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(Updated 3/23/2019)

Confessions:
Wednesdays During Lent 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Saturday 4 to 4:45 PM (church)

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A Few Words from Father Steve

Dear Friends,

When the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicted a cold and snowy winter for 2019 they weren’t too far off. It predicted major snowfalls in February with blizzard conditions for New England. Doesn’t it seem like a long time ago when we received our first snowfall back in December 2018! We never thought that we would have more storms. Sometimes, it wreaked havoc with the power lines, caused black outs, leaking and collapsing roofs, icing, skidding and so many
other winter nightmares. Once the Christmas season was over, the light and joy of the season went too as the days were dark by 4 pm. You became more aware of it.

As noted before in this column, we became aware of what damage the snow can do and without any warm sun to melt it. Our own chapel roof needs some work. It has developed more leaks and it will probably need to be replaced in the spring but we were able to keep on top of the plowing for the safety of all our parishioners. During a recent storm, we lost two electrical poles due to strong winds. The electrical poles on our property need to be maintained by the parish. Winter is always tough and always tough on the budget. Thank God that Spring has Sprung!!!

I feel very fortunate, because of your generosity to the Grand Annual Collection, I have not needed to ask for any additional collections for snow removal. Sadly, I know of many parishes that have had to resort to this as it is such a financial burden. I have been busy writing thank you notes to all of you who have contributed to the Grand Annual Collection knowing this is probably a big financial burden for many of you. I am extremely grateful to all of you who have made this sacrifice. There is still time to contribute to this collection. It will close at the end of the month of April.

Recently, I started to think about my weekly envelopes. I realized I could go ”green” and try “online giving,” so I wouldn’t forget to pass my envelope in and also save paper. It has only been a short time for me so far but I think “online giving” also helps me organize my budget better to have it automatically withdrawn and keeps paper to a minimum. If you are interested in trying “online giving”, call the rectory for more information.

As this column goes to press, it is already the Third Sunday of Lent. Many of you may not realize it but when you look up the word Lent, there are several meanings. This word in Latin means, “40 days” but in the Anglo-Saxon times it meant “spring.” Even though Lent is about prayer, almsgiving and fasting, we are also slowly coming out of the darkness of winter. Every day is a little brighter, a little longer and there is a sense of happiness. Winter is ended and spring is here. As we journey together through Lent, we are almost doing a spiritual cleansing or a spring-cleaning of our souls, in preparation for Easter. This can lessen our burden and make us feel lighter.

The beginning of spring also means something else for me - my birthday which was this past Thursday. Even though it is a time to celebrate a new year, my birthday has almost always occurred during Lent so it has been a special time to prepare for Easter but also to thank God for all He has done for me. Lent is the season where God gave us His greatest gift–His Son. It can be a season to be grateful for everything else He has given and it can be a time to give back.

As we come out of the darkness during the season of Lent, let us be reminded that spring is here as we see the crocuses have been seen popping out of the once snow covered and frozen ground and as we prepare for opening day of the Red Sox at Fenway.

On a very happy note, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a better winter next year. That’s certainly something to look forward to.

Love, Fr Steve

All classes will meet as scheduled this week.

All Tuition Bills are now due. Please remit your payment to the CCD office as soon as possible.

Grade 2 - Parent Rehearsal Meeting - Monday, April 8th at 7:30 pm in the church.

Grade 3 - Family Fun Night - After the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, April 6th

Confirmation Classes will meet on:
Grade 9 Sunday, March 24th 4:30 pm hall
Rite of Commitment 6:00 pm Mass
Parents should attend the Mass with their children.
Grade 10 Sunday, March 31st 4:30 pm hall - Gown Measurements

Click on the Weekly Bulletin link above to read all CCD Announcements.

REFLECTION: What do you ask the Father to write on your heart?

BULLETIN SUPPORTERS: We sincerely thank all of our advertisers who have placed ads in our bulletin. Please support the businesses that advertise in our parish bulletin as their ads help to defray the cost of the bulletin.

Women at the Well Ministry
The Women at the Well Ministry will meet at Our Lady of Assumption Church on Saturday, March 30th after the 8:00 am Mass. Facilitated by Patricia Hulme, this is a safe and trusting environment to share your faith and grow closer to God. Email Pat at pathulme@hotmail.com for more information. All women are welcome.

Saint Christine’s now has a Facebook page. We will use the Face Book page to post parish news, events, CCD cancellations, photos and more but we need your help. Visit www.facebook.com/stchristinesmarshfield and “LIKE” our page to help spread the word. We’re new to Facebook so please bear with us as we get up to speed with social media. You can also link to our Facebook page whereever you see the Facebook logo on our site.

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CCD & PARKING LOT REMINDER!!
Please exercise extreme caution in our church parking lot while dropping off and picking up children from classes. Please drive slowly in the parking lot and refrain from using cell phones. Children move quickly and your full attention is needed.

REMINDER: The Marshfield Fire Department has requested that our parishioners refrain from parking in front of the church as it prevents their access in times of emergency.

PAPER RECYCLE BIN - WE ARE NO LONGER RECYCLING PAPER
Please do not deposit any old papers in the recycling bin in the church parking lot. The company that emptied the bin has gone out of business. We will no longer recycle paper.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, ALTAR SERVERS
Please check your schedules to see if/when you are assigned. If you unable to serve your assigned Mass, it is important that you call a substitute to serve for you.

CCD CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER
If classes are cancelled due to weather, notification will be available on Channels 5, and 7. Please tune into these stations or log onto their websites. Additionally, cancellations will be announced on WATD radio (95.9). Please note that if Marshfield Schools are closed, Saint Christine’s CCD classes are also cancelled.

All children in Grades 1 through 3 must have a parent or another adult accompany them to and from class each week. Parents must sign children out before they are released from their class.