COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCHES
IN EASTERN EUROPE

Next weekend we will be accepting offerings for our annual collection to support the Churches in Eastern Europe.  The Lithuanian Church receives funds from this collection, and the Lithuanian Bishops have written us to ask you to be generous.

THANK YOU

 Last Monday, our Parish hosted the Collinwood Cluster Mass. This was the best attended Cluster Mass that I have seen since my first Lent here at St. Casimir’s in 2010. Thank you to Ingrid Civinskas and all the volunteers who worked with her to organize and host the social after Mass. When I first came here, I was told that this parish was known for their hosting and preparing this event. Again this year, you made sure we did keep up our tradition of our excellence. The comments I heard from our guests was all very positive. I also want to thank our Lithuanian and English singers for the beautiful music at the Mass. This was truly a beautiful and meaningful celebration.

ST. CASIMIR BREAKFAST

Because of scheduling conflicts, we have had to cancel our St. Casimir Feast breakfast. Many of our parishioners will be in Toronto on March 4^th for Canada’s celebration of the 100^th Lithuanian Independence Day. During the past few weeks that we had tickets for sale, none were purchased. Our next pancake breakfast will take place this fall.

RIGHT TO LIFE

The “Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” - also known as Micah’s Law in honor of a baby who survived birth at 22 weeks - bans abortion after 20 weeks.  Sixteen states have already enacted similar legislation.  During the debate that which led to House passage of the bill on October 3, Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin argued, “when you look at these little babies being dismembered, feeling excruciating pain, if we can’t stand to defend these children, what do we stand for in this institution?” (LifeNews.com. 10/15/17) For those who want to participate more fully in the pro-life movement, see the bulletin insert Bringing America Back to Life.

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