Saint Patrick's Parish Bulletin
February. 18, 2007 ~ 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
On our life journey of discipleship,
we can trust God through times of spiritual success or failure.
Doing the right thing can be a challenge,
but God’s grace gives us an inner sense of peace
when we make a good moral decision.
To follow Jesus means doing the right thing
and living in ways that show compassion
and nonjudgmental love toward others.
SCRIPTURE READING FOR February 21th
Sun Lectionary #220, Lectors’ Wkbk p69
Joel 1:12-18 “Rend your hearts...”
Psalm 51 “Be merciful, O Lord...”
2 Cor 5:20-2 “Be reconciled to God...”
Matt 6:1-6, 16-18 “Your Father, who sees in secret...”
SCRIPTURE READING FOR February 25th (Year C)
Sun Lectionary #24, Lectors’ Wkbk p73
Deu 26:4-10 “This is how the chosen people...”
Psalm 91 “Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.”
Rom 10:8-13 “This is how believers in Christ...”
Luke 4:1-13 “Jesus was led by the spirit...”
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MEETINGS:
TODAY, February 18th, 2007.
- FIRST COMMUNION GROUP following mass in Children’s Liturgy Room.
- REFUGEE COMMITTEE MEETING following mass in the Rectory
- LITURGY COMMITTEE MEETING following mass in the Sacristy.
- ELIZABETH’S PLACE (2:30–4 pm) Convent, 2287 Brunswick. Refreshments.
….All women welcome!
TOMORROW, February 19th, 2007.
- Outreach Committee Monday, February 19 (7:30 pm) at the Convent.
WORKSHOPS
CELEBRATING SUNG EVENING PRAYER (VESPERS)
Looking for help!!!!!
SAT, Feb 24 (3:30 to 4 pm)
To mark our Lenten journey, we will celebrate this official Prayer of the Church. We will have a practice before the prayer. Please speak with Sue LeBlanc OR Mary Schaefer or leave your name with Betty 429-1300.
ALTAR SERVERS’ WORKSHOP
SUN, Feb 25 after Mass
Are you are an adult, a young adult, or a youth who has made First Communion? Would you consider offering your talents to God and our parish as a Server?
****WE NEED YOU. PLEASE COME AND LEARN***
 GIVING GENEROUSLY
RECEIVING GRATEFULLY
Today’s Gospel has encouraging words for good stewards —
“Give and it shall be given to you. For the measure you measure with will be measured back to you.”
What encouragement to give generously of the resources entrusted to our care!
Ash Wednesday ~ February 21st
Ash Wednesday’s emphasis on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving is an invitation to take a closer look at our stewardship. It is a time to reassess how we are using the gifts God has entrusted to us and to resolve anew to use our time and resources in the service of His Kingdom.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
MASS AT THE CONVENT on most Lenten Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm. Who needs a ride? Please sign your name and phone number on the list at the back of the church OR leave your name with the Secretary 429-1300.
NEW BABY for Charles and Margaret Lokonyen. His name is Eli. Congratulations!
PATRONAL FEAST, Saturday, March 17th – in one month! Anyone interested in being part of an ad hoc Saint Patrick’s Day Committee to organize events (mass at noon, refreshments and entertainment) please speak to Blair. We already have decorations, phone numbers for some prospective entertainers, and some unsolicited advertising. IDEAS ARE MOST WELCOME!
INCOME TAX RECEIPTS for envelope holders are at the back of the church. Receipts for non-envelope holders were mailed out. Please call Betty 429-1300 if you have any questions.
THANK YOU to the Valentine’s Day Committee and those who came and enjoyed our tea.
Q U E S T I O N N A I R E S
FOR THOSE WHO WERE NOT HERE LAST WEEK…
There are QUESTIONNAIRES and pencils in your pews. It is of utmost importance that you fill out these questionnaires for our parish records and for upcoming sacraments. We prefer that you fill them out in the pews after Communion and drop them in the box at the back of the church. THANK YOU.
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