$2.52—the radio told the story of the 4th Grader who sent his lunch money to Congresswoman Giffords in Tucson. He had heard how so many others were doing something to help. He wanted to be just one more among the others.
The radio story reminded us of this week’s gospel. It tells 3 big things: Jesus was the One everybody else was waiting for; when he arrived, he got right to work doing the good stuff people hoped for, and his work needed others to help—nobody, not even Jesus, does this alone. When Jesus began preaching about a change of mind, heart and soul, and curing every illness that burdened the people (that’s the good stuff), he chose his helpers two by two—brother by brother. None was a hero. Like the 4th Grader and his $2.52, just one more among the others.
KidsRelig—our challenge each week is to preach a change of mind, heart and soul (the good stuff), as each of us becomes just one more among the others.
Ask the Middlers what happened to their hats!
Grace Before Snacks
Our First Graders led the Elementaries in a “Grace Prayed With Hands.” They sat on the sanctuary steps with a small plate on each lap and prayed:
God Bless Us (hands on head)
God Bless Our Food (hands around plate)
AMEN. (hands folded in prayer)
And 2nd, 3rd and 4th gave these little voices a good listen!
First Communion
An email went out this week to all the parents of our Second Grade First Communion Class. It contained important information about the date and times of First Communion, and how the classes will be divided between the 9:30 and 11:30 AM Masses on May 14.
It also contains a link to the on-line form for Baptismal Information with a deadline for submitting the information.
If you did not get that email, contact me immediately at
First Penance
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (First Penance) will be celebrated for our Second Grade First Communion Class
Saturday
March 12th
11:00 AM
Upper Church
Preparation for the sacrament has begun in all the classes. Parents will receive more information about preparation at home and the ceremony in the next two weeks.
Love,
Deacon Charlie
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