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Weekends/Fines de Semana Saturday Vigil—4 PM Sunday—8 AM, 10 AM, 12 Noon (Spanish), 6 PM Weekdays/Días de Semana Monday through Friday 9 AM Mass Tuesday 10:30 AM (Spanish) Adoration & Devotion Thursdays and Fridays (following 9 AM Mass) First Fridays (Sacred Heart Devotion) Mass Schedule Horario de las Misas Office Hours Horas de Oficina: Monday - Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Lunes - Viernes 9 AM a 5 PM Father Emmanuel Akalue, Pastor Father Vilaire Philius, Parochial Vicar Father Tom Shea, C.S.C., Religious Priest www.ourladyofgracechurch.com Reconciliation (Confession) Saturdays (from 3—3:45) and (5:15PM), Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (after morning Mass/Adoration) or during the week by appointment Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 300 Malabar Road SE , Palm Bay, FL 32907 Phone: 321-725-3066 Second Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018 If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31b Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma 25 de febrero de 2018 Si Dios está a nuestro favor, ¿quién estará en contra nuestra? — Romanos 8:31b March 2—World Day of Prayer 2 de marzo—Día Mundial de Oración

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Weekends/Fines de Semana Saturday Vigil—4 PM

Sunday—8 AM, 10 AM, 12 Noon (Spanish), 6 PM

Weekdays/Días de Semana Monday through Friday

9 AM Mass Tuesday 10:30 AM (Spanish) Adoration & Devotion

Thursdays and Fridays (following 9 AM Mass)

First Fridays (Sacred Heart Devotion)

Mass Schedule Horario de las Misas

Office Hours

Horas de Oficina: Monday - Friday 9 AM to 5 PM

Lunes - Viernes 9 AM a 5 PM

Father Emmanuel Akalue, Pastor Father Vilaire Philius, Parochial Vicar

Father Tom Shea, C.S.C., Religious Priest

www.ourladyofgracechurch.com

Reconciliation (Confession) – Saturdays (from 3—3:45) and (5:15PM),

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (after morning Mass/Adoration)

or during the week by appointment

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 300 Malabar Road SE , Palm Bay, FL 32907 Phone: 321-725-3066

Second Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018 If God is for us, who can be against us? • Romans 8:31b Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma 25 de febrero de 2018 Si Dios está a nuestro favor, ¿quién estará en contra nuestra? — Romanos 8:31b

March 2—World Day of Prayer

2 de marzo—Día Mundial de Oración

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IMPORTANT Hospital Information: If you are going to the hospital, please speak to the receptionist at the church and let them know when you will be admitted and what hospital you are going to. It would also be very helpful if we knew your room number. Federal Privacy Regulation – HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), prohibits all hospitals from informing churches of a patient’s presence unless the patient gives permission for the hospital to do so. IMPORTANTE: Si vas a estar hospitalizado, notifica en la oficina de nuestra iglesia , en qué hospital vas a estar. Ayudaría además, que posteriormente nos indiques el número de la habitación. La Regulación Federal de la Privacidad – HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), prohíbe a los hospitales dar información de pacientes ,a menos que el paciente lo autorize.

For Our Community Members Por los miembros de nuestra comunidad

a time to heal ….un tiempo para sanar Tim Jacques, Deacon Bill Wanca, Alexia Hope,

Marie Hourihan, Carlos Acevedo

A time to die… un tiempo para morir Joanne Moore, Leonor Martinez

For those in the military services … Spc. Michael Doyle, Jr., Major Gerrid M. Gall, Juspo Melendez, Melanie Lopez, Christian Cardona, Eric Miranda, MSG Jacob Kasarda, Major Frank Leroy

Adams, Peter Tran, Kyle Lulewicz, CW2 John M Dean

Please pray for all those listed on our Prayer Chain / Por favor ora por aquellos en nuestra

cadena de oración

"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven …

“Hay bajo el sol un momento

para todo y un tiempo para hacer cada cosa …”

