3rd Sunday of Lent March 4, 2018

The Catholic Community of Bradford

St. Francis of Assisi 15 St. Francis Drive

Website: www.stfrancisomph.com

Our Mother of Perpetual Help (A Secondary Mission Church)

St. Bernard of Clairvaux 95 East Corydon Street

Website: www.stbernardcatholic.org On-line giving: www.osvonlinegiving/1845

Very Rev. Raymond Gramata, V.F. Pastor

Rev. Stanley Swacha, Senior Associate

P.O. Box 2394 • Bradford, PA 16701-5394 Phone: (814) 362-6825 • Fax: (814) 362-1479

Email: sboffice@atlanticbb.net

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

St. Francis of Assisi

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Mission Church

Fast from hurting words and say kind words.

• Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.

• Fast from anger and be filled with patience.

• Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.

• Fast from worries and trust in God.

• Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.

• Fast from pressures and be prayerful.

• Fast from bitterness and fill your heart with joy.

• Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to

others.

• Fast from grudges and be reconciled.

• Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.

~Pope Francis

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CHURCH BRADFORD, PA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018

For the past several months we have been hearing a lot about walls and their importance around our

southern border. All of us know the purpose of a wall is to keep people out, thereby keeping the

people behind the wall relatively safe. But some of us are old enough to remember that a wall can be

a bad thing, like the infamous Berlin Wall, that not only kept people out but those behind the wall were

virtual prisoners. In that instance the wall became evil and eventually it was torn down.

So then what does “wall” have to do with us and Lent? Have we built a wall around us that prevents

others from coming to us and possibly excluding God? Have we become a prisoner of that wall? Lent

is about tearing down walls. Let us look at the wall that Jesus was tearing down in today’s gospel.

The temple was a holy place and the religious leaders turned it into a market place. So Jesus reacted to purify it. When we

pray, do we already have in mind the answer that we expect God should give us? That is also a wall. With that wall, do we

think that we have made God work for us instead of vice versa? Do we have certain attitudes towards our neighbors, other

family members and friends that are judgmental; especially our reaction to certain news stories that we hear?

If we are behind our wall, do we think we are safe - even from God? If so, let us then listen to Psalm 139: “Where can I go

from your spirit? From your presence where can I flee? If I go up to the heavens, you are there, if I sink to the nether world,

you are present there. If I take the wings of the dawn, if I settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall

guide me and your right hand hold me fast.” God is indeed with us and a wall cannot prevent him from being with us.

So then, let us with the remainder of the Lenten season chip away at the walls that we have built around us and turn them

into a smooth highway that leads to us like Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to his every word. Let us be like all the

prophets and the disciples and say, “Here I am Lord; I am listening to your word.”

To those who came to enjoy the Chicken and Biscuit dinner last Saturday, thank you for supporting St. Bernard’s fundraiser.

A special thank you to Paul Curcio and his hard working crew.

God Bless, Fr. Ray

UPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGS

Catholic Women: March 13 @ 6:30 pm in Fr. Gallina Center 50+ Club: March 14 @ 11 am in Fr. Ritchie Hall RCIA: Mar 4 REP 1-8: Sun @ 9 am, Mar 4, 11 & 18 REP 9-11: Sun @ 5:45 pm, Mar 4 & 18 Confirmation Retreat: March 19, 2018 @ Fr. Ritchie Hall

Confirmation: April 22 @ 5 pm @ St. Bernard Church Rosary Altar: March 8 @ 6:30 pm in Fr. Ritchie Hall Prophets Class: Wed Mar 7, Thurs 15, 22 @ 6:30 pm in Fr. Ritchie Hall Widows Group: TBA

Parish Office Hours:

Monday 9am - 4pm

Tuesday-Friday, 8am - 4pm

ST. BERNARD ST. BERNARD ST. BERNARD ST. BERNARD ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE

SCHOOLSCHOOLSCHOOLSCHOOL

Mar 12-16 — Registration for 2017/2018 School Year Grades 1-8 & Pre-school/ Kindergarten

