Lively Virtues. Based on Dante’s writings, the seven deadly sins correspond to the seven stories of Dante’s Mt. Purgatory. Pride, envy, anger, sloth, gluttony, avarice and lust are all presented as patterns of dysfunction within us that lead to unhappiness. Fr. Barron explains the nature of these sins and offers a corresponding virtue for each one, giving practical advice on how to instill this virtue in your own life. Join our study led by Fr. Vidrine on four Wednesdays of Lent:
March 12 6:30pm Introduction and Pride/Humility
March 26 6:30pm Envy/Admiration and Anger/Forgiveness
Arpil 2 6:30pm Sloth/Zeal and Avarice/Generosity
April 9 6:30pm Gluttony/Asceticism and Lust/Chastity
OPERATION RICE BOWL:
This Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, has for 35 years, called participants to pray with their families and faith communities; fast in solidarity with those who hunger; learn about our global community and the challenges of poverty around the world, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. Operation Rice Bowl offers Catholics in the United States a way to connect with our brothers and sisters around the world. Let’s fast with Operation Rice Bowl this Lent.
HOLY WEEK AND SACRED TRIDUUM:
April 13 Palm Sunday Procession & Solemn Mass 10am
April 17 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 6:30pm (Adoration will follow till midnight)
April 18 Good Friday Annual Walk (from St. Joseph) 12pm
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00pm (Sacred Heart Church)
April 19 Holy Saturday Paschal Vigil 8pm
April 20 Easter Sunday Masses 7, 8:30 (Belaire Cove), and 10am