Saturday, February 24 4:00 PM †Debra Noye by her Family Sunday, February 25 8:00 AM 10:00 AM †Fritz Resil by Joyce Franco †Griselle Martinez by her Family †Antoinette Pepe by Robert Pavia 12:00 PM †Teofilo Mazaro by his Wife & Daughter †Aida Garcia by Josie Rodriguez †Paulina Landrau by her Daughter Marta Perez †Lucio Yanez by the Ruben Yanez Family 6:00 PM Mass for the People of Our Lady of Grace Monday, February 26 9:00 AM Tuesday, February 27 9:00 AM †Humaine Felix †Louise Moses 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 28 9:00 AM Thursday, March 1 9:00 AM Friday, March 2 9:00 AM †Louis Bonin by Lucy Bonin Saturday, March 3 4:00 PM †Denise Michel by Roger & Ida Ryan †Debra Noye by her Family †Mary Coogan by Judy & Dick (B) Dammeris Archer by Fermin Archer Sunday, March 4 8:00 AM Mass for the People of Our Lady of Grace 10:00 AM †Shirley Hanusich by the Hanusich Family †Susan Wilson by the Hanusich Family †Margaret Woehrle by Ed Woehrle †Charles Jordan by his Wife & Children 12:00 PM †Fatima Rosaria by Freddy & Sonia †Iris Archer by the Archer Family †Mael Martinez by the Yanez Family †Nicolasa Mendez by Debbie Stelzer 6:00 PM (B) Mathieu Vernet by his Wife, Sons, & Family

Tabernacle Candle †Ben King by Dave & Theresa Wood

Please remember the following people’s

intentions as we gather for Eucharist: Al acercarnos a la Eucaristía, recuerden por favor las intenciones de las siguientes personas:

Mass Intention Codes: (TG) Thanksgiving (RH) Recovery & Healing (I) Special Intention (B) Birthday (W) Wedding Anniversary † Deceased

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Mission Statement / Declaración de Misión We, the Catholic Community of Our Lady of Grace, are called by God to model Christ by evangelizing and catechizing all to the Reign of God. We are gifted by the Holy Spirit, strengthened by the sacraments, and moved to foster participatory and beautiful liturgy. With a loving embrace that encourages reconciliation and healing, we hold close all God’s creation. We are the presence of God, the hearts, voices and hands of Jesus Christ, whose work we continue as He works with us. Nosotros, la comunidad católica de Our Lady of Grace, somos llamados por Dios para modelar a Cristo mediante la evangelización y catequización de todos al Reino de Dios. Estamos dotados por el Espíritu Santo fortalecidos por los sacramentos y movidos a promover una liturgia hermosa de la cual todos participemos. Con un abrazo amoroso que nos lleva a la reconciliación y sanación, mantenemos cercana toda la creación de Dios. Somos la presencia de Dios, los corazones, voces y manos de Jesucristo, cuyo trabajo continuamos mientras Él continua el suyo en nosotros.

Week at a Glance / Un Vistazo a la Semana Sunday, February 25 1:30 PM Ultreya 5:00 PM Spanish AA Group 7:00 PM AA 7:00 PM Al-A-Non 7:00 PM Youth Group & Stations of the Cross Monday, February 26 6:30 PM Cub Scout Meeting 6:30 PM Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group Tuesday, February 27 9:45 AM K of C Coffee Social 10:30 AM Spanish Mass with Exposition 12:15 PM Lectina Dominical/Spanish Bible Study 7:00 PM Haitian Charismatic Prayer Group 6:30 PM Choir Practice 7:00 PM Fr. Emmanuel’s Bible Study Wednesday, February 28 9:00 AM Zumba 10:00 AM Fr. Emmanuel’s Bible Study 6:15 PM Faith Formation (K—8) Thursday, March 1 9:00 AM Life Line Screening 10:00 AM Adoration 7:00 PM Spanish Choir Practice 7:00 PM Girl Scout 7:00 PM Catechumenate 7:00 PM CCW Meeting Friday, March 2—First Friday—World Day of Prayer 10:00 AM Adoration 10:00 AM Rosary Group 11:00 AM Sacred Heart of Jesus Meeting 11:30 AM Loaves & Fishes Noon Stations of the Cross—English 6:00 PM Stations of the Cross—Spanish 7:30 PM Taize Prayer 7:00 PM AA Meeting 7:00 PM Spanish AA Meeting Youth Group Lenten Prayer Night Saturday, March 3 8:30 AM Lenten Retreat

9:45 AM Rosary by Mary visit our website at www.ourladyofgracechurch.com

Rev. Emmanuel Akalue Pastor Rev. Vilaire Philius Parochial Vicar Rev. Tom Shea, C.S.C Religious Priest William Wanca, Sr. Deacon Kevin Crawford Deacon Tom Flavell Deacon Alberto Gutierrez Deacon Jack Rhine Deacon Vanessa Espinoza-Jara Music Director

