Category: Easter Vigil
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March 8 – Scrutinies and Handing on of the Creed
This Sunday, March 8, the third Sunday of Lent, we hear the story of the woman at the well, and we will celebrate the first Scrutiny (first of three) with those preparing to be baptized at Easter Vigil, a time when they will receive their first sacraments and when a new life in Christ begins. There…
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Eucharistic Adoration – What to Expect
If you plan to participate in Eucharistic Adoration and have questions about what you can expect, please take a moment to read this email. Eucharistic Adoration is a prayer experience that puts you in the presence of Jesus through the exposition of the Body of Christ (consecrated host) in a monstrance, a liturgical vessel that sits on the…
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Easter Vigil Seating
Good morning. We are 37 days away from Easter Vigil! My goal is to have a general seating chart available for you when we meet on March 22. Please use the sign-up below to let me know how many seats you expect to need on Saturday, April 4. Estimations are fine! Please complete this by…
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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,…
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Lent – Pray40: The Return on Hallow
This Lent, our parish is inviting everyone to journey together in prayer through Hallow’s Lent Pray40 prayer challenge, available on our parish page in the Hallow app—whether or not you have a subscription. The Lent Pray40 challenge will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and more details about this year’s theme will be released soon…
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Ash Wednesday & the First Sunday of Lent
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The cross you wear on your forehead reminds us to turn away from the temptations and false promises of the world. Our actions and living should point towards our eternal union with Christ. The cross is a sign to the world that you are willing to live…
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