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Served By: Rev. David A. Fernandes, Pastor • Rev. Richard E. Rudy, Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael J. Lonergan, Pastor Emeritus, (Former St. Elizabeth Ann Seton) Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, Weekend Assistant • Deacon John J. Gallagher St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Established July 1, 2014 Joining The Parishes of St. Thomas Aquinas (1922-2014) & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1976-2014) NORTH CAMPUS 601-Bristol Pike Croydon, PA 19021 RECTORY 126 Walnut Ave. Croydon, PA 19021 215-788-2989 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sundays: 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM (North Campus) and 9:30 AM (South Campus) Monday-Friday: 6:30 and 8:30 AM Saturday 8:30 AM Only (Chapel at 126 Walnut Ave.) Holydays: Vigil 7:00 PM, 6:30 and 8:30 AM, AND 7:00 PM (North Campus) SOUTH CAMPUS 1200 Park Ave. Bensalem, PA 19020 PARISH OFFICE 121 Belmont Ave. Croydon, PA 19021 215-788-2989 Fax: 215-788-7626 Email: parishof[email protected] Website: www.staq.org twitter@staq_church CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00-4:30 PM (North Campus) MARRIAGES By Diocesan policy, a six month advance notice is required to allow sufcient time for the necessary marriage paper work and preparation. Deacons are permitted to witness marriages which are not during Mass. BAPTISMS First three Sundays of the month after 11:30 AM Mass. Attendance at Pre-Jordan class, on the 3rd Tuesday each month at 7:00PM, in the Cares Meeting Room (enter by rear door) at 121 Blemont Avenue, is a requirement. You must pre-register by calling the Parish Ofce at (215)788-2989. PARISH MEMBERSHIP In order to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Conrmation and Matrimony, and in order to receive a Letter of Eligibility as a Godparent or a Sponsor it is necessary that you be registered in our parish and practice the Catholic Faith. Please call the Parish Ofce as soon as you move into our parish to schedule a registration meeting, or after the 11:30 Mass on the 4th Sunday during the Social, or on the Parish Website. Please call the Parish Ofce if you move, or change your address or phone number. PARISH DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturdays after 8:30 AM Mass (Chapel) Divine Mercy Chaplet: Sundays before each Mass (both Campuses); Mondays at 6:30 PM (Chapel) Rosary: Weekdays before 8:30 AM Mass (Chapel) and Sundays before each Mass Christian Prayer: Monday-Saturday before 8:30 AM Mass and Monday at 6:40 PM (Chapel) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays 9:00 AM -7:00PM with Benediction at 7:00 PM (Chapel)

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Served By:Rev. David A. Fernandes, Pastor • Rev. Richard E. Rudy, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Michael J. Lonergan, Pastor Emeritus, (Former St. Elizabeth Ann Seton)

Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, Weekend Assistant • Deacon John J. Gallagher

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Established July 1, 2014Joining The Parishes of

St. Thomas Aquinas (1922-2014)& St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1976-2014)

NORTH CAMPUS601-Bristol Pike

Croydon, PA 19021

RECTORY126 Walnut Ave.

Croydon, PA 19021215-788-2989

MASS SCHEDULESaturday Vigil: 5:00 PM

Sundays: 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM (North Campus)

and 9:30 AM (South Campus)Monday-Friday: 6:30 and 8:30 AM

Saturday 8:30 AM Only (Chapel at 126 Walnut Ave.)Holydays: Vigil 7:00 PM, 6:30 and 8:30 AM, AND 7:00 PM

(North Campus)

SOUTH CAMPUS1200 Park Ave.

Bensalem, PA 19020

PARISH OFFICE121 Belmont Ave.

Croydon, PA 19021215-788-2989

Fax: 215-788-7626Email: parishoffi [email protected]

Website: www.staq.orgtwitter@staq_church

CONFESSIONSCHEDULE

Saturday: 4:00-4:30 PM (North Campus)

MARRIAGESBy Diocesan policy, a six month advance notice is required to allow suffi cient time for the necessary marriagepaper work and preparation. Deacons are permitted to witness marriages which are not during Mass.

BAPTISMSFirst three Sundays of the month after 11:30 AM Mass. Attendance at Pre-Jordan class, on the 3rd Tuesday eachmonth at 7:00PM, in the Cares Meeting Room (enter by rear door) at 121 Blemont Avenue, is a requirement.You must pre-register by calling the Parish Offi ce at (215)788-2989.

