RECONCILIATION. Lenten Disciplines and Regulations. Lent Reconciliation Services. Individual Reconciliation. Dates to Remember

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1 Lenten Disciplines and Regulations Prayer Possible ways to observe: Attendance at Sunday and weekday Mass, Spiritual Reading, Praying the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, Family Prayer, attend a Parish Retreat and the Lenten Parish Mission. Fridays at 5:30pm March 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5 & 12 Good Friday April noon & 3:00pm RECONCILIATION Individual Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30-4:30pm: March 9, 16, 23 & 30 April 6 & 13 Lent Reconciliation Services Monday, April 1 at 1:30pm Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00pm Dates to Remember St. Leo Women s Retreat: March 9 with Susan Naatz St. Leo Parish Mission: March 18 & 19 with Dominick Albano Sessions will be offered at both 1:30 & 7:00pm St. Leo Men s Retreat: March 30 with Fr. Mike Eckley Fasting-By Church Law, Catholics, ages are to take only one full meal and two lesser meals on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. There is no eating between meals. All Catholics over the age of 14 are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, and all Fridays during Lent. Almsgiving or Giving to the Poor -Possible ways to observe: Contribute to the Ash Wednesday collection for St. Leo Human Needs, participate in the Rice Bowl Program, Contribute to Catholic Relief Services on Sunday, March 31. There is a long tradition of combining acts of almsgiving with acts of fasting thus making both disciplines more meaningful. The St. Leo Parish Resource Center has many books and resources for Lent that are available to be checked out. Online Lent Resources Creighton University Lent Ministry Loyola Press Lent Ministry lent United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Hungering for the Journey Join our parish community--and more than 13,000 Catholic communities across the United States--in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family's rice bowl in the social hall and don't forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! Remember, your Lenten sacrifices change lives. St. Pius X Pasta Fridays March 8 through April 12 Please join us on Fridays at St. Pius X on 69th & Blondo in the parish center for your choice of great meatless sauces over a variety of pastas with a mixed salad and garlic bread. We also offer a chef salad bar as an option to pasta. Kid s Menu: mac & cheese and cheese pizza. Tickets are available at the door are $9 for adults, $8 for Seniors, and $5 kids, $40 family max. The lines are rarely more than a few minutes. We also have desserts for sale. See you there!

2 In Loving Memory Please remember in your prayers those who have been born into eternal life, especially May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. St. Leo Prayer Line Call the following with prayer requests: Jane M. (9am-5pm) Jeanne S. (5pm-9pm) The Parish Office (9am-5pm) OR You can enter your petitions in the book located in the Commons. Omaha, NE l 03

3 Connections High School Ministry Religious Formation Make a Connection! Connections is a weekly gathering for all High School Students. It is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about our faith, discuss relevant issues, and have fun, too! All are welcome! For info: contact Janet at janet@stleo.net or l St. Leo Catholic Church

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5 Good News from St. Pius X/St. Leo School St. Pius X/St. Leo School If you have children in grades Pre-Kindergarten (3-year-old and 4-year-old programs) to Grade 8 that you are thinking about sending to our school for this school year, please call our school office at to set up a time to come and visit, and, then enroll your child/ ren when you decide to come to our school. We are blessed that our grades are filling up, but would love for you and your family to join our school family this year! Lunch Menu Please visit and click on What s for Lunch for the new lunch menu 06 l St. Leo Catholic Church

6 Liturgical Ministry Schedule Saturday, 5:00pm Lectors: Sunday, 8:00am Lectors: Sunday, 10:00am Lectors: Sunday, 12:00pm Lectors: Sunday, 5:30pm Lector: Heavenly Helpers Saturday 8:00am If you would like to volunteer to help clean the church, please call the office at This Week at St. Leo Monday, 9:15 &10:45am Better Balance, W2 7:00pm Choir Tuesday, Wednesday, 4:30pm & 6:00pm Religious Ed Classes Thursday, Friday, 9:15 &10:45am Better Balance, W2 Saturday, Sunday, 6:30pm Connections Mass Intentions Monday, November Tuesday, November Wednesday, November Thursday, November Friday, November Saturday, November 5:00pm + Sunday, November 10:00am + 12:00pm + 5:30pm + Visitation Ministry Date Methodist Names Date Immanuel Names Date Brighton Gardens (11:15) Names Date Waterford (11:15) Names Date Camelot (11:15) Names Date Bickford Cottage (11:15) Names Date Old Mill Rehab (11:15) Names

7 08 l St. Leo Catholic Church Bulletin Deadline: Monday at 10am for the following Sunday. Please submissions to dina@stleo.net.

8 St. Leo Knights of Columbus Visit our webpage for more information on the Knights of Columbus: then click on forms and links tab. Singles 50 s + Group at St. Leo The Singles 50s+ Group at St. Leo s is a social group of single, 50+ men and women regardless of religious affiliation. You can view the monthly calendar at: Click the forms & links tab. We are the 3rd link down. If you don t have Internet access, you can call the St. Leo parish office and they will mail you a copy. Call St. Leo's office at or Patti: ppeacockoma@yahoo.com with any questions. ~ Praying For Vocations ~

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