In this Sunday's Gospel Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, giving him the gift of life, and his family and community the gift of faith. When asked, Martha professes her belief that Jesus is the Christ.
What is the basis for our own faith in eternal life in Christ? Or, is our faith buried in a tomb of uncertainty or doubt – confused or challenged by others who do not believe? How might our faith be raised and restored in these Lenten days of fasting, alms-giving and prayer? Without faith, living the Christian life can seem foolish, burdensome or heavy. With faith, we become living witnesses to the resurrection, freely giving our lives, talents and gifts.
WE HAVE A NEW SCHEDULE FOR THE LENTEN MISSION AND AN ADDED WEDNESDAY NIGHT TALK. EVERYONE IS INVITED! BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS !
This Sunday we Welcome Fr Paulson to Saint Francis of Assisi !
Fr. Paulson V. Veliyannoor visited us last year and gave an all day conference on Eucharist. He is a Claretian Missionary from India. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, California, He is currently engaged in administration, teaching, and research at Saint Claret College, Ziro (India), besides his preaching ministry. Father Paulson was the author of the reflections in the Bible Diary 2013. Father will offer a Sunday Lenten conference and a Monday thru Wednesday Morning Mission after our 8:30AM daily Mass and has added a Wednesday Evening Lenten Talk at 7:40PM in the Church
SUNDAY LENTEN CONFERENCE APRIL 6 from 3:30 TO 5PM in the church, followed by a coffee social.
The Lord’s Prayer: The Summary of the Gospel
One of the early Fathers of the Church, Tertullian of Carthage, called the Lord’s Prayer “the summary of the entire Gospel” and “the foundation of further desires.” Ever since the Lord taught his disciples how to pray, we, the Church, have been praying it every day. However, sometimes the prayer becomes so familiar that we fail to see what it actually contains. What do we mean when we pray the prayer Jesus taught us? The two-hour Sunday Conference will dwell on the richness and beauty of the prayer we cherish and pray most. A coffee social will follow.
MORNING LENTEN MISSION Following the 8:30AM Daily Mass on; Mon. April 7, Tues., April 8, Wed., April 9th.
Be Joyful Evangelizers of the Gospel
On the Feast of Christ, the King, 2013, our beloved Pope Francis gave us his apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium,” the Joy of the Gospel. During the Lenten Mission, we will reflect together as to how to be joyful evangelizers and share with others the joy that the Gospel brings. For this, we will draw from the exhortation as well as from the numerous teachings the Pope has been giving during his audiences and weekly angelus messages. Some of the themes we will dwell on will be: what is the Gospel and what does it invite us to do?; how do we proclaim the Gospel?; the social dimension of the Gospel; sacraments and the Gospel; and, how to be spirit-filled evangelizers. Hospitality will follow in the parish hall.
A SPECIAL ADDED EVENING TALK AT 7:40 PM IN THE CHURCH ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9TH
Bible Study on Monday night, April the 7th at 7:40PM with Jessie Romero
Parish Penance Service On Tuesday, April 8th starting at 6:30PM in the Church.
Blessings for Couples celebrating a wedding anniversary.
On the third Sunday of each Month we honor and pray for our couples celebrating wedding anniversaries. To sign up for the April blessing, Couples are encouraged to call the pastoral center at the beginning of the month.
Marriage Encounter —Come experience the life giving water of Christ at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekends are in Ventura Apr 25-27 and in Chatsworth July 18-20; for more info. contact Ed and Jo Lara 818-848-6729
Stations of the Cross and a bowl of Soup—On Friday April 4th, we pray the Stations of the Cross at 6PM in the church, followed by a simple meal of soup in the parish hall. All are welcome! This is our last evening for Soup as Next week we have the sacrament of Confirmation.
The Knights of Columbus will be with us on the weekend of May 3rd and 4th recruiting Men to restart our council.
Michael A. Lara
Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church "A rest stop for the Soul"
1048 W. Ventura Street Fillmore, CA. 93015
Telephone: (805) 524-1306 ext. 17 FAX: (805) 524-0784
Email: stfrancisoffice@sbcglobal.net
PAX ET BONUM!
Thank you for your message and for all that you do for Saint Francis of Assisi! God Bless
