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Masses for the Week

Monday, March 1 (Gospel reading: Lk. 6: 36-38) 7:00 AM + Ellen Wycoski vvvvv 12 NOON + Ellen Caprio Tuesday, March 2 (Gospel reading: Mt. 23: 1-12) 7:00 AM + Emilia Torres 12 NOON + Joann Coogan Wednesday, March 3 (G. reading: Mt. 20: 17-28) 7:00 AM + Msgr. James Beattie 12 NOON Int. Anthony Kikendall Thursday, March 4 (Gospel reading: Lk. 16: 19-31) 7:00 AM + Therese Femia v 12 NOON + Rob Hamers v Friday, March 5 (Gospel reading: Mt: 21: 33-43, 45-46) 7:00 AM + Mr. & Mrs. William Abell 12 NOON + Thomas O’Malley Saturday, March 6 (Gospel reading: Lk. 15: 1-3, 11-32) 8:00 AM Int. Joe Monte vvvvvv 11:00-11:55 AM Confessions 12 NOON + Peter McKeon 4:00-4:45 PM Confessions 5:00PM Int. Donald, Bowe, Jr. v Sunday, March 7 (Gospel reading: J. 4: 5-42) 7:30 AM + Jerry Collins 9:00 AM + Carol Cohen 10:30 AM Int. John Phillip Monte 12 NOON People of the Parish vvvvvvvv 1:30 PM + Msgr. Adam Kostick

The graces of each Mass are applied to the persons listed in the book regardless of whether

they appear in the bulletin or are mentioned during the Mass.

A Letter from Our Pastor Dear Friends, It took me a while to figure this out, but there is a consistency of Gospels within the Lenten season. For example, the first week of Lent is always the Temptations in the Desert. We hear how Christ was tempted for 40 days in the desert. Each Gospel brings a different nuance to the story, but ultimately it’s the same story. This week, the Scripture story we hear is quite unique because we just don’t know what it is: the Transfiguration. Now, I’m no scripture scholar, but I did my time in seminary and know a little about many things (which pretty much makes me dangerous, but that’s a story for another time). Years ago I had to write a paper on this very pericope (yes, I had to look that up) and I wanted to share with you some of the thoughts I had from that very paper: A consistent theme that all commentaries wrestle with is that there is no exacting explanation of what the Transfiguration is. There is no clear-cut understanding of what occurred on that mountain. Some interpret the event as ‘a change came over Jesus,’ or that he ‘was transformed.’ However the consensus is that the use of the word ‘transfiguration’ is most appropriate. Its meaning is somewhat ambiguous, properly reflecting the obscurity of this event. This word tells us that Jesus underwent some sort of transformation in the midst of his chosen Apostles. (If that isn’t enough to make you want to go to sleep, well, I can give you the rest of my paper.) I recall my in-person review of this paper with my scripture professor, a very intimidating and scary priest. With steely eyes and a no-nonsense attitude, he asked me point blank - what is the Transfiguration? Sheepishly, I eeked out, “Ahh, we don’t know?” Correct, he said, and gave me a B for the paper. Proud as I was to get this grade, (he was really a tough professor) I remained perplexed at this answer - we just don’t know. Think about this, friends. If you don’t care about what this is, it means you need to enter more fully into the mystery of Lent. If you do care, you need to enter more fully into the mystery of Lent. Much of our faith is simply what we don’t know. To a seminarian writing a paper, it is just a question you hope you get correct. To someone who doesn’t care, it is a question you haven’t had to wrestle with yet. To the person who cares, I believe it is more of the thin veil between this life and the next being drawn back just a little more. In the Transfiguration, Jesus gave his apostles a little something to help them to believe. He gives us the very same thing today. For those who have lost a loved one, who suffer each day with this loss, the Transfiguration is hope. Hope that we will someday join our loved ones gone from this life. This is a little bit of the taste of Lent. Forget the dessert or warm showers or whatever you have given up for Lent. Friends, it’s not about you and me. It’s about Christ who wants to give us something this season to help us believe. To believe that what Christ promises us is true. In Him, Fr. Rob

