May the Peace of Christ be with you as we MARCH FORTH together through the season of Lent.
IN THE NEWS
† The Archdiocese of Baltimore is taking several steps this week to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus as more cases are reported in the United States. Read more here about precautionary practices that we already started!
OUR FORTY DAYS OF LENT CONTINUE
Throughout Lent, you are invited to put your faith in action with CRS Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services' Lenten program to pray, fast, learn and give. Below is a video introducing you to three girls in three countries who show us what all of God’s children have in common and what you can do to build a healthier, happier world with Catholic Relief Services.
THIS WEEK...
† This weekend, we continue our First Saturday Marian devotion - with rosary, mass, and anointing of the sick - on March 7 at 12 noon at Wilde Lake.
† This weekend, we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent. Abram places trust in God's promise of making his name and descendants great on earth. In Jesus' transfigured glory is revealed that life and immortality will rob death of its power. You can review this weekend's scripture readings as well as consider this commentary.
† There will be Blood Pressure screening this Sunday March 8th after the 9 and 10:30 masses at WL in Rooms 20 and 21.
† St. John’s full choir is scheduled to sing at the 10:30 Mass on March 8
COMING SOON
Tickets for the Annual Tanzanian Children's Project St. Patrick's Day celebration are being sold after Mass by the Knights of Columbus. The date is March 21 starting at 5:30 P.M. at the the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center. Proceeds will be used to install a water well in a rural village in Tanzania in support of the United Nations World Water Day.
Online ticket sales can be found at
† There are two upcoming ACTS retreats for adults sponsored by Saint Louis. ACTS is an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. The goals of an ACTS retreat are to strengthen our faith, to renew ourselves spiritually and to build lasting friendships. The Spring Men's ACTS is March 19-22. The Spring Women's ACTS is April 23-26. Learn more here.
† Please reserve March 28 for the All's Well That Ends Well Conference. This workshop is an introduction to having the conversation that will help you think through your medical care preferences, discuss them with your loved ones and name your Health Care Agent. Learn more and register here.
† Reserve April 8 for the 2020 Annual Vincentian Retreat at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center/ It starts with a 8:00am mass and continues with food and retreat until 2pm and will involve many local St. Vincent de Paul groups.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES "We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern." - Pope Francis We encourage you to Register to Vote!
FROM THE WILDE LAKE INTERFAITH LIBRARY
Now available...
This moving book