On Sunday, March 6, STM pitched its Lenten "Living Rosary" Initiative, and nearly 100 individuals and families signed up! Beginning 3/6, through the Season of Lent, our parish has 5 full rosaries (20 mysteries each) being prayed each day for peace in the world, especially in Ukraine and Europe, and for an increase in faith, hope, and love. We also remember the intentions of all those in need, especially those among our parish family. Each family or individual that signed up commits to praying one mystery/decade of the Rosary each day (through the Season of Lent). With the 19 other mysteries being prayed by others, the Rosary comes alive as a complete “Living Rosary” and prayer of spiritual communion in our parish family. As we begin this Holy Season of Lent, we go "into the desert" with Jesus to learn his way. His way teaches us that every Good Friday brings an Easter Sunday. By dying to ourselves, we may find new life in Christ. In our Living Rosary, we will meditate on the Gospel (the Good News, the mysteries of the Rosary) and ask Mary to teach us about her Son's life so that we can embrace and live his way in our lives. We still have time to begin another Living Rosary! Please see Fr. Marek or contact Colleen at the Parish Office for your mystery and information on participating. We hope you will join us in this Lenten Parish-Wide prayer! Lent is fast approaching! On Wednesday, March 2, the Church begins the Penitential Season of Lent.
Ash Wednesday Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Liturgy of the Word Services (with Distribution of Ashes) will be offered at 12:10 PM and 4:15 PM. We hope you will join us as we enter into this Holy Season! As per the Lenten Regulations of the Archdiocese of Newark: “The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare our selves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permit ted, and two (2) smaller meals, which, if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast.” In May 2021, Pope Francis surprised the Church by announcing that a synodal process that includes “listening to all of the baptized” before he gathers with the bishops again in 2023. STM is coordinating its listening sessions at which Catholics will be encouraged to share their opinions on what is expected of today’s Church. Sessions will be guided by universal questions for dioceses worldwide examining the perceptions of today’s Catholics. All Catholics/parishioners...practicing, inactive, thrilled, or disappointed are most welcome to come share. Please join us in this important time as we seek to listen to the Holy Spirit speaking through you and your experiences to help guide us forward in bold faith! 1) Schedules of the Parish Family Listening Session (in O'Connor Hall) Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 immediately after 5pm Mass Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 immediately after 8am, 10am, or 12pm Masses Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 immediately following our 7pm Eucharistic Adoration 2) CCD Family Listening Sessions Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 as part of Our Regularly Scheduled Family Catechesis Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 as part of Our Regularly Scheduled Family Catechesis 3) Pastoral Council and Active Ministries Listening Sessions like K of C, Legion of Mary, Bible Class, Public Discipleship Ministry, etc. (at their scheduled meetings) ** If you are unable to attend one of our listening sessions, you can participate using our eForm - or - by printing/filling out this paper Synodal Questionnaire. Paper Synodal Questionnaires are due back to our Rectory (att: STM Synod Team) by the first week of March. ** |
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