First Sunday of Lent March 10, 2019 The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. Romans 10:8

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First Sunday of Lent March 10, 2019 The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. Romans 10:8 Rite of Election Ceremony Celebrated in the Diocese of Las Vegas on the First Sunday of Lent, March 10, 2019 at 2:30 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5830 Mesa Park Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135 Everyone is Invited MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Saturday 7:30 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM & 5:00 PM OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.; Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM.-12:00 noon. Closed Sunday HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH 5830 Mesa Park Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89135 Parish Office (702) 459-7778 http://www.holyspiritlv.org Reverend William J. M. Kenny (Fr. Bill), Pastor Volume XI1 Issue 10

Happy Lent! Lent began last Wednesday -- Ash Wednesday. For many of us, giving up something for Lent has been our tradition. We have given up such things as candy, desserts, sweets, cigarettes, alcohol, our favorite TV show or something similar. If we actually give up these things for the full season of Lent, it proves that we have stamina and strong will power, but does it make us any holier? I m not sure! As always, I suggest that you give up things that are truly un-christian -- like cussing, swearing, laziness, mean-spiritedness, anger, pride, lust or any other such immoral or unbecoming behavior. If you succeed in even minimizing these actions, I guarantee you will be a holier person by Easter Sunday. Of course, when we give up the things in the first list, we usually go back to enjoying them on Easter: candy, our favorite TV show, etc. But, it would be absurd to give up those items in the second list and return to them on Easter: cussing, lust etc; giving these things us should be the beginning of a life change and it most likely will not be fully accomplished in one Lent of 40 days. We may still need to work on it. You see, Lent is our annual spiritual check-up and each Lent we may need to continue to work on last year s project. It s like your annual dental or physical check-up. Just as your dentist will tell you each year to continue flossing or using a good mouthwash or your doctor may advise you to continue to watch your calorie intake or exercise more regularly, each year we may keep working on some of our lifelong faults. Once we have conquered one troublesome area in our lives, then the next Lent we can start on something else. Try it; don t worry that Lent has already started; anything you do good for Lent is good -- whether you work on it for 40 days or only 4. As we celebrate Jesus resurrection to new life on Easter, may this Easter find us in our new life : that is, a more Christ-like person than when we began this special season. In the Gospel for Ash Wednesday, we were given the three disciplines of Lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Here are some practical suggestions for following these Lenten disciplines: Prayer Set aside time each day (even just 10 minutes) for your own personal prayer: rosary, novenas, devotions Go to Mass during the week or visit the Eucharistic chapel. Attend Taize Prayer on Thursday, March 28 and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursday, April 4. Fasting Observe meatless Fridays even if you don t have to because of age or health. Fast from gossip, laziness, jealousy, etc. Give up some of your time to volunteer service. Almsgiving Give generously to our Lenten Catholic Charities campaign. Give away some clothes you don t need to those who do. Bring food, more food, to the weekend Mass you attend. Page 2 ALMSGIVING, PRAYER, FASTING, AND TEMPTATION As we begin our season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, the reading from Deuteronomy reminds us of our duty of almsgiving, that we set [our offerings] before the Lord, [our] God, [and] shall bow down in [God s] presence (Deuteronomy 26:10). The reading from Romans refers us to our prayer, reminding us that The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart... For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:8, 13). These are comforting words, and encourage us to ask God for