2nd Sunday of Lent
Greetings:
Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/march-13th-2022/
Here are the highlights:
- During Lent, we have a Mass on Tuesdays at noon.
- The Lenten Penance Service for Sts. Peter and Paul is Tuesday, March 22 @ 7pm.
- Lenten Lunches continue thru Friday, April 8th. Immediately after the Stations of the Cross we offer a simple Lenten Lunch of a bowl of soup and a sandwich. We need volunteers to provide a crockpot of soup or a plate of sandwiches. Please find the sign-up sheet on the kitchen door in the Commons to let us know what you will bring. (p. 8)
- Have you ever wondered about the items in the church and about the various prayers and actions at Mass? To help answer these questions next Saturday Mar 19 from 2 to 4 there will be a tour of the Church and an educational Mass. Come and have your questions answered.
- Lenten Coin Cans – are due back the weekend of April 9th & 10th. There will be a box in front of the baptistery in which to place your cans that weekend. Thank you for your participation and support.
- A streamed webinar will be presented in the Parish Hall on Monday, March 28th from 7-8pm for World Youth Day. Anyone 16 years of age by August 23rd is invited to attend. (p. 4)
- Calling all prayer warriors: there is a Spring 40 Days for Life event beginning on March 8th – April 5th (Tuesdays) that you can participate in located in front of Planned Parenthood. If you’d like to carpool with others, meet at the Jefferson Pharmacy parking lot on Tuesday mornings at 8:30am. (p. 9)
- A NEW Health Ministry is forming at our church. If you have had training in any medical field, and would like to be part of this volunteer ministry, please contact Catherine Heffley, RN, Faith Community Nurse. (p.5) Contact: 757.813.1992 or [email protected].
- Help wanted: A new chairperson is needed to head the annual fundraising event. Contact Jim Cullinan with questions. (p. 7)
- Pictures for a new directory take place on either Friday, March 18th or Saturday, March 19th. Only 13 appointments remain. If you had your photo taken 2 years ago, please make a new appointment. We have a different company from the last time. You can still make your appointment by calling the church (434.589.5201) or you can click on the link below and make your appointment on-line. (If you are the head of a ministry or an employee, please make sure you schedule an appointment.) Link: https://instant-scheduling.com/sch.php?kn=3534502&typId=63981&step=2. This is the last weekend that anyone will be available in the Commons to assist with signing you up for your photos. (p. 9)
- Buildings & Grounds has their next meeting on Wednesday, March 16th at 5pm. (p. 9)
- Synod meetings have ended but you can still submit any questions or concerns you have to [email protected].
- Fish Fry-Days continue through April 8th. (p. 8)
- Liturgy of the Hours returns for Lent. Tune in to our Facebook page at 9am on Saturdays and Mondays during Lent. Thank you Deacon Bob and Susan. (p. 8)
- If you are in either building after normal business hours, please, please, please, be sure to:
- NOT prop doors open (we cannot afford to heat/cool the outside).
- turn lights off (even if you didn’t turn them on)
- return the thermostat to its original setting (if you adjusted it)
- turn off/unplug the portable heater (chapel users only)
- turn around and make sure the outermost doors have completely closed behind you. (Yank on the door to make sure it doesn’t open.)
- Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
- St. Joseph’s needs volunteers for counting the collection after Mass and providing refreshments and clean-up after fellowship on Sundays after Mass. If you have a child in CCD, these are great activities to keep you busy until they are through. See Pat Morse if you can help. (p. 10 & 11)
- The Lenten Penance service at St. Joseph’s is Thursday, March 31 @6:30pm.
- The Fluvanna Christian Service Society (FCSS) is looking for a new Director. If you have the desire to serve please contact Gladys Albright at [email protected] for information.
A Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus Christ,
You are the true King of peace.
In You alone is found freedom.
Please free our world from conflict.
Bring unity to troubled nations.
Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart.
Dispel all darkness and evil.
Protect the dignity of every human life.
Replace hatred with Your love.
Give wisdom to world leaders.
Free them from selfish ambition.
Eliminate all violence and war.
Glorious Virgin Mary,
Saint Michael the Archangel,
Every angel and saint:
Please pray for peace.
Pray for unity amongst nations.
Pray for unity amongst all people.
Pray for the most vulnerable.
Pray for those suffering.
Pray for the fearful.
Pray for those most in need.
Pray for us all.
Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear our prayers.
Jesus, I trust in You!
Amen.
Karen Davidson