Daniel Decker Director of Music Tracy Flavell Office Manager Timothy Jacques Maintenance Lynda Parks Office Assistant Maria Sierra Youth Minister Jeff Stephen Custodian Parker Ward Office Assistant Theresa LeVaugh Wood Pastoral Associate

Ministry Coordinators Baptism Lynda Parks 321-749-2922 CCW Ida Ryan 321-768-2503 Cursillo de Cristiandad Francisca Rodriguez 321-508-8007 Faith Formation Theresa Wood 321-725-3066 Fifty-Five & Up Joyce Franco 321-768-6622 Finance Chair Rosivette Rodriguez 321-327-7608 Haitian Charismatic Leo Nelson 321-802-6318 Knights of Columbus Larry Davis Liturgical Ministries Theresa Wood 321-725-3066 Loaves & Fishes Nicole McCandless 321-725-3066 Ministry to the Sick Lynn Goetzman 321-728-4645 Music—Choirs Daniel Decker 321-725-3066 Pastoral Council Joe Perry 321-591-3860 Prayer Chain JoAnne Fisher 321-213-1250 Jail Ministry Gerry Stelzer 321-917-2215 Servites Mary C. Pearce 321-474-6907 Spanish Charismatic Hector Nieves 321-698-3707 Special Needs Ministry Patty Smith 321-536-6043 Stewardship Don Carothers 321-725-3066 St. Vincent de Paul Phil Rucki 321-544-4012 Youth Ministry Maria Sierra 321-614-6852

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Friday Stations of the Cross Noon—Stations of the Cross in English 6:00 PM—Stations of the Cross in Spanish Viernes Estaciones de la Cruz Mediodía - Estaciones de la Cruz en Inglés 6:00 PM - Estaciones de la Cruz en Español

Friday Evening Prayer for Lent 7:30 PM March 2 – Taize Prayer March 9 – Scripture Stations of the Cross March 16 – Stations of the Cross March 23 – Mary’s Way of the Cross Oraciones Viernes por la Noche Durante la Cuaresma 7:30 PM 2 de marzo - Oración de Taize 9 de marzo - Estaciones de la Cruz de las Escrituras 16 de marzo - Estaciones de la Cruz 23 de marzo - El Camino hacia la Cruz de María

Lent Retreat in English and Spanish Where are you being “Eucharist” on your life journey? Saturday, March 3 8:30 AM—3:00 PM Plan on spending a day with other parishioners as we prepare our hearts during Lent. We will pray, listen to speakers, sing, and of course eat. Retiro de Cuaresma en inglés y Español ¿Dónde está siendo "Eucaristía" en su ornada de vida? Sábado, 3 de marzo 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Planee pasar un día con otros feligreses mientras preparamos nuestros corazones durante la Cuaresma. Rezaremos, escucharemos a los oradores, cantaremos y, por supuesto, comeremos.

Journey to Jerusalem Franciscan priest, Fr. Jack McDowell, will join us for the weekend Masses on March 3 & 4, and offer our Lenten Mission on March 5, 6, & 7. His theme is, “Journey to Jerusalem.” He will celebrate morning Mass at 9 AM on March 5, 6, & 7, and will give talks in the evening at 7 PM. Confessions will be offered on Tuesday, March 6, after the talk. All are welcome on this Journey to Jerusalem to encounter Christ. Viaje a Jerusalén El sacerdote franciscano, P. Jack McDowell, se unirá a nosotros para las Misas del fin de semana del 3 y 4 de marzo, y ofrecerá nuestra Misión de Cuaresma el 5, 6 y 7 de marzo. Su Tema es "Viaje a Jerusalén". Celebrará la Misa de las 9 AM. 5, 6 y 7 de marzo, y dará las charlas a las 7 PM. Habrá confesiones el martes, 6 de marzo, después de la charla. Todos están invitados a este Viaje a Jerusalén para encontrar a Cristo

Events During Lent Eventos Durante la Cuaresma

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Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Seeks Participation The Society of St. Vincent De-Paul's 2018 Friends of the Poor 5K Walk/Run will start from the church grounds Saturday, March 24. Registration begins at 8 am. To walk or become a sponsor, contact Janice Mignano at 734-347-1689 or email her at [email protected]. The registration fee is $15. Donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted. La Caminata / Carrera Amigos de los Pobres busca participacipantes La Caminata / Carrera Amigos de los Pobres 2018 de la Sociedad de San Vicente De Paúl comenzará en la Iglesia el sábado 24 de marzo. La inscripción comienza a las 8 AM. Para caminar o convertirse en un patrocinador, comuníquese con Janice Mignano al 734-347-1689 o envíele un correo electrónico a [email protected]. El costo de registro es $15. Donaciones de cualquier cantidad serán aceptadas con agadecimiento

