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Regulations for Lent and Easter Triduum: 1. Lent is the preeminent season of penance in the Christian Year. Priests, religious and laity are strongly urged to develop and follow a program of voluntary self-denial, attentiveness to prayer, and especially to works of charity and mercy. 2. Everyone of 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on all Fridays of Lent. 3. Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is bound to fast on Good Friday, March 21st. 4. On this day of fast and abstinence, Good Friday, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one?s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on this day, but liquids, such as milk and fruit juices are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is a serious matter. Parish NewsRosary Intention:In thanksgiving for our faith. Sunday Offering: 03-09-2008 $5,376.72 Mail In Contributions: $1,397.00 Number of envelopes used: 333 of 796 total envelopes Local Area and Diocesan Announcements Vocation Promotion Conference: Growing a Culture of Vocations: As we pray to do God's will, consider how you can help promote a culture of vocations within your parish. April 5, 2008, the Catholic Diocese of Peoria will host a Vocation Promotion Conference. You will leave the conference with valuable resources. Learn and share methods of cultivating a culture of vocations in your own parish. Prepare to assist your pastor and parish family. It will be Saturday, April 5, 2008, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m at the Kickapoo Creek Winery, 6605 N. Smith Rd., Edwards, IL. Please register by March 18 for $25. Lunch is included. Featured speakers are Bishop Jenky and Fr. Patrick Henehan. To register or for more information contact: Office of Vocations 1-309-682-5823 ext. 225 or Iwornack@cdop.org "Maybe Be Rain":Father Bernard Horzen's memoirs will be available for purchase after Eaater. The book's release is scheduled for the last week in March. Rich in anecdotes and area history, "Maybe Be Rain" will be available at local libraries, Common Grounds Book Cafe in Utica, Book Mouse in Ottawa, Illinois Valley Food in La Salle and the Starved Rock Lodge gift shop. Book signings will be at La Salle Library on March 29th from 10 a.m. to noon , Common Grounds in Utica on April 5th from 10 a.m. to noon, and Starved Rock Lodge on April 6th from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Teens Encounter Christ for Girls: A TEC weekend for girls is scheduled for March 29-31. Tec is open to girls ages 16-23. TEC is sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Peoria and is open to all faiths. For more information or to register please contact Brenda Barnickel at 815-538-2091. Food Pantry Collection: A total of 739 pounds of food items and $88.00 were delivered to the Food Pantry for the Easter Baskets from Holy Family Church and School. CCD: Classes will meet Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family School. Market Day: Pick up of orders will be on Monday, March 17th from 2 to 3 p.m. at Holy Family School Gym. Bible Study: Will meet again on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the rectory basement. Altar and Rosary Society: Cleaning of the church for Easter will be on Monday, March 17th at 9:00 a.m. Buckets and rags are needed. All are welcome to help. Holy Name Society: Will sponsor a Hockey Trip to Peoria Rivermen vs. Iowa Stars on Saturday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $16.00. If interested please contact John Rancingay at 883-9330 or Ken Ficek at 883-8482. Payment is due by March 20th. Holy Name Society: The next meeting will be March 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the rectory. Catholic Post: Please have all renewals and new subscriptions turned in by Monday, March 24th. Subscription envelopes are available by all doors of the church. |
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