Annunciation Parish

Pastoral Reflections- Fr. Tim Wenzel

4th Sunday of Lent

Let us be reminded thta charity is an important part of our Lenten call.  We believe that as Church, we make up the Body of Christ.  When one member suffers, we all suffer.  Christ continues to suffer in His members who are hungr and deprived.

"A Lenten Fast" by Rev. Arthur Lichtenberg
Fast from judging others; feast on Christ living in them.
Fast from anger; feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism.
Fast from worry; feast on gratitude for the good we see in others.
Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others.
Fast from personal anxiety and discouragement; feast on eternal hope through Jesus.
Fast from everything that separates you from the Lord; feast on everything that draws you to the Lord.

We can help the hungry by participating in the Rice Bowl Program throughout Lent.  The fourth Sunday of Lent we are asked to support the Catholic Relief Services to needy people throughout the world, victims of disaster and displacement.  Keep in mind that March is Food Shelf Month.  Your donations will be matched by Minnesota Food Share.

Penance Services

• Wednesday- March 24, 7pm Annunciation Church, Mayhew Lk.

• Monday- March 29, 7pm St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephens

• Tuesday- March 30, 7pm Immaculate Conception Church, Rice

Holy Week Schedule

• Holy Thursday- April 1, 7:00 pm
  • Reception to follow Mass- everyone invited
• Good Friday- April 2, 12:30 pm
• Holy Saturday- April 3, 8:00 pm
  • Easter Vigil to follow Mass-everyone invited
• Easter Sunday- April 4, 8:30 am