Spirit News - April 4th

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Last Week of Lent before Holy Week. A strong line up of saints this week including St. Isidore (the Bishop, not the farmer, he's in May.)

We have extended confession hours on Saturday from 3:00 PM-4:30 PM to make sure everyone has the chance to get their Lenten Confession in. And we wrap up the week with Palm Sunday.

The Holy Week schedule is also on our website and towards the end of this email. Here is your weekly update on what's going on in the parish.

Monday, April 4th

St. Isidore of Seville - Last Western Father

On April 4, the Catholic Church honors Saint Isidore of Seville, a bishop and scholar (and namesake for the other St. Isadore, the farmer) who helped the Church preserve its own traditions, and the heritage of western civilization, in the early middle ages. In 653, less than two decades after his death, a council of ....

Tuesday, April 5th

St. Vincent Ferrer - A Witness in Tulmuteous Times

A corrupt Church hierarchy that undercut the Gospel (with TWO contenders to the Papal throne) and a general weakening of the faith among the populace did not deter St. Vincent Ferrer from his mission to bring more souls to Christ...

Thursday, April 7th

St. John Baptist de La Salle - Loving Christ and the Poor

This aristocrat priest used his material and mental resources to lift up the poor both from monetary and spiritual poverty. Despite fierce opposition, he helped peasants and townsfolk establish schools and training programs for all, not just the wealthy.

Eucharistic Adoration

Holy Family Chapel at Holy Spirit Parish

Every Thursday from 6 PM - 8 PM

Begins and ends with traditional hymns and prayers.

Stop by anytime during the evening for quiet, candle-lit prayer before Our Lord Jesus.

Friday, April 8th

Last Chance Before Good Friday

Stations of the Cross

Holy Family Chapel at Holy Spirit Parish

Lenten Fridays at 7 PM

Not getting much out of Lent this year?

Be immersed into Jesus's Passion and His love for YOU. One of the best ways to prepare for Easter, Stations of the Cross helps you grow and reflect on Christ's sacrifice to save all of us.

Saturday, April 9th

Extended Hours!

Sunday, April 10th

Palm Sunday

What do you REALLY know about Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday--or is it Passion Sunday?--marks the beginning of Holy Week. This day commemorates not one but two very significant events in the life of Christ. Here are 9 things you need to know. The first name comes from the fact that it commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when the crowd had palm branches (John 12:13).

Don't just coast during Lent.

Be Proactive.

Read the Mass Readings!

Sunday Readings April 10th - Palm Sunday

Save the Dates:

Holy Week & Easter Mass Schedule

Click Here for Full Schedule

Easter Food Blessings (Holy Saturday, April 16th)

Click Here for Times and Details

Some Thoughts for Reflection

Don't Hate the Rich

As Catholics, we are rightly reminded that in the Church's social teaching, there is a preferential option for the poor. This idea reflects the canon law obligation for us, in the first place, to do all we can within our means to assist the poor and most vulnerable ( Can.

Some (Very Nerdy) Humor:

What every Lord of the Rings fan thinks when they hear of St. Isidore...