what we need and to aid us in our prayer. Finally, the Gospel of Luke shows us a fasting Jesus, who was tempted as we are, and who knows what it means to be human. Someone once said that temptation arises when you re tired and weary, and the devil comes along and makes a perfectly reasonable suggestion. Jesus shows us that, with his help, we too can, we too can overcome our temptations, reasonable as they may sound. TODAY S READINGS First Reading God brought us into this land flowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy 26:4-10). Psalm Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble (Psalm 91). Second Reading The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (Romans 10:8-13). Gospel Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led into the desert for forty days (Luke 4:1-13). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalms 91:1-2, 10-15; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13 Monday: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Psalms 19:8-10, 15; Matthew 25:31-46 Tuesday: Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalms 34:4-7, 16-19; Matthew 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jonah 3:1-10; Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Luke 11:29-32 Thursday: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Psalms 138:1-3, 7c-8; Matthew 7:7-12 Friday: 1 Peter 5:1-4; Psalms 23:1-3a, 4-6; Matthew 16:13-19 Saturday: Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Psalms 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Matthew 5:43-48 Sunday: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Philippians 3:17 4:1 [3:20 4:1]; Luke 9:28b-36

RCIA An Affair of the Heart Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process which prepares persons for reception into the Catholic Church. The process begins with Inquiring about the Catholic Faith. Contact Deacon Rich Green, deaconrich@holyspiritlv.org for information about RCIA Inquiry sessions and events. Pope Francis : A MAN OF HIS WORD Have you been wondering what ministry you could participate in at Holy Spirit? We have a Social Committee that plans different functions for the Church. We hold meetings once a month or every other month. If you re interested in joining to be a part of the fun, please reach out to Kristal Urso k.castillourso@icloud.com A LENTEN RETREAT SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019 8:30 AM 3:00 PM PARISH LIFE CENTER $25 per person payable in advance Register at the parish office (702) 459-7778 8:30 AM Continental breakfast 9:00 AM Retreat begins Bring a brown bag lunch Drinks provided Sr. Karen Crouse, osf Presenter Fr. Bill Kenny Presenter Page 3:

SACRAMENTS AT HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM Sign-up for Baptism class is available on our website under the Sacraments tab. All baptisms at Holy Spirit take place during regular weekend liturgies. For children 6 and under: Contact Kayla Falco (702) 901-4207 For children Grades 2-5: Contact Anna Forsberg (702) 906-1778 For children Grades 6-12: Contact Louie Latina, (702) 901-4106 FIRST COMMUNION First Communion Preparation typically starts in 1st Grade, For children Grades 1-5: Contact Anna Forsberg (702) 906-1778 For children Grades 6-12: Contact Louie Latina (702) 901-4106 CONFIRMATION Confirmation preparation typically starts in 9th Grade, Contact Louie Latina (702) 901-4106 ADULT BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION AND FIRST COMMUNION Contact Deacon Rich Green, (702) 906-7170 RECONCILIATION / CONFESSION Saturdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Reconciliation Room, Or call the office (702) 459-7778 Ext. 105 to make an appointment for face-to-face confession with Fr. Bill. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Contact the office (702) 459-7778 to schedule an appointment SACRAMENTS AT HOLY SPIRIT DIVORCE MINISTRY Contact Barb Frasier at (702) 459-7778 or email to inquire about this ministry or email holyspiritdivorceministry@gmail.com MINISTER OF CARE (Hospital, Care Center, Homebound): If you or a loved one are in a facility or are homebound and would like a communion visit, contact, Jeanette Lombardo (702) 882-8750 or e-mail jeanettelombardo@cox.net. FUNERALS To schedule a funeral, Contact the office (702) 459-7778. Our funeral coordinator, Patti Fitzpatrick, will meet with you to plan the services. MARRIAGE: Before you can begin Marriage