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From Our Pastor Father Dan Brandt

 

Lenten Greetings …
Our annual St. Patrick’s Day party was again a wonderful time, thanks to Ray Murphy, Kevin Fitzpatrick and their loyal band of helpers.  Thanks to all who participated in the party and/or sponsored an ad in the ad book—the largest ever!  (In fact, the ad book was so big this year that a new style of binding had to be used!) 

Half-way into the Lenten Season, I’d like to remind you that praying the Stations of the Cross is a wonderful Lenten discipline.  We begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday with a short passage from St. Mark’s Passion narrative to meditate on the redemptive suffering of Christ.  We conclude the evening by 7:30-7:45.   

Almsgiving is another beautiful Lenten opportunity.  This weekend, you’ll notice a blue Food Pantry envelope in your packet.  Thanks for using it to help families in need.  If you don’t already receive pre-printed envelopes in the mail, please contact me or click on the “Registration” link on the left.

Please MARK YOUR CALENDAR for a Lenten Reconciliation Service on Tuesday, March 30th, at 7:00 p.m.  As in the past, we’ll have several visiting priests on hand to administer the Sacrament of Penance, assuring all present of a “Clean slate” as we move toward Easter.  This sacrament, like the Anointing of the Sick, is also available before or after our 15 regular weekly Masses, or ANY TIME by request. 

This Monday from 3:30 – 8:00 p.m., we’ll host a BLOOD DRIVE in the gym.  If God has given you good health, then please come and return the favor.  Walk-in donors are welcome.  You’ll receive a mini-physical including a cholesterol check.  Further, if we book 200 donations this year, LifeSource Blood Services will give our school $1,000 in tuition assistance for needy families.  What more motivation is needed to give the gift of life?!?! 

The Archdiocese of Chicago hosts a Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 20th, 8:30 – 5:00 p.m. at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.  Please take a pamphlet/registration form from the table in the back of the church or the entrance to the chapel.  More information is also available at www.CatholicMenOfChicago.org

Our Knights of Columbus meet this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall.  Men of the parish are welcome to join our group.  At this meeting, we’ll make final plans for the FISH FRY on Fridays, March 12th and 26th, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.  The Fish Fry is open to all.  Tickets are available at Masses this weekend: $8.00 for adults; $4.00 for kids 12 and under.  So that proper arrangements can be made, no tickets will be sold at the door.  TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AHEAD OF TIME.  Thanks for your support! 

Have a great week!

 Respectfully,
Fr. Dan Brandt
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