SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 8, 2020

Saturday, March 7, 2020

5:00 PM Joseph Zaffuto

Sunday, March 8, 2020

7:30 AM Nuala Naughton

9:00 AM Kay Boyadjian

10:30 AM Wallace Ross

12:00 PM Kay Boyadjian

Daily Mass March 9 - 13 @ 9:00 AM

Monday 7:30 Jane & Robert Bunyan

9:00 Mary Elizabeth Manning

Tuesday 7:30 Anna Romanienko

9:00 Donald Junkin, Sr.

Wednesday 7:30 Rev. Stanislaw Ziolkowski

9:00 Special Intention

Thursday 7:30 Healing for Ana Baez

9:00 Walter & Josephine Sudylo

Friday 7:30 Healing for Martin Behan

9:00 Al Alvino

Saturday, March 14, 2020

5:00 PM Stephanie Delese

Sunday, March 15, 2020

7:30 AM Nuala Naughton

9:00 AM Luke Thomas Fryer

10:30 AM Marie Ryder

12:00 PM Mary Ann “Penny” Bisanzio

SCRIPTURE READINGS

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a This tells of the call of Abraham Thanks to his faith in God, the whole human race has been blessed. Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 The power of God and the vision of immortality enable the Christian to face the sufferings which faithfulness to the Gospel inevitably brings. Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 On Mount Tabor, the three disciples get a glimpse of the glory of Jesus.

PRIEST’S MASS SCHEDULE

MARCH 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM

3/7-8 Fr. Michal Fr. Michal Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Tim

3/14-15 Fr. Tim Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Michal Fr. Tim

3/21-22 Fr. Michal Fr. Michal Fr. Ed Fr. Tim Fr. Ed

3/28-29 Fr. Tim Fr. Tim Fr. Michal Fr. Michal Fr. Tim

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS meets 2nd Saturday monthly

March 14 @ 10:00 am Contact the parish office

or visit our website.

COLLECTION BREAKDOWN for February 29 and March 1st:

First Collection: $7,608.00 2nd Collection: $2,297.00 (Parish Maintenance)

Our thanks to all of our parishioners who respond each week to the needs of our parish and who make their weekly offering a part of their budget. Your contributions, both monetary and in service, are

Scripture reflection with Fr. Tim + Pause + Reflect + Act +

1) In the First Reading, Abram is called to go forth from his family and homeland to a new place the Lord will reveal. When in your faith life, have you been called to leave what was comfortable and familiar to embark into the unknown?

2) St. Paul urges Timothy “Bear your share of hardship for the gospel”. When have you experienced hardship in your life as a Christian?

3) In this passage, the voice instructed the disciples to listen to Jesus, God’s beloved Son. Where do we hear God’s voice in our lives?

4) What does this event (Transfiguration) say to you about your faith’s journey?

For anyone seeking • Baptism • First Eucharist •

• Confirmation •

March 10th at 7:00 PM in the Rectory: Topic: “Explanation of the Creed”

Please pray for all those who have decided to follow

the journey of our faith.

HOSPITALITY SUNDAY - TODAY! Hosted by our 10th Grade Confirmation Class Parents

Please join us after the 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM Masses in the Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you there.

Please join His Holiness, Pope Francis, who has chosen the following intention to be prayed for during the month of March. Catholics in China: We pray that the Church in China may persevere in its faithfulness to the Gospel and grow in unity.

ASK A FRANCISCAN…

Many of my friends ask me: “If Jesus has already died for my sins and paid for them, why can’t I sin now?” I’m afraid this solution to dealing with temptation is too simple to be true. If Jesus died for the sins of the world, would it be OK if I robbed your home? Every attempted shortcut around God’s ways, turns out to be a dead end. In the long run, we become whatever we choose consistently. May Jesus help all of us to grow in his grace and love.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is available every Monday from 7:00-8:30 PM Confessions are also heard on Saturdays from 4:00-5:00 PM.

The Stations of the Cross - a beautiful and contemplative way to journey through Lent. Each Friday during Lent, at 7:00 PM in the church, the Stations will be led by a different individual or group; providing a unique

experience each week. Please join us as often as you are able.