Pray the Rosary by Mary Saturday, March 3 9:45 AM All are welcome. Recen el Rosario alrededor de María sábado 3 de marzo 9:45 AM

Come spend time in prayer during Lent. We offer Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday and Friday after the 9:00 AM Mass with benediction at noon. The First Friday of every month goes until 4:00 PM. Venga a pasar tiempo en oración durante la Cuaresma. Ofrecemos Adoración Eucarística todos los jueves y viernes después de la Misa de las 9:00 AM, con ben-dición al mediodía. El primer viernes de cada mes se extiende hasta las 4:00 p.m.

Taize Prayer March 2 at 7:30 PM in the church extension Come enjoy some quiet, peaceful time with scripture and music in an environment of darkness and candles. In this busy, noisy world we live in we need to take time to just be with our Lord. This time of Lent is a wonderful time to do this. Give yourself a gift and come experience Taize Prayer. Oración Taizé 2 de marzo a las 7:30 PM en la extension de la Iglesia.Venga y disfrute un tiempo tranquilo, lleno de paz con las Escrituras y música, en un ambiente de obscuridad y velas. En este mundo ocupado y ruidoso, debemos hacer un tiempo para estar con nuestro Señor. Este tiempo de Cuaresma es el ideal para hacerlo. Hágase un regalo al experimentar la Oración Taizé.

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Music Director Position We are actively looking to fill this position. If you know of anyone or are interested your-self please call Tracy at the office. 321-725-3066 In the inter-rim we do have Vanessa, Mary, & Sherri that will graciously step in so that our liturgical services will continue to be wonderful. Posición Director Musical Estamos en la búsqueda para llenar este puesto. Si conoce a alguien o si está interesado, llame a Tracy a la oficina. 321-725-3066 Mientras tanto, tendremos a Vanessa, Mary y Sherri, que gentilmente intervendrán para que nuestros servicios litúrgicos continúen siendo maravillosos

Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Melbourne is presenting An Irish Experience with the Dublin City Ramblers March 16 7:00 PM Cost $30 call their office 723-3636 for tickets Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes en Melbourne está presentando Una Experiencia Irlandesa con los Ramblers de la Ciudad de Dublín 16 de marzo a las 7:00 PM Costo $30, para boletos llame al 723-3636

The Haitian Community Red Sea Invites all to a seven-day conference on Evangelization At St. Joseph Parish on Babcock St. March 12—18 March 12—17 7:00 - 10:00 PM March 18 is Mass at 5:00 PM Speakers will be Fr. Vilaire Philius, Fr. Luc Philogene, Fr. Pierre Mike Petithomme, & Fr. Pierre-Soul Estefond La Comunidad Haitiana del Mar Rojo Invita a todos a una conferencia de siete días sobre Evangelización En la Parroquia de St. Joseph, en Babcock St. 12-18 de marzo 12-17 de marzo 7:00 a 10:00 p.m. El 18 de marzo será Misa a las 5:00 p.m. Los oradores serán el P. Vilaire Philius, P. Luc Philogene, P. Pierre Mike Petithomme, y P. Pierre-Soul Estefond

Venezuela Lunch March 4 after the Noon Mass $5 per person Almuerzo Venezolano 4 de marzo después de las Misa Mediodía $5 p/p

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SVDP receives Grant to Address Poverty Congratulations to our conference of St. Vincent de Paul who has won a $5,000 grant to go towards programs for systemic change among the neediest in our community. They were one of 40 conferences chosen for this grant by the national organization. The conference applied with its plans to identify and address the root causes of poverty and to provide the tools and resources for families to lift themselves up. The grant will not go toward buying food for the pantry or funding clients’ other emergency needs. Donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted for the emergency needs of our clients. Phil Rucki is the president of our conference. El SVDP recibe Donación para Abordar la Pobreza Felicitamos a nuestra conferencia de San Vicente de Paúl que ha ganado un donativo de $ 5,000 para ser dirigido hacia programas de cambio sistémico entre los más necesitados de nuestra comunidad. SVDP era una de las 40 conferencias elegidas para esta beca por la organización nacional. La conferencia aplicó con planes para identificar y abordar las causas de la pobreza y proporcionar las herramientas y recursos para que las familias se levanten. La subvención no se destinará a la compra de alimentos para la despensa o la financiación de otras necesidades de clientes ni necesidades de emergencia. Las donaciones de cualquier cantidad serán aceptadas con agradecimiento, para las necesidades de emergencia de nuestros clientes. Phil Rucki es el presidente de nuestra conferencia.

