Pax Christi Catholic Church March 15, 2020 Third Sunday of Lent Encountering, becoming and sharing the Presence, Love and Peace of Christ We invite and welcome all people to learn and grow with us in living the Good News through

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Rules of Discernment Series Part 1: Rules 1 and 2 MASS & My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Fr. Will and I wanted to start a series on what it means RECONCILIATION to discern the movements within our hearts. This is a method created by St. Ignatius of Loyola TIMES to help us see whether the inspiration that we are receiving comes from God, ourselves or the temptations of the evil one. This can get very confusing at times, so the Holy Spirit led St. WEEKEND Ignatius of Loyola to develop 14 rules of discernment to help us to stick close to God and His Sat. 5:15 pm will. Over the next few weeks, we will look at these rules. Sun. 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45 am

Rule 1 is defined as this: In the persons who go from mortal sin to mortal sin, the enemy WEEKDAY is commonly used to propose to them apparent pleasures, making them imagine M, T, Th & F 9 am sensual delights and pleasures in order to hold them more and make them grow in their W 7 am & 5:30 pm vices and sins. In these persons the good spirit uses the opposite method, pricking them RECONCILIATION and biting their consciences through the process of reason. Sat. 4-5 This is the beginning step of our faith journey. We are learning to love God and know the difference between what is a virtuous action and what is a sinful action. We slowly begin to experience the outcomes of our decisions when we pay particular attention to our actions. For example, when we choose to do things our way and to do things that we know to be wrong like fighting with our family members. First, we experience that initial false emotion of thrill Eucharistic Adoration and enjoyment but that feeling quickly leaves as it arrives. After awhile, we get used to it and 4 am-11 pm no longer view it as wrong or immoral. This is what the Devil does to keep us remaining in this T, W & Th sinful life by always making these sins as enticing and enjoyable so we don’t want to leave Chapel

All are welcome any time! them in order to follow God. However, it’s the opposite with a person trying to become holy. The Holy Spirit will work hard For the door code or to to prick their conscience so they don’t find the sin to be enjoyable instead they feel worse, sign up for an hour: they feel shame and guilt. This is done so they can develop a healthy reaction of disgust adoration.coordinator@ towards sin. gmail.com

The second rules it this: In the persons who are going on intensely cleansing their sins and rising from good to better in the service of God our Lord, it is the method contrary paxchristichurch.org to that in the first Rule, for then it is the way of the evil spirit to bite, sadden and put 507-282-8542Fr. Will Thompson th obstacles, disquieting with false reasons, that one may not go on; and it is proper to the 4135 - 18 AVEPastor NW good to give courage and strength, consolations, tears, inspirations and quiet, easing, Rochester, MN 55901 and putting away all obstacles, that one may go on in well doing. The second rule speaks about the intention of a person really striving for Pastor Father holiness and they are making great effort in their journey. The devil sees Will this so He tries to dissuade a person by presenting faith as something Thompson difficult, unbearable and to just give up. The Holy Spirit, on the other hand, will be the one ministering to the person with encouragement, relief and strength to endure these trials because God loves the person Parochial Vicar and wants a deeper relationship with him/her. Father Fr. Thế Hoàng I pray that these rules prove to be insightful and helpful to you all during Thế Hoàng Parochial Vicar this Lenten season, Fr. Th Hoàng

ế Children & Youth Parish Life Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Join our Marian Grotto team! Every year during Lent we review Jesus’ path to Calvary We are in need of all ages to help us plant, through the work we refer to as the City of Jerusalem. We water, weed, etc. this spring and summer. provide children the opportunity to hear the paschal Hours are flexible. events within the geographic context of Jerusalem. It is Contact Ellen Kroc to learn more! more than offering small buildings and walls for children [email protected] to move, but to give a historical context for the reality of the Passion, Death and Resurrection. By reviewing Jesus’s Help us with the Grotto plans this season. last days in Jerusalem, we hope to make the celebration of Thursday, March 19 His resurrection more meaningful. 7 - 8 pm, Room 8 Kingdom Kids meets March 16 & 23. No class Mar. 30 Chorus Concert - College of Saint Benedict Women’s Sunday School Choir and St John's University Men’s Chorus Lesson discussions were on kindness. Class B discussed Saturday, March 21 how following the rules parents have is an act of kindness. 2:00 – 3:30 pm Class C discussed different ways to extend kindness to Pax Christi Church others. Class A discussed recognizing how to say sorry All are welcome to this free concert. and reconcile with those they hurt. Free-will offering will be accepted.

