Announcements
Announcements March 8 - March 14
Upcoming Events
PLANT SALE - Saturday, April 24 th
PLANT SALE & BREAKFAST - Sun., April 25 th
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER May 14, 15, 16 th
35 th SPRING FESTIVAL June 4, 5, 6 th
MEN’S RETREAT May 21, 22 & 23 rd At THE WELL With Fr. Jim Parke Cost $100. per person Contact: Rob Wilhelm
OUR HOLY WEEK AND EASTER CELEBRATIONS
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 9 TH 7:30pm – This celebration begins in a subdued tone. As you enter the commons you are invited to let the Pastoral Council wash your hands as a sign of their service to you, and then let one of the Parish Staff anoint your hands as a sign of our common call to ministry. This liturgy ends quietly and is joined as one solemn liturgy with Good Friday and the Easter Vigil on Saturday. The Chapel will be open for Eucharistic adoration and prayer until midnight.
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 10 TH 7:30pm - We continue in a solemn tone gathering in silence and proclaiming the Passion of the Lord Jesus; we are invited to venerate the wood of the cross as a sign of Jesus’ sacrificial love for us. We leave in silence once again. Stations of the Cross 12:00 noon
EASTER VIGIL, APRIL 11 TH 7:30pm - We begin the Vigil in the Worship Center. Into the darkness we bring the light of the Easter Candle accompanied by our Elect, Candidates and Sponsors. We listen to the story of OUR salvation and with the joy of the Easter Gospel, then begin the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation. A reception for our new members follows in the Ascension Community Center. (No 5:30pm Mass on Saturday, April 11 th)
EASTER SUNDAY Liturgies will be at 8:30am, 10:30am and 12:30pm *Note Time Change!
The Parish Office will be closed Mid-day Thursday, Apr. 9 th and will reopen on Tuesday, April 14 th
RECONCILIATION
…St. Matthews – Mon., March 8 th, 7pm
This Lent, Respect Life Ministries is working together with 50 local churches to hold a 40-day prayer and fasting daily vigil at the Planned Parenthood abortion location, under construction, at 515 Newtown Rd., Va. Beach. This vigil began on Ash Wednesday and will continue through March 28 th. Please join us. dinardo@cox.net
Other Announcements
Celebrants for Next Weekend 5:30pm – Fr. Joe Clark 8:45am – Fr. Jim Parke 10:30am & 12:15pm – Msgr. Mark Lane
The Knights of Columbus Council 12117 invite all Catholic men over 18 years of age to join them at their membership table March 6/7 th in the Commons. The Ladies Auxiliary is also looking for women to be part of their wonderful cause. The KofC will be sponsoring a Fund Raiser at Max and Erma’s – Pembroke Shopping Ctr; on Sunday, March 14 th – 20% of your total bill will be donated to the KofC for charity. So come out and eat!
FAITH WORKS COALITION –(FWC) FWC and Judea Christian Outreach Ctr. are in the process of a joint project. JCOC owns a duplex that is rented to low income people as part of their affordable housing ministry. The duplex is badly in need of renovation. FWC will take the lead on the renovation. Volunteers from both groups will be working together. The work schedule is every Thurs, Friday, Saturday beginning on March 18 th. We will be removing cabinets and fixtures and doing over floors, walls and ceilings repairs. There are no building skills required, we need a lot of willing helpers. Contact Matt Schorr 467-4112 Mschorr2@verizon.net
Columbarium
Parishioners who wish to purchase a niche in the Columbarium, please see Edna in the Parish Office. Total cost for two people is $1000. Total cost for one person is $600. (This figure includes the urn and engraved stone.)
Social Justice Ministry
3 rd WEEK OF LENT
For young people in Afghanistan and around the world who lack education opportunities. May our generosity and prayers this Lent support communities in their efforts to establish quality schools for their children. As we continue our journey with Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl , let us be mindful that our Lenten sacrifices help to give hope to our brothers and sisters in need.
…SOWERS OF JUSTICE MEETING: Friday, March 12 th 9:30am at St. Gregory’s.
…INTERFAITH AGENCY AT THE BEACH: Meet Thurs., March 18 th 10am at St. Gregory’s. Lunch provided. Children and Teen Advocacy.
Social Ministry Volunteers: You and your guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary presentation of the Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by the Hurrah Players, Saturday, March 13 th at 7pm at the Roper Performing Arts. Ctr. Register at 495-1886 x14 by March 10 th.
The Sandwich Ministry will meet March 13 th at 10am in the Church Kitchen. Please bring lunch meat – turkey or ham, and cheese. (Not thin deli-sliced)
MEALS ON WHELS MARCH 8-12 TH Monday – Margie Ponce Tues., Hoff and Dispennette Wednesday & Thursday - Maureen & Bob Ianucci Friday – Jeri Lengel & Pat Graves
FAMIS – Are you in need of Health Insurance for your child? New guidelines are coming for those who are eligible depending on your income. Catholic Charities can help you with the process 467-7707
REFORM IMMIGRATION: National Rally to Washington DC. A Bus will be leaving Catholic Charities, (next to St. Gregory’s), on Sun., March 21 st , 7:30am and return on he same day at 9pm. Cost is FREE. Reservations: 847-922-1213. Meghan McNamara
…Scrap-booking supplies for journaling ladies who are homeless. Call VOA 437-4911
…Needed - 3 cars in good condition.
