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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION GIFT SHOP
New Lenten reflection books have arrived including, Day by Day through Lent, Lent and Easter Wisdom from Pope John Paul II, and Lent and Easter Wisdom from Fulton J. Sheen. Also there are Lent and Easter activity books for children.
Several versions of the Stations of the Cross are available including, Everyone's Way of the Cross and Step by Step to Calvary.
Volunteers are still needed at the shop, especially on Saturdays from either 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Besides working in pleasant and relaxing surroundings, volunteers receive a discount and free parking. Please contact Sharon at 273-6363.
HEARTS' CRY SPONSORS
Kommera Boina Naresh is a 12 year old Hindu boy whose family of 5 is very poor, living in a hut with no latrine and an annual family income of $200.00. He would like to continue with Hearts' Cry and go into the 8th grade next year, but he lost his sponsor. Please call 319-0200 if you would like to become his new sponsor.
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
U.S. BISHOPS' PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA
Three themes from Catholic social teaching apply in a particular way to the Church's concern about global climate change. First, concern for the environment calls us to respect human life and dignity and it is increasingly clear that this cannot be separated from care and defense of all creation. Second, as the world becomes increasingly interdependent, we have a call to promote the common good and the virtue of solidarity. Third, in caring for the environment, we have a special responsibility to the poor and vulnerable in New York State and globally.
BUILDING PEACE WITH JUSTICE
In today's readings we hear God calling a people to be His own through Abram. To guide these people, God gave both law and prophecy. But humankind, whether as individuals or in the societies that we create, has a tendency to overlook or distort the guidance of the laws and prophets. When God entered directly into history through Jesus, He fulfilled both, through His commands to love God and love one another. At the Transfiguration, the power of that love was so strong that a brilliance of light appeared, and this light is promised to us if we listen to Christ.
Reflection: This Lent, are we making room in ourselves to be brighter bearers of the light of love?
Angels explained by children:
Angels work for God and watch over kids when God has to go do something else!
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EUCHARISTIC INTENTIONS
MONDAY, February 18
12:10 PM Leo Maliski (req. by Pat Darling)
TUESDAY, February 19
7:00 AM Christiana Sherman (Joyce Sherman)
WEDNESDAY, February 20
7:00 AM Constance Connors (req. by Arline Deeb)
THURSDAY, February 21
12:10 PM Helen Wilkins (req. by the Mercy Associates of
Ithaca)
FRIDAY, February 22
7:00 AM John N. Boronkay Sr. (req. by Elsie Boronkay
SATURDAY, February 23
4:30 PM Rose Kroboth--1st anniversary (req. by Helen
Kroboth)
SUNDAY, February 24
8:30 AM Carmen Canestaro (req. by George & Rita Nicholas)
10:30 AM Mark Rosetti (req. by Fred & Pat Ciaschi)
PARISH CENTER CLOSED
The Parish Center offices will be closed on Monday, February 18th for Presidents' Day. They will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30 AM.
LENTEN SERVICE OF RECONCILIATION AND HOPE
Come out to meet Him!' (Mt. 25:6) The Catholic churches of the Tioga/Tompkins Region invite you and your family to a Service of Reconciliation and Hope on February 27th at 7:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Church. These prayer services are an invitation for you to come and meet the Lord through prayer, Scripture, reflection, and the opportunity for individual confession.
VOCATION AWARENESS
"He saved us and called us to a holy life" (2 Timothy 1:8b-10). Each of us is called to a life of holiness, and each holy life will differ according to the unique gifts God gives to us. What are your gifts and how will you use them on your own path to holiness? Did you ever think you might have the gifts to serve as a priest in our local church? If so, please call the Office of Vocation Awareness at (585)461-2890 or visit the website at: www.dor.org/vocations
WEEKEND RETREAT
Just as food brings nourishment to your body, a retreat brings nourishment to your spirit. Notre Dame Retreat House offers an exciting retreat theme this year. Understanding St. Paul a Realistic Guide for Today's Catholics or Knocked Off His Horse...St. Paul for Dummies. Men's Retreat Weekend is April 4-6, 2008. Women's Retreat Weekend is April 11-13, 2008. Come enjoy a weekend away from the pressures of everyday life and refresh your body and spirit. For more information contact: Maureen Seeley, 589-6483 or e-mail mseeley@htva.net
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