Summer Church Camp (K-grade 5) Sunday School Concert M-F June 22-26, 8:30 am - noon Sunday, March 22 Volunteers needed grade 6 -adult The Sunday School students will Registration goes live on Monday! entertain us between the https://paxchristichurch.org/scc-reg 9 am and 10:45 am Masses

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Pax Christi Day at the Rochester Honkers baseball game Youth ~ Grades 6-12 Sun. July 19 Wednesdays 6:30-8 Proof 1:30 pm 6-6:30 & 8-8:30 Open Youth Center & Café

Wednesdays or Sundays Confirmation Tickets will be www.paxchristichurch.org/youth available beginning mid-May. Get the latest info: https://paxchristichurch.org/ymupdate

Sunday Gospel Reflection

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus approaches the woman at the well with no hesitation. Throughout their conversation, Jesus shows the woman that he truly knows her, that she is not a stranger. How can you open yourself up to God this Lent so that you can know him, like he knows you?

Laetare Sunday Next Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Lent and is known as Laetare Sunday. Laetare means “rejoice” and the Church expresses hope and joy in the middle of our penitential Lenten practices. Rose is the color of rejoicing, so we briefly change the liturgical color, using rose-colored vestments. This is also the midpoint of our Lenten season. As we reach this milestone, reflect on the spiritual goals you set at the beginning of the season. How are you fulfilling them?

www.catholiccurrent.org Fridays Lent during Lent

5:30 pm Reconciliation Individual (regularly scheduled) Sat. 4-5 pm; Th. 5-6 pm; First Friday 9:30-10:30 am; Led by different or by appointment groups each week. Individual (additional times for Lent) Fri. April 3, 9:30-10:30 am Tues. April 7, 12-1 pm

Wed. April 8, 7:30-8:30 am & 4:30-5:30 pm March 20 - Fr. Th March 27 -Knights of Columbus Thur. April 9, 5-6 pm & 8-9 pm ế Fri. April 10, 1:10-2:10 pm & 8-9 pm April 3 - Social Justice Print materials are available in the church so No Reconciliation on Holy Saturday, April 11. you can pray the Stations of the Cross at any time. Communal Thurs. March 26, 6:30 pm, Church of St. Francis of Assisi Soup Suppers Sun. April 5, 3:30 pm, Co–Cathedral of St. John the Fridays during Lent Evangelist after the 5:30 pm Stations of the Cross Dining Hall 24 Hours for the Lord Make a commitment to come pray with us every Friday 4:00 pm Friday, March 20 until 4 pm Saturday, March 21, and stay a while longer to enjoy a simple meal and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. All are welcome. conversation with friends.

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Holy Week Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mass ~ Sat. April 5, 5:15 pm Sun. April 6, 7:30 am, 9:00 am & 10:45* am Chrism Mass ~ Mon. April 6, 7:00 pm, Sacred Heart Parish in Owatonna (Holy Oils that will be used throughout the year are blessed by the Bishop.) All are welcome to this diocesan Mass. Tenebrae ~ Wed. April 8, 7:00 pm, a musical reflection “We Are Our Neighbors’ Keepers” to help us prepare for the Triduum Lent Bible Study Holy Thursday: The Mass of the Lord's Supper, Join us for a thoughtfully developed study by the Diocese of Thurs. April 9, 7 pm* Winona-Rochester Parish Social Ministry Director. Good Friday: The Passion of the Lord, Based on Solidarity, one theme of Catholic Social Teaching, we Fri. April 10, 12:10 pm & 7 pm will use Biblical passages as well as Church documents to learn Easter Vigil, Sat. April 8, 8 pm* more about the virtue of solidarity - Easter Sunday Mass the pursuit of justice and peace. 7:30 am, 9:00 am & 10:45* am Mondays 9:35 am Pax Christi library, lower level Check out the See, Touch & Learn Centers in the March 16, 23, 30 & April 6. Dining Hall to learn more about Lent and Holy Week. There is no outside reading or study required.

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Questions? [email protected] Also offered at: St. Francis - Thursdays, Feb. 27–Apr 2, 6:30–7:30 PM Way of the Cross Procession through downtown St. John's - Tuesdays, Mar. 17–Apr. 21, 6–7:15 PM Rochester, Good Friday, April 10. Holy Spirit - Tuesdays, Mar. 3–Apr. 14, 7–8:30 PM Meet at the Government Center at 3:45 pm. Time, Talent & Treasure Calendar of Events