Mar 28-Apr 4 — EASTER BREAK— No School or Care Apr 5 — Classes & Care resume

Wed, Mar 7, 10 am Mass—Grade 5/6

LENTEN PRAYER LENTEN PRAYER LENTEN PRAYER LENTEN PRAYER Jesus, beloved Son of God, give me Your living water. Wash away all within me that is sinful and hurtful to others, and give me courage to share my faith

with others as the Samaritan woman did. (Spend ten minutes sitting quietly with God.)

RETREAT DAY AT VILLA MARIA RETREAT DAY AT VILLA MARIA RETREAT DAY AT VILLA MARIA RETREAT DAY AT VILLA MARIA Join us at Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center in Villa Maria, Pa. on Saturday, March 10, 2018 for a special presentation entitled A Day of Mindfulness. The program will be presented by Maureen Lauer-Gatta and Dena D, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information go to www.vmesc.org or call 724-964-8861.

THANK YOU TO

DENNIS FAUCHER, DDS

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

OUR PARISHES THANK YOU OUR PARISHES THANK YOU OUR PARISHES THANK YOU OUR PARISHES THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONSFOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONSFOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONSFOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

St. Bernard Feb 25th Collection………..$ 7,347 SBS Feb Donation…….....$ 520

SB 2018 CSA Assessment….$ 37,338 SB 2018 CSA Collected….$3,821

St. Francis of Assisi Feb 25th Collection………...$ 2,458 SBS Feb Donation……......$ 300

SF 2018 CSA Assessment ……..$ 28,275 SF 2018 CSA Collected….$ 2,735

1. Please write separate checks for weekly and other collections. 2. Make sure your checks are made out to your home parish and signed.

3. Please do NOT staple or tape your envelope closed.

Thank you!

3RD SUNDAY OF LENT3RD SUNDAY OF LENT3RD SUNDAY OF LENT3RD SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018

STATIONS OF THE CROSSSTATIONS OF THE CROSSSTATIONS OF THE CROSSSTATIONS OF THE CROSS Wednesdays at St. Francis of Assisi

Church at 5:30 pm

Thursdays at St. Bernard Church at 7 pm with confessions following.

LENTEN RESOURCES LENTEN RESOURCES LENTEN RESOURCES LENTEN RESOURCES

The Office of Parish Social Ministry and Respect Life is offering resources for individuals and families for the Lenten season. These resources include weekly Scripture for reflection, service project suggestions and additional resources for assisting families in preparing for Easter. This is a great opportunity for families to find ways to devote time to scripture and service together.

Access these resources at http://www.eriercd.org/justice.htm.

Thank you for your enthusiastic support of the Chicken & Biscuit Dinner. We thank all of the volunteers, parishioners and

members of the community for their help and sup-port. We thank everyone who came to eat, ordered takeout and gave donations.

A special thank you to the people who made this possible with their time and commitment: Kim Lance, Beth Mongillo, Shawn Curcio, Mariann Cur-cio, Frank Williams, Patty Williams, Judy Keenan, Roxanne Langinese, Francis Mulcahy, Tim Mul-cahy, Karen Pecht and Max McCann. A special thanks to the students of St. Bernard School for the placemats.

Thank you to WESB, Atlantic Broadband Cable, Karen Pecht (Social Media) and Tasta Pizza for their donations.

We are pleased to announce a profit of just over $1,000 which will be used for St. Bernard Church monthly expenses.

Tim Mulcahy won the 50/50 of $149

OPERATION RICE BOWLOPERATION RICE BOWLOPERATION RICE BOWLOPERATION RICE BOWL Rice Bowl envelopes are in the envelope packets for your convenience or you can

mark “Rice Bowl Donation” and church name on a plain envelope any time during Lent. Your Operation Rice Bowl contributions help support Catholic Relief Services, which fights poverty and hunger in the US and 10 countries.

