Saint Casimir Parish
 

MINISTRY OF PRAISE
 

March, 2023
 
St. Casimir Parish

Almighty God,
grant that with the help of St. Casimir’s intercession
we may serve you in holiness and justice.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING INTENTIONS

  • That those who have suffered harm from members of the Church may find within the Church herself a concrete response towards those most in need.                 (March Papal intention)                                                                                                                                            

  • That we accept the grace this Lent to renew and deepen our efforts toward repentance. 

  • That the Holy Spirit guide and parishioners act as good stewards by sharing their gifts of time, talent, and treasure to help Father Bacevice and support parishioners who are involved in the Pastoral and Finance Councils, religious education programs, and raising the necessary funds to operate our parish.

  • That the final days of preparation of those who plan to enter the Church at Easter will be blessed.

  • That the sick, the poor, the lonely, those facing serious problems, and those most in need feel the Lord’s closeness as they face their trials

  • That our Ministers of Praise be validated in their belief in the power of prayer.

       

WHAT’S HAPPENING            AT ST. CASIMIR PARISH

  

  • March

  •  5:   St. Casimir School children’s Mass 11am   (Church)

  •  8:   Night of Confessions 5-8pm (Church)

SAINTS for MARCH

 

Sts. Perpetua and Felicity

 Martyrs

(d. 202)
 

   March 7th 

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    The Church flourishes everywhere through the glorious deeds of the holy martyrs.  With our own eyes we can judge the truth of our song, that the “death of his saints is precious in the sight of the Lord.”        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (from a sermon by St. Augustine)
       St. Perpetua, a noble lady of Carthage, mother of an infant son, and her slave, Felicity, an expectant mother, and a group of other catechumens, were martyred on March 7, 202 A.D.  The account of their sufferings, written by Perpetua herself and an eyewitness, was very  popular in the early African Chuches.

      The piece of ancient Christian literature which follows is taken from Perpetua’s account of her experience.

        What a day of horror!  Terrible heat…Rough treatment by the soldiers!  To crown it all, I was tormented with anxiety for my baby…Such anxieties I suffered for many days but I obtained leave for my baby to remain in prison with me, and being relieved of my trouble and anxiety for him, I at once recovered my health, and my prison became a palace to me and I would rather have been there than anywhere else.

Sources:  IN HIS LIKENESS by Rev. Charles E. Yost, SCJ, STL

THOUGHTS FROM THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

To Bear Witness to the Truth

 #2473  Martyrdom is the supreme witness given to the truth of the faith:  it means bearing witness even unto death.  The martyr bears witness to Christ who died and rose, to whom he is united by charity.  He bears witness to the truth of the faith and of Christian doctrine.  He endures death through an act of fortitude. “Let me become the food of the beasts through whom it will be given me to reach God.” (words of Ignatius of Antioch)



REFLECTION


erškėčiai
 DAY BY DAY
THROUGH LENT

   

 

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE

APPLICATION IN OUR LIVES

 

Matthew 18:35

Take time to identify those you need to forgive. Ask God to bless them with success, good health and peace.

 

Deuteronomy 4:7

Name one way that you will stay connected to God.

 

Jeremiah 7:28

To what command of Jesus have you turned a deaf ear?

 

Mark 12:30

List the most important things in your life.

Where did you place faith? Does your list need rearranging? 

 

Luke 18:13-14

Today in prayer, humbly admit your sins to God and then seek God’s forgiveness.

 

Luke 15:20

Remind yourself how much God wants you to be with him.

 

Isaiah 65:17

Bring to the Lord anything you’re holding back and accept God’s forgiveness.

 

John 5:6-7

Whom have you been blaming for your struggles and hardships?

 

Isaiah 49:15

Tonight, before you sleep, thank God for his never-changing love. 

 

Exodus 32:12

What guides your behavior—fear of punishment or fear of disappointing the one who loves you?

 

Wisdom 2:14-15

Identify one belief or behavior that goes against the norms of society.

 

Jeremiah 11:18

In your prayers today, uncover ways you have been deceptive to God and others.

 

Isaiah 43:18

This Lent, set aside time to go to confession.

 

John 8:7

What stones have you been throwing at others?
This Lent, promise to drop the stones.

 

Numbers 21:4-5

Just for today, no more complaining.

 

John 8:34

If you have lost control of an area in your life, promise to seek help.

 

Genesis 17:4-5

Find a Scripture verse that provides strength and comfort for you.

 

Jeremiah 20:10

Choose one way that you can live out your calling of being a Christian.

 

Matthew 1:24

Anonymously do something for someone else today.

 

 

Philippians 2:8

In what ways do you struggle to obey God’s commandments?