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More information about LENT at Saint Jude's

 

Catholic Appeal
Fr. Conley will speak at all masses about the vital importance of this annual support for the Archdiocese on the weekend of March 6-7: March 6-7, will be Catholic Appeal Weekend here at St. Jude. Cardinal Seán is asking every Catholic household to participate. The Appeal is to our Archdiocese what the weekly offertory is to our parish, so your participation and support are critical. Because of the economic downturn, support of the Catholic Appeal is more urgent this year. Those of you who gave to the Appeal last year should be receiving a letter from Msgr. Conley this week. We invite all others to take home an information packet from Mass this weekend. Please bring your completed pledge card and pledge envelopes with you to St. Jude’s the weekend of March 13-14 to place in the collection basket. Thank you!

 

Congratulations
are in order for the 10th grade St. Jude CYO boys basketball team coached by Jim Schmidt. They have qualified for the 2010 Archdiocese of Boston CYO Basketball tournament which starts March 6 & 7 at Milton High School.

 

Sharing Sunday
Our monthly food collection to help those in need, will take place next weekend, March 13 & 14. As people continue to deal with the loss of jobs, the pantry is receiving more requests for help. The pantry is looking to stock their shelves with the following staples: peanut butter, rice, tuna, pasta and sauce. Your donations should be brought to Mass next weekend. In addition, monetary donations are gratefully accepted. Thank you for your generous support each month

 

Stations of the Cross
will be on Thursday evenings during Lent, as part of the Holy Hour.

 

Lenten Regulations –2010
Abstinence: Catholics over 14 years of age are bound to the obligations of abstinence. Abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent. On days of abstinence, meat may not be used at all.

Fast: Catholics over 18 and up to the beginning of their sixtieth year are bound to the obligation of fasting. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the days of fasting. On these days, only one full meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices are allowed.

 

From the Deacon
There is a Native American quote that states “The day you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice”. On behalf of my family and myself, we wish to say thank you for your sympathy. We greatly appreciate all your kind words, prayers, the wonderful food, the generous donation of your time, all the cards and flowers. We realize how truly blessed we are to be a part of such a wonderful parish and although there are still tears for the death of my brother Stephen, we take great comfort in your friendship. THANK YOU! Yours in Christ, Deacon David Ghioni and famil. Posted 020710

 

Thursday Evenings: Holy Hour
from 7-8 p.m.
Deacon David Ghioni will lead in the Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and the Rosary, followed by Benediction. Posted 030710

 

MEETINGS THIS WEEK IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM
AA - meets Monday through Saturday at noon.
Family of God Prayer Group - Thursday 7:30 p.m.
 Exploring the Sunday Readings - Wednesday 9:30 a.m.
 “Balanced Living” Women’s Bible Study, Wed. 3/10 7:30 p.m.

 

“Exploring the Sunday Readings” 
At this gathering, we use the Holy Bible and a published guide to read and discuss the Sunday Readings.  The discussion is centered on how we can integrate God’s Word into our daily lives.  Please consider joining us on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m.  Contact Maria Tomaszewski at 508-520-6636 if  you have any questions. Posted 102509

 

 

offerings of interest

 

 

Perpetual Adoration returns to Boston
On Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption, St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine began perpetual Adoration (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 24/7). St. Clement has been named one of the six designated locations in the diocese to pray for the sanctification of priests and vocations to the priesthood, and is the only perpetual adoration site in Boston.  Adorers are needed at all times of the day and night.  Please prayerfully consider committing to spending one hour a week with the Lord.  For more info, contact AdorationBoston@gmail.com or visit www.AdorationBoston.org or call Rich McKinney at 617-536-4141.