Prep at Holy Spirit, you (or a parent) must first be registered at least six months in the parish. Couples who meet this requirement may contact Michelle Fulkerson, Director of Marriage Preparation at (702) 465-9469 or e-mail: m.fulkerson64@yahoo.com **If you are new to Holy Spirit, we invite you to register in the parish and worship with us as you await entrance into Marriage Preparation. ADORATION OF THE EXPOSED BLESSED SACRAMENT First Thursday of every month 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the church. Family Adoration Hour 4:00-5:00p.m This hour is not silent and will be guided with reflections, music and readings. Join us for a few minutes or an extended period of time. Any age welcome. The Rite of Election Ceremony This Sunday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church March 10, 2019 at 2:30 PM How strange this title sounds to us! While many of us would probably agree that our national, state and local elections are rituals of a special breed, we hardly expect to find a rite of election in church. But long before any of our ancestors thought of electing their leaders, God was electing a people, selecting Israel, a rag-tag clan in a tiny corner of the earth, to be special, holy, a chosen people. God did not choose them because they were noteworthy in any way; they were not powerful, strong or particularly clever. But once they were chosen, they were God s forever. Even when they strayed, looking to other gods for hope or help, God clung to them fiercely, calling them back again and again when anyone else would have gladly let them go. It is the same with us. God chooses us, elects us, in Christ, to be a holy people, to be a church, to be signs of the reign of God on earth. The catechumens who have been preparing for baptism and those who have been working with them for months and years believe that God has chosen them to be one of us, the baptized. At the Rite of Election, their godparents, sponsors, catechists, pastors and friends will testify before the bishop, or his delegate, that God has chosen these people. They will offer the evidence of their lives among us, hearing and following God s word, praying with God s people and taking part in the work and the communal life of God s church. After listening to this testimony, the bishop will declare that they are elected for baptism, chosen to be God s own in Chris Jesus - not because they earned it, but because God wants it. And that is election by a landslide! Copyright 1997 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101; Page 4:

THE WEEK AHEAD MONDAY, MARCH 11 7:30 AM Morning Mass Fr. Tom Church 8:30 AM Book Club Upper Room 7:00 PM Adult Education A Well Built Faith - Church TUESDAY, MARCH 12 7:30 AM Morning Mass Fr. Bill Church WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 7:30 AM Morning Mass Fr. Bill Church 9:30 AM RCIA Mtg 10:00AM Prayer Shawls PLC 5:00 PM EDGE 7:00 PM Music Rehearsal - Church THURSDAY, MARCH 14 7:30 AM Morning Mass Fr. Bill Church 3:00 PM High School Bible Study 4:00 PM Draw It Out - PLC Conference Rm 6:00 PM Adult Grief Share - Music Room/Church 6:00 PM Liturgy Team Mtg PLC FRIDAY, MARCH 15 7:30 AM Morning Mass Fr. Bill Church 6:00 PM Quinceanera Mtg PLC 6:00 PM Stations of the Cross Church SATURDAY, MARCH 16 7:30 AM Morning Mass Fr. Joe Church 8:00 AM Lent Retreat - PLC (until 3:00) 9:00 AM Confessions ~ JA 4:00 PM Mass Fr. Joe Church SUNDAY, MARCH 17 ~ St. Patrick s Day 7:30 AM Mass Fr. Bill 9:30 AM Mass Fr. Bill 11:00 AM SOAR 12:30 PM Mass Fr. Joe 5:00 PM Mass Fr. Joe 6:30 PM LifeNite PAST AND FUTURE There is no saint without a past and no sinner without a future. Anonymous Roy Abrams Joseph Almeida Mickey & Morgan Areford Baby Alexander David Loretta Banaszynski Patricia Bendorf Norman Black Mary Blakewick Blake Bowlen Bobbie Bubonovich Larry Brady Virginia Calaguan Leesa Chang Celia Connors Therese Curry Andrea Dacquel Antonio Daquipa Luis Diaz Alojzija Fink Benjamin Franco Adrain Gabbiano Debra Godfrey Mirid Hansen Michael & Scott Hart Daniel Heim Dee Howard If you are a family member of someone who is seriously ill and you have his/her permission, you may request their name be put on this prayer list.. You may also place your own name on the prayer list: 702/459-7778 or e-mail the names to cindyw@holyspiritlv.org Randy Howell Elizabeth Hutton Santina Iacopetti Yocybel Itorralba Cathy Iwai Maria Annette Janrega Ruby Jose