PARISH MEMBERSHIPIn order to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confi rmation and Matrimony, and in order to receive a Letter of Eligibility as a Godparent or a Sponsor it is necessary that you be registered in our parish and practice the Catholic Faith.Please call the Parish Offi ce as soon as you move into our parish to schedule a registration meeting, or after the 11:30 Mass on the 4th Sunday during the Social, or on the Parish Website. Please call the Parish Offi ce if you move, or change your address or phone number.

PARISH DEVOTIONSMiraculous Medal Novena: Saturdays after 8:30 AM Mass (Chapel)Divine Mercy Chaplet: Sundays before each Mass (both Campuses); Mondays at 6:30 PM (Chapel)Rosary: Weekdays before 8:30 AM Mass (Chapel) and Sundays before each MassChristian Prayer: Monday-Saturday before 8:30 AM Mass and Monday at 6:40 PM (Chapel)Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays 9:00 AM -7:00PM with Benediction at 7:00 PM (Chapel)

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Saturday February 14, 2015 8:30 AM Lillian Dooley req by Daughter & Lillian 5:00 PM Renewal of Marriage Vows Sunday February 15, 2015 7:30 AM James Petrino (1st Ann) req by Loving Wife/Family 9:30 AM Jacinta Jabla (27th Ann) req by Jet Jable/Family 11:30 AM Amanda Busler req by Friends & Family Monday February 16, 2015 6:30 AM No Intentions 8:30 AM Clifford Nardinocchi req by Family Tuesday February 17, 2015 6:30 AM No Intentions 8:30 AM For the People Wednesday February 18, 2015 6:30 AM No Mass 8:30 AM Francis & Dorothy Fishburn req by Friends 4:00 PM Prayer Service with Ashes 7:00 PM No Intentions Thursday February 19, 2015 6:30 AM No Intentions 8:30 AM Carol Schroeder req by Kate Schroeder & Family Friday February 20, 2015 6:30 AM No Intentions 8:30 AM Elizabeth Carmody req by Tom Saturday February 21, 2015 8:30 AM Margaret Litz req by Bernadette 5:00 PM Stella Stockunas req by Mickey Katkocin Sunday February 22, 2015 7:30 AM Edward Ream req by Mark & Lynn 9:30 AM Harold & Catherine Davis req by Andrew & Catherine Flail 11:30 AM Francis Hamilton req by Kathy & Al Belmondo

Sunday Scriptures February 22, 2015

Reading I: Genesis 9:8-15 (23B) Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading II: 1 Peter 3:18-22 Gospel: Mark 1:12-15

February 21, 2015 5:00 PM C San Juan & S San Juan

February 22, 2015 7:30 AM K Shafer & A Ditzler 9:30 AM C DelPuerto & T Marion 11:30 AM M Kelly & R Kelly

February 21, 2015 5:00 PM J Kelly & M Kelly

February 22, 2015 7:30 AM R Brown & E Brown 9:30 AM C Meheffey & D DiTommaso 11:30 AM A Amoroso & P Amoroso

Weekend Offerings

01/31 5:00 PM $2,602.00 02/01 7:30 AM $ 946.00 02/01 9:30 AM $2,509.00 02/01 11:30 PM $1,742.00 Debt Reduction $1,481.00

TOTAL for weekend of February 1, 2015 $9,280.00

Thank you for your generosity. May the Lord bless you.

February 15, 2015

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February 15, 2015

Remember In Your Prayers Our men and women in the military: Many of our parishioners have family members serving in dangerous assignments around the world. Please keep them in your prayers. Our Sick: Ethel Rudy, Jack Gallagher, Joseph Clayton, Linda Lewis, Betty Wunsch, Georgetta Kelly, Bob Daubert , David Zimmerman and all their relatives and friends. Our Deceased: Betty McGettigan and all the deceased members of our parish and their relatives and friends. Beginning Saturday, February 21, 2015 the Vigil Mass will be at 4:30 PM. Confessions will be 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM The second collection on the weekend on February 21st and 22nd will be for the Care of the Aging and Infirm Priests of the Archdiocese. Many of the priests who responded to the Lord’s call are now retired and some physically ill. They are being cared for at a number of Catholic Health Care facilities throughout the Archdio-cese. We thank God for the goodness and generosity of the faithful in the past and in this Year of the Priest, seek your assistance to ensure that our elderly priests are well cared for now and in the future.