Bradford Township Bradford Township Bradford Township Bradford Township Lions ClubLions ClubLions ClubLions Club

HOTCAKES FOR HOTCAKES FOR HOTCAKES FOR HOTCAKES FOR

HEROESHEROESHEROESHEROES

Sunday, March 4, 2017Sunday, March 4, 2017Sunday, March 4, 2017Sunday, March 4, 2017 9 am to 1 pm9 am to 1 pm9 am to 1 pm9 am to 1 pm

Bradford Township Community CenterBradford Township Community CenterBradford Township Community CenterBradford Township Community Center

FREE TO ANY SERVICE PERSONNEL FREE TO ANY SERVICE PERSONNEL FREE TO ANY SERVICE PERSONNEL FREE TO ANY SERVICE PERSONNEL

————FiremenFiremenFiremenFiremen————PolicmenPolicmenPolicmenPolicmen————Emergency Emergency Emergency Emergency Medical PersonelMedical PersonelMedical PersonelMedical Personel————Active Military and Active Military and Active Military and Active Military and

VeteransVeteransVeteransVeterans———— IN THE BRADFORD AREA!!IN THE BRADFORD AREA!!IN THE BRADFORD AREA!!IN THE BRADFORD AREA!!

Friends & FamilyFriends & FamilyFriends & FamilyFriends & Family Adults Adults Adults Adults ---- $7, Children under 10 $7, Children under 10 $7, Children under 10 $7, Children under 10 ---- $4 $4 $4 $4

Tickets at the door

Visit the Diocese of Erie Family website at:

http://www.eriercd.org/fam.htm and discover why families always matter!

www.osvonlinegiving/1845

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018

MARRIAGE MOMENTSMARRIAGE MOMENTSMARRIAGE MOMENTSMARRIAGE MOMENTS How is your Lenten resolution coming? Is it bringing you closer to your beloved? Consider that both God and your spouse are your beloved. Sacrificing for one can give you a window into how to become closer to the other. Contemplate sacrificial love today.

YOUR 2018 CSA HELPS SUPPORTYOUR 2018 CSA HELPS SUPPORTYOUR 2018 CSA HELPS SUPPORTYOUR 2018 CSA HELPS SUPPORT

Your CSA gifts help the office of Catholic Charities

throughout the diocese provide programs and services

that give hope to those in need.

Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services

St. Martin Center and Rural Ministry Saint Elizabeth Center Prince of Peace Center

Please take the time to prayerfully consider what you are

able to give and remember, the parish will retain the monies

collected over the goal.

ST. CALLISTUS, ST. CALLISTUS, ST. CALLISTUS, ST. CALLISTUS, KANEKANEKANEKANE

MONDAY, MARCH 12MONDAY, MARCH 12MONDAY, MARCH 12MONDAY, MARCH 12 @ 7:00 PM@ 7:00 PM@ 7:00 PM@ 7:00 PM

ST. BERNARD, BRADFORDST. BERNARD, BRADFORDST. BERNARD, BRADFORDST. BERNARD, BRADFORD SUNDAY, MARCH 18SUNDAY, MARCH 18SUNDAY, MARCH 18SUNDAY, MARCH 18

@ 3 PM@ 3 PM@ 3 PM@ 3 PM & Thursdays following the& Thursdays following the& Thursdays following the& Thursdays following the

Stations of the Cross @ 7pmStations of the Cross @ 7pmStations of the Cross @ 7pmStations of the Cross @ 7pm

4th Annual

Women’s Conference

Saturday, April 21 8 AM - 3 PM

Our Lady Of Peace Church 2401 W 38 St, Erie, Pennsylvania 16510

There is a bus leaving from St. Bernard for this event. Res-ervations for the bus have been extended to Monday, March 13, 2018. There is limited space and parishioners will be given first choice. The bus will leave from St. Francis parking lot at on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 6:30 am and return at about 5:00 pm.

