Jesus challenges us to turn the other cheek and to love our enemies. These are not our instincts. It is not easy. We get angry, we become upset, and we want to do or say something to express that pain and rage. As we approach the season of Lent, let the example of our Lord inspire us to respond to hurt and conflict with mercy and forgiveness.
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday which begins the Season of Lent. Masses with the Distribution of Ashes will be offered at St. John Paul II Parish at Noon and at 7 PM at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish.
Also beginning this week, Christ the Good Shepherd Parish will be having Mass on Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM. The Word and Communion Service that has been offered here at St. John Paul II Parish on Thursday morning has been discontinued. We thank Ruth Gomez for leading these services.
We continue to build the linkage between St. John Paul II Parish and Christ the Good Shepherd Parish with our joint bulletin and now our coordinated daily Mass schedules. Please let me reiterate that NEITHER St. John Paul II Parish nor Christ the Good Shepherd Parish is closing.
Again, if anyone has any questions, please reach out to Fr. Ron or me.
Have a blessed week,
Fr. Matt
