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Tips to Ponder During this Season of Lent Preparing for Easter was mentioned in an interesting and unique way in a bulletin from St. Michael's, Union NJ. It's "Lenten family faith tips" are worth exploring. There are four of them. The first calls for watching less television. Use this time instead to read, pray, write letters and visit the sick. The second is to recall a bad habit, something all of us have in abundance, and give it up for Lent, as for example: being overly critical, gossiping or harboring resentments. The third tip is rather daunting but it still doable; ie.e, decide on one thing you can do to bring about a more just world. The possibilities are endless. And, finally, a rather powerful idea for lenten observance is to ponder tip number four: "If you knew your life would end tomorrow, what would you do today?" All four tips are subbestions to be sure, but each one posses exciting potential for an enriching faith journey experience. Along a highway in northern Minnesota stands a lonely sign announcing a gas station - a welcome notice where travelers must gas up often while pulling boats, carrying huge camping loads, or driving motor homes. But one soon notices that the sign is the only thing left standing. The gas station is gone, the gas pumps have been removed. All that remains is the large sign - signifying nothing...a contradiction, a disappointment and a despair for those needing to refuel. The cross in some churches can be like that sign. The sign is still good, but the power behind it is gone, removed, lost. Consequently, travelers on the road of life can count on no fuel from that "station of the Cross." That Little Pink Envelope ...earmarked "Fuel" and the gift which you enclose is a reflection of your kind, generous and loving heart! Thank You for your concern. The Angels fly much better when our House of the Lord is kept warm! Wednesday Evening Worship The Holy Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts is celebrated at 7:00 o'clock in the evening each Wednesday during Lent, in the Cathedral Church. Make an effort. Altar Servers of Our Parish! You are so important to St. Michael's. We are blessed and rejoice with your presence and service to the Table of Our Lord! Because we need to prepare for the sacred events of Holy Week, a special rehearsal with take place in the Cathedral Church this morning Saturday, March 1 st. at 12:00 noon. The Continuing Work of Our Cathedral Angels! The nut, poppy & lekvar rolls have already been baked. This coming Saturday, March 1 st, Paska, plain or with raisins will be baked in the early morning hours. To place your order for this Easter bread, you may call Margie Szost @ 973-697-5725; Theresa Barna @ 201-935-3395 or 973-471-7536, or Dolores Galik @ 973-239-6007. Our Paska is prepared with the finest ingredients, made with lots and lots of love and freezes very well. Pick up of Paska at Chapel on March 1 st between 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm. Cathedral orders will be delivered to the Cathedral Church for pick up on Sunday morning following Liturgies. |
Sunday, February 24, 2008 Today's Divine Liturgy Intentions 5:00 pm (Chapel) + Joseph Kapusta by Wife, Suzanne The Divine Liturgy Schedule for this week Monday, February 25, 2008 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Wednesday, February 27, 2008 Thursday, February 28, 2008 Friday, February 29, 2008 +++Next Sunday, March 2, 2008 +++ 5:00 pm (Vigil Liturgy of Sunday on Saturday Evening at Chapel)
7:00 am We pray for God's Blessing on Our entire Parish Family! 9:00 am Health and God's Blessing for John and Martha Arendacs on the Happy Occasion of their 65 th Wedding Anniversary! 11:00 am (Chapel) + Peter Telischak by Helen Popovich and Family
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