7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioners;

As we continue from the Sermon on the Mount from Saint Matthew’s Gospel, today, Jesus challenges us to turn the other cheek and to love our enemies. We know that is not our initial instinct—to love our enemies; instead, we would rather take revenge on our enemies. We get angry, we get upset, and we want to do or say something to express that pain and rage. As we approach the season of Lent, let the example of Jesus inspire us to respond to hurt and conflict with mercy and forgiveness.

The second collection this weekend is for the Building Maintenance Fund.

On Wednesday, February 26 th , we begin the season of Lent with a day of fast and abstinence on Ash Wednesday. Mass with the distribution of ashes will be at 6:30 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. A Liturgy of the Word with distribution of Ashes will be at 12:10 P.M. Please see the bulletin or the website for the Lenten schedule. All people from Reserve should have received a card with the Lenten schedule. Please keep it in a handy place so you can refer to it.

It’s not too late to register for Deacon Richard and Diane Abbondante’s presentation “Sacred Communications For Married and Engaged Couples.” It will be held on Saturday, February 29 th from 2:00-4:30 P.M. in the Lacour Center. Please see the bulletin or the website for further information.

Have a Blessed Week and a Safe-fun-filled Mardi Gras holiday!