Author: Thurgoona Parish Administrator

Fourth Week of Lent

Stations of the Cross: Friday 6pm during Lent.

Anointing of the sick: Tuesday 8th March 10am

Have-a-chat: Monday 7th March 12noon at the Thurgoona Golf Club. Theme: Smile you’re on Paul’s camera.

Women’s Lenten Group – Wednesday 1pm in the Marian Centre. Contact: Isabella Morris on 6043 2222

Men’s Lenten Group – Wednesday 7.30pm in the Marian Centre. Contact: Br Denis Devcich on 6032 2222

Divine Mercy Devotions: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. Sunday 3rd April 3pm – 5pm.

“Blessed are the merciful, because they shall obtain mercy.” (Mt 5:7) It’s in giving that you receive. When we make acts of mercy, we in turn receive mercy, both from the person we help and from God.

Feasts of the Week:
4th week of Lent

Third Week of Lent

Stations of the Cross: Friday 6pm during Lent.

Women’s Lenten Group – Wednesday 1pm in the Marian Centre. Contact: Isabella Morris on 6043 2222

Men’s Lenten Group – Wednesday 7.30pm in the Marian Centre. Contact: Br Denis Devcich on 6032 2222

Ember Day: Friday 4th March. A day of prayer and penance. To entreat the Lord for various needs of humanity, especially for the fruits of the earth and for human labour and giving thanks to him publicly.

24 hours of the Lord – Theme “God rich in Mercy” To be held at St patrick’s Parish, Albury from 12noon Friday 4th March until 12noon Saturday 5th March. Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation will be offered continuously.

Feasts of the Week:
3rd week of Lent

Second Week of Lent

Stations of the Cross: Friday 6pm during Lent.

Women’s Lenten Group – 1pm commencing Wednesday 17th Feb in the Marian Centre. Contact: Isabella Morris on 6043 2222

Men’s Lenten Group – 7.30pm commencing Wednesday 17th Feb on the Marian Centre. Contact: Br Denis Devcich on 6032 2222

Alter Servers Practice: Friday 26th February at 5pm, followed by Stations of the Cross at 6pm. Supper provided. Will conclude approx. 7.15pm. Please contact Chris Galvin for further details: 0467 325 764

Feasts of the Week:

Monday: Saint Peter’s Chair

 

First Week of Lent

Stations of the Cross: Friday 6pm during Lent.

Women’s Lenten Group – 1pm commencing Wednesday 17th Feb in the Marian Centre. Contact: Isabella Morris on 6043 2222

Men’s Lenten Group – 7.30pm commencing Wednesday 17th Feb on the Marian Centre. Contact: Br Denis Devcich on 6032 2222

2016 NACF National Conference in Sydney: For a truly Catholic experience for all families 8-10 April. www.trybooking.com/159690 for more information

World Youth Day Fundraiser Trivia Night: Saturday 20 February, 7pm at Holy Spirit Hall, Lavington. $15 entry. Group of 10 for $120. Kids under 12yrs free. Refreshments available. Contact Chris on 0467325764 or James on 0431281256.

Ash Wednesday
10 Feb 16, Mass 8am and 7pm

Women’s Lenten Group – 1pm commencing Wednesday 17th Feb in the Marian Centre. Contact: Isabella Morris on 6043 2222

Men’s Lenten Group – 7.30pm commencing Wednesday 17th Feb on the Marian Centre. Contact: Br Denis Devcich on 6032 2222

Lent is a penitential season of prayer, self-denial and helping others. In this way, the whole Church prepares for Easter with those who are to be baptised.

Pope Francis
It is impossible to be angry against one’s neighbour unless one has first arisen against him in one’s heart and despised him, judging oneself superior to him.
The Way of Humility (Sayings)