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Way of the Cross

"Salvation came through the Cross."
During Lent, we follow the Stations of the Cross every Friday at 7 p.m.

First Saturday Devotions

Coming up this Saturday April 1st.
Every month on the first Saturday we celebrate Mass at 10 a.m.  followed by Adoration & Marian Devotions.

Palm Sunday

This upcoming Sunday April 2nd we will celebrate the Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. Sunday Mass times as usual.

Season of Lent

Lent is a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting.

Announcements

  • Poverty Lunch

    Come, let us share . . . a simple lunch of soup & bread.  Sunday March 26, 2023 after 11:00 Mass.   ClickTouch for details.
  • Income Tax Receipts

    The tax receipts are available for those who used envelopes in 2022. Please come to the sacristy after Mass.

Bulletin

5th Sunday of Lent
First Reading: Ezekiel 37.12-14
PSALM: Psalm 130
Second reading: Romans 8.8-11
Gospel: John 11.3-45

At Lazarus’ Tomb

Scott Hahn Reflects on the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Copyright © 2023 The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, All rights reserved.

As we draw near to the end of Lent, today’s Gospel clearly has Jesus’ passion and death in view.

That’s why John gives us the detail about Lazarus’ sister, Mary—that she is the one who anointed the Lord for burial (see John 12:3, 7). His disciples warn against returning to Judea; Thomas even predicts they will “die with Him” if they go back.

When Lazarus is raised, John notices the tombstone being taken away, as well as Lazarus’ burial cloths and head covering —all details he later notices with Jesus’ empty tomb (see John 20:1, 6, 7).

Like the blind man in last week’s readings, Lazarus represents all humanity. He stands for “dead men”—for all those Jesus loves and wants to liberate from the bands of sin and death.

John even recalls the blind man in his account today (see John 11:37). Like the man’s birth in blindness, Lazarus’ death is used by Jesus to reveal “the glory of God” (see John 9:3). And again like last week, Jesus’ words and deeds give sight to those who believe (see John 11:40).

If we believe, we will see—that Jesus loves each of us as He loved Lazarus, that He calls us out of death and into new life.

By His Resurrection Jesus has fulfilled Ezekiel’s promise in today’s First Reading. He has opened the graves that we may rise, put His Spirit in us that we may live. This is the Spirit that Paul writes of in today’s Epistle. The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead will give life to we who were once dead in sin.

Faith is the key. If we believe as Martha does in today’s Gospel—that Jesus is the resurrection and the life—even if we die, we will live.

“I have promised and I will do it,” the Father assures us in the First Reading. We must trust in His word, as we sing in today’s Psalm—that with Him is forgiveness and salvation.

Be My Disciples

Sacraments

 
  • BAPTISMS

    Baptisms take place on the third Sunday of the month. Please call the parish office.
  • MARRIAGES

    Arrangements must be made with the pastor at least six months in advance.
  • SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

    The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available prior to all Masses and at other times by contacting Father Jason Piper.
  • R.C.I.A. – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

    Adults who want to become Catholics and Catholic Adults who have not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation should contact Father Jason Piper. Adults are prepared during the year to receive the Sacraments of Baptism (if necessary), Confirmation and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil Service.
  • SICK & SHUT-INS

    If you know of someone who would like a home visit, please call the parish office. Our Pastoral Home Care Committee will be glad to arrange a visit.