Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 26th, 2006
Today we stand at the threshold of Lent, which begins on Wednesday of this week. For many weeks we have listened to accounts from the Gospel of Mark, stories that have focused on the healing miracles of Jesus. These stories have cultivated within us a desire to seek the Lord, even when we are steeped in sin. Today we praise God for the immeasureable gifts showered on us throught word and sacrament.
The image of the wine and wineskins in today's Gospel is a fitting one as we prepare to begin the Lenten season of repentance. When wine is poured into old wineskins, the skin cracks and burst. Today's scriptures summon us to be like new wineskins, able to receive the living word of God and be filled and nourished by the word. Let us open our hearts to the outpouring of the richness of the scriptures.
We welcome to the Christian Community, Mackenzie Joe Giebar, child of John and Pamela, also Jaylen Maurice Lee, child of Joseph and Maribel. May God's blessings be with your families.
OPERATION RICE BOWL The season of Lent begins Wednesday and with it our annual Operation Rice Bowl Campaign. You will find materials at the church entrances on Ash Wednesday. If you have children in Religious Ed, They will be bringing them home as well. Please take time to participate with you family this year.
We extend our sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of William Day and Kate Patcheak who passed away last week. May God lovingly welcome them home to heaven.
ST. ANDREWS ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
will be March 11th from 7:30-11:30 am at the Parish Center 311 S. Buckeye, Abilene, KS.
BETHLEHEM CRAFTS will be on sale this weekend February 25/26 in the back of the church. Please stop by and buy some of these beautiful hand crafted articles.
CONFIRMATION
March 12 will be a mini-retreat in the Assembly Room (Building A) at 9:00 am, followed by the Rite of Enrollment at 11:00 Mass.
DISCIPLES IN MISSION
For teh past two weeks we have had the opportunity to sign up for the Lenten faith-sharing program. We congratulate those who have made this commitment. Today you may pick up your booklet for the group sessions and family activities in the back of the church. If you have not signed up and wish to do so it is not too late. Visit the table at the back of church after Mass or contact Jane/Joe Handlos (238-3244) as soon as possible. Those wanting in the teen groups contact Tina/Steve Barkser (762-6128). Groups have been compiled from the information you indicated. If you have signed up and have not heard about your group by Feb. 26, please contact the Handloses or the Barkers.
Bill Kurtis speaks: "What I have Learned About the Death Penalty"
Monday, Marc. 13th, 7pm (KWU-Sam's Chapel) 100 E. Claflin Ave., Salina, Kansas
Bill Kurtis is Producer of A & D's Investigative Reports & Cold Case Files and Anchor of A & E's American Justice.
SPANISH MASSES
are held at Manhattan, Seven Dolors every Sunday evening at 5:00 pm during February. There may be possible changes in March. We will keep you informed.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TO THE SICK AND SHUT-INS
If you need a folder or booklet with the formula for Administration of Communion to the Sick by a Special Minister, please see Sr. Mary Jo.
February 26th, 2006
Today we stand at the threshold of Lent, which begins on Wednesday of this week. For many weeks we have listened to accounts from the Gospel of Mark, stories that have focused on the healing miracles of Jesus. These stories have cultivated within us a desire to seek the Lord, even when we are steeped in sin. Today we praise God for the immeasureable gifts showered on us throught word and sacrament.
The image of the wine and wineskins in today's Gospel is a fitting one as we prepare to begin the Lenten season of repentance. When wine is poured into old wineskins, the skin cracks and burst. Today's scriptures summon us to be like new wineskins, able to receive the living word of God and be filled and nourished by the word. Let us open our hearts to the outpouring of the richness of the scriptures.
We welcome to the Christian Community, Mackenzie Joe Giebar, child of John and Pamela, also Jaylen Maurice Lee, child of Joseph and Maribel. May God's blessings be with your families.
We extend our sympathy and prayers to the families and friends of William Day and Kate Patcheak who passed away last week. May God lovingly welcome them home to heaven.
ST. ANDREWS ANNUAL GARAGE SALE
will be March 11th from 7:30-11:30 am at the Parish Center 311 S. Buckeye, Abilene, KS.
BETHLEHEM CRAFTS will be on sale this weekend February 25/26 in the back of the church. Please stop by and buy some of these beautiful hand crafted articles.
CONFIRMATION
March 12 will be a mini-retreat in the Assembly Room (Building A) at 9:00 am, followed by the Rite of Enrollment at 11:00 Mass.
DISCIPLES IN MISSION
For teh past two weeks we have had the opportunity to sign up for the Lenten faith-sharing program. We congratulate those who have made this commitment. Today you may pick up your booklet for the group sessions and family activities in the back of the church. If you have not signed up and wish to do so it is not too late. Visit the table at the back of church after Mass or contact Jane/Joe Handlos (238-3244) as soon as possible. Those wanting in the teen groups contact Tina/Steve Barkser (762-6128). Groups have been compiled from the information you indicated. If you have signed up and have not heard about your group by Feb. 26, please contact the Handloses or the Barkers.
Bill Kurtis speaks: "What I have Learned About the Death Penalty"
Monday, Marc. 13th, 7pm (KWU-Sam's Chapel) 100 E. Claflin Ave., Salina, Kansas
Bill Kurtis is Producer of A & D's Investigative Reports & Cold Case Files and Anchor of A & E's American Justice.
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia Diocese of Salina and the Spirituality Resource Center
SPANISH MASSES
are held at Manhattan, Seven Dolors every Sunday evening at 5:00 pm during February. There may be possible changes in March. We will keep you informed.
If you need a folder or booklet with the formula for Administration of Communion to the Sick by a Special Minister, please see Sr. Mary Jo.
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