Monday, March 16: 9:00 am Mass 9:30 am - “We Are Our Brothers' Keeper” Lenten Bible study, Library 4:45 pm - Kingdom Kids, classrooms 6:15 pm - Kingdom Kids, classrooms 6:15 pm - Bible study, Hospitality Room Tuesday, March 17: 9:00 am Mass 9:30 am - Bible study, Hospitality Room 9:35 am - Rosary makers, Library 11:00 am - Presbyteral Council, Youth Center 4:00 pm - Diocesan webinar, Library 7:00 pm - Pastoral Council, office round table 7:00 pm - Lumen Christi, church Wednesday, March 18: 7:00 am & 5:30 pm Mass 6:00 am - Bible study, office round table 4:15 pm - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, atrium 5:30 pm - Faith Formation Dinner, Dining Hall 6:00 & 8:00 pm - Open Rock, Youth Center 6:15 pm - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, atrium 6:30 pm - Proof, Youth Center 7:00 pm - Choir practice, choir room & nursery 9:00 pm - Exodus Men’s group, McCauley Hall Thursday, March 19: 9:00 am Mass 9:30 am - Scripture 101: Introduction to the Old Testament, Room 2 9:30 am - Craft group, Room 7 Pax Christi donations as of March 6 4:30 pm - Cenacle of the Divine Will, Room 2 Goal: $103,900 5:00 pm - Reconciliation, Reconciliation Room Received: $22,370 6:30 pm - DivorceCare, Room 14 Donors: 94 6:30 pm - RCIA, Rooms 5 & 7 https://catholicfsmn.org/catholic-ministries-2020 6:30 pm - Women of Pax leadership, Room 2 7:00 pm - Choir practice, church Mass Intentions 7:00 pm - Grotto meeting, Room 8 Stop in the office to schedule a Mass intention. Friday, March 20: 9:00 am Mass Monday, March 16 9:00 am - Charles Jacobson † 5:30 pm - Stations of the Cross, church Tuesday, March 17 9:00 am - deceased members of the 6:30 pm - Soup supper, Dining Hall Mary Hines family † Saturday, March 21: 5:15 pm Mass 2:00 pm - College of Saint Benedict Women’s Choir and St Wednesday, March 18 John's University Men’s Chorus, church 7:00 am - John † and Bernadine Aring † 4:00 pm - Reconciliation, reconciliation room 5:30 pm - For the Nguyen-Dinh family Sunday, March 22: 7:30, 9:00 & 10:45 am Mass Thursday March 19 9:00 am - Sunday School, classrooms 9:00 am - Joe Klein † 6:30 pm - Confirmation 1 & 2, Youth Center & lower level Friday March 20 9:00 am - Paula Larson † Saturday March 21 5:15 pm - Deceased members of the Nguyen-Dihn families † Readings for the week of March 15 Sunday March 22 Mon: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4/Lk 4:24-30 7:30 am - Elizabeth Jane Williams † Tues: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9/Mt 18:21-35 9:00 am - Bob Stricke † Wed: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20/Mt 5:17-19 10:45 am - Ayoko † Thurs: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Training Session for NEW Altar Servers Fri: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17/ (currently in grade 4 or older) Mk 12:28-34 Wed., March 18, 6:15 - 7:45 pm Sat: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab/Lk 18:9-14 Church Sun. March 22 ~ Fourth Sunday of Lent Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their child. 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-41 Diocese of Winona-Rochester Catholic Community th 5 Annual Men’s Conference Prayer for Solidarity Saturday, April 25 Almighty and ever-living God, 9:00 am-4:00 pm empower your one human family to Church of the Resurrection join hands on our journey of faith. th 1600 - 11 Ave SE, Rochester Send us your spirit of hope, so that we may work to alleviate Bishop Quinn would like to invite all men to attend this human suffering and foster charity and justice in our world. faith-filled event. Men can expect dynamic talks, great Amen. food, and opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Penance, participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and Home: Where We Love spend time with Jesus Christ in Eucharistic Adoration. Choral Arts Ensemble concert

This year’s keynote Focusing on the ongoing battle to overcome homelessness speaker is in our area, and recognizing organizations that are doing Doug Barry. (and have done) great work. Doug is a devoted Saturday, March 21 husband, father, and 7:30 pm th founder of RADIX - Christ United Methodist Church, 400 - 5 Ave SW BATTLE READY, a Tickets $25 Catholic apostolate that Purchase at : www.choralartsensemble.org/where-we-love focuses on encouraging St. James Prayer Series and strengthening men, "The Saints Teach Us To Pray Like Never Before" women and youth to be Mondays in March, 7-8 pm at St. James Coffee better prepared to fight the battles that we all face in the world today, body, mind Mar 16 : Ignatian Exercises, with Abby Slater & Hunter Dickens and soul. Since 1992 he has traveled both nationally and Mar 23: St. Faustina and the Prayer of Divine Mercy, with Sr. internationally, speaking to young and old alike through Marie Faustina television, radio and live appearances. Mar 30: A Former Protestant on Praying to the Saints, with Dr. Chuck Slater www.battlereadystrong.com

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