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Monday, Mar 08, 2021
Lenten Weekday
How fitting that the first day of Catholic Sisters Week is also International Women’s Day, celebrating achievements of women in politics, culture, and society. Catholic sisters have been making the world a better place for centuries! By teaching children, healing the sick, fighting injustice, promoting peace, defending the planet, creating community, and empowering other women, Catholic sisters are a powerful gospel witnessͶand many of us have been on the receiving end of their work and prayers. Celebrate sisters this weekͶfind information and resources at.org.
TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Kings 5:1Ǧ15ab; Luke 4:24Ǧ30
Tuesday, Mar 09, 2021
Oponal Memorial of Frances of Rome, Religious
During a week that celebrates Catholic sisters, women religious, we remember an Italian saint who found a way to work and pray like a nun while staying committed to her immediate family. In fact, Frances of RomeͶwho nursed her sick husband and children, as well as the poor, during a plague in the 1400sͶis commonly called a Benedictine oblate. An oblate is anyone who wants to share in the common vision and prayer of a religious community without officially entering religious life. Explore religious communities at .org.
TODAY'S READINGS: Daniel 3:25, 34Ǧ43; Matthew 18:21Ǧ35
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021
Lenten Weekday
“Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” This quote belongs to Harriet Tubman, who died on this day in 1913.
This courageous woman, who escaped the chains of slavery and then led hundreds of slaves to freedom, reminds us that no matter the odds, no matter the restrictions, God gives us strength to reach for the stars and become the Love we were created to be.
On this midͲMarch day, in the third week of Lent, perhaps we could use a little encouragement to keep reaching for the stars as we respond to our Lenten call to love as God loves. Take one courageous step toward racial healing today.
TODAY'S READINGS: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5Ǧ9; Matthew 5:17Ǧ19
Thursday, Mar 11, 2021
Lenten Weekday
One year ago this week, COVIDͲ19 began to
seriously disrupt lives in North America. During this tumultuous year, everyone has suffered, whether from isolation, illness, unemployment, or another pandemic problem. Pope Francis has urged us to grow from these experiences: “If we are to come out of this crisis less selfish than when we went in, we have to let ourselves be touched by others’
pain,” he wrote. Has COVIDͲ19 stretched your heart? Whether you give to a food pantry or call a shutͲin, act on your compassion today.
TODAY'S READINGS: Jeremiah 7:23Ǧ28; Luke 11:14Ǧ23
Friday, Mar 12, 2021
Lenten Weekday; Day of Absnence
As we practice Lenten abstinence today, we might keep in mind these words from fourthͲcentury Saint Basil the Great: “True fast is the estrangement from evil, temperance of tongue, abstinence from anger, separation from desires, slander, falsehood, and perjury. Privation of these is true fasting.” Being mindful of what goes into our mouths is important today, but being mindful of what comes out of them, even more so. Strive to abstain from the unkind, false, or hostile word today. And if you find you have broken the fast, make amends as best you can. Let this be your spiritual discipline today.
TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 14:2Ǧ10; Mark 12:28Ǧ34
Saturday, Mar 13, 2021
Lenten Weekday
Gregory Palamas, a saint of the Eastern Orthodox, Melkite, and Ukrainian Catholic Churches, taught that the use of the Jesus PrayerͶ“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner”Ͷprepares one to receive the graceͲfilled light of the Lord. This short, formulaic prayer has its roots in today’s parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Saint John Paul II repeatedly cited Palamas as one of the great spiritual writers of history. Today, join with John Paul II and Palamas in heaven and the multitude of Catholics throughout the world who recite this spiritual mantra over and over again seeking the Lord’s mercy.
TODAY'S READINGS: Hosea 6:1Ǧ6; Luke 18:9Ǧ14
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Mass Intentions
Weekend of March 6
th& 7
th3rd Sunday of Lent
? Robert Douglas
For the People of St Stevens
? Lorraine Dlutowski
Monday March 8
th? Sophia Hyla’s Mom
Tuesday March 9
th? Holy Souls
Wednesday March 10
th? Chris Cassidy
Thursday March 11
th? Tom Phelan
Friday March 12
th? William (Murt) Treacy
Weekend of March 13
th& 14
th4th Sunday of Lent
? Patrica De Rose
For the People of St Stevens
? Wieslaw Pajak
Anniversaries
Basil & Mary Rizzi͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘73
Jack & Lori McCormack͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘63
John & Beverly Rahman͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘͘53
Virtual Masses
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Sunday at 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
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The Catholic Schools Office is now accepng applicaons for the Diocesan School Board. All registered praccing Catholics are eligible. You do not need to have children currently enrolled in Catholic schools to qualify, though familiarity with the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools is preferred. For informaon and an applicaon, please eͲmail Jennifer Shumway at
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Applicaon deadline is May 22, 2021.
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