Cost is $64 which includes bus, conference and meals and there are “scholarships” available. We want every woman of the parish who wants to have the opportunity to experience this conference.

Please contact Teri Everett (412-400-0544), Kim Graham (814-598-4570) or April Lang (814-558-8861) to make res-ervations and for more information.

Lent is a time for prayer and fasting. It is a season of spir-itual preparation in which we remember Christ’s tempta-tion, suffering, and death. Historically, the church has cel-ebrated Lent as a 40-day period beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding the day before Easter. It is observed in many Christian churches as a time to com-memorate the last week of Jesus’ life, his suffering (Passion), and his death, through various observances and services of worship. Many Christians use the 40 days of Lent as time to draw closer to the Lord through prayer, fasting and repentance.

The Catholic Women's Club The Catholic Women's Club The Catholic Women's Club The Catholic Women's Club of the Brad-

ford Area will meet Tuesday, March 13, at 6:30 pm, in the Fr. Leo Gallina Social Center. Following the meeting, Susan Evans, St. Bernard church member, retired English teacher, author, and ovarian cancer survivor will present the program based on her book, "Don't Write the Obituary Yet!" Susan will outline her journey of facing ovarian cancer from her diagnosis to the establishment of the Evans-Krivak Gyneco-logical Cancer Research Foundation. Light refreshments will be served. All area women are welcome.

3333RDRDRDRD SUNDAY OF LENTSUNDAY OF LENTSUNDAY OF LENTSUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018

GIVE by serving with time, talent or treasure.

“Come Holy Spirit. Fill me with your gifts so that I can serve others.” John 13:15. Re-commit to a parish ministry or try out a new one. There is one for all ages. No matter how big or small your contribution, our parish just isn’t the same without you, without us all working together! Give with treasure - “

Where your treasure is, there also lies your heart” (Matthew 6:21).

Use your offertory envelope regularly each week or set up payments through your bank or OnLine giving. Support the parish even when you’re out of town. Commit to a specific charity each week/month.

SHARE Lent.

PRAY

“Lord, quiet my soul so that I can spend time with You.”

Romans 12:12. Make Mass your top priority

on Sunday. Schedule time for daily prayer.

Pray together with family or loved ones.

Do You Want to FAST this Lent? ~ Pope Francis

Fast from hurting words and say kind words. Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude. Fast from anger and be filled with patience. Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope. Fast from worries and trust in God. Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity. Fast from pressures and be prayerful. Fast from bitterness and fill you heart with joy. Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others Fast from grudges and be reconciled. Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.

PREPARE

your hearts with Confessions. Community Lenten Penance Service

on Sunday, March 18 at 3 pm at St. Bernard Church

and confessions before 5:15 mass on Saturday weekly.

BULLETIN INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY NOON ON FRIDAY

2 WEEKS PRIOR TO BULLETIN DATE.

PASTORAL STAFF: Very Rev. Raymond C. Gramata, Pastor Rev. Stanley Swacha, Senior Associate

Mrs. Linda Cecchetti, Principal SBS

OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9 am to 4 pm

Tuesday - Friday: 8 am to 4 pm Ms. Wendy Thomson, Financial Manager

Ms. Kathy Bryant, Secretary

MASS SCHEDULE: Please consult bulletin

CONFESSIONS: St. Bernard — Saturdays from 4:30 to 5 pm before 5:15 mass, Thursday before First Friday from 4:30 to 5 pm. St. Francis — After 9 am mass on Saturdays. Private appointments may be made by calling the Parish Office (362-6825).

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (REP) Students not attending Catholic school should be enrolled in REP programs. St. Bernard, St. Francis and OMPH Religious Education programs are combined. Grades 1 through 8 meet on Sunday mornings at 9 am at St. Bernard in Fr. Gallina Social Center and grades 9, 10 & 11(Confirmation) meet at St. Francis in G. Carlton Ritchie Hall at 5:15 pm on Sunday. Both programs begin in September.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): We welcome all inquiries about the Catholic faith. This process begins in the fall of the year. Please call the Parish Office for further information.

