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LECTIO
DIVINA

Lectio divina is a method of prayer from the monastic tradition of Christianity. It is translated as “holy reading,” “divine reading”, “meditative reading,” or “spiritual reading.”

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IGNATIAN GOSPEL CONTEMPLATION

Ignatian contemplation is a very active way of praying that engages the mind and heart and stirs up thoughts and emotions and is suited especially for the Gospels.

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Weekly Reflection

What Can I Do For You Today?

03-24-2024  |  Tom Schmidt

This year, we hear the Passion from the gospel of Mark. One thing unique about this reading is the emphasis on Jesus being abandoned by his disciples. First, the leaders of the disciples cannot even support Jesus in his agony in the garden: They fall asleep, three times. Then there is Judas, who seeks out the chief priests to make a deal with them, Peter, who denies Jesus three times, and the crowds who cried, “Hosanna!” a few days before, now call for him to be crucified. What does this tell us? With friends like these, who needs enemies? No, the point is that Jesus died specifically for these people, not because they were once friends, but because they were sinners, who needed Jesus. When we find ourselves in sin, when we think that everything we do is wrong, or when we think we can’t possibly deserve to be loved by God—that is when God can help us, if we just stop hating ourselves and start loving and trusting the Lord. It is not the time to pretend we have avoided the big sins, or to brag about some of the good we may have done. Instead simply agree that you need his help. God loves sinners who know they need his forgiveness and don’t deserve it. But maybe you have already been forgiven and wonder what’s next. Remember the ones you would not expect to support Jesus: the centurion proclaiming him Son of God, Joseph giving him a burial place, the women who followed Jesus. These were people who did not claim to be worthy, just did what they could to show their love. Ask Jesus each morning when you wake up, “What can I do for you today?” and do what you can.


¿Que Puedo Hacer Por Ti Hoy?

Este año escuchamos la Pasión del evangelio de Marcos. Algo único de esta lectura es el énfasis en el abandono de Jesús por sus discípulos. Primero, los líderes de los discípulos ni siquiera pueden apoyar a Jesús en su agonía en el huerto: Se quedan dormidos tres veces. Luego, Judas busca a los sumos sacerdotes para hacer un trato con ellos, Pedro niega a Jesús tres veces, y las multitudes que gritaban "¡Hosanna!" unos días antes, ahora piden que lo crucifiquen. ¿Qué nos dice esto? Que con amigos como éstos, ¿quién necesita enemigos? No, el punto es que Jesús murió específicamente por estas personas, no porque alguna vez fueran amigos, sino porque eran pecadores y necesitaban a Jesús. Cuando nos encontramos en pecado, cuando pensamos que todo lo que hacemos está mal, o cuando pensamos que no podemos merecer ser amados por Dios, ahí es cuando Dios puede ayudarnos, si simplemente dejamos de odiarnos a nosotros mismos y comenzamos a amar y confiar en el Señor. No es el momento de fingir que hemos evitado los grandes pecados ni de presumir de algo bueno que hayamos hecho. En lugar de eso, simplemente acepta que necesitas su ayuda. Dios ama a los pecadores que saben que necesitan su perdón y no lo merecen. Pero tal vez ya hayas sido perdonado y te preguntes qué sigue. Acuérdate de los menos esperados de apoyar a Jesús: el centurión que lo proclamó Hijo de Dios, José dándole un lugar de sepultura, las mujeres que siguieron a Jesús. Eran personas que no decían ser dignas, simplemente hacían lo que podían para mostrar su amor. Pregúntale a Jesús cada mañana al despertar: "¿Qué puedo hacer por ti hoy?" y haz lo que puedas.

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Events

Tax Return Time

If you would like a 2023 tax statement, please fill out the form in the bulletin and return it to the Parish Office or place in the collection basket.

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Holy Week / Easter Schedule

Palm Sunday, Mar 24 - Easter Sunday, Mar 31

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Easter Egg Hunt

The Knights of Columbus invite all the young children of the parish to an Easter Egg Hunt on Holy Sat, Mar 30 at 9:00am in the front of the church. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to all those age 12 and under.

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High School Youth Ministry

All High Schoolers in grades 9-12 are welcome to join us on Sundays at 6:00pm in the Youth Room, FF#3!

Office Closed

The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday, March 29 and Easter Monday, April 1. The Faith Formation Office will be closed on Good Friday, March 29, Easter Monday, Apr 1 and Tue, Apr 2.

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24 hours of Eucharistic Adoration / 24 horas de Adoración Eucarística

Beginning at the 8:00am Mass on the First Friday, closing at the 8:00am on the First Saturday

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Night of Bunco Fun!

All are welcome to join us for a Night of Bunco Fun! Join us on Fri, Apr 5 at 6:30pm in the St. Francis of Assis Parish Center. It is only a $10.00 donation to play, have fun, fellowship, food and prizes.

Altar Servers Meeting

Altar Servers Meeting will be on Sat, Apr 13 at 11:00am in the Church. All current and prospective altar servers are invited to attend.

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