The Lenten Season will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Our Lenten schedule will be as follows:

Monday: Daily Mass at 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM There will be no 6:30 AM Mass during Lent Adoration after the 8:30 AM Mass Benediction at 3:30 PM in the Chapel Tuesday: Daily Mass at 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. Confessions at 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the Church. The Saturday schedule for confessions will continue. Wednesday: Daily Mass at 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. Stations of the Cross at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. There will be no Stations on Ash Wednesday. Thursday: Daily Mass at 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. Adult Faith Formation at 7:00 PM at the Parish Office lead by Fr David Fernandes. Friday: Daily Mass at 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. Day of Abstinence.

Stations of the Cross Come join the Knights of Columbus for the Stations of the Cross, in the Chapel, at 12:30 PM every Sunday of Lent.

Separated/Divorced Support Group. Please join us on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Father Crehan Hall. This is an open forum where you can ask your questions and find answers. If you have any questions, please contact Peg Duffy at (215) 788-1947.

The next Pre-Jordan class will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Room. Parents and Godparents must attend. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at (215) 788—2989.

The Sunday Church Social will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 12:30 PM in the Church Hall. If you would like to donate a baked good, please contact Connie Lombardi at (215) 781-2318.

The Passion of Christ at St Thomas Aquinas Church. The Via Dolorosa Ministry will once again perform Christ’s Passion on Good Friday, April 3rd, at 7:30 PM. Rehearsals will be held every Wednesday evening in Church at 7:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Maureen Fenton at (215) 458-8289.

You are invited to serve people in need here at St Thomas Aquinas by joining the Society of St Vincent de Paul. Your assistance to people in our parish area needing food, clothes, rent assistance, utility assistance and other needs will be a rewarding experience. Is it time for you to live your religious convictions and give something back for all you have received? There will be an introductory meeting on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Parish Office.

Stop by the Family Game Day on Sunday, February 22, 2015, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Church basement. There will be a wide selection of board games available with volunteers to help teach them, or bring your favorite game to challenge your friends and fellow parishioners. Sponsored by your Knights of Columbus #4765.

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February 15, 2015 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Television Mass. Watch the Television Mass on Sunday mornings at 5:30 AM on WPVI—TV—Channel 6. It will be rebroadcast each Sunday at the following times: 9 AM on DT-2 Channel 6 digital, 10 AM on LaSalle University 56 and 5 PM on DT-2 Channel 6 digital. Host a Family for the World Meeting of Families. Two million visitors from all over the world are expected to visit Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families congress and visit by Pope Francis on Sept 22-27, 2015. Local residents in the Philadelphia region and Tri-State area are being asked to sign up as host families for the event and welcome visitors into their homes during the celebration. To learn more, visit http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/get-involved/host-a-family/. Family and Friends of Holy Family University are sponsoring a Cash Bingo and Dinner on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 11:30 AM at Cannstatter Volkfest-Verein, 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA. $40.00 includes a three course sit-down dinner and the cash bingo games plus Coach Bag and Basket raffles and chance prizes. Contact Joan Fiorentino at (215) 355-0187 for tickets and details. 7th Annual Men’s Spirituality Conference—March 7, 2015. Man Up Philly presents Faith, Family and Fatherhood. Enrich your faith through your participation in this year’s conference. On Saturday, March 7th at St. Joseph University Hagan Arena, the men of our parish are invited to join Catholic Men from throughout the Archdiocese for the 7th Annual Men’s Spirituality Conference. Speakers include Dr Scott Hahn, author of Rome Sweet Home, Gus Lloyd, Catholic radio host, Devin Schadt, from Catholic Answers and Jim Longon, member of the Papal Foundation. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered, and the Conference will conclude with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles Cha-put. For more information and to register visit the website: www.manupphilly.com Archbishop Ryan High School will host their Winter Open House on Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2015 from 12:30 to 3:00 PM. All 6th, 7th and 8th grade families are invited to attend. For further information call (215) 637-1800 ext 269 or visit www.archbishopryan.com. SISTER STRIKES AGAIN! A show in the Late Night Catechism Series. Sunday, March 15th at 2 PM, St Hubert Auditorium. Tickets are $35.00 per person. Contact Anna Marie 215-332-3636 or [email protected].

