I certainly haven’t. At least not in the literal sense. But how about the metaphorical mountains
we climb in our daily lives? The struggles and hardships, in all their varying degrees, both
emotional, physical, and spiritual, can feel like mountains looming before us. When those we
love are sick. When we see a dream of ours disappear. When we are exhausted from the daily
demands of our jobs. When we think we cannot take another step because every moment is
too hard. Every step on the mountain is too steep.
Calling the Children of the parish!!! Please grab a basket and join us for a fun filled Easter Egg Hunt, following 11am Mass on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024, at approximately 12:15pm. The hunt is sponsored by our TAB and SPARK Teen Ministry and will be held outside on the Church Lawn, weather permitting. When you have hunted for and gathered your eggs, you are welcome in the Community Room for crafts, snacks, and a chance to chat. Please RSVP via Flock Note or email. You may email Corinne Kilkeary at [email protected]. Kindly include the names and ages of all children participating, so we may plan accordingly. We look forward to celebrating the joy of Jesus’ Resurrection with you!!
The first reading today speaks of the covenant God made with Noah. Yesterday we celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation with our 2nd year Confirmation students affirming for themselves the promises or covenant that was made on their behalf at Baptism. They received the gift of God’s grace, strengthening their relationship with our Lord.
Lent offers us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and strengthen our own relationship with our Lord. The kingdom of God is at hand. How might we as disciples enrich that kingdom? In past years I have given up candy, treats, or other things I enjoy. However, as soon as Lent was over, I went back to enjoying those things and not much had changed. Lent is a time of repentance and giving up candy does not seem like penance to me, as much as I love candy.
Confessions on Mondays during Lent
7:00-8:30pm- held in the Sacristy. (starting 2/19/2024 until 3/25/2024)
This is in addition to regular Saturday confessions 4-4:30pm
40 DAYS FOR LIFE is Prayer and Fasting, Peaceful Vigil, and Community Outreach. Take part with Morris County Right To Life at Planned Parenthood, 196 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960, 7AM to 7PM seven days a week from Ash Wednesday February 14 through Palm Sunday March 24. We invite pro-lifers as individuals or groups to participate. Bring signs to hold (except graphic type) or will supply as needed. Please register at https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/morristown/. Need a sign, please email: [email protected] or call 973-895-5445. You may also join me on Tuesdays 4PM to 5PM during campaign. See flyer in church lobby for more details.
K of C Council 5410 is having their Fish & Chips Takeout Dinner of March 16th from 4 to 6 PM. Cost is $24.
Tickets will be sold the weekend of February 17-18 after all the Masses.
“In those days, in their thirst for water, the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “Why did you ever make us leave Egypt? Was it just to have us die here of thirst with our children and our livestock?”
The Israelites, wandering in the wilderness, grumble to Moses due to their thirst for water. This happens not long after their deliverance from slavery under Egyptian rule, a time in which God had made provisions and performed miraculous judgments against Egypt to ensure their freedom. As a declaration of His love, the manifestation of His power had been in full display for the Israelites many times, yet, despite the evident magnificence of His works, they seemed to have easily forgotten Him.