Lent is a communal journey of faith that is a time for more intense spiritual preparation, and an opportunity for interior reflection on our relationship with Jesus Christ and with one another. Our relationship with Christ starts in the waters of baptism. This Lenten season we are offering small groups and individuals to be enlightened by the grace of the Holy Spirit in understanding more deeply the grace of Baptism. To achieve this purpose, the Messages Shapers Ministry has found a wonderful resource to assist us this Lent.
Today many people speak of “drowning” in the many demands of their lives…schedules, priorities, demands, commitments, the current political situation in our country and world. We are inviting all to surface; “Up From The Waters” to find safe harbor and land on hallowed ground by making this journey of faith.
“Up From The Waters” is created by fellow Catholics in the Archdiocese of Brisbane, Australia and shared with all English speaking parishes and dioceses throughout the world. I am asking all our small groups to use this resource and inviting you to join the small group what fits conveniently into your schedule. The meetings will take 60 – 90 minutes of your time each week, a gift well worth devoting to your personal spiritual growth and development. Due to shipping from Australia the books are $8.00 each. These books will be available after all the weekend Masses beginning this weekend. They will be available in the new Information booth located in the vestibule (front entrance way) of the church.
You can sign up for a Lenten small group either after Mass or on our website under “Count Me In”. The groups start meeting the week of March 5th.
Tuesday at 7PM (3 Jackson Way, Hopedale) – leaders Jana Loughlin & Jeff Cote
Wednesday at 7PM (Parish House) – leader Dee Russell
Wednesday at Noon (Parish House) – Lenten Lunch and Group with Fr. Bill
Thursday at 11AM (Church Parlor) – leader Pam Chaplin
Thursday at 7PM (Church Parlor) – leader Karen Barrett
Thursday at 7PM (2 Butler Rd, Mendon) – leader Karen Daige
Saturday at 9AM (Loft Library) – leader Matt Smith
Let the journey begin!
Fr. Bill