Second Sunday of Lent
Second Sunday of Lent
February 12th, 2006
As we gather on this Second Sunday of Lent, we echo the words of Saint Peter in today's Gospel account of the Transfiguration: "it is good that we are here." This holy place is a place of peace and reconciliation where God transforms our hearts. We in turn can transform our weary world into a place of peace and forgiveness. We raise our voices in praise to the God who call us to offer a holy sactifice of thanksgiving.
As the sacred word is proclaimed this day, let us stand in awe at the remarkable faith of Abraham, our father in faith. When God calls us through the living word, let us not be afraid to echo the words of Abraham: "Here I am." And as we respond to God's call, let us be comforted by God's promise that those who are faithful will one day inherit the light and peace of heaven.
AUCTION MEETING
There will be an Auction Meeting Monday 13, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Meeting Room for all those helping or who would like to help with the upcoming April 1 Annual School Auction.
OPERATION RICE BOWL
Today in Mark's gospel we find Peter, James and John being disturbed hearing Jesus talk about carrying a cross and losing this life. In answere to their misgivings, Jesus took them to a mountain and was transfigured before them. They were filled with awe as they realized the glory was also theirs, a glory not experienced in his future kingdom, but also here on earth.
As we continue our Operation Rice Bowl journey let us remeber in prayer that human beings are not only sacred but also social. How we participate in our family and community, from our daily actions to our policy decisions, affects each and every person. May our fasting keep us mindful of the families and communities that are hungry. May our almsgiving assist Catholic Relief Services as we learn about education programs in Vietnam.
Parish Mission for the Family
March 12-15, 2006, from 7-9 in the St. Michael's Parish Center, Chapman, KS..
Fr. Habiger, OSB of St. Benedict's Abbey in Atchison will preach this four night event. Fr. Habiger will talk on the four pillars of "The Catechism of the Catholic Church".
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
March 15
Finance Coucil Meeting 5:00 pm
School Council Meeting
7:00 pm
March 16
Parish Council Meeting 7:00 pm
CIRCLE MEETINGS
Circle I March 16 at St. Xavier School, Rm 200.
Circle III March 17th at 1:30 pm at Country Club.
Next weekend of March 18-19, Rev. Bill Martin will be with us to celebrate Masses and tell us about the work of Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. CFCA is a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 26 developing countries. To learn more, call (800) 875-6564 or visit CFCA online at: http://www.cfcausa.org. Please read materials that will be available in each pew and give him your full attention. Father Bill is retired from the Air Force and has spent the last years in developing countries ministering to the children of God.
Father Al will be out of state from March 12 to the 23rd. Sr. Mary Jo will be in charge of the parish. If you need a priest for emergencies, please call her at the rectory or at home (762-2599)
We thank Father Merlin Kieffer for covering Masses on scheduled weekdays. He will also hear confessions.
February 12th, 2006
As we gather on this Second Sunday of Lent, we echo the words of Saint Peter in today's Gospel account of the Transfiguration: "it is good that we are here." This holy place is a place of peace and reconciliation where God transforms our hearts. We in turn can transform our weary world into a place of peace and forgiveness. We raise our voices in praise to the God who call us to offer a holy sactifice of thanksgiving.
As the sacred word is proclaimed this day, let us stand in awe at the remarkable faith of Abraham, our father in faith. When God calls us through the living word, let us not be afraid to echo the words of Abraham: "Here I am." And as we respond to God's call, let us be comforted by God's promise that those who are faithful will one day inherit the light and peace of heaven.
AUCTION MEETING
There will be an Auction Meeting Monday 13, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Meeting Room for all those helping or who would like to help with the upcoming April 1 Annual School Auction.
OPERATION RICE BOWL
Today in Mark's gospel we find Peter, James and John being disturbed hearing Jesus talk about carrying a cross and losing this life. In answere to their misgivings, Jesus took them to a mountain and was transfigured before them. They were filled with awe as they realized the glory was also theirs, a glory not experienced in his future kingdom, but also here on earth.
As we continue our Operation Rice Bowl journey let us remeber in prayer that human beings are not only sacred but also social. How we participate in our family and community, from our daily actions to our policy decisions, affects each and every person. May our fasting keep us mindful of the families and communities that are hungry. May our almsgiving assist Catholic Relief Services as we learn about education programs in Vietnam.
Parish Mission for the Family
March 12-15, 2006, from 7-9 in the St. Michael's Parish Center, Chapman, KS..
Fr. Habiger, OSB of St. Benedict's Abbey in Atchison will preach this four night event. Fr. Habiger will talk on the four pillars of "The Catechism of the Catholic Church".
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
March 15
Finance Coucil Meeting 5:00 pm
School Council Meeting
7:00 pm
March 16
Parish Council Meeting 7:00 pm
CIRCLE MEETINGS
Circle I March 16 at St. Xavier School, Rm 200.
Circle III March 17th at 1:30 pm at Country Club.
Next weekend of March 18-19, Rev. Bill Martin will be with us to celebrate Masses and tell us about the work of Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. CFCA is a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 26 developing countries. To learn more, call (800) 875-6564 or visit CFCA online at: http://www.cfcausa.org. Please read materials that will be available in each pew and give him your full attention. Father Bill is retired from the Air Force and has spent the last years in developing countries ministering to the children of God.
Father Al will be out of state from March 12 to the 23rd. Sr. Mary Jo will be in charge of the parish. If you need a priest for emergencies, please call her at the rectory or at home (762-2599)
We thank Father Merlin Kieffer for covering Masses on scheduled weekdays. He will also hear confessions.
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