That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus.
Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
He is truly risen! Alleluia!
Put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
The wonderfully reflective Season of Lent offers us that opportunity to do as St. Paul’s Letter to the Church at Ephesus calls us to: put off your old self,which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
I had opportunity to reflect on the idea of newness on several levels. The first is St. Paul’s direct call based in Jesus’ call to repentance. That is something we are all called to do during Lent. We begin in our Lenten disciplines of fasting, increased prayer, reading of scripture and holy books, sacrificial giving, devotional practices, and more are part of the process of tearing away what is corrupt or caught up in improper (deceitful) desires. We recognize that time for change is short. This month ends on Holy Tuesday, two days short of the Pascal Triduum. We need to get to becoming new.
Another area of newness is a sort-of what is old is new again. A wonderful group of women have stepped forward to reconstitute the Adoration Society. While we have always had the Adoration Society present in our parish, it was on the down low. Now we once again see them right up front, holding candles on high in adoration of our Savior. It is inspiring to see and experience at Holy Mass for their ministry calls us cognizance of Christ with us in the Blessed Sacrament at every Holy Mass. The last area of newness (for now) is this Newsletter. You may have noticed some changes already like the removal of repetitious information concerning our monthly schedule. You will now find articles and reflections from our Parish Chairperson. Believe me, they are well worth the read. We will also include more information about our parish Societies.
We often fear newness and we do like stability. Frankly, I am a huge fan. That said, we must be willing to change and grow for that is what Lent is about. Blessings!!!
Welcome to our March 2026 Newsletter. We are right in the midst of Lent and there is plenty of information on Lenten practices, our devotional schedule, Directed Giving too feed the hungry, our Lenten Retreat, and so much more. You will also find new features including “From the Parish Chair.” Learn about the Adoration Society and their legacy.
There is information on our ever popular Basket Social coming April 26th. Our Valentine’s Raffle winners are announced. There are Scholarships and Stipends available. We are ready to welcome a new crop of Deacons this month. And, discover what our CarePortal team accomplished in the face of a difficult challenge.