Betty & John Kaniaupio Bob Kaufmann Joanne Kires Lamont Klecot, Sr. Karina Lachica Jisoo Lee Deborah Leibee Edith Lichtenberger Gina & Steve Longo Terry McCarthy Marshal McMahon Mary Mack Marcel Mehle Mario Merced Pilar Nazareno Sharon Nolan John O Connor Frank & Millie O Connor Tim O Donnell Jun Payawal Pam Perrella Julia Perroots Raymud Petilia Nonito Petilos Marija Poderzaj Jay Rodrigues Donny Romero Rock Ron-Monroy Kevin Ryan Bob Scoble.Neil Spaulding Gigi Strube Borromeo Talplacido Bill Vanderheid Mike Vaughn Vanessa Villafranca Lillian Villanueza Bia Veneracion-Casas Patsy Watkins Geno Wickek Loretta Williams Kayla Willis Sarah Zoeller PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT Weekend Budgeted Income for 2018-2019: $30,000.00 Collection weekend of March 2-3 $ 22,996 Online donations week of Feb. 25 - March 4 $ 9,697 TOTAL $ 32,693 Thank you for your continued generosity to Holy Spirit! Meals on Wheels Medical Nutrition Therapy Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been providing Meals on Wheels to homebound older adults at no cost since 1975. The program delivers seven frozen nutritionally balanced meals to more than 2,100 homebound seniors each week, totaling to over 760,000 meals annually. Beyond the meals, caring and compassionate delivery drivers also make wellness check-ups and deliver donated pet food for those with pets. The all-in cost for Catholic Charities to provide this service is under $7.00, and due to a shortage in funding, the waitlist for Meals on Wheels averages between 400-600 seniors any given day waiting to be able to receive meals. Page 5:

2018 2019 PreK 5th Grade Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation Upcoming Dates: March 10 Class for all 11am 12pm (Class 3b w/ Ms Chestovich, sign in at the Peace Garden Holy Spirit Church at 11:05am and sign out up at 11:50am) Parent Prayer (Lecture Hall 325) Remember your Easter Plush Toy Donations Anna Forsberg Director of Children s Ministry & Faith Formation PreK 5th Grade annaf@holyspiritlv.org Tel: 702 906 1778 March 17 Class for all 11am 12pm (Class 4a w/ Ms Pope, sign in at the Peace Garden Holy Spirit Church at 11:05am and sign out up at 11:50am) Parent Prayer (Lecture Hall 325) Remember your Easter Plush Toy Donations March 24th NO CLASS Girl Scout Cookies will be on sale during cookie season (3/1 3/17) for 30 minutes before and after each Mass. Please support our young parishioners and their troops. If you are a GS Troop Leader/ Cookie Coordinator and you would like your troop to sell at Holy Spirit, please call Anna to reserve any remaining times. PLEASE NOTE: No lemonade stands or unapproved booths can be setup on Church property or at BGHS during SOAR classes. Page 6:

THE UPPER ROOM WINTER 2019 Life Nights are held Sunday s from 6:30-8:00pm (Unless otherwise noted) and are open to all those in 9 th -12 th Grades. MARCH: March 10th: RITE OF COVENANT- 5pm Mass All Sacramental Year (Year 2) Candidates and their parents/ sponsors attend. (Signing the Book of Confirmation) March 10 th LIFE NIGHT RX Series Week #1: The Wound: The Sin of Humanity March 17 th LIFE NIGHT RX Series Week #2: The Doctor: Jesus the Divine Physician March 24 th LIFE NIGHT RX Series Week #3: The Appointment: Encountering Jesus March 31 st LIFE NIGHT RX Series Week #4: The Prescription: Receiving Jesus and the Grace He Offers APRIL: April 7 th : Tre Ore A Dramatic Reflection on the Last Seven Words of Christ April 28 th : 1:8 CONFIRMATION SESSIONS 2:30-4:30pm Formation Year (Year 1) A Bold Profession: The Creed (presentation of the Apostles Creed) 6:30-8:30pm Sacramental Year (Year 2) The Journey Continues: Discipleship Louie Latina Director of Youth Ministry Grades 6-12 (702) 901-4106; (702)379-5723 LouieL@holyspiritlv.org Facebook Twitter Instagram EDGE Nights: Middle School Youth Ministry Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm All Edge Sessions Take Place in the Upper Room Email the Youth Ministry Office for a full registration packet for our 2018-2019 Edge Year. You can also download a registration pack on our website. Sacramental Prep also available March 6th: NO Edge Night Families attend Ash Wednesday Mass 5pm or 7pm. March 13th: EDGE NIGHT Morality Series Week #1 March 20th: EDGE NIGHT Morality Series Week #2 Page 7:

