Saturday, March 6

 4:30 PM           Norman Miller by Miller Family

Sunday, March 7

 8:00 AM           Wayne Dailey by Tony Marry Family

 10:30 AM         Dora Reuter - 20th Anniversary by Chres Reuter

Tuesday, March 9

 5:45 PM           Harold Friedrich by Paul & Martha Monahan

                        Soup & Such to follow

Wednesday, March 10

 8:00 AM           Deceased Members of the Riopelle Family

Thursday, March 11

 8:00 AM           James P. & Regina A. Hafner by Family

Friday, March 12

 9:00 AM           People of the Parish

 5:30 PM           Stations of the Cross by Father

Saturday, March 13

 4:30 PM           Charles Post by Pauline Garr Family

Sunday, March 14

 8:00 AM           Ron & Jane Waldo by Fr. Vernon Kohlman

 10:30 AM         Jim Borck - 3rd Anniversary by Linda

ASSISTING WITH THE LITURGY

MARCH 13-14

4:30 PM

Servers:            Elizabeth, Veronica & William Mende

Lector:              Judy Schutte

Eucharist Min:   Barbara Miller

Min. of the Cup: Melody Brown

East Door Greeter:         Garr Family

West Door Greeter:        Mende Family

8:00 AM           

Servers:            Olivia & Nikolas Welch, Brie Wilenius

Lector:              Jessica Varney

Eucharist Min:   Delmar Marry

Min. of the Cup: Bruce Ellis, Chuck Rodehaver

East Door Greeter:         Waldo Family

West Door Greeter:        Varney Family

10:30 AM

Servers:            Brittney, Andy & Sam Houser

Lector:              Vikki Grueneberg

Eucharist Min:   Lissa Webster

Min. of the Cup: Jim Kuenzer, Kathy Reilly

East Door Greeter:         Borck Family

West Door Greeter:        Reilly Family

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK:

3rd Sunday of Lent - Year C

    On the Third Sunday of Lent each year, the first reading comes from the book of Exodus.  In this C year, Moses discovers God in the burning bush and comes to know that he is standing on holy ground, the ordinary—but much transformed—place of his daily work.  This and other readings designated for today and for the next two Sundays may be set aside in favor of the A-year readings which focus on the baptismal themes of water, light, and life.

    Taking the A option is especially appropriate in assemblies celebrating rites called scrutinies with the elect who are preparing for baptism at the Easter Vigil.  These scrutiny rites, celebrated on the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent, are meant to discover and heal anything sinful that may remain in the hearts of the elect and to uncover and strengthen that which is good.  Even if we aren’t RCIA candidates ourselves, we can all take the opportunity to scrutinize ourselves to rid ourselves of any “vestiges” of sin so that we may deepen our Baptismal commitment and move further on the road to conversion.

    This bulletin insert was written by Marion Eagen, a liturgist and musician in the diocese of Scranton, Pa. © 2002 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #290, SanJose, CA 95112, (408) 286-8505. All rights reserved.

Third Sunday of Lent

Based on the writings of St. Francis DeSales

            Today's readings speak to the catechumens who are preparing for baptism.  The Scriptures reveal how God cares for those who, like Moses and the Samaritan women, have faith and hope in the Word of God and live it. St. Francis de Sales notes: "Moses' faith in God's Word allowed him to use his rod to make water flow from the rock.  Attentiveness to God's Word is necessary to sustain us in our responsibilities in this world.  Our entire good lies in accepting the truth of God's Word and persevering in it. In the Eucharist we are nourished by the Divine Word made flesh."

            We need to grow in God's Word. Even outside of your prayer, keep yourself as if you were in prayer.  Renew yourself throughout the day with thoughts of God's infinite goodness. Good reading, too, helps the heart come alive and gain new strength and vigor.

            Yet, we also ought to nourish and strengthen the divine word by opening our hearts.  We must remain attentive and reflect on what God has to say to us in the depths of our hearts.  We must digest the divine word so that it becomes a part of us in such a way that we are nourished and strengthened by it. Then, like Jesus, we will put our words into action.  We will carry out what we are taught, discerning carefully the needs at hand.

            Our Savior desires that we have great confidence in Divine Providence.  All who trust in God always reap the fruits of this confidence.  Our Savior takes tender care of those who have a great willingness to abandon to Him their weariness and anxious care of advancing in holiness.

            We may question whether we will always have the will to please God during our entire life.  Alas!  There is nothing so weak and changeable as we are.  So let us frequently place our good intention before the Lord, who will strengthen our willingness as often as is necessary, so that we have sufficient determination to live God's Word in this life.  (Adapted from the writings of St. Francis de Sales)

    NOTE, NOTE, NOTE:  Daylight Saving Time begins this year on Sunday, March 14.  The Saturday Mass will move to 5:00pm beginning Saturday March 20.

For your information:  Snow removal for the Church grounds, school grounds and cemetery for the months of January and February cost:  $455.00