The Parish of St. Mary, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Sunday, March 13, 2022 Second Sunday of Lent

March: Month of Saint Joseph

The Parish of St. Mary, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

125 W 5th St.; Mt. Carmel, IL 62863

Parish Office: (618) 262-5337 Parish Fax: (618) 262-5333 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (Lunch 12-1pm) Church Email: smsparish@ Bulletin Deadline: Monday 12pm

Parish Administrative Assistant: Carolyn Burdin

Parish Reconciler/Child Protection: Jeanne Tennis

Pastoral Assistant: Holly Vaughan

Music/Choir Director: Donna Lowe

St. Mary's Website:

Parish Facebook st.marys.ourladyofmountcarmel

School Office: (618) 263-3183

School Principal: Chris Lavely clavely@

School Administrative Assistant: Vickie Raber smsrocketsoffice@

St. Mary's Catholic School Website (SMS)

Priest and Pastoral Staff

Rev. Father Robert Zwilling GodisLove333@ Deacon Charlie Speaks speakdc@ Deacon Steve Lowe sclowe47@

(618) 262-5337 (618) 302-0996 (618) 262-5337

Sacramental Life

Baptism

Arrangements may be made by calling the Parish Office 262-5337.

Matrimony Please contact the Parish Priest before setting the date for the Wedding, if possible.

Reconciliation Saturday evenings from 4:00 - 4:45pm in the chapel or by appointment.

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Anyone interested in becoming Catholic, please call the Parish Office, speak to the Pastoral Staff, or Father Robert Meetings: Thursday nights 6:00pm in the Parish Center and Online - Sept. - April

Holy Eucharist Weekends: Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 pm at St. Mary Sunday Mass: 7:00 am and 10:30 am at St. Mary 8:30 am at St. Sebastian

Weekday: Monday Evening: 6:30 pm at St. Mary Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 8:00 am at St. Mary Wednesday Evening: 6:30 pm at St. Sebastian

New parishioners are always welcome. Just call the Parish Office 262-5337,

or Register Online

+JMJ+ A blessed day to you our precious parishioners and warmest blessings to you our dear visitors. Christ's love to each and every one of you! Please join us again! -Father Robert Zwilling

If you are ill, please come when you are better. Thank you!

SATURDAY, March 12 5:00 p.m.--Elizabeth Dunkel/Phyllis Harms

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME STARTS 2am-Sun., March 13th

SUNDAY, March 13--Second Sunday of Lent 7:00 am -- St. Mary & St. Sebastian Parishes 8:30 am - St. Sebastian--Eloise Berberich 10:30 am -- George Haase

MONDAY, March 14 6:30 pm--Carol Merriel

TUESDAY, March 15 8:00 am--Sister Antoinette Volk

6th Grade-Mass

WEDNESDAY, March 16 6:30 pm --St. Sebastian--Beulah Koenig

THURSDAY, March 17--Saint Patrick, Bishop

8:00 am -- Gene/Yvonne Collins

5th Grade-Mass

FRIDAY, March 18--Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 am--Phyllis Grassinger

SATURDAY, March 19--Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5:00 p.m.--Richard Hockgeiger

SUNDAY, March 20--Third Sunday of Lent 7:00 am -- Yvonne Pohl and St. Mary & St. Sebastian Partishes 8:30 am - St. Sebastian--Frank, Iris and Virgil Peter 10:30 am -- Mary Louise Bilotti-Kovatch

COLLECTION FOR Sunday, March 6, 2022 Envelopes.............................................$ 6585.00 Loose...................................................$ 2230.51 Ash Wednesday.........................................$ 478.00 Easter Flower Offering..............................$ 130.00 Endowment............................................$ 305.00 Annual Give............................................$ 210.00 On-line Giving ..........................................$ 611.50

7/1/2021 - 3/6/2022 Amt. budgeted for envelopes........$ 249,460.03 Actual Amt for envelopes............$ 251,900.58

BENEFIT DRAW WINNER Week 4--Mark Colvin, Mt. Carmel, IL Thank you so much for your generosity and giving!

