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A Call to Join the Blessed Franz Jagerstatter 2008 Lenten Fast and Prayer Campaign
Community Members are invited to participate in a Prayer and Fast commitment during Lent. This thoughtful endeavor, initiated by “Franz Jagerstatter People to Break the Silence” has as its Lenten goal to purify our own hearts; to ask for forgiveness for participating in the violence of the Iraq war by our silence; to educate Catholics on the nonviolent teachings and life of Jesus; and to encourage the faithful in the United States to fast and pray throughout the Lenten season. The nature and extent of fasting and prayer is to be set by each individual. Signatures will be collected throughout Lent and be sent to the Cardinal on Easter Sunday. Flyers with blank statements can be found in the racks in the back of the chapel.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
As part of the 150th Anniversary events, please join us for a delicious spaghetti and meatballs dinner on Saturday, Mar 1 after the 6pm Mass. Tickets will be on sale after masses and the proceeds will go to the costs for our May 18th Mass and Celebration on the Common.
Save the Date! The 28th Annual Paulist Center Auction Saturday, April 26, 2008.
The Center relies on everyone’s participation to keep our ministries working and serving this city and this world. Please consider sharing your many gifts by participating in this year’s Auction Planning Team. All are invited to the kick -off organizational meeting on Wed, Feb. 13 at 7pm. More details inside bulletin.
| Readings |
February 17 to 24, 2008 |
| Sun |
Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9 |
| Mon |
Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79; Lk 6:36-38 |
| Tue |
Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50; Mt 23: 1-12 |
| Wed |
Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31; Mt 20: 17-28 |
| Thu |
Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1: Lk 16:19-31 |
| Fri |
1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23; Mt 16:13-19 |
| Sat |
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 |
| Sun |
Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 |
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NOTE: These Readings are linked to the full text in this online Lectionary. (Click on the name of the day.)
Another good link to the entire Bible is this Bible Gateway. |
Food Pantry: demand is High, Food Supplies are Low
We are in need of hearty soups, stew, jarred spaghetti sauce,
mac&cheese, an canned veggies/fruit..
The pantry is open each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 2-3:30. Thanks for your continued generosity in helping us feed the homeless.
No Religious Education Classes
On Feb. 17 & 24 due to winter break.
No Religious Education Classes
On Feb. 17 & 24 due to winter break.
Operation Rice Bowl
As part of our faith community’s Lenten observance, we will participate in Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program, Operation Rice Bowl. For thirty one years, Operation Rice Bowl has inspired Catholics in the United States to pray, fast, learn and give as we increase our understanding of our global community and connect that with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching throughout our Lenten journey. Unlike other Sundays when we are invited to bring gifts for the Church and the poor, on Holy Thursday we are invited to offer gifts solely for the poor. And so we welcome you to bring your Rice Bowl to our Holy Thursday liturgy. You can pick up rice bowls and corresponding home calendars in the racks in the back of the chapel.
Prayer for Peace
Gracious God, Source and Creator of all life, You desire that all peoples live in peace with one another. We pray fervently for the people of Iraq facing the horror of a full -scale war. Watch over them, and be their refuge during these violent times. We pray fervently for those people who are fighting or may be called upon to fight. Grant them strength and wisdom and protect them in a special way. We pray fervently for a swift conclusion to this war and for lasting peace throughout the world. Help all of us, individuals, nations, governments and world leaders to remember the unnecessary loss of life for millions of innocent people. Keep us faithful to our commitment to live in peace, to work for peace, to BE your peace every day in every way. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Who came to bring us fullness of life and peace. Amen.
Welcome!
Please warmly welcome new PCC members:
Margaret Whitlock from Boston, MA
David Hiett from Somerville, MA
Children of a Lesser God: Reflections on El Salvador and Sub -Saharan Africa
On Tuesday, February 26, at 7pm, Peter Gyves, SJ, will reflect on his experience as a physician working in El Salvador from 1990 -1993 during that country's civil war and, over the past five summers, among children with HIV/AIDS in sub -Saharan Africa. Peter is a Paulist Center Community member and a Jesuit who is serving his transitional deacon year here at the Paulist Center. He will be ordained to the priesthood in June 2008. Peter's talk will offer an historical and theological reflection on his experience among the poor. All are welcome.