ST. BERNARD ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL: 450 West Washington Street: serving students, preschool through eighth grade. Open to parishioners, Catholics from other parishes and those of other faiths. Offering Extended Care before, during, and after school. For complete information, please call 368-5302.

MEMBERSHIP: All Baptized Catholics should be registered, practicing and supporting members of a Parish. Only properly registered members appear on our parish list and are eligible to receive the benefits of parish membership for sacraments, and educational opportunities (including tuition assistance) at our Catholic School. Each parishioner is called upon to practice good stewardship of time, talent and treasure. If you are not currently receiving envelopes, you may not be registered. Call the Parish Office - we would love to meet you!

MARRIAGE: Couples need to contact a priest at least six months before their wedding. Registered and active participation needs to be considered before marriage.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion for the sick is taken to the hospital, nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis.

BAPTISM: Both parents must attend the Pre-Baptism Preparation Program. Please call the St. Bernard Parish Office for dates and times of upcoming class. Baptisms are scheduled after completing the program. Call the Parish Office to schedule the class and baptism. Godparents must be at least 16, confirmed and active, registered members of their parish.

STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Religious Education:

Grades 1-8, 9 am Sunday mornings at St. Bernard Grades 9, 10 & 11(Confirmation), 5:45 pm Sunday

evenings at St. Francis

Liturgical Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors

Music Director Kathy O’Mara Organist St. Francis Michael Hicks Resurrection Choir Tubby Colella God’s Housekeepers Parish Office Liturgy Fr. Raymond C. Gramata

Parish Community St. Bernard School Linda Cecchetti, Principal Parish Council Fr. Raymond Gramata Catholic Women’s Club Teri Everett Rosary Altar Society Joan Hoffman Telephone Prayer Chain - Natalie Marasco (363-9110)

Cover photos by LongArt Photography

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORDCATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORDCATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORDCATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018MARCH 4, 2018

WORD OF LIFEWORD OF LIFEWORD OF LIFEWORD OF LIFE

"I believe every abortion is a tragedy." ~Diane Abbott

2018 EASTER FLOWER 2018 EASTER FLOWER 2018 EASTER FLOWER 2018 EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPESENVELOPESENVELOPESENVELOPES

There is a special envelope in your monthly envelope packet for Easter

Remembrances. Please enclose your donation and clearly print the names of the Living or Deceased people you want remembered on the lines provided on one side of the enve-lope. If you do not receive envelopes, you can use a small plain one. Please put your envelopes in the offertory or drop them off to the parish office by Friday, March 21st.

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTSPRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTSPRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTSPRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTS

Please Pray for the Following Priests

Sun, Mar 4 - Rev. Raymond W. Hahn Mon, Mar 5 - Rev. Thomas E. Brown Tues, Mar 6 - Rev. William R. Barron Wed, Mar 7 - Rev. Dennis J. Veltri Thurs, Mar 8 - Rev. Alexander D. Amico Fri, Mar 9 - Rev. Justin P. Pino Sat, Mar 10 - Rev. Msgr. H. Desmond McGee

MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK OF OF OF OF MAR 5 MAR 5 MAR 5 MAR 5 ---- 11 , 201811 , 201811 , 201811 , 2018

Weekday masses are held in the Divine Mercy Chapel

Monday, March 5 SB 8:00 am All Parishioners SF 9:00 am Harry Stoltz & Clem Piscitelli (Family) Tuesday, March 6 SF 9:00 am Frank Organski (M/M John Resney) Wednesday, March 7 SB 8:00 am Clement Piscitelli (Anne & Vay Reed) SBS 10:00 am Joseph Cotillion (Kathy & Ron Symington)