Calendar of Events

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022 9am--Adult Choir Practice 6pm--High School Youth Meeting & Pizza Party MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2022 5pm Eucharistic Adoration/Vespers with 6pm Holy Rosary 7pm--Women's Group on Line 7pm - Men's Group IN GATHERING HALL and ONLINE TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 10am-3pm--Eucharistic Adoration (3pm Benediction) 6:30 pm--Adult Education in Gathering Hall & online

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2022 6:30--Adult Choir Practice 7:00 pm--Stations of the Cross at St. Sebastian Church THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022 9am-3pm--Eucharistic Adoration (3pm Benediction) 6:00pm--RCIA, Parish Center 7:15pm--Parish Council Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022 9-10am--Eucharistic Adoration (10am Benediction) 2pm--School Stations of the Cross--St. Mary Church 5-7pm--Fish Fry 7pm--Stations of the Cross(Benediction)-St. Mary Church 8pm--Family Movie Night-"10 Commandments" (1956) SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022 JOIN YOUR PARISH FAMILY FOR A LIVE HOLY ROSARY EACH

DAY AT 1PM ON THE ST. SEBASTIAN FACEBOOK PAGE; LIVE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET EACH DAY AT 3PM ON THE ST.

MARY-OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL FACEBOOK PAGE; THE BEAUTY OF VIRTUE each evening around 8:30pm ON THE ST.

MARY-OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL FACEBOOK PAGE

Please pray for those who serve our country in the Military:

Luke Berberich, Patrick Beuligmann, Drew Casburn, Joshua Eversole, Jenna

Fearheiley, Abbey Fearheiley Gatlin, Margi Freeland, Warren Freeland, Teagan Guard, Christopher Hettinger--149TH MEB, Richmond, KY, Nathan Emmons, Gus Kolb, Quinton Krug, Allen Meunier, Reese Noll, Riley Raber, Natalie Rose Rogers, Greg Seibert, Johnny Smith, Levi Stockton, Alex Summers, Gabriel Tennis, Matthew Tennis, Steven Zimmer , Maxwell Zimmer-

man, and all their families Please pray for those in need of prayer: Charles Acree, Bob Baumgart, Brother Joel Blaze, Leslie Bone, Dan Berta, Margaret Compton, Birdie Elson, Father Cody Ford, Evalena Ford, Terri Ford, Aimee Gidcumb, Natalie Jacobs, Nancy Johns, Jim and Sonia Keepes, Cary Kieffer, Joe Ray Kieffer, Kenny Kieffer, Mary Lou Kieffer, Tim Kieffer, Amelia Kramer, For the repose of the soul of John Martino and all those who mourn his passing, For the repose of the soul of Leon Merriel and all who mourn his passing, David Odom, Father Steven Pautler, Dennis Raber, Teddy Seibert, Tim Seibert, For the repose of the soul of Chad Smith and all who mourn his passing, Bernadette Tennis Shein, Karen Steckler, John Stevens, Nicole Strockbine, Ron Stuessel, Nancy Walsh, Bob Winter, Gary and Alice Wirth,

Mike Wonzik, and Alma Woods.

Parish and Community News

ST. MARY-OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL PARISHIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you to the Daughters of Isabella (DofI) who recently assisted at the Oakview Nursing Home

Mass held each First Friday in the home's chapel. DofI provide music, support, and aid residents. All

are welcome to join us as this ministry resumes.

ST. MARY'S SCHOOL NEWS: March 25--Spring Break Begins--Dismiss at 1:00 p.m. (no buses) March 28--Spring Break--No School

-8th Grade Recognition for the SMS/AJH Volleyball Co-op () -On Thursday, March 3rd, the St. Mary's Scholar Bowl team played at home in their opening conference matches against Fairfield and Grayville placing first in both. (below center) -Pre-K and 8th grade buddy classes love getting together on a weekly basis. (below left and right)

ALL THINGS LENT

CONFESSIONS: Saturdays: 4-4:45pm Chapel Mondays: 5:30-6pm Chapel Parish Confessions (with multiple priests): Tuesday, April 5th-6pm St. Sebastian/7pm here

Other parishes: (DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME STARTS -Sun.) Sun., Mar. 13 - 8pm-10pm St. Joseph, Olney Mon., Mar. 14 - 8pm-10pm St. Joseph, Olney Wed., Mar. 15 - 9am-1pm St. Joseph, Olney Fri., Mar. 18 - 6:30pm St. Lawrence, Lawrenceville Tues., March 29th, 7pm St. Joseph, Princeton, IN

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Wednesdays: St. Sebastian 7pm Fridays: St. Mary 2pm (School) Fridays: St. Mary 7pm (with Benediction)

PARISH MISSION - St. Joseph Parish in Olney Testimony + Witness + Story of Transformative Love March 13-14 7:00 pm offered to us by Fr. Joseph Oganda at St. Joseph Olney. God invites everyone to a beautiful and transformative encounter with Jesus Christ, His Son. Jesus is the testimony, witness, and story of healing and mercy for all time, including our time. How can we, the imperfect, find the right paths that lead us to an encounter with Jesus Christ, the perfect love? Come to the Mission and be transformed by His Love!