Karen Duffy offers a gently-used walk-in tub to anyone in exchange for a donation to St. Vincent DePaul. Contact her at [email protected] or 321-723-9198. Karen Duffy ofrece una bañera “walk in” de poco uso a cualquier interesado, a cambio de una donación a St. Vincent DePaul. Contáctela en [email protected] o 321-723-9198.

Legacy Tree in the Narthex Make a LIVING LEGACY or a MEMORIAL LEGACY on behalf of yourself or of your departed loved ones. Bronze Leaf $1,000—2,499 Silver Leaf $2,500—4,999 Gold Leaf $5,000—9,999 Apple $10,000—19,999 Dove $20,000 and above Árbol del Legado en el Atrio Haga un LEGADO en VIDA o un LEGADO en MEMORIA de su parte o a nombre de sus seres queridos que han partido. Hoja de Bronce $1,000—2,499 Hoja de Plata $2,500—4,999 Hoja de Oro $5,000—9,999 Manzana $10,000—19,999 Paloma $20,000 en adelante

Would you like to become of Minister to the Sick? We are offering a training here on Saturday, March 10 at 9:00 AM. The ministers take communion to those who are in the hospital or homebound and wish to still receive the Eucharist. It is a wonderful ministry to serve those in need. If you are interested please call Theresa at the office to sign up. ¿Le gustaría convertirte en Ministro de los Enfer-mos? Estamos ofreciendo un entrenamiento aquí, el sábado 10 de marzo a las 9:00 AM. Los Ministros lle-van la comunión a aquellos que están en el hospital o confinados en sus casas, que desean recibir la Eucaristía. Es un ministerio maravilloso para servir a los necesitados. Si está interesado, llame a Theresa a la oficina para registrarse.

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Annual Health Fair by Fifty-Five & Up Plan to attend on Thursday, March 15 from 10 AM—1:00 PM to visit various Healthcare provider booths. There will also be some basic screenings provided. Bring a friend— all are welcome. Feria de Salud Anual por Cincuenta y Cinco en Adelante Haga planes para asistir el jueves 15 de marzo de 10 AM—1 PM para visitar puestos de proveedores de Servicios de Salud. También se proveerán algunos exámenes básicos. Traiga a un amigo - todos son bienvenidos.

MARRIED COUPLES: "How About Some Time Just For The Two Of You?" How about a week-end that will focus on love, caring, and relationship? It will be the best gift you'll give each other this year. Plan to go on a Worldwide

Marriage Encounter Weekend and come back with a marriage that is refreshed and full of pas-sion. The next weekend in the diocese is sched-uled in Orlando, March 2-4. You can get more information or apply online at wwme.org or by calling Bob & Sheila Baker at 407-647-4289.

PAREJAS CASADAS: "¿Qué Tal U Tiempo Solo Para Ustedes Dos?" ¿Qué tal un fin de semana que se centrará en el amor, el cui-dado y la relación? Será el mejor regalo que se darán este año. Planee ir a un Fin de Semana de Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial y regresar con un matrimonio re-novado y lleno de pasión. El próximo fin de semana en la Diócesis está programado en Orlando, del 2 al 4 de marzo. Puede obte-ner más información o solicitar en línea en wwme.org o llamando a Bob y Sheila Baker al 407-647-4289.

Our Catholic Appeal Nuestro Llamado Católico Make your pledge today. Haga su promesa hoy.

Stewardship Day Retreat February 17, 2018

Stewardship in Action!!

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Offertory Contributions

Contribuciones Semanales De Ofertorio

February 18, 2018 / 18 de febrero de 2018 Offertory Census Env. Use 4:00 PM $1,865 250 76 8:00 AM $2,070 211 72 10:00 AM $2,410 360 102 Noon $1,556 416 65 6:00 PM $1,482 202 40 Weekday $ 424 12 Total $9,807 1439 367 Interest paid on debt $ 462 Principal on debt $5,600 Debt Reduction Monthly Goal Meta Mensual para reducir la deuda …..$ 10,000 Building Debt as of 02/15/18 Deuda del edificio al 15/02/18………… $317,625 (has once again increased with final payment on the a.c.)