Announcing the first-ever Adult Education Series for Holy Spirit Catholic Church! This program is a joint venture between Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Bishop Gorman High School Participants may purchase their book in the Gift Shop for $10 Books will also be available for purchase at the sessions. No need to register, just come to the sessions. Mandatory for those in the RCIA process. Open to all interested ADULT parishioners of Holy Spirit! TWELFTH SESSION MONDAY, MARCH 11th 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Building according to Code: The Commandments, Beatitudes, and Virtues Presenter: Len Urso All sessions will be on Mondays HOLY SPIRIT STAFF PASTOR Fr. Bill Kenny frbill@holyspiritlv.org ASSISTING RETIRED CLERGY Fr. Joe Annese and Fr. Tom Gross DEACONS Rich Green deaconrich@holyspiritlv.org Doug Winston deacondoug@holyspiritlv.org SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Sr. Karen Crouse, osf karencrouseosf@franciscanway.org Rich Green deaconrich@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRY Anna Forsberg annaf@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Dr. Anne Sinclair dranne@holyspiritlv.org Jonathan Tuala, Assistant jonathant@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY Louie Latina louiel@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Cheryl McArthur cherylm@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF LITURGY Kayla Falco kaylaf@holyspiritlv.org GIFT SHOP Teresa Griffin teresag@holyspiritlv,org PARISH SECRETARY/ASSISTANT TO THE PASTOR Cindy Wayne cindyw@holyspiritlv.org RECEPTIONIST Yvonne Kacvinsky yvonnek@holyspiritlv.org FAITH FORMATION ASSISTANT & PARISH LIFE CENTER COORD. Tammy Kastrup tammyk@holyspiritlv.org IT MEDIA DIRECTOR Ivan Diaz ivand@holyspiritlv.org DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE Anthony Bolino anthonyb@holyspiritlv.org MAINTENANCE STAFF Mark Medina, Jr. markm@holyspiritlv.org VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS If you are interested in becoming a volunteer in any of the ministries mentioned below, please give the coordinator a call. RCIA: Deacon Rich Green ~ deaconrich@holyspiritlv.org Weddings: Michelle Fulkerson, Director of Marriage Preparation 702-465-9469 or m.fulkerson64@yahoo.com Social Events: Anna Forsberg (Staff Liaison) - 702-906-1778 Knights of Columbus: Patrick Jordan, Grand Knight, 702-326-4886 or Mike Rinaldi, Faithful Navigator, 702-610-2050 OUTREACH COMMITTEE ~ COMMUNITY OF SALT & LIGHT Araceli Franco, 702-955-1706 or e-mail: mafs01@yahoo.com Roselle Vetere, 702-826-2925 or e-mail: daytrippers2@hotmail.com LITURGICAL MINISTRY COORDINATORS Readers: Mike Dunegan-pookad@embarqmail.com Linda Smith- 1954lindab@gmail.com Eucharistic Ministers: Kayla Falco, 702-459-7778 Altar Servers: Len Urso, holyspiritserver@gmail.com Bread Bakers: Karrie Tackett, 702-575-4245 karrie.tackett@gmail.com Hospitality/Greeters: Jerry Gonzalez, 516-376-4440 bern113084@aol.com Altar Linens: Dominique Moyer, koldewynfamily@yahoo.com Baptism Coordinator: Jennifer Jeskey Page 8:

LENTEN Events Happening in March & April EASTER ALMSGIVNG OPPORTUNITY Holy Spirit Outreach Ministry Community of Salt and Light would like to invite everyone to participate in an Easter Almsgiving project to benefit children in need in our community. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE 350 CHILDREN WITH A SPECIAL EASTER TREAT This year, instead of Easter baskets, we would like to provide every child with an Easter stuffed animal, such as a bunny, chick, etc. Along with that adorable animal, we would like to attach a festive cellophane bag filled with candy. After they have enjoyed their candy, they will have a special pal to keep as their very own. Here is the plan, we have asked our SOAR Religious Education students (pre-k-5th grade) to bring in a NEW stuffed Easter animal, at least 10 tall when sitting (ears don t count!). We would also like to invite you to do the same as well as provide us with much needed candy. We will fill the 350 bags we have already prepared with stickers wishing them a Blessed Easter from our Holy S p i r i t family. We will then attach them to the animals before being delivered to 8 agencies in our community. Our needs are as follows: Individually wrapped chocolate candy Individually wrapped non-chocolate candy Due by March NEW Stuffed Easter animal at least 10 tall when sitting (ears don t count!) 16/17 & 30/31 Collection dates: March 16/17 through March 30/31. Baskets will be available in the Gathering Space for your candy and plush donations. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDY MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED The 8 agencies benefiting from your generous donations are: Catholic Charities Casa de Luz. Catholic Worker Family Promise Full Armor Biker Church Metro the R.O.S.E. Foundation SquareOne If you are unable to shop or would like us to shop for you, please place your donation (checks payable to Holy Spirit) in an envelope labeled Easter Outreach Project and drop it in the regular collection basket. We will take care of the rest! God bless you for participating! Have a blessed Easter. Stations of the Cross will be held in the Church every Friday night at 6:00 PM during Lent Save the Date Page 9:

March 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat LEGEND 1 Items in RED list the location of the event For items in BLUE, see other legends Initials in RED are Presiders of liturgies: (see below) LEGEND 2 Core Team meets in the Upper Room Draw it Out is in PLC Conference Room EDGE meets in the Upper Room LEGEND 3 Grief Share meets in in the Music Room HS Bible Study meets in the Upper Room Marriage Prep is in the Upper Room LEGEND 4 Music Rehearsal is in Music Room Parent/ Youth meets in the Upper Room Prayer Shawl meets in the Upper Room LEGEND 5 RCIA Meets in PLC Conference Room SOAR meets at Gorman High School Upper Room is Life Teen Night in PLC 1 First Friday 6:00 Quinceanera Meeting in the PLC 2 First Saturday 9:00 Conf. BK 9:00 Baptism Prep PLC 4:00 JA 3 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30* BK & 9:30* BK 11:00 SOAR/Stations 12:30* BK 5:00 JA No Upper Room 4 St. Casimir 7:30 TG 8:30 Rediscovering in the PLC 7:00 A Well-Built Faith /Church 5 Ordinary Wkday 6 Ash Wednesday 9:30 RCIA Meet. 12:00 BK NO EDGE 5:00 JA 7:00 JA 7 Sts. Perpetua & Felicity 8:00 Adoration in Church ( til 6pm) 3:00 HS Bible Study 6:00 Grief Share 7:00 K of C/PLC 8 St. John of God Abstain from Meat 6:00 Quinceanera Meeting in the PLC 6:00 Stations in the Church 9 St. Frances of Rome 8:30 K of C 8:30 SOAR Class 9:00 Conf. JA 4:00 BK Spring Clocks Forward One Hour! 10 1st Sunday of Lent Clocks 4ward 1 hour! & 9:30 JA 11:00 SOAR/Stations 12:30 JA 2:30 GLT Rite of E 5:00 BK Covenant 6:30 Upper Room Life Night 11 Lent Weekday 7:30 TG 8:30 Rediscovering in the PLC 7:00 A Well-Built Faith /Church 12 Lent Weekday 13 Lent Weekday 9:30 RCIA Meet. 10:00 Prayer Shawl 5:00 EDGE 7:00 Music Rehearsal RehearsalPLC 14 Lent Weekday 3:00 HS Bible Study 4:00 Draw It Out 6:00 Grief Share 6:00 Liturgy Team in the PLC 15 Lent Weekday Abstain from Meat 6:00 Quinceanera Meeting in the PLC 6:00 Stations in the Church 16 Lent Weekday 8:00 Lent Retreat: Pope Francis/PLC (until 3:00) 9:00 Conf. JA 4:00 JA 17 2nd Sunday of Lent & 9:30 BK 11:00 SOAR/Stations 12:30 BK 5:00 JA 6:30 Upper Room St. Patrick s Day 18 St. Cyril of Jerusalem 7:30 TG 8:30 Rediscovering in the PLC 7:00 A Well-Built Faith /Church 19 St. Joseph, Husband of Mary 6:00 Lent Ministry Night/Church 20 First Day of Spring 9:30 RCIA Meet. 4:15 EDGE Sac Prep. 5:00 EDGE 7:00 Music Rehearsal 21 Lent Weekday 3:00 HS Bible Study 6:00 Grief Share 6:00 K of C/PLC 7:00 Marriage Prep 22 Lent Weekday Abstain from Meat 6:00 Quinceanera Meeting in the PLC 6:00 Stations in the Church 23 St. Turibius of Mogrovejo 8:30 K of C 9:00 Conf. JA 4:00 JA 24 3rd Sunday of Lent & 9:30 JA 12:30 JA 2:00 Parent/Youth Sacramental Session 5:00 TG 6:30 Upper Room 25 Annunciation of the Lord 7:30 TG 8:30 Rediscovering in the PLC 6:00 Outreach Team in PLC 7:00 A Well-Built Faith /Church 26 Lent Weekday 27 Lent Weekday 9:30 RCIA Meet. 10:00 Prayer Shawl 5:00 EDGE 7:00 Music Rehearsal 28 Lent Weekday 3:00 HS Bible Study 4:00 Draw It Out 6:00 Grief Share 6:30 K of C/PLC 7:00 Taize/Church 29 Lent Weekday Abstain from Meat 6:00 Quinceanera Meeting in the PLC 6:00 Stations in the Church 30 Lent Weekday 9:00 Conf. JA 4:00 BK 31 4th Sunday of Lent/Laetare & 9:30 JA 11:00 SOAR/Stations 12:30 JA 5:00 BK 6:30 Upper Room BK - Fr. Bill Kenny GLT - Bishop Thomas JA - Fr. Joe Annese TG - Fr. Tom Gross * = Baptism Mass Conf. = Confessions PARISH OFFICES & MEETING ROOMS PARISH OFFICE ~ located inside of the Church building. PLC ~ Modular structure in front of church contains the Youth Ministry, Faith Formation, and Spiritual Direction Offices; The Upper Room and Conference Room GARDEN - Near Station 1, west side of church near Mesa Park Drive Page 10