Interfaith film screening of James Carroll’s Constantine Sword
All are welcome to a free advance screening of this documentary film. Discussion with author and co -producer James Carroll will follow. Wednesday, Mar. 5, at 7pm in Morse Auditorium at Boston University. Presented by Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries and 10 co - sponsoring organizations, including the Paulist Center. See www.coopmet.org for more information.
Liturgical Ministry Update!
All liturgical ministers are asked to complete their yearly 2008 CORI form and turn it in during the month of February. New ministry volunteers or those who are completing the form for the first time must use the green form. All others use the white forms. Forms are located in the El Salvador alcove, and should be returned to Forms Return Box, or to Michael Kurley at the Center. Please also complete one of the Liturgical Ministry Update forms available in the sacristy or the El Salvador alcove so we have accurate contact information for all liturgical ministers. Thank you!
The Little Black Book
A booklet of Lenten reflections based on the writings of late Bishop Ken Untener of Saginaw, Michigan is available in the vestibule. If you enjoyed the Advent reflections in The Little Blue Book, then you’ll be sure to find these enriching as well. Each day of Lent offers a 6 minute meditation on the Passion according to John
Prayer Requests
Please Pray for Rosemary Weiss who is recovering from surgery.
Journey with Isaac Hecker and Christ ! Let's mark 15,000 footprints of service as a community!
In honor of Isaac Hecker and in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Paulists, we challenge the community to log 15,000 hours (or footsteps) of service work by Paulist Center community members by next January. Please pick up a sheet in the racks in the back of the chapel that highlights different ideas, or organize an event that the community can participate in together. Then fill in the form to let us know what service you performed. Journey with us to become a stronger community in Christ!
Pastoral Care Seminar
Michael Bousquet, Harvard Divinity intern at the Paulist Center, is offering a three -class Lenten seminar on the art of pastoral care. Come learn how to engage others (and yourself) pastorally in difficult and stressful times. Meetings are immediately after the Sunday 6pm liturgy on 2/17, 2/24, and 3/2 and will end at 9:30pm. If you would like more information, please contact Michael at: mbousquet@hds.harvard.edu
Tax Letters
If you wish to have a letter from the Center for weekend and appeal contributions you made by check or credit card for 2007, please call the Center and leave a message with your request for Patty Simpson at (617)948-2428 or email her at pattypcc@aol.com. The IRS requires letters for single donations of $250 or more (i.e. several smaller donations totalling $250 do not require letters), and the letter is for your records only - it is not submitted to the IRS with your tax returns. Anyone who made a donation of stock will automatically receive a letter by Feb. 1.We sincerely thank all who gave to the Center in any way. Your generosity is essential and appreciated.
Connecting at the Center
In an effort to improve connections and foster inclusion, the Pastoral Council is encouraging folks to wear a name tag during the Community Coffee in the Auditorium after the 10am and Noon mass. Stop at the table in the Auditorium and put on a name tag so we can learn to call each other by name.
Another Parking Option
In addition to the validated parking option at the One Beacon Street Garage, please also be aware that the Boston Common Garage sells books of parking t ickets at a reduced rate. Through the end of February, anyone may buy a book of 20 tickets for $100. The tickets are good for after 4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends (i.e. $5/ticket). As of March 1, the book of 20 tickets will be $110 ($5.50/ticket). Tickets purchased before March 1 will still be honored after March 1. Tickets may only be purchased in person at the office in the Boston Common Garage. The office is open 7am- 7pm on weeknights and 7am -3pm on weekends. Call (617) 954-2098 or email bcg@mccahome.com for more information.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Evensong Retreat & Spirituality Center
offers the following Lenten prayer experiences: Experiencing the Power of Prayer and Spiritual Direction in your Life: Feb 22-24 Sacred Healing: A Lenten Retreat: Mar 6 -9 Contact www.evensong. retreat. com or 508 -432- 0027 for more information.
New Pathways Volunteers Needed!
New Pathways Emergency Shelter is looking for volunteers willing to provide short-termshelter (1-15) days in their homes for teens in crisis. New Pathways serves youth throughout Boston, ages 12-17,who have either run away fromhome or who are homeless. If you are interested in finding outmore about the programand possibly serving as a host home, contactMelissaGlynn- Hyman or SarahHoxie at 617-277-8107.
Senior Tutors and Mentors for BPS Kids
Seeking older adults to serve as tutors and mentors in local elementary and after -school programs with Generations Incorporated . Your experience is valuable - make a difference in a child’s life and yours. All training and materials are provided. Contact PCC member Mary Ondrusek at 617 -778-0554.
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