February 18, 2024 | 2024-W08

“Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ’s victory over death. This season urgently calls us to conversion. Christians are asked to return to God ‘with all their hearts’ (Joel 2:12), to refuse to settle for mediocrity and grow in friendship with the Lord.”

– Pope Francis.

Liturgical Resources

Latest Sunday Mass (Feb. 18th, Lent 1)

Next Sunday Lectio Divina (Feb. 25th, Lent 2)

Next Sunday Readings (Feb. 25th, Lent 2)

What's Happening Around Saint Mary

12:00 pm - Stations of the Cross (Church/Chapel)

7:00 pm - Group Study, Walking with Jesus to Jerusalem (Marian Room, Lower Level Rectory)

9:30 am - Faith Enrichment/Circle of Grace, All are welcome! (Marian Room, Lower Level Rectory/Virtual via Zoom)

Topic: The Second Sorrowful Mystery - The Scourging At The Pillar (Part 2 of the Sorrowful Mystery Series presented by Wild Goose TV/Paradisus Dei)

3:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)

7:00 pm - Stations of the Cross (Church/Chapel)

A Meatless Meal in the school lunchroom follows after the Stations.

Music Ministry Updates

Take an hour out of your day next weekend, and come to St. Mary Parish in Buffalo Grove for the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday, February 24th, or the 8:00am or 10:30am Mass on Sunday, February 25th, and enjoy the beautiful sounds of hand bells playing Lenten music courtesy of Megan, Joan, Joe, Michael, Aileen, Marianna, and Emily!

One weekend only! Don't miss out!

National Eucharistic Revival

NER | Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 59: The Lord’s Prayer
NER | Eucharistic Prayer Companion - First Sunday of Lent: Turning Towards Jesus
NER | Communion in the Body of Christ: Pray for the Living and the Dead
NER | Return of the Prodigal Son
Archdiocese of Chicago | National Eucharistic Revival
USCCB | National Eucharistic Revival
NER | Sign up for Heart of the Revival newsletter

What's on the Horizon

Young Adults!

Looking for like-minded friends?

Head on over to Deerfield Bakery (BG) on Sunday, March 17th after 10:30 Mass (approx. 11:30am) for some fellowship and food! Grab some coffee and brunch or a donut and head on upstairs to get to know your fellow young parishioners (ages 21-39).

Features

Saint of the Week

St. Pius X's devotion to the Eucharist was truly inspiring! He lowered the age of First Communion to seven years old, encouraging young hearts to encounter Christ early-on. He also advocated that everyone, regardless of their social class, should have access to the Eucharist.

Source: parishesonline.com