ALMSGIVING Operation Rice Bowl: Bowls available in Gathering Hall Parish Charity Account: Assist parishioners/locally in need. Ukraine: Details on next page.

The Daughters of Isabella Scholarship

The Daughters of Isabella are offering a Scholarship for any graduating female high school senior or current female college student for the coming fall semester in the amount of

$500. Application deadline is April 15th, 2022.

Adult Education Tuesdays-6:30pm-7:30pm

Science of Sainthood-St. Teresa of Avila's 9 Grades of Prayer

While all prayer essentially fits under the headings of vocal, meditative, and contemplative prayer, there's a lot more to it. St. Teresa of Avila draws much of this out in her famous Nine Grades of Prayer. Beginning in this lesson, we're going to make our way through these Nine Grades in order to understand more deeply all the different levels and nuances of what we experience as we make our way up the divine ladder. In order to be

truly and richly meritorious, spoken prayers should be offered with attention and devotion. Praying with attention means that our minds are fully awake and focused as much as possible on

the words we're saying. The more focused we are, the more meritorious our prayer. Praying with devotion means that our wills are fervently engaged in giving homage and glory to the Lord, regardless of whether or not our emotions are stirred up in the process. While we saw that Vocal Prayer is something we never leave behind even as we ascend the divine ladder,

meditation is, in many ways, the key to spiritual growth. Without it, we will never progress. As St. Alphonsus Liguori

declared, "He who prays most, receives most."

Diocesan/Other News

Second Sunday of Lent ? 13 March 2022 Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18. Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14.

Philippians 3:17?4:1. Luke 9:28b-36. Reflecting on Transfiguration. Lent is not an end. It is a necessary transition, as it is every year, to the glory of life in Christ ? in which we already share in some incomplete way. These dazzling white clothes of Jesus recall our own baptismal garments in which we were clothed in him. They remind us to imitate him in all we think and

do and say. How does the glory of Christ dazzle me to reflect on

__________? How does my Baptism strengthen me to do

__________?

Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemnity ? Saturday, 19 March 2022

2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16. Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29. Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22. Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a OR Luke 2:41-51a.

Reflecting on a Saintly Step-Father. Saint Joseph speaks no words in the gospels. He dreams, however, and trusts enough to do as he is told. He also looks after

and looks for his child. Will I do what I am told? What is it? Am I quiet

enough to listen?

Quest #146 on March 19-20, 2022 in Breese, IL at the All Saints Academy:

Quest is a fast-paced 33-hour Christian experience for high school freshmen and sophomores. It is a time to come together to find out about God, friendships, and self in a funfilled, thoughtful, and carefree surrounding. A time to meet new people while praying, playing, singing, and sharing with them. Quest gives you the chance to search for the real you. Arrival time is 10AM on the 19th. We end with Mass at 6PM on the 20th. Fill out an application at applications Diocesan information page: organizations/quest More details and website: bellevillequest/ Contact info: Mike.sandheinrich@ / 618-781-9069 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is excited to announce the following schedule for IN-PERSON weekend Experiences for the spring of 2022. We will have in place all the needed precautions to provide a safe environment for par-

ticipants. For more information or to apply, go to , or call Terry Eric Engholm at 314-649-7317.

March 18-20, 2022 - Villa Maria Catholic Life Center in Springfield, IL /// April 1-3, 2022 - Courtyard

Marriott Hotel in St. Peters, MO

Join-WOMEN'S GROUP-MONDAYS 7PM Jewish Roots of Mary

Lectio: Mary with Dr. Brant Pitre Lectio: Mary: The Bible and the Mother

of God

Episode 7: The New Rachel---The Old Testament story of Joseph prefigures the life of Jesus and his salvific role in the New Testament. Likewise, the life of Benjamin, Joseph's

younger brother, has parallels with the life of John the beloved disciple. Rachel, the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, prefigures Mary, the mother of Jesus and spiritual mother of John,

and, thus, she can be seen as the New Rachel.

Join-MEN'S GROUP-MONDAYS 7PM The Search

Episode 7-Why a Church: How do I access this man who lived 2000 years ago?

How do I live this call of love? We uniquely encounter the love of God in His Church. But really? The Church? There are so many negative views of the Church.