SF 5:30 pm — Stations of the Cross Thursday, March 8 SB 8:00 am Carmen Pascarella (Family) SF 9:00 am NO MASS

SB 7:00 pm — Stations of the Cross Friday, March 9 SB 8:00 am Marie Coronati (Quenton & Julie DeGolier) Saturday, March 10 SF 9:00 am Susan Lowe (Pehonsky Family) SB 5:15 pm Melva Miller (Tom & Patsy Arrowsmith) Sunday, March 11

SF 8:00 am Helen Burrell (Bob Burrell) SB 10:00 am Talerico & Pitrillo Families (Family) OM 11:30 am Chohrach, Hamer & Manning Families (Family)

(Weekly confessions Saturdays after 9 am mass at St. Francis and before 5:15 mass at St. Bernard)

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering: Please pray for those who are sick or suffering: Please pray for those who are sick or suffering: Please pray for those who are sick or suffering:

Thomas Ackley, Virgil Anderson, Michelle Allen, Betty Baliski, Bill Baynes, Barb Bernheisel & Foster Family, Shirley Black, Barbara Boser, John Bove,

Mary Brzenski, Tom Burke, Annie Champagne, Dick Clark, Billie Cummins, Bob Curcio, Paul Curcio, Charlotte Cuthbertson, Helen DeFrank, Paul Eakin, Michael Eaton, Helen Ewell, Rose Feldhaus Family, Alliyson Feldman, Ysbella Feldman, Pat Geary, Pat Girard, Ken Hall, Pearl Harris, Susan Hamric, Brandon M. Henry, Jill Henry, Sandy Holsinger, Kathy Howe, James Kibby, Bill Kline, Rita Leone, George MacFarlane, Sr., Kaylee Marsfelder, Colleen McNamara, Shannon McNamara, Mariana Militelo, Anne Miller, Joe Monago, Lou Monti, Cheri O’Mara, Courtney Prentiss, Lori Rigowski, James Romanelli, Tim Romanelli, Cindy Sayers, Caro Simonds, Steve Skaggs, Dan Songer, Hailey Smith, Lillian Stoddard, Bonnie Swackhamer, Matthew Whelan, Corrine Wilson, Richard Yovichin, Liza Zurat

May they be strengthened by the healing presence of God’s Spirit.

MINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSESMINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSESMINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSESMINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSES MAR 10 MAR 10 MAR 10 MAR 10 ---- 11, 201811, 201811, 201811, 2018

Saturday, March 10 SB 5:15 pm Lector: Mary Ann Stauffer EM: Mary Mongillo/ Paul & Marianne Curcio Servers: Aliya & Emma Webster

Sunday, March 11 SF 8:00 am Lector: Candy Tingley EM: Chuck & April Lang/ Joan Yohe Servers: Samantha Soyke/ Noah Meyer

SB 10:00 am Lector: Andy Kearns EM: Lynn Hogue/ Celia Romanelli/Doris Hungiville Servers: Abby Coffman/ Erica Marshall

OM 11:30 am Lector: Susie Yakimovich EM: Kim Ditz Servers: Jacob Hannahs

Hospital/Pavilion: VOLUNTEER Chapel Ridge: Chuck Lang

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAR 4, 2018READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAR 4, 2018READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAR 4, 2018READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAR 4, 2018

Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 42:3]/ Lk 4:24-30 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/ Jn 4:5-42 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/ Mt 18:21-35 Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/Mt 5:17-19 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/ Jn 4:5-42 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Lk 11:14-23 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/ Lk 18:9-14 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/ Jn 4:5-42 Next Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21

GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS MAR 5 - 9 TEAM 4: M. Block/ B. Spadafore/

A. Frombach/ G. Ulyan/ P. Fisher

FAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFE Today’s gospel says Jesus chased the merchants out of the temple. Jesus teaches us to act from conviction and not just from anger. He didn’t condemn the merchants, only their business practice. Attack the behavior and not the person.