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Things to know when attending Mass - Part III
Posted by paul fritz on 3/07/15
From Gert’s Catholic Library
There are many things within a church that help us prepare to celebrate the Mass. In addition to what was mentioned in Parts I and II, take time to observe your surroundings.
Take special note of the 14 icons on the walls around the church ... Read More »
Things to know when attending Mass - Part II
Posted by paul fritz on 3/07/15
From Gert’s Catholic Library
Once settled into our pew we can now prepare ourselves to participate in the Mass. Hopefully we have arrived early enough to have some time to collect ourselves and spend some quality time in personal prayer before the Mass begins.
To help us with our ... Read More »
Things to know when attending Mass - Part I
Posted by paul fritz on 3/07/15
From Gert’s Catholic Library
How should we act when going to be with someone important? Well, there is no one more important than the living God! With that in mind we should have remembered that we came to be with the most important person we know; and dressed accordingly.
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March 22 - Prayer Presentation by Len Milender
Posted by paul fritz on 2/28/15
As you are journeying through Lent, you may be looking for new ways to build and renew your relationship with Our Lord. Plan now to join us as we explore and experience several different ways to easily build prayer into your daily life. A presentation of various forms of ... Read More »
Trivia - Arc of the Covenant
Posted by paul fritz on 2/28/15
Question: In the Old Testament we read of the Ark of the Covenant. What three items were contained in the Ark of the Covenant?Answer: (Hebrews 9:3-4) Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, which had the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark ... Read More »
Stations and Soup - Cancelled 2/25/2015
Posted by paul fritz on 2/25/15
Tonight's Stations of the Cross and soup has been cancelled because of the impending snowstorm.
Trivia - Original Meaning of Lent
Posted by paul fritz on 2/22/15
Question: What is the original meaning of "Lent"?Answer: Spring (or lengthen, as the daylight hours do in the spring of the year)Read more:http://www.thinkingfaith.org/articles/20110315_1.htm
Trivia - In The Beginning
Posted by paul fritz on 2/14/15
Question: There are two books of the Bible that begin with the same three words "In the beginning". Which two books are they?Answer: Genesis and the Gospel of John
Trivia - Candlemas
Posted by paul fritz on 2/06/15
Question: Falling forty days after Christmas, this day was traditionally known as Candlemas, a day when Catholics would receive candles at church. What other names has this day been known as? Answer: Candlemas celebrates three occasions: the presentation of the child Jesus, Jesus’ first entry into the temple, and ... Read More »
Trivia - Old Testament Prophet and King
Posted by paul fritz on 1/30/15
Question: Who was the Old Testament Prophet and King, who was a shepherd and was born in Bethlehem? He started his Kingship at 30 years of age and foretold that evil men would cast lots for the Messiah's clothing.Answer: David1 Samuel 17:12 (from Bethlehem)1 Samuel 17:15 (shepherd)2 Samuel 5:4 ... Read More »