Keeping Us Connected Newsletter

March 12, 2021

“Ite ad Ioseph” (Go to Joseph)

--Genesis 41:55

Lenten Video Reflection - Lisa Percoco

Dear St. Friends,

With so much going on these days, here are a few simple reminders of big things.

1. Mass of Consecration to Saint Joseph, March 19 at 7:00 PM

Change in Location: Bossidy Recreation Center

Please take note that because of the demand to attend this Mass, we’ve moved the location to the Nancy Bossidy Recreation Center where we will more than double our seating. To register, CLICK HERE. And since St. Joseph, feast comes on the heels of St. Patrick, here is a wonderful brief video on some things the two saints have in common.

2. Evening of Recollection on the Shroud of Turin

March 17, 22, 24 at 7:00 PM, March 26 at 10:00 PM

Spots are filling up for these stand-alone evenings of recollection on what many believe to be the burial shroud of the Lord. You can still reserve seats--see below.

One of my great joys as a priest is to help people clarify their understanding of aspects of our faith, whether that be biblical, theological, liturgical, catechetical, etc. Do you have a question we can help you with? Our clergy and staff will try to help you to greater understanding. The questioner will remain anonymous. Ask your question here.

Health and many blessings,

Monsignor Royal

Praised be Jesus Christ!

Now and Forever

Also in today’s Newsletter:

Deacon Rick Reflection

Light Show Honoring St. Joseph (from Epiphany 2020)

Video: St. Patrick

Veritas Catholic Radio

Did you know Veritas Catholic Radio is located in the offices at St. Mary Parish? It will launch four new programs in the coming months, following its extremely popular “Let Me Be Frank” show, featuring Bishop Frank J. Caggiano. New local programming includes “Focus on Veritas,” “The Frontline with Joe & Joe,” a talk show with Liv Harrison, who is a Catholic media personality and comedian, and a Monday to Friday live drive-time show. Read more below.

Steve Lee, Parishioner and President & CEO of the network

Read Article

Drop off toiletries and laundry detergent

in the bins outside the Hall and Nancy Bossidy Rec Center.

Thank you!!

More Info

THE SHROUD OF TURIN

An Evening of Reflection

4 DATES (same presentation)

March 17, 22, 24 at 7:00 PM

March 24 at 10:00 PM

More Info

No need to pick up materials. They will be brought to the event for you after purchase.

Unique Retreat Experience

Week-long Icon painting with instruction and prayer with iconographer Veronica Royal from Royal Icon Studios coming to our Parish July 26-31. Limited spaces available. Attendees take home their own hand painted icon of Our Lady Undoer of Knots. Click here to learn more.. Email Roula Lee to register

YOUTH & FAMILY

MEATLESS MEALS & STATIONS #4

Time for some fish—Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets this Friday. Stations will be a children’s stations (suitable for youth and adults too!) and you’re invited to grab some tactile supplies ahead of time to set near each station to hold as we pray this week. Check the Youth & Families website for more details. 7pm on Zoom-- link will be sent the day of to all registered families.

More info? ldanner@smcr.org

CHILDREN'S LITURGY

PRAYER AND SACRAMENTS

MASS REGISTRATION

Sunday, March 13

Sunday, March 14

If you need to cancel your reservation, please make every effort to cancel well before closing so others have an opportunity to take your spot. Thank you!

Mass Registration Closing Times

Saturday 4:30 PM Mass - Saturday at noon

10:30 AM & 11 AM Sunday Mass - Saturday at 3:00 PM

8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Mass - Sunday at 6:30 AM

11 AM Sunday Mass will be livestreamed

Watch LIVE and afterwards (anytime) on our Facebook page and website