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This Second Sunday of Lent takes us on a Journey. Jesus take Peter,
James and John up a mountain to pray. Arriving there, they – and we –
get a glimpse of the glory that Jesus set aside when becoming one of
us. More importantly, they – and we – hear God speak about who Jesus is
and who we are to be. Jesus is the Beloved Son who lives in intimate
relationship with the Father and we must listen to him. This glimpse of
glory encourages us as we enter more deeply into the season of Lent, a
time to turn toward God, to open our hearts, so that God can enter our
lives more completely and make us more fully a people of the covenant
that began when God called Abram to leave everything. Because Abram
trusted in God’s promises, he became the father of a great nation. We
are to trust in the promises God makes to us through Jesus by listening
and obeying his words, thereby becoming beloved sons and daughters. “Do
not be afraid,” Jesus tells us. Are you?
God bless!
Fr. Joe Bacevice |
ST. CASIMIR
Thursday, March 4, 2021, is the Feast of St. Casimir, patron of our Parish and
Patron of Lithuania. Remember on Thursday to pray that through the
intercession of St. Casimir, all in our parish may receive abundant blessings
for our Heavenly Father, and that we may grow closer to one another and we may
have the courage to imitate his care for the poor. All are invited and
encouraged to participate at our 7:30 am Mass on Thursday, March 4th.
FAMILY PERSPECTIVES
The Transfiguration takes place only a few days after Jesus makes his first
passion prediction to the disciples, telling them how “the Son of Man must
suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the
scribes, and be killed, and rise after three days.” The disciples had to
question what rising from the dead meant and listen to Jesus. How do you take
time in prayer not only to talk as family, but also listen to Jesus?
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PLEASE PRAY
 We
ask you to remember in your prayers the soul of
Catherine
Albinese May
she live forever in the blessedness of God’s heavenly Kingdom.
COLLECTION FOR THE
CHURCHES IN EASTERN EUROPE
This weekend we are
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.
A THOUGHT FOR LENT
We have entered into the desert experience that is the Season of Lent. It is a
time for prayer, for almsgiving and for fasting. Pope Francis reminds us that
fasting does not limit itself to just giving up food. There are other ways in
which we can fast. His list includes:
Fast from hurting words and say kind words;
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude;
Fast from anger and be filled with patience;
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope;
Fast from worries and have trust in God;
Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity;
Fast from pressures and be prayerful;
Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy;
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others;
Fast from grudges and be reconciled;
Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.
May our Lenten Journey to Conversion be a truly joyful experience in our care
and concern for our brothers and sisters in God's wonderful family.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
We thank those who have donated to the Annual Catholic Charities Parish Appeal,
either through last week’s in-pew appeal, or through the mail. For those who
have not yet made a pledge or a donation, there are appeal envelopes available
at the entrances to the Church. You are invited to fill one out and return it
this weekend to the collection box at the entrances to the Church or drop it at
the Rectory mailbox by Tuesday, March 2nd. Our parish goal this year
is $15,710.00. Please be generous in helping us meet our goal, but more
importantly, to help the needy in our diocese. |
Lietuvi