Mount Saint Joseph Academy, a Catholic college preparatory school for girls, invites all interested 7th grade girls to register for The Pre-HSPT to be given on Saturday, March 28, 2015, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The Pre-HSPT is a 7th grade edition of the actual Scholarship/Entrance Exam given to eighth grade applicants. Registration is available online only. You will receive registration confirmation via email. Register at: www.msjacad.org/practicetest. Father Judge High School Interactive Financial Aid and Express Registration Nights will be held on Thursday, Jan-uary 29th, Thursday, February 26th and Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Please bring your entire 2013/2014 Tax Return Form, your W-2 and/or1099’s, proof of any non-taxable income verification and the $28 non-refundable fee made payable to the “Private School Aid Service.” Apply for financial aid now. You are invited! All are welcome! St Ephrem Parish will begin their Spring Bereavement Support Group Meetings in March. The sessions run for 8 consecutive Wednesdays. Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Marian Parish Center 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM or Marian Parish Center 7:00 PM—8:30 PM. Please contact Sr. Kathleen at 215-804-1002 or St Ephrem Rectory at 215-245-1698. Registration is required to prepare folders for the participants. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats are for anyone hurting from the spiritual and emotional pain of an abortion. The weekend will help you experience the mercy and compassion of God; grieve your loss; and forgive yourself and others. Retreat dates are March 20th to 22nd, 2015 at the Spirituality Center in Fraser, PA Call (215) 906-6337 or (610) 399-0890. All contacts are confidential. National website www.rachelsvineyard.org. Malvern Retreat House—Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection for Men and Women directed by Msgr Joseph Marino on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration at 9 AM). Cost is $40.00 per person which includes Continental Breakfast, Full Luncheon, Mass, Reconciliation, Inspirational Talks by Msgr Marino, Quiet Time. Held in the Main Retreat House, 315 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355. 610-644-0400 or www.malvernretreat.com. Theology on Tap. Bucks County Theology on Tap Series. Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 7:30 PM at Giuseppe’s Pizza, 990 2nd Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954.

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February 15, 2015

Alumnae Scavenger Hunt. Nazareth alum—round up your galpals and create teams of 4-5 for our Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, February 28th from 1—3 PM. This event is FREE. You will search around the building for new and old items and rooms and maybe even see a few favorite teachers! Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places! Please email [email protected] or call 215-268-1048 to register a team! 7th Grade Practice High School Placement Test. The test will be administered on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Nazareth Academy High School from 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM. This test is similar to our Entrance/Scholarship Exami-nation held every October, and is a good indication of a stu-dent’s strengths and weaknesses in testing for high school. Registration is free this year; however, we require registra-tion by Friday, February 27, 2015. 7th Grade Shadow Days. Nazareth will offer three shadow days (Thursday, April 9th, April 16th and April 23rd) designed exclusively for 7th grade girls. This unique day provides a glimpse into a day at Naz featuring sample clas-ses and shadow activities from 8:15 to 10:45 AM. Registration is available on our website. Space is limited so early registration is suggested. Comedy Night at Nazareth. Join us on Friday, February 27th at 7:00 PM at Nazareth Academy High School (4001 Grant Avenue) for a fabulous evening of laughs featuring local comedians: Host, John Kensil: Feature, Vickie Fernandez; and Headliner, David James. Tickets are $35 and include dinner, wine, beer and entertainment. Table discounts available at $240 for a table of 8. Event is open to the public age 21+. Tickets can be purchased on our website www.nazarethacademyhs.org. Registration is now open! MOM Heart of the Home Spring Day of Renewal. March 21, 2015, 9:00 am -3:30 PM, Sts Simon and Jude Meehan Center, West Chester. Calling all moms, grandmothers, step-mothers, and other women of nurturing nature. Do yourself a favor..Spend the day with us! Give yourself this one day out of 365 to slow down and re-plenish your spirit. Deepen your relationship with God and Mary, Our Mother by sharing the day with other women like yourselves! The day includes times of reflection with our amazing, inspirational morning and afternoon speakers, Kathy McCarthy and Sandi Tronoski. Visit our website to print a registration form and to read more about what this day has to offer. Questions—call 610-269-6470 or visit http://www.mom-heartofthehome.org/events.

