Please be aware, Fr. Eric has moved two Wednesday night confession times. Wednesday, March 22nd and Wednesday March 29th are being reschedule to Friday, March 24th and Friday March 31st. This change allows him more flexibility to offer Penance Services.
Book club will begin their new selection, Reclaiming Vatican II on Saturday March 4th. We will meet for three Saturdays in the downstairs meeting room at St. Joseph parish, ending discussion on March 18th. All are welcome. Books are available on Amazon.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season in which the faithful are called to reflect on the Pascal Mystery more intently. It is a time of spiritual renewal and to examine one's relationship with God and others more carefully. It is also a time in which catechumens prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The Church calls everyone, therefore, to a spirit of penance through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. See link below for full message from the diocese.
Pope Francis has called for solidarity with Turkey and Syria after two earthquakes devastated the region. On February 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated central Turkey and northwest Syria. that day, the region experienced a second earthquake of 7.7 magnitude. As of February 9, the death toll had reached close to 20,000 and the number of dead is expected to climb...