There will be a second collection on Mar 10, 2013 benefiting CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES.
Founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe, the CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES since then has expanded in size to reach more …

Capernaum was a fishing village in the time of the Hasmoneans. Located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum is cited in the Gospel of Luke and the gospel of John where it was reported to have been the home of the …

ALMSGIVING – The third time-tested practice is works of charity. Sometimes called almsgiving, this can include sacrificial contributions to the poor and those in need.
It might be as concrete as placing a donation in our Lenten collection box in the Chapel foyer to help the …

FASTING – Another of the time-tested Lenten practices is fasting. Whether it is from food or beverage, television, watching sports, or Internet (game) time, or other entertainment, criticism or gossip, or any of the myriad of things which are part of our lives, fasting creates …

PRAYER – We invest ourselves in deepening our communion with God in prayer. Daily participation in the Mass, regular reading of the Bible, quiet time alone in God’s presence (at home or another place conducive to prayer, particularly a church or chapel), meditation on the …