$9,807

$12,000-GOAL / Meta

If you made a pledge last year you have received a pledge card in the mail for 2018. You may return that directly to the Diocese or in our collection at Mass. There also will be envelopes in the pews beginning Febru-ary 17 for several months if you wish to use those. We ask that any amount you decide to give you use the enve-lope and put your name on it, so it can be counted in our pledges. Our assessment for 2018 is $98,220 To make a pledge on line please visit: Www.cfocf.org/oca/give (please indicate for OLG) Si hizo una promesa el año pasado, ya recibió por correo su tarjeta de compromiso para 2018. Puede devolverla directamente a la Diócesis o en nuestra colecta en la Mi-sa. También habrá sobres en los bancos a partir del 17 de febrero por varios meses si desea usarlos. Le pedimos que cualquier cantidad que decida otorgar, use el sobre y ponga su nombre en él, para que así pueda ser contado entre nuestras promesas. Nuestro estimado para 2018 es $98,220 Para hacer una promesa en línea, visite: Www.cfocf.org/oca/give (indicar para OLG)

Stewardship Corner We are a Stewardship Parish! We host a weekly soup kitchen, several AA groups, health fairs, Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts, Juvenile Justice, and we are a Red Cross Shelter. We also help support our own SVDP. In order to continue to be a good steward parish we need your support in treasures. We incur many monthly expenses by being good stew-ards to our ministries and community. Here are a few examples: Water & Sewage $525 Electric $1,625 Propane (oven) $125 Trash Removal $ 325 Kitchen paper products $335 General $1,500 Liturgical Supplies $240 Maintenance Supplies We ask you to prayerfully evaluate your time, talent, and treasure so that Our Lady of Grace can continue to be a good steward parish. May God Bless you abundantly.

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Thank you for worshipping with us today. We welcome you back next week.

Gracias por venir a adorarcon nosotros hoy. Les esperamos la semana próxima.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

THE OBEDIENCE OF ABRAHAM AND JESUS God tested Abraham by asking not for an ordinary sac-rifice, which would have been a partial burning with the meat divided between God and the people and eaten by those who sacrificed, but for a holocaust, a total burning of the sacrificial animal. This type of sacrifice consecrated the entire offering to God alone. This is what God was asking of Abraham in offering his only son, Isaac. When Abraham demonstrated his obedience, that was enough. This story from today’s scriptures foretells the completion of the blood sacrifices of the old covenant in the new covenant: the blood of God’s own Son, offered to us on the cross and in the Eucharist. Abraham’s obedience foreshadows the obedi-ence of Jesus to God’s promise of salvation. The obedience of Abraham is rewarded in the birth to him, through Isaac, of many nations. The obedience of Jesus is rewarded in the salvation of all people for all time. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Lent; Penitential Rite for Candidates for Full Communion Wednesday: Purim (Jewish observance) begins at sunset Friday: Abstinence; First Friday; World Day of Prayer Saturday: St. Katharine Drexel; First Saturday

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 9:4b-10; Sal 79 (78):8, 9, 11, 13; Lc 6:36-38 Martes: Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Miércoles: Jer 18:18-20; Sal 31 (30):5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 16:19-31 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Sal 105 (104):16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Sábado: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32 Domingo: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Sal 19 (18):8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Lecturas alternativas (Año A): Ex 17:3-7; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]

LA OBEDIENCIA DE ABRAHAM Y JESÚS Dios puso a prueba a Abraham pidiéndole no un sacrificio ordinario, el cual requería que se quemara parcialmente la carne y se dividiera entre Dios y el pue-blo y fuera consumido por los que hacían el sacrificio, sino que le pidió un holocausto, la quema completa del animal expiatorio. Este tipo de sacrificio consagraba la ofrenda solo a Dios. Esto es lo que Dios le pedía a Abraham en su ofrenda de su único hijo, Isaac. Cuando Abraham demostró su obediencia, fue suficiente. El rela-to de la Sagrada Escritura de hoy predice la finalización de los sacrificios de sangre de la vieja alianza en la nue-va alianza: la sangre del Hijo de Dios, la cual se nos ofrece en la cruz y en la Eucaristía. La obediencia de Abraham prefigura la obediencia de Jesús a la promesa de salvación de Dios. La recompensa de la obediencia de Abraham yace en el nacimiento, por medio de Isaac, de muchas naciones. La recompensa de la obediencia de Jesús yace en la salvación de todas las personas por los siglos de los siglos. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma; Rito Penitencial Miércoles: Purim (celebración judía) comienza al atardecer Viernes: Abstinencia; Primer viernes; Día Mundial de Oración Sábado: Santa Katharine Drexel; Primer sábado