Tag: Parish Mission

Around the Parish – February 25, 2024

Written by on February 24, 2024. Posted in Around the Parish, News.

I extend my sincere thanks to each of you for making our Parish Lenten Mission an exceptional three-day experience. Your enthusiastic participation, commitment to growth, and shared moments of prayer created an atmosphere filled with learning and unity. Together, we embraced the true spirit of Lent, fostering a sense of renewal and deepening our connections within the parish. Your presence made these days truly special, and I am grateful for the collective journey we undertook.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Father Maximilian Maria Jaskowak for his inspirational leadership during our Parish Lenten Mission. Father Maximilian’s profound insights, engaging sermons, and unwavering commitment to guiding us on our spiritual journey were instrumental in making these three days truly transformative. His wisdom and compassionate presence enriched our collective experience, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. We are blessed to have had him as our guide, and we extend our sincere appreciation for his dedication to nurturing our faith community.

As we gear up for the upcoming Blooms and Bargains Bazaar, here’s a friendly reminder to keep us in mind during your spring cleaning endeavors. As you sift through your closets and tidy up your living spaces, consider setting aside any gently used items and potted plants that could find new homes at our event. Your contributions will not only help you declutter but will also add to the success of our community sale.

Join us for the Saint Patrick’s Day Bingo and Bake Sale on Friday, March 15! We’re seeking volunteers and bakers to make this event a hit. If you love baking or can spare some time, your help will add sweetness to our celebration. Contribute to the festive spirit and community bonding by being a part of this memorable day. Signup on the sheets at the entrances to Church. Let’s create a delicious and unforgettable Saint Patrick’s Day together!

Here are a few thoughts for the week ahead:

Never let the things you want cause you to neglect the things you have. We need patience; all things are difficult before they become easy. Parish volunteers don’t necessarily have the time; they just have their heart in the right place.

Pax et Bonum, Fr. Andy

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Around the Parish – February 18, 2024

Written by on February 17, 2024. Posted in Around the Parish, News.

Fr. Maximilian Maria Jaskowak O.P., a native of Beloved Disciple Parish in Grove City — *Fr. Maximilian Maria Jaskowak O.P.*

Join us this Monday, February 19, as we begin our Parish Lenten Mission led by Fr. Maximilian Maria Jaskowak O.P., a native of Beloved Disciple Parish in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Fr. Max, ordained in May of 2022, holds a Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology, a Masters of Divinity, and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, DC. He completed his Licentiate in Sacred Theology in the spring of 2023 and is currently a faculty member at the School of Theology at Saint Mary Seminary in Baltimore, MD, specializing in moral theology with courses in Medical Ethics, Catholic Social Ethics, Marriage, Sexuality, and Celibacy.

Father Max and I spent three years together while studying Philosophy at Gannon University and Saint Mark Seminary. I am very excited to have Father Max be with us as we begin our Lent this year.

Each night, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available. Father Max and I will be hearing confessions in both of the confessionals. I will be in my regular confessional and Father Max will be in the confessional by the organ. As we begin the Season of Lent, I want to encourage everyone to take the opportunity to receive this important sacrament. During the mission, which can be thought of like a mini retreat, we will have the opportunity to hear from Father Max on the Eucharist each night during Adoration.

On Wednesday night, we will celebrate a special mass together under the patronage of Saint Joseph with special blessings with the Oil of Saint Joseph. Let us pray together as we begin the Lenten Journey to the Cross that we might come closer to Jesus’ presence I the Holy Eucharist.

A flyer for these three nights, as well as the Lenten Calendar for 2024 can be found in this weekend’s bulletin. Please make sure to take a copy home to reference throughout these weeks of preparation for Easter!

Here are a few thoughts for the week ahead:

For others, be the attitude you want to be around. It is good to be blessed; it is better to be a blessing to others. May every sunrise bring you hope; may every sunset bring you peace.

Pax et Bonum, Fr. Andy

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Around the Parish – February 11, 2024

Written by on February 10, 2024. Posted in News, Around the Parish.

This Wednesday, we begin our Lenten Journey. If you haven’t considered what you might give up for Lent, or rather an even better idea, what you might do extra for Lent, there are just a few short days left to decide! Lent is an opportunity to grow in our spiritual life.

A comment that I have heard too many times is “I go to Mass on Sunday’s so that’s enough for me!” I 1000% disagree with that comment! Our spiritual lives are so important that we cannot neglect them! We have an opportunity these next few weeks before Easter to truly refine and refresh our souls. In these coming days, there are so many opportunities to grow in the ways of God. I encourage everyone to find at least one thing that you can do to grow in communion with God!

Fridays of Lent: A Spiritual Oasis

Every Friday during Lent, immerse yourself in a spiritual oasis. The evenings will include Adoration and Confessions starting at 6pm, followed by Stations of the Cross at 7pm. This is a powerful way to deepen your connection with your faith and enhance your spiritual life during this season of penance and reflection.

Join Us for Our Parish Lenten Mission

Make sure to join us next Monday, February 19, as we kick off our Parish Lenten Mission led by Fr. Maximilian Maria Jaskowak, a native son of Beloved Disciple Parish. Look for more details in this weekend’s bulletin. Take a copy home and extend the invitation to others. This mission is an opportunity to enrich our Lenten experience and strengthen our relationship with God.

Easter Raffle Lottery Tickets

As we anticipate the joy of Easter, we are already gearing up for our Easter Raffle. In the coming weeks, we will be mailing out raffle tickets. In the meantime, we need your help collecting lottery scratch-off tickets. Drop them in the collection basket during Mass or deliver them to the parish office by mail or in person. Your generosity has always been appreciated, and we thank you in advance for your continued support.

Spring Cleaning: Prepping for Blooms & Bargains Bazaar

In the coming weeks, I know we will all be getting that itch to clean out and clean up our homes. As you prepare for a Spring Cleaning, I ask that you consider donating any of your unwanted items to the Immaculate Heart Blooms & Bargains Bazaar. The Bazaar is the combined Rummage and Plant Sales. We are looking for any items that we can sell to raise funds for IHM and the work we do to help the community! More information is in this weekend’s bulletin.

Here are a few thoughts for the week ahead:

Be thankful for the closed doors, detours, and road blocks; they’ve protected us from people and places that were not meant to be a part of our lives. In difficult times, a family does not need to be perfect; it just needs to be united. Pax et Bonum, Fr. Andy

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Around the Parish – February 4, 2024

Written by on February 9, 2024. Posted in News, Around the Parish.

Embark on Your Lenten Journey

As we approach the season of Lent, we invite you to join us in a meaningful and reflective journey, beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 14. While not a holy day of obligation, the day marks the commencement of Lent with Masses at 8am and 6pm. It presents a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and start our Lenten observance.

Fridays of Lent: A Spiritual Oasis

Join Us for Our Parish Lenten Mission

Mark your calendars for Monday, February 19, as we kick off our Parish Lenten Mission led by Fr. Maximilian Maria Jaskowak, a native son of Beloved Disciple Parish. Look for more details in this weekend’s bulletin. Take a copy home and extend the invitation to others. This mission is a remarkable opportunity to enrich your Lenten experience and strengthen your relationship with God.

Easter Raffle Preparation Begins: Collect Your Lottery Tickets

Here are a few thoughts for the week ahead:

The moment you are ready to quit is usually the moment just before a miracle happens. Don’t give up! Your smile is your logo; your personality your is your business card; the way you make others feel is your trademark. In every disagreement in marriage, remember this one important truth: your spouse is your partner, not your enemy.

Pax et Bonum, Fr. Andy

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