St. Patrick Catholic Church – Christian Initiation

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March 1 – Second Sunday of Lent

This week, there is no dismissal or learning session, but you are encouraged to attend Mass, which is an opportunity to encounter Jesus. Last week, we heard about Jesus in the desert, and this week, we go to the mountaintop and hear the Transfiguration story.  Recall that pivotal moments in biblical history occur on mountaintops,…

This week, there is no dismissal or learning session, but you are encouraged to attend Mass, which is an opportunity to encounter Jesus.

Last week, we heard about Jesus in the desert, and this week, we go to the mountaintop and hear the Transfiguration story.  Recall that pivotal moments in biblical history occur on mountaintops, such as when God spoke to Moses (the giver of the law in the Old Testament) on the top of Mt. Sinai, giving him the Ten Commandments, or when Elijah (the greatest of all prophets) fled Mt. Sinai to escape death to find a renewed covenant with God.  

Peter, James, and John, trusted apostles of Jesus, were taken to the mountain to pray.  Here, with the man they knew well, they experience him differently.  The dazzling white clothes are a sign of the glory of heaven shining forth, and the gift of the greatest prophets, Moses and Elijah, is a sign of Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets.  The Apostles heard God’s voice and were told to listen.  It is a turning point in their faith, similar to the turning point the Elect experienced this past Sunday at the Rites of Sending and Election, which occur in the season of Lent, a season of transfiguration for all of us.  This week’s message is full of God’s generosity, foreshadowing of Jesus’ death, and the reminder that you will bear hardships as a follower, but are granted eternal life through him.  Are you willing to listen and be transfigured?

Important Events and Opportunities:

  • February 27 – Fish Fry (Come visit – Jeff and I will be selling pull tabs!)
  • March 1 – Attend Mass, no dismissal or learning session, observe Anointing of the Sick during any Mass at St. Patrick this weekend
  • March 3 – Spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration (see attached ad)
  • March 4 – Stations of the Cross (you are encouraged to attend this or any of the scheduled Stations)
  • March 7 – required morning of reflection with Karen White (those involved will receive a separate email)
  • March 8 – required Scrutiny celebrated during Mass, Dismissal w/reflection on the Scrutiny #1, Handing on of the Creed after Mass in Miles Meeting Room
  • March 15 – required Scrutiny celebrated during Mass, Dismissal w/reflection on the Scrutiny #2, Handing on of the Lord’s Prayer after Mass in Miles Meeting Room
  • March 22 – required Scrutiny celebrated during Mass, Dismissal w/reflection on the Scrutiny #3, Walk Through Holy Week after Mass in Miles Meeting Room

Please pray for Jon, Michael, Sam, Jacob, Ryleigh, Ralpheigh, Angela, Raleigh, Carlea, Campbell, and Bradley, who will be initiated into the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil.

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