ST. MARY CATHEDRAL LANSING, MICHIGAN

KofC PANCAKE BREAKFAST Join us after the 8:30 and 111am Masses for a pancake breakfast, TODAY, February 18, 2018.

Wild Goose Lenten Series Our Wild Goose Lenten Series begins this Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the Bishop Albers room of the parish center. No cost to show up. Study guides are available for $10. You are in my prayers. Fr. Karl Pung

KofC EUCHRE TOURNAMENT Come join the fun. The Knights of Columbus will be having a euchre party this Friday, February 23, in the Parish Hall. Registration starts at 6:30 PM and play starts at 7:00 PM. The cost is only $5 per player and all ability levels are welcome. There will be light refreshments available. Players must be at least eighteen years old and present by 7:00 PM.

Fasting When I was studying for my degree in Spiritual Theol-ogy, one of my professors, Fr. Herbert Alphonso S.J., had a beautiful understanding of the ascetic discipline of fasting. He would say, “Fasting is not merely about physical mastery, but is about affirming in my flesh that I belong to another.” A quote I return to often. Fasting is not simply about giving up food or an activi-ty, a mere exercise of my will over my flesh and de-sires. Fasting is about affirming in my own hungers and desires that I belong to someone else. I live for someone else. I am willing to deny myself a good for the sake of another. My desires do not own me. Parents deny themselves various goods for the sake of their children all the time. For the most part they do so joyfully. Parents do not live for themselves, they live for another. Sometimes that other is their spouse, sometimes their children, sometimes God, and some-times any combination of the above. In our spiritual disciplines, especially in Lent, we take on affirming in ourselves that we belong to God. We submit ourselves to a penance that may directly or in-directly relate to aspects of our lives or vocations that conflict with being intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. That penance is not a punishment for our failure in these areas, but an offering and a way to affirm what I want to become as a child of God. It is an act of faith and hope that God will do bigger things in me than this simple sacrifice merits. Our penances, when we in turn unite to the cross of Jesus Christ, take on a more powerful and sanctifying character. These are the graces of Lent, to both sacrifice and to receive the fruits of that sacrifice. May your Lenten penances be fruitful and may you always affirm in your lives and flesh that you belong to God. Adoration and Praise Starting this week, we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Praise music every Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Crypt. Parish Potluck returns Wednesday Evening Potlucks begin again this week. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. Bring a dish to pass and en-joy a little time with your fellow parishioners. Very informal. Nice way to be together.

POTLUCKS BEGIN AGAIN! Wednesday night Potlucks resume on Wednesday, February 21 at 6:00 pm in the parish hall. If you've been looking forward to returning, we look forward to seeing you again. If you've never been, give us a try. Bring a dish to pass (purchased or home made), your own plate and plastic ware if possible, and a $2.00 donation for the main dish. Our cook teams provide the main dish and beverages and you bring side dishes or desserts. We have single people, couples and families who attend. With just one dish from you, you'll partake in a nice variety of food and the company is awesome! The last Wednesday of the month, we have game night so you're welcome to hang around after dinner and play board games or card games with us. Potlucks are every Wednesday night unless noted in the bulletin. Hope to see you there. Mike and Terri Hecksel - Parish Life Committee.

LENT VESPERS Each Sunday of Lent at 5:15pm, Vespers are prayed in the chapel. Please join us.

1st SUNDAY OF LENT February 18, 2018

Monday, February 19 12:05 +Nicholas Risher Tuesday, February 20 8:00 +Jacob Russell by Mary Lou & Tom Lehman 12:05 +Patty Schafter by Diane Clark 5:15 Holy Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, February 21 8:00 +Robert Bell by Aneka Bell 12:05 +Filomena Iafrate by Margaret Weeks Thursday, February 22 8:00 +Harvey Devereaux & Deceased Members Of His Family 12:05 +Charles & Sharon Dion Friday, February 23 12:05 +Lindsey Shevick by Elizabeth Boyd Saturday, February 24 8:00 +Bud Williams by Mary Lou & Tom Lehman 4:00 +Sid & Jim Sicotte by Fran & Phil Dunnebacke Sunday, February 25 8:30 People of the Parish 11:00 +Anthony LaForgia by Mary Beth LaForgia

APPLICATIONS & ACCEPTANCE LETTERS: LCHS Lansing Catholic High School is now accepting applica-tions for the 2018-2019 school year. Acceptance letters are mailed on a weekly basis. If you have questions about admissions at Lansing Catholic high School or would like an application please contact the admissions office at admissions@lansingcatholic.org or by calling 517-267-2102.

February 25, 2018 +2nd Sunday of Lent+

Genesis 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18

Romans 8: 31b-34

Mark 9: 2-10

The Sanctuary candle burns this week in church

In Honor of the Hecksel Family

5TH GRADE VISIT DAY AT LCHS Lansing Catholic High School will be hosting its annual 5th Grade Visit Day on Friday, March 2 from 12:15-1:45pm. If you have a 5th grader who does not attend one of our Catholic partner schools, but would like to at-tend this event, please contact Lansing Catholic’s Admissions Coordinatior Karn Gavin at Ka-ren.gavin@lansingcatholic.org or 517-267-2102 to regis-ter your student.

OUR WEEKLY COLLECTIONS Weekends of 02/11

Envelopes $4,957.93

E-Giving $532.00

Non Envelopes $902.34

Candle $140.00

Youth $4.00

Total $6,536.27

Capital Improvements $493.50

MASS INTENTIONS What a wonderful gift it is to request a Mass for a living or deceased loved one! Stop by the office or call to schedule a Mass or two. The book is open for all of 2018.

ST. CASIMIR ANNUAL FISH FRY Join St. Casimir every Friday in Lent from 4-7pm in the Holy Family Center (800 W. Barnes Ave., Lansing). Menu includes fried perch/smelt, baked cod, fries, baked potato, cole slaw, roll and beveralge. On Good Friday, lunch will be served from 11-1. Adults $10, seniors $9, children 6-12 $6, under 5 free, takeout $10. Call 482-1346 for more information.

SAVE THE DATE– VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 18-22, 2018

Coming to Church of the Resurrection!

Who: Children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade (fall 2018)

When: M-Th: 9am - noon (8:45 drop off)

Fri: 8:15 Family Mass followed by a potluck brunch in Mercy Hall

Watch for registration later this spring!

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