It's out of touch. It's full of bad people. It's just too boring. Maybe when we say "The Church" we mean a little more. The

church is the family of God that's been lovingly gathered through our entire story. It's the place we were meant to encounter His grace that prepares us for every step of life. The God that is love knows how we're made ? material and spiritual ? we need tangible ways to live our faith. We can't be spiritual but not religious. This is where we'll find ultimate happiness in life. This is where the God that has been seeking

humanity, who wrote the deepest desires onto our human hearts, encounters us. Jesus' first words to humanity in the Gospel of John are "what do you seek?" The one that asked the question not only knows the answer, He is the answer. The answers to everything. And you find him most profoundly here

in His Church.

Aid or Collection for Ukraine

Several have asked if there will be a special collection for the needs of the Church and people in Ukraine. If you wish to send financial support, you might respond to the USCCB annual collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, designating the funds are meant for the needs in the Ukraine. Also, the Catholic Extension Society and Catholic Relief Services are prepared to receive and forward gifts to Ukraine and to agencies that will assist Ukrainians who have migrated to other countries. Please continue to remember the cause of peace and a cessation of violence in Ukraine in your daily prayers. In Christ, Most Rev. Michael McGovern, Bishop of Belleville Here are addresses where donations can be sent:

Office of National Collections Collection for the Church in Eastern Europe P.O. Box 96278 Washington, D.C 20090 Catholic Extension 150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Catholic Relief Services P.O. Box 17090 Baltimore, MD 21297-0303 BE SURE TO MARK MEMO ON CHECK "Ukraine Aid"

A Bit of Humor: A Bit of Humor -I saw an ad for burial plots, and thought to myself this is the last thing I need. -Just burned 2,000 calories. That's the last time I leave brownies in the oven while I nap. -I'm great at multitasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once. "I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and I think, `Well, that's not going to happen.'" -"A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory." -"Money can't buy you happiness? Well, check this out, I bought myself a Happy Meal!" -"The easiest time to add insult to injury is when you're signing somebody's cast." -"A TV can insult your intelligence. But nothing rubs it in like a computer." Easy Math - Question on second-grade math quiz: "Tony drank 1/6 of a glass of juice. Emily drank 1/4 of a glass of juice. Emily drank more. Explain." My grandson's answer: "She was more thirsty." Perfect Attendance - Our local newspaper lists recipients of school awards. Beneath one photo, the caption read "This year's Perfect Attendance Awards go to Ann Stein and Bradley Jenkins. Not present for photo: Bradley Jenkins." Flight Training - An amateur pilot wannabe, I knew I'd finally made progress with my flight training the day my instructor turned to me and said, "You know, you're not as much fun since you stopped screaming." Proverbs from the Young - A first grade teacher collected well known proverbs. She gave each child in her class the first half of the proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb: -Strike while the...bug is close. -It's always darkest before...daylight savings time. -Never underestimate the power of......termites. -Don't bite the hand that.....looks dirty. -A miss is as good as a ......Mr. -If you lie down with dogs.....you stink in the morning -An idle mind is....the best way to relax -Where there's smoke there's.....pollution -Happy the bride who.....gets all the presents -A penny saved is.....not much -Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and.....you have to blow your nose -Children should be seen and not...spanked or scolded -When the blind lead the blind.....get out of the

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Signs Of Life At The Beginning Of Lent



During the opening days of Lent, there were several events that inspired me, filling me with fresh hope for the life of the Church in southern Illinois. The first was Ash Wednesday; I was at the Cathedral of St. Peter in both the early morning and the evening. I was impressed with the number of people who came to church to be signed with the ashes and begin this holy Season of Lent. I also was encouraged by the range of ages of those present; everyone eager to begin the Lenten journey that leads to the joy of the Lord's Resurrection at Easter.

The second event that inspired me and filled me with fresh hope was the 24 Hours of Mercy offered at the Cathedral on March 4-5. Sixteen priests were available over the course of 24 hours in the Cathedral chapel for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance). I estimate that close to 300 people came to the Cathedral during those 24 hours to pray before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and to meet the Lord in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and receive his mercy through the ministry of a priest. It was very edifying to see people of different ages coming to meet the Lord and experience Christ's mercy and compassion.

I was also glad that the 16 priests and I were offering this opportunity together; it is so important, I think, for priests to engage in ministry cooperating with our brother priests. While many of our priests may be the sole priest assigned to their parish, active collaboration and cooperation among the clergy is a way to help strengthen and build up a presbyterate. I publicly thank all the priests who assisted with the 24 Hours of Mercy; thank you for all you did to be available for the people.

