4th Sunday of Lent
Greetings:
Your bulletin: https://saintspeterpaulpalmyra.org/march-27th-2022/
Here are the highlights:
- Volunteers are needed for feet washing during the Holy Thursday liturgy. Contact Deacon Bob if you are interested.
- New USHERS are needed at both Masses. This is an excellent way to serve. Contact Frank Pilk if you are interested; his number can be found on page 2 of the bulletin.
- Children’s Art Contest: “The Power of the Eucharist” information is being passed out this weekend. Deadline is April 14th.
- Sunday fellowship after Mass is back. Thank you Powers family!! (p. 7)
- The Bake Sale returns next weekend. You may drop off donations before Mass (p. 5).
- During Lent, we have a Mass on Tuesdays a@ noon.
- 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)
- Lenten Coin Cans – are due back the weekend of April 2nd/3rd or April 9th/10th. There will be a box in front of the baptismal font in which to place your cans these weekends. 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. Contact Catherine Heffley for details (p. 9).
- 18% of our goal for the Diocesan Annual Appeal has been raised. This appeal will continue throughout the year. Thank you so much for your heartfelt contributions.
- 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)
- The annual Golf Tournament has a new chairperson – Cynthia Aycock – Thank you. Much planning needs to be done but it is too much for one person. Please consider volunteering to help Cynthia with the details of this fundraiser to make it as successful as in years past. (p. 7)
- 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)
- 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.
- Does anyone have a refrigerator that is not in use but is still in good working condition? If so, please contact the office for details at 434.589.5201.
- The 2nd collection this weekend if for Catholic Relief Services. If you want to help in Ukraine or anywhere in the world, this is a great way to provide support.
- The Lenten Penance service at St. Joseph’s is Thursday, March 31 @ 6:30pm (p. 11).
- A passing of note: Bill Servais passed away on March 19th. Arrangements are not known at this time. Please pray for the repose of his soul and his family during this time.
- 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.
Lord Jesus, through the intercession of Mother Mary, grant to me the grace and generosity to say “yes” to God and God’s ways – each and every day.
Peace
Karen Davidson