All parishioners are invited to help support Operation Rice Bowl as part of their Lenten Almsgiving.  Operation Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten solidarity program.  It provides an opportunity to put one’s faith in action by praying and donating to food security projects overseas and to local efforts to decrease poverty and hunger.

Sun., March 19,  Children’s Liturgy of the Word 8:30, 10:30 a.m., RCIC following the 8:30 a.m. Children’s Liturgy and 9:30-10:20 a.m. RCIC, & Faith Formation PreK-5 will take part in Family Lenten Sunday, Parish Hall

Tues., March 21^st,  Jr. High Youth Ministry presents Scriptural Stations of the Cross Youth to meet at 6:45 p.m. in Hall, Stations will begin at 7p.m. in the Worship Space

Wed., March 22^nd,  Pray and Play Group for parents, grandparents, caregivers and their little ones birth-kindergarten 9:30-11a.m. Come enjoy bible stories, songs, crafts, snack, play and fellowship. New friends always welcome

Thurs., March 23^rd,  Faith Formation Classes Grades 1-5, 3-4p.m.

Sun., March 26^th, Children’s Liturgy of the Word 8:30, 10:30 a.m., RCIC following the 8:30 Children’s Liturgy &9:30-10:20 a.m., Faith Formation PreK-5 w/ their families 9:30 a.m.  Dress Rehearsal for Stations of the Cross 11:30 a.m. Worship Space

Tuesday, March 21^st at 7p.m. Scriptural Stations of the Cross led by junior high youth ministry students.  Refreshments to follow.

Friday, March 31^st at 7p.m. and April 14^th at 3p.m. A Dramatization of the Stations led by children and adults and accompanied by the Choir,

Wed., April 5, 7p.m. Mary’s Way of the Cross sponsored by the M.O.M.S. Group,

August 7^th –11^th, 9:00-11:30a.m. Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible Camp, Each day preschoolers through fifth graders are invited to enjoy a fun scripture-based program full of crafts, team-building games, and great songs.  Registration will begin soon.  Jr. High, High school students, and adults wanting to help as crew leaders or station leaders should call 282-6392.

Developing Households of Faith: In thinking about the message of Jesus throughout the week we find ourselves connecting Sunday’s Gospel with our daily life and are strengthened by it.  Next Sunday’s Gospel is John 3: 14-21.  The questions of the week listed below are designed to help your reflection and sharing with your family.

  Adult Question:  What situation in my life right now appears to mean a choice between light and darkness?

  Child Question:  What can I do to bring good news to someone this week?

Visit www.faithfirst.com and view a page just for parents. Gospel reflections, contemporary issues, stories to tell your child, and family mealtime prayers are just a few of the offerings. Children in kindergarten through grade three can log on to the same site to visit Kid’s Clubhouse, and fourth through eighth graders can join the Kids Only Club to learn about saints and more.