The Weekly Connection

The Churches of

Holy Name of Jesus, St. Angela Merici, and St. Norbert

February 23, 2024

The Second Sunday

of Lent

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In this week's readings, the Lenten season continues with another story of testing. In this week’s first reading, we hear of how Abraham was put to the test. The Church has always read this story as a sign of God’s love for the world in giving His only begotten Son. In this Sunday’s Epistle, Paul uses exact words from this story to describe how God, like Abraham, did not withhold His only Son but handed Him over for us on the cross.

In the Gospel we hear another echo. Jesus is called God’s “beloved Son,” just as Isaac is described as Abraham’s beloved son. These readings are given to us in Lent to reveal Christ’s identity and to strengthen us in the face of our difficulties.

As we sing in today’s Psalm, Jesus believed in the face of His Afflictions, and God loosed Him from the bonds of death. His rising should give us the courage to face our trials, to offer ourselves totally to the Father, as He did, and as Abraham and Isaac did.

Reminder that Father Peter is visiting his mother in Nigeria and will be returning on March 7. Contact the office with any concerns.

Link for The Three Temptations

Link for The Hour of Our Death - Eternal Rest

Link for Scriptures to Answer Common Fears

Link for This Week on FORMED

The Rite of The Elect and

Call to Continuing Conversion

On Saturday, February 17, those going through the RCIA process attended the Rite of The Elect and The Call to Continuing Conversion at The Cathedral with the Archbishop. This year we are blessed to have 10 from St. Norbert and 1 from Holy Name of Jesus joining the church this year. We welcome you all and pray for you as you continue on your faith journey. Praise be Jesus.

Father Samuel explains the Sacrament of Annointing of the Sick to

the school children.

Activities At Holy Name of Jesus

HOLY NAME OF JESUS

FISH FRY

10257 Ashbrook

St Louis, Mo 63137

DATES

March 8, 15, 22 and Good Friday, March 29

TIME: 4:00-6:00

DINNERS; $15.00

Shrimp or Fish plus 2 sides

Dinners include dessert, coffee, tea

ALA CARTE

Shrimp: $7.00 for 6 pieces

Fish Sandwich: $7.00

SIDES/PINTS $5.00

French Fries Cole Slaw

Potato Salad Spaghetti

Please join us for our monthly candlelight vigil to pray for an end to gun violence and for peace in our communities on Sunday, February 25 7:00-7:30 p.m.

The purpose of these monthly vigils is to pray for unity in our community, to raise awareness of social justice issues in our greater metropolitan community, and to pray for an end to violence – especially gun violence.

These vigils consist of music, a time of silent reflection, and group prayer. Next month’s vigil will be held on March 24 at 7 p.m. We hope you can be with us!

Activities at St. Angela Merici

Men's Club is meeting Monday, February 26 with a Rosary in the church at 6:30 pm followed by the meeting. Fellowship, food, faith, and fun. Please join us.

Activities At St. Norbert

As Archbishop will be at mass and we are celebrating the diversity of our three churches, we are looking for volunteers to help with this beautiful, fun, and delicious day. Anyone from any of the three churches is welcome and encouraged to attend and to volunteer. There will be a committee meeting on Monday, March 4 at 6:00 pm in the hall at St. Norbert. You can also find out more information or if you are not able to attend the meeting but want to volunteer by calling Kim @ 314-831-3874

Catholic Biomedical Crash Course

In this 6 week series, we will discuss hot-button issues. You will come away knowing how the Church has acknowledged and responded to the issues of our day, and how the Church's stance on these issues might just be the easiest way to live a most fulfilling life.

If you would like more information, please contact Annie Bridegroom, PA-C at 864-316-2458

Sessions begin at 7 pm in Schaefer Hall

Feb 29 - Artificial Reproductive Tech

Mar 7 - Pornography

Mar 14 - Transgender Issues

Mar 21 - Euthanasia

Join us for the

Unity Mass

Sunday, February 25, 11 am

at St. Norbert.

This is open to everyone.

Celebrate our unity in Christ with each other.

Due to Lent, there will not be a potluck after the mass.

The Jonah Prayer Team and Anointing of the Sick will be available.

Adoration - Tuesdays

St. Norbert: 8:30am - 6:30pm If you find the side door locked, please call the office to gain access. 314-831-3874

St. Angela Merici: 8:30am - 7pm

Devotions and Benediction at 7pm The last hour 6-7pm is dedicated to prayer for vocations.

Holy Name of Jesus: 9am - 10pm

Use the door under the overhang in the circle driveway to enter. Just knock and someone will come and let you in.

Prayers for Healing

Please pray for the following individuals:

For a listing of all current names of the sick

Please click here .

Upcoming Events:

Unity Mass	Sun 2/25 11 am	St. Norbert
Swahili Day of Recollection	Sun 2/25 12:30 pm -3:40 pm	St. Norbert
Game Night	Every Sun 7 pm	St. Norbert
Candlelight Vigil for peace	Sun 2/25 7 pm	Holy Name of Jesus
Men's Club	Mon 2/26 6:30 pm	St. Angela Merici
Catholic Bioethics	Thu 2/29 7 pm	St. Norbert
Taste of St. Norbert Volunteer Meeting	Sun 3/3 6 pm	St. Norbert
Fish Fry	Every Friday in March	Holy Name of Jesus
Women's Conference	Sat 3/9 8:45 am - 4 pm	Archdiocese

Let us pray for unity and for each other as we continue with the

All Things New process.

God our Father, you reveal to us your love through Christ and through our brothers and sisters. Open our hearts so that we can welcome each other with our differences and live in forgiveness. Grant us to live united in one body, so that the gift that is each person comes to light. May all of us together be a reflection of the living Christ.

..................................................................................Amen