Kurt Stasiak, OSB, currently serves as the Arch Abbott of St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana. Twenty years ago, Father Stasiak wrote a helpful guide to hearing confessions: A Confessor's Handbook. Father Stasiak writes: "Celebrating the sacrament of reconciliation can be a significant and personal experience for both penitent and priest. And for both penitent and priest, the celebration of the sacrament can be demanding. The demands made upon the penitent need no extensive commentary: humility, courage, determination, and trust are those which immediately come to mind."

And what demands are made upon the priest who acts as confessor? Stasiak notes: "In celebrating this sacrament, perhaps more than in any other exercise of their ministry, priests want to be Christ-like. They want to `put on the mind of Christ,' as Saint Paul says, and offer the compassion and understanding Christ offered. In this sacrament above all, priests want to be effective stewards of the Lord's grace. They want to be true `ambassador of peace'." In reflecting on the 24 Hours of Mercy, I am grateful to God for the faith of those who came to participate in making a confession and those priests who offered this very important ministry at all hours. God bless you all!

Finally, the third event that inspired me and filled me with hope was the Rite of Election on Sunday, March 6. Traditionally, the catechumens preparing for baptism at the Easter Vigil come to the cathedral on the First Sunday of Lent to be presented to the bishop who then elects them or chooses them to proceed to initiation as a Catholic through the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist at Easter. After two years of concerns over Covid, it was a welcome sight to see the faces of both children and adults who are preparing for baptism on April 16. We were also joined by dozens of baptized Christians who are seeking full communion in the Catholic faith, accompanied by their sponsors, family members and clergy. It was a joyful afternoon to see people, often with other family members, coming to faith in Jesus Christ and wanting to live as a Catholic disciple of the Lord.

What are the signs of life that are filling you with fresh hope so far in the Lenten journey? I invite you to look closely at what the Lord is doing in your life and in your days, explore what God is trying to say to you or show you. When I think about the opening days of Lent 2022, I believe the Lord was showing me that our Catholic faith continues to be vibrant and alive here in southern Illinois. I thank God for those days and the people who filled them; may the Lord continue to give reasons for hope in the coming weeks, as we hear the Lord declare to each of us once again: Follow me. In our Lord, Bishop Michael McGovern, Diocese of Belleville

SACRED SCRIPTURE CORNER

Transfiguration

"After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was

transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him." -Matthew 17:1-3

In today's Gospel, we go up to the mountain with Peter, John, and James. There we see Jesus "transfigured," speaking with Moses and Elijah about His "exodus." The Greek word "exodus" means "departure." But the word is chosen deliberately here to stir our remembrance of the Israelites' flight from Egypt.

By His death and resurrection, Jesus will lead a new Exodus--liberating not only Israel but every race and people; not from bondage to Pharaoh, but from slavery to sin and death. He will lead all mankind, not to the territory promised to Abraham in today's First Reading, but to the heavenly commonwealth that Paul describes in today's Epistle. Moses, the giver of God's law, and the great prophet Elijah, were the only Old Testament figures to hear the voice and see the glory of God atop a mountain (see Exodus 24:15?18; 1 Kings 19:8?18).

Today's scene closely resembles God's revelation to Moses, who also brought along three companions and whose face also shone brilliantly (see Exodus 24:1; 34:29). But when the divine cloud departs in today's Gospel, Moses and Elijah are gone. Only Jesus remains. He has revealed the glory of the Trinity--the voice of the Father, the glorified Son, and the Spirit in the shining cloud.

As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, "Tell the vision to no one until the Son

of Man has risen from the dead." -Matt. 17:9 Have you ever wondered why Jesus wanted the Apostles to

keep the transfiguration secret? In his commentary on the Gospel of St. Matthew in A Catholic

Commentary on Holy Scripture, Fr. A. Jones teaches us: "The glory passes and Jesus is once more the familiar friend. He enjoins silence: the vision is not to be spoken of until after

the Resurrection, presumably to avoid premature and mistaken Messianic enthusiasm. Few, knowing of the Transfiguration, would learn to appreciate the necessity of the cross."

