Lenten Penance Service Schedule

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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic ChurchThursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM St. Mary Catholic ChurchSaturday, March 14 at 10:00 AM St. John the Evangelist Catholic ChurchThursday, March 19 at 7:00 PM St. Rita Catholic ChurchMonday, March 23 at 7:00 PM Queens Catholic ChurchTuesday, March 24 at 7:00 PM Whether it has been months or many … Continued

Lent 2026: Don’t Just Pass It By, February 22, 2026

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This year for Lent, rather than give up ice cream (that’s not REALLY a difficult fast anymore), or add a virtue like being kinder to people (NAH, that never goes well), or attempt Exodus 90 (THAT never goes well either), I’m going to try to be intentionally aware of my daily practice of Catholicism. What … Continued

Homily Short, 6th Sunday Ordinary Time, Feb. 15th, 2026

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Father Randy Koenigsknecht Watch the Homily Short Listen to the Homily Short As Lent begins, Father reflects on death, judgment, and the temptation toward mediocrity in the spiritual life. Instead of aiming to “just get by,” we are called to wholehearted discipleship and the abundant life Christ promises. Read the Homily Short Last week, Deacon Dave … Continued

Disciple Maker Index Survey, 2026

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“Be ready! Be prepared for Lent! Get your fasting ready, please!” I got this advice from my granddaughter Lucy, who will soon be six, as I asked her for some encouragement for my bulletin article which is partly about Lent.. While I write this, we are having a grand time visiting her, her two sisters, … Continued

the Book of Judith – Judith 1:1–2:3, Episode 1

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Creation, Covenant, and the Breath of Life (Genesis 2:4–17) In Episode 1 of our study of the Book of Judith, we begin by setting the stage for one of the most fascinating and debated books of Sacred Scripture. Covering Judith 1:1–2:3, this opening session introduces the historical backdrop, key characters, and major locations that frame … Continued