Dear Families,

Next week is Holy Week, when the Church calls upon her people scattered throughout the world to come together to watch and pray with Jesus.   On Monday morning the students will lead us into these holiest of days as they pray and sing  Sacred Silence under the direction of Pat Tsagalakis. 

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Sacred silence, holy ocean

gentle water, washing over me.

Help me listen, Holy Spirit, come and speak to me.

God my Father, Christ my brother, Holy Spirit, sanctifying me.

Lord, I'm sorry, please forgive me, come and set me free.

Sacred silence, holy ocean, gentle water, washing over me.

Help me listen, Holy Spirit, come and speak to me.

Holy Mary, gentle mother, God's pure vessel, praying for me.

Saints and angels, all in heaven, come and be with me. 

You are welcome to join us for these brief moments during which we slow down the 'busyness' of our days and listen to the word of God.  We will have the Shadow Stations on Friday at 2pm.

The kindergarteners and first graders were delighted to have their grandparents and special friends here today. So were we!

Blessings, 

Bernadette O'Leary

Principal 

Easter Sunday Mass

This year we invite all children to attend the Children's Easter Liturgy at 10:30 am on Easter morning.  As the children enter the church on this joyous morning students from St. John School will give each child a paper cross.  We will ask that the children write a special and personal thank you note to Jesus on their crosses, thanking Him for the gift of life and for showing us how to live a life of love.  Then they will be asked to raise their crosses for a Sprinkling Rite. Finally all the crosses will be collected at the offertory and presented to Christ on the altar.  Please help your children think about the many ways in which they are grateful for Christ's Easter sacrifice.

Invitations are going out next week, so watch your mailbox. In the meantime, here is a sneak peek of this year's Saturday Dinner Menu, provided by Act 3 Catering:

Appetizers

Fresh Tomato Bruschetta on Toasted Crostini

Signature Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Capresé Skewers

Salad

Classic Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan

Entrée Selections

Grilled Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions & Gorgonzola

Chicken Marsala

Grilled Balsamic Portabella Mushroom with Cannelloni Beans, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Garlic and Mozzarella Cheese (Vegetarian and Gluten-Free option)

Sides

Cheese Tortellini with Classic Marinara Sauce

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

Includes Fresh Baked Rustic Rolls with Butter

As always, dinner will be followed by our fantastic Dessert Auction. 

 

Lenten offerings may be brought to Easter Sunday services. Visit www.crsricebowl.org for additional resources to use at home such as recipes, prayers and information on some of the countries supported by CRS.