The Holy Season of Lent begins this week as ashes are placed on our foreheads, reminding us again of our weakness and mortality. It is time to do battle against satan and sin, clinging to the Lord’s mercy and grace. I invite you to participate in these events and activities in our Parish during this holy season of conversion:
SCHEDULE OF HOLY MASS AND DEVOTIONS:
Tuesday 12.05pm Holy Mass
Wednesday 8.15am Holy Mass
Thursday 12.05pm Holy Mass
Friday 8.15am Way of the Cross for school
9.00am Holy Mass (Gueydan Guest Home)
12.05pm Way of the Cross at St. Peter Church
5.30pm Holy Mass & Way of the Cross at St. David Chapel
**Note: Holy Mass on Tuesday and Thursday will be celebrated at 12.05pm (not 5.15pm).
LENTEN MISSION: LENT: THE TIME FOR COMPASSION
PRESENTED BY: REV FR GONZAGUE LEROUX
February 27-29, 2012 6:30-8:00pm Each Night
Fr. Gonzague Leroux, a priest of the Sacerdotal “Molokai” Fraternity, will help us to deepen our understanding of compassion during this holy Season of Lent- a time for compassion. Please join us each evening for Fr. Gonzague’s mission talk, Eucharistic exposition and benediction, and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance. Everyone is invited – and please bring a friend!
CATHOLICISM Series by Fr. Barron:
Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith For the first time, in breathtaking, high-definition cinematography, the beauty, goodness and truth of the Catholic Faith are illustrated in a rich, multimedia experience. Journey with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth’s people. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda…from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the fullness of CATHOLICISM is revealed.
March 8, 2012 6:00pm Episode I: Amazed & Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man
March 15, 2012 6:00pm Episode II: Happy Are We: The Teachings of Jesus
March 22, 2012 6:00pm Episode IV: Our Tainted Nature’s Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God
March 29, 2012 6:00pm Episode V: The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul & the Missionary Adventure
*April 4, 2012 6:00pm Episode VI: A Body Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ/Church
April 19, 2012 6:00pm Episode VII: Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven: The Mystery the Eucharist
April 26, 2012 6:00pm Episode VIII: A Vast Company of Witnesses: The Communion of Saints
May 3, 2012 6:00pm Episode IX: The Fire of His Love: Prayer & the Life of the Spirit
May 10, 2012 6:00pm Episode X: World Without End: The Last Things
PENANCE SERVICE – TBA
OPERATION RICE BOWL the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, has for 35 years, called participants to pray with their families and faith communities; fast in solidarity with those who hunger; learn about our global community and the challenges of poverty around the world, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. Operation Rice Bowl offers Catholics in the United States a way to connect with our brothers and sisters around the world. Let’s fast with Operation Rice Bowl this Lent.
