21 March 2021 V Sunday of Lent (New Calendar) Passion Sunday (Traditional Calendar)

Sunday Mass: Anticipated Sat. 4PM/Sun. 8AM Ancient Rite Mass Sunday 9:30 AM & 11 AM Confessions: Wed. & Fri. 6:30-6:55PM; Sat. 7:30-7:55AM Sat. 2:30-3:30 PM & 6:30-7:30 PM THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS Mon. 22 Mar. St. Nicholas von Flue, Hermit, Patron of Switzerland 8 AM Traditional Latin Mass For: Special Intention

Tue. 23 Mar. Our Lady of Victories 8 AM For: Richard Barton+ Req: Marge Hesler Holy Rosary for the Preborn and the Newborn

Wed. 24 Mar. St. Catherine of Sweden, Virgin, Widow, Abbess 7 PM For: George Desgrosellier (L) Req: Mr. & Mrs. Stephen van Lieshout

THU. 25 MAR. SOLEMNITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION 8 AM For: Ralph & Clara Sexton+ Req: Mr. & Mrs. Stephen van Lieshout

Fri. 26 Mar. St. Ludger, Bishop 8 AM For: Mary Jane Bovi+ Req: Margaret Bovi

Sat. 27 Mar. St. Rupert of , Bishop 8 AM For: Special Intention

4 PM For: Gary Dunne+ Req: The Thomas Tierney Family

Sun. 28 Mar. Palm Sunday 8 AM For: Constance Couverette+ Req: Mr. & Mrs. Mark Grenier 9:30 AM For: Rita Hugunine+ Req: Husband, George 11 AM For: The Parishioners of OLGCC

NEXT WEEKEND: GROUP II attends Holy Mass. On Easter Sunday, both groups may attend (shhhhhhh!!!!) Blessed Palms will be available in the vestibule of church for those who do not come to Holy Mass next weekend.

CONFIRMATION CLASS TUE. 23 MARCH 7 PM Please be sure that your son/daughter has his/her Patron for Confirmation selected, and the name of his/her Sponsor. The certificate of eligibility for the Sponsor is due by 13 April, which will be our next class. There will be no class during Holy Week, nor during Easter week.

MEETING OF PARENTS OF OUR FIRST COMMUNION CLASS Thu. 25 March at 7 PM at the Rectory. Each child must have at least one parent present for this meeting, which is to prepare for First Holy Communion.

THEY ARE AT IT AGAIN! RE-INTRODUCING THE 'EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT. The first time it was introduced, it failed to be ratified by the 38 states within 7 years of having been passed in Congress. Now the abortion activists are trying to revive it by removing the deadline for ratification by the States. In its present form, the ERA poses very serious consequences, including requiring federal funding for abortion, overturning pro-life and conscience protection laws. Please notify your Congressperson and US Senators that you oppose the ratification of this Amendment, which would enshrine abortion in our Constitution, making it practically impossible for any state or court to overrule it.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA COMING TO A STATE NEAR YOU! New York State lawmakers are very close to finalizing a deal with soon- to-be ex Gov. Cuomo to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. The bill is S.854/A.1248, called the “Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act”. Please go the NYSCatholicConference website and click on the link to notify our state legislators that you do not want this bill to be passed.

HOLY CROSS ACADEMY TAKE-OUT DINNER THU. 25 MAR. 5-6:30 PM. Pulled pork and Mac and cheese dinner. $10 includes pork, mac and cheese, veggie, roll and dessert! Call by Monday, 22 March to reserve your dinner: 31 5 363 1669. Reservations only. Leave a message if no one picks up.