FR. RON'S RAMBLINGS
4TH SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 6,2016

As I am sure you noticed in last week’s bulletin there was a insert about the upcoming
Catholic Appeal, the annual fund drive for the Archdiocese. This weekend is the kick off for
that appeal and we will be hearing a message from Cardinal Sean as we do each year.
 Recently we received a $2100 rebate from last year’s appeal because you were so generous
and helped us to surpass our assigned goal. I am confident that once again we will
reach our goal. While today is the kick off for this appeal, as you know, your contributions
will be accepted at any time.   As we move along during these days of
Lent, next weekend, the Fifth Sunday, we have scheduled our annual Community Penance
Service for 4 p.m. on March 13. Each year we present this opportunity to gather as
a community and to celebrate the great mercy of God in the Sacrament of Penance/
Reconciliation. We will have confessors who will be available for individual confession at
the end of the service.   This is a convenient opportunity to prepare
for the celebration of the great mysteries of our faith during the Sacred Triduum and Easter.
Each year many parishioners gather and experience the presence of the Lord in this
Sacrament. All are most welcome!