In order for Jesus to suffer and die to redeem us from our sins, the "Messianic Secret" had to be kept in place. His Apostles were privy to His identity, although they did not understand, but His identity could not be revealed to the

public, for the sake of His Passion. Further Reading: Matthew 17:1?8, Mark 9:2?8, Luke 9:28?36

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LIVING VIRTUE - How did you do on doing a nightly

examen each night last week? If you did well, then keep it up! If you didn't do so well, it's never too late to begin again.

Here are two questions to incorporate into your examen: "Where does God want me to be in terms of virtue and holi-

ness?" "Where am I right now?" Asking and honestly praying and discerning the answers to these questions help you see where to grow, and the first step to transformation is

awareness.

Did You Know...why purple is the color of

Lent? Purple is a color rich in symbolism. It is a deep, almost night-like color that focuses our attention on the fasting and repentance associated with the Lenten season. Purple is also the color of the robe placed on Jesus when He was mocked at his crucifixion. that the school building prior to the one we have now used to sit where the current parking lot is? It was built in 1900 and was two stories high, contained school rooms, living rooms for the Sisters, and halls for St. Joseph's Benevolent Society and the Local Lodge of Catholic Knights.

"We are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the "culture of death" and the "culture of life". We find ourselves not only "faced with" but necessarily "in the midst of" this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable

responsibility of choosing to be unconditionally prolife" (The Gospel of Life 28). "To couples who cannot have children of their own, you are no less loved by God; your love for each other is complete and fruitful when it is open to others." -Pope Saint John Paul II, February 13, 1982 Homily; goo.gl/

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ST. MARY PARISH, IS COLLECTING FUNDS FOR WORK ON OUR GATHERING HALL ROOF IN THE SPRING. JUST MARK

"ROOF" ON ENVELOPE IF YOU ARE ABLE TO GIVE TOWARD THAT. THANK YOU!

ST. MARY'S SCHOOL NEWS:

February 21--Presidents Day, No school February 22--Hockey Game (K-8 Field Trip) February 26--Rockets Foundation 5K Run March 9--End of Third Quarter

Ministries and Leaders:

President of Pastoral Council: Peggy Ernest President of School Board: Charlie Abell Music Ministry/Choir: Donna Lowe, Music Director P.S.R. - Donna Sigler and Don Sandwell RCIA - Donna Speaks Men's Group-David James, Rodney Brugger, Jim Keepes Women's Group - Holly Vaughan Nursery - Cindy Crummley Children's Liturgy of the Word - Holly Vaughan and Lauren Hocking High School Youth - MaryJo DeWolf and

Brady Martin Knights of Columbus - Josh Evans Daughters of Isabella - Victoria Raber Funeral Dinners - Marilyn Rafferty Grief Ministry ? Deacon Steve & Donna Lowe Meals of Love - Evelyn Jennings Young Adult Ministry - Lauren Hocking, Madeline Jones

Readings for the Week of MARCH 14, 2022 to MARCH 20, 2022

Monday, MARCH 14 Daniel 9:4b-10 Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13 Luke 6:36-38

Friday, MARCH 18 Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Psalm 105:16-21 Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46

Tuesday, MARCH 15 Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23 Matthew 23:1-12

Saturday, MARCH 19 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29 Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22 Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24 or Luke 2:41-51a

Wednesday, MARCH 16 Jeremiah 18:18-20 Psalm 31:5-6, 14-16 Matthew 20:17-28

Sunday, MARCH 20 Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Psalm 103:1-4, 6-8, 11 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9

Liturgical Ministers

SATURDAY, MARCH 19--5:00 p.m. Greeters - Melissa Pray Lector - Shari Gamble Servers - Josh Evans and Dwain Kieffer

Sunday, MARCH 20--7:00 a.m. Greeters--Jim & Sonya Keepes Lector--Jim Keepes Servers--D. Sandwell, C. Kieffer, K. Dunn

Sunday, MARCH 20--10:30 a.m. Greeters--Phil & Viola Steckler Lector--Peggy Ernest Servers--Jordan Freeland & Tate Buss

WOMEN'S GROUP ONLINE MONDAYS 7PM

Women's Group has started

a new Lenten Series on St. Augustine's Confessions.

Please join us Mondays

High School Youth Group

Meets Once Monthly All 8th grade through high school age youth are welcome!

RCIA-Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

If you are interested in joining the Church or completing Sacraments, please call 262-5337.

Men's Group

Monday's @ 7pm Gathering Hall & ONLINE

Men's Group is now meeting in Gathering Hall and online! We began "Kapaun's Men" for Lent. Please come and join us!

Thursday, MARCH 17 Jeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 1:1-4, 6 Luke 16:19-31

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