February 2023 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Pat!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 2/22/23
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TODAY AND THIS EVENING’S MASS AND ACTIVITIESDue to the inclement weather, St. John the XXIII Parish will be closing early today.There will be NO MASS AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION THIS EVENING.Please be careful out there today!
Lent 2023
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 2/22/23
Our season of Lent started last Wednesday. The Catholic Church asks each member to preserve the penitential character and purpose of Lent. For this reason:a. Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and each Friday of Lent.b. Catholics who have ... Read More »
Important! Please Read Regarding the Possibility of Inclement Weather, Ash Wednesday
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 2/21/23
While receiving Ashes is a great way to start off Lent, Ash Wednesday IS NOT a Holy Day of Obligation and you should consider your safety first in case of inclement weather. Please, do not make unsafe decisions in order to attend Mass.