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Our Lady of Lourdes assistant principal and PE teacher, David Long and former 3rd grade teacher, Alison Interlandi will be honored with the Making IT* Happen Award from the Catholic

Coalition for Special Education (CCSE). *IT stands for Inclusive Teaching. The award recognizes teachers who model the spirit of inclusion by working tirelessly to meet students’ individual learning needs. Join OLOL and honor Mr. Long and Ms. Interlandi at CCSE’s virtual gala on Saturday, March 13 from 7:00-7:45 pm. Reservations are complimentary, auction items are

amazing, congratulatory ads for Mr. Long and Ms. Interlandi are the perfect tribute! For information, to register and purchase ads or sponsorships, visit:

https://ccse.ejoinme.org/2021CCSEBenefitHome.

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Our Rockin’ Religious: Father James Morrison and Sister Claudia Ruvalcaba

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Finance & Administration: “How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good He has done for me?” (Psalm 116:12) Our February Poor Box will be going to Isaiah’s Promise/St. Joseph’s House. Isaiah’s Promise was founded in 1995 to provide support, information, friendship and hope for families who decide to carry to term after receiving a severe or fatal prenatal diagnosis. We understood, first-hand, the need to support these families who, after making this courageous, loving decision to continue the pregnancy, often feel isolated and alone. Please support women making the courageous choice for life.

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AIR CUARESMA

Bienvenidos a bordo de Air Cuaresma, en su vuelo 2019 con destino a la Pascua de Resurrección. El tiempo de vuelo será de 40 días y les estarán asistiendo en la cabina el Perdón y la Reconciliación. Aprovechen para limpiar su alma y su corazón de todo lo que les mantenga alejados de Dios. Durante este vuelo está prohibido criticar, mentir, odiar, hablar mal del otro, la envidia, los celos y la murmuración. Asegúrese de alejarse de toda situación que pueda desestabilizarlo, para así evitar cualquier zona de turbulencia que les incite al pecado. El capitán de este vuelo es el Señor Jesús, y les invita a aprovechar estos 40 días para aumentar su tiempo de oración y así puedan estar atentos a sus avisos. Les recordamos mantener abrochados sus cinturones de seguridad en todo momento. En el bolsillo del asiento delantero pueden encontrar una copia de la Biblia, ahí se les indican las salidas de emergencia y la ruta más rápida para llegar al cielo. Les recomendamos leer las Bienaventuranzas. La tripulación está formada por toda la corte celestial y en este vuelo les estaremos repartiendo la Misericordia de Dios sin límite para los pasajeros. El capitán nos indica que mientras más indigno se sientan, más derecho tienen a ella, así que aprovechen que es gratuita. Durante la Cena estaremos sirviendo el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo, alimento de vida eterna. Pero San Pablo, nuestro master-chef, nos recuerda que debemos estar en gracia para recibirlo. A nombre de Air Cuaresma les deseamos que su viaje sea placentero y tengan una muy buena y santa Cuaresma. Tomado de: https://tengoseddeti.org/apuntes-del-camino/bienvenidos-a-air-cuaresma/

AVISOS

Se les invita a participar en la Misión de Cuaresma que tendrá lugar a partir de este domingo 28 de febrero a través de unas charlas que nos ayudarán a fortalecer nuestra fe y caminar durante esta Cuaresma. La cita es en la cafetería a las 11:30 a.m.

En el Corazón del Padre

Se llevará a cabo en nuestra parroquia un encuentro para parejas o matrimonios que quieran reflexionar sobre su vida juntos. Será un espacio de reflexión, oración y encuentro como parejas con el acompañamiento de Sr. Claudia, Fr. James y otras parejas que compartirán desde su experiencia de vida. Todo será en español. La cita es en la Iglesia el día viernes 19 de marzo de 6:00 a 9:00 p.m.

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