You are Invited! St Katharine Drexel Shrine Novena & Nosh, Sunday, February 22, 2015, 2—4 PM. Begin the Novena with reflection and refreshments! $5.00 per person. Call 215-244-9900 Ext 380. Feast Day Mass, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Noon in St Elizabeth Chapel—Commissioning of Honor Guards. Feast Day Celebration, Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM. Celebrant will be Archbishop Charles Chaput, Music by Holy Ghost Prep. National Justice Award presented to Carmen Bermudez. RSVP to 215-244-9900 Ext 380. Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser Event. St John the Evangelist Youth Ministry will be hosting a Designer Bag Bingo Event featuring Coach and Vera Bradley bags on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the St John the Evangelist Parish Center located at 752 Big Oak Road, Morrisville, PA. This event is open to the public, a BYO food and beverage event, and all proceeds raised will go directly to the youth who are planning on attending World Youth Day in Poland in July 2016. The cost per person to attend is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. If you are interested in attending this event, or have any questions, please contact our Youth Minister, Maria Parker at 215-295-4102 Ext 118 or [email protected]. Registration for St Charles School for the 2015-16 School Year will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 for those registered at either St Charles or St Thomas Aquinas parishes. All other parishes or non-catholic families may register on M arch 4, 2015. Documents necessary are Birth Certificates, Baptismal Certificates (if not baptized at St Charles, Our Lady of Fati-ma, St Elizabeth Ann Seton or St Thomas Aquinas), Im-munization Record and Social Security Number. A $100.00 per child registration fee is required for all grades. Age requirements are as follows: Child must be 6 yrs old—1st grade by August 31st, 5 yrs old—Kindergarten by August 31st, 4 yrs old—Pre Kindergarten by August 31st. No Exceptions! If child/children will ride the bus proof of residency, i.e. electric bill, cable bill, etc., is also needed. Pre-K students are not eligible to ride the school bus. Registration on both days will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:00PM in the school cafeteria. Any questions, please call 215-639-3456. Nazareth Academy Alumnae Mass. Our beautiful Chapel Hosts Alumnae Mass followed by continental breakfast on Sunday, March 1st at 11:00 AM. Please RSVP emailing [email protected] or calling 215-268-1048. This event is free and open to family and friends.

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February 15, 2015

The Annual Archdiocesan Mass Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, The Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers is Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter and Paul at 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. Archbishop Charles Chaput will be the principal Celebrant and homilist. We encourage parish participation, individuals, and parish groups to attend and/or volunteer in assisting with all aspects of the Mass and reception. There will be a light reception immediately following the Mass. All are welcome. To RSVP go to www.archphila.org, email [email protected] or call the Office for Persons With Disabilities at 215-587-3530. Are you or a loved one in need of placement in a Personal Care setting but aren’t sure if you can afford it? Are you preparing for the future and want more information on options for paying for a Personal Care community? Holy Redeemer D’Youville Manor is hosting a free, educational seminar on “How to Pay for Personal Care.” The event will be held on March 5th at 6:00 PM. The address for the event is 1750 Quarry Road, Yardley, PA 19067. Our guest speaker will be Bryan Adler, attorney with the Rothkoff Group; he will be speaking about financial planning and VA benefits. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by February 26th to Lucia Maglio, Outreach Coordinator, at 267-626-0676. Mothers of Children with Disabilities Retreat. Monday, May 4, 2015 at Malvern Retreat House. Bishop Timothy Senior will direct a retreat for mothers who are raising children with disabilities and also those who have adult children with disabilities. There will be time to pray, reflect, and chat with other mothers. To register or for more information please contact Malvern Retreat House at 610-644-0400, malvernretreat.com or Sr. Kathleen Schipani at 215-587-3330 or [email protected]. Living in Love—Retreat for Married Couples. St. Thomas Of Villnova will be hosting a parish Retreat Workshop for Married Couples called “Living in Love” on February 21-22, 2015. All married couples, whether you have been married 6 months or 60 years are invited to attend this remarkably insightful and energizing experience. The time commitment is 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Saturday and 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Sunday. Mark your calendars now and plan to participate! For more information about time schedule, topics, and cost please visit: www.livinginlove.org you may register online or call Dave and Stephanie D’Arcangelo at 610-489-4869 or email at [email protected].

Prayer on Ash Wednesday O Jesus, in honor of the forty days

you spent in the desert praying and fasting, we begin this season of Lent.

During this holy time of sacrifice, prayer, and good works may we prepare our hearts, our souls, our minds and

bodies for the greatest feast in the Church, the feast of Your Resurrection.

May we follow in Your footsteps

as we journey with You to Jerusalem. At each Mass that we participate in during this Lent,

may we be reminded of the Last Supper and Your gift of Eucharist.

May we continue with You to Calvary,

accepting the crosses that are given to us each day. May we stay with Your Mother Mary

as she stands by Your Cross. We ask You to forgive us our sins

and thank You for the sacrifice You have made for us. Grant us, O God, the perseverance to strive each

day of this holy season of Lent to become better Christians.

May our preparation for Easter

make us one with the Risen Christ on Easter and every day of our lives. Amen

World Meeting of Families Prayer God and Father of us all,

in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made is

your sons and daughters, In the family of the Church.

May your grace and love

help our families in every part of the world be united to one another In fidelity to the Gospel.

May the example of the Holy Family,

with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled,

to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen

Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!

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