March 7 - 8, 2020

Please welcome Fr. Richard Kunzman, who will speak at all Masses on behalf of Cross Catholic Outreach, which was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central & South America. Please be generous in your response to Father’s appeal. Brochures will be provided if you wish to support this worthy Catholic ministry.

Meets on Thursday March 12, 2020

12:30 PM—1:30 PM All Saint’s Room

1. Visit FORMED.org 2. Click Sign-Up, Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization”, choose “Good Shepherd” 3. Enter your name and email and you’re in!

A husband and wife participate in God's love through the sacrament of marriage and cooperate in the gift of life through

the conception of a child. It is appropriate that they receive God's blessing together as they wait in faith and hope for the

birth of their child.

Presented by North Star Theater Company and Our Lady of the Lake Church

Friday, March 13 & Saturday, March 14 at 8 pm, Sunday, March 15 at 3 pm, Wednesday, March 18 at 7 pm.

Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Tickets are on sale at www.northstar.booktix.com using cc

and at the door with cash and check.

WE’VE BEEN ASKED TO ANNOUNCE...

Don Bosco Columbiettes Fundraiser

Thursday, March 19, 2020 Bella Italia Pizzeria & Restaurant

Route 206, Andover Dine in or take-out from 11 AM - 10 PM.

DBC will receive a portion of all sales that day which they will donate to local charities.

HOLY FATHER’S PRAYER INTENTION

Next Weekend: BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS

After all Masses

FAITH FORMATION NOTES

Pictured at top left are our 8th graders who participated in their retreat last Friday.

It was a fun evening led by Youth Minister Mike, with assistance from our Confirmation students, bottom left. Thanks also to parent helper and catechist Dana DeAngelis.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR CONFIRMATION

March 15th, Sunday - PALANCA LETTERS DUE

March 20th - 21st, Fri-Sat - ANTIOCH RETREAT’ March 20th, Friday - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

March 21st, Saturday - 11:00am - 10:00pm Mass with families - 9:00pm

Thank you to our students in 2nd through 8th grade who participated in Stations of the Cross, for the first week of Lent. Appreciation also to Confirmation students Danny and Anthony for carrying the cross (below).

Ministry Schedule Please remember to sign the book in the atrium.

Date Time Lectors Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers

Saturday 03/14

5:00 PM Rick Toma

Joy Harrington Roberta Harden JoAnne Scheidt Dale Logarzo

Kurt Dericks Melissa Lewis Eileen Cahill

Sophia Vitez Nina Graceffo Ava Graceffo

Sunday 03/15

9:00 AM Faith Formation Lector Melodie Novak Steve Trentanelli Fred Finnan

Irene Finnan Hildegard Schleyer Christine McCormick

Garret Butler James Bongiorno Connor Kovach

10:30 AM Confirmation Class Lector Jim Trusa

Lynnette Nagle Margaret Kurnides Karen Hogan

Jody Ursin Bill Schilling Eunice Howley

Joshua Nisbet Jacen Nisbet Joseph Kurnides

NOON Faith Formation Lector Debbie Rothweiler Carmen DaSilva Joseph Licata Shane Smith

THE SYMBOLS OF LENT

Colors: Violet is the usual color for lent, symbolizing repentance. Red on Good Friday relates to Jesus’ death, while white is the color for Easter.

The Forty Days of Lent parallel the 40 days which Jesus spent in fasting and prayer in the wilderness.

Palm branches in ancient times signified victory and were used in triumphal processions by Romans and Jews.

The Paschal or Easter Candle is a large, decorated and dated candle, lit each year at the Easter Vigil bonfire and then carried into the darkened church. Standing for the risen Savior who is the light of the world, it is then displayed prominently at services and baptisms during the year.

Pretzels had their origin in early Christian Lenten practice. Made from simple dough which has no dairy or fat, pretzels remind us of fasting and, shaped like two arms crossed, of prayer.

A fish is a Lenten symbol for the obligation to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and to abstain from all flesh meat on every Friday in Lent.

Stones remind us of Jesus’ experience in the desert for 40 days and being tempted by the devil. Jesus remained steadfast and overcame the temptations. The stones symbolize austerity and rigor, desolation, misery and sadness.

EVERY MONDAY IN MARCH FROM 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Some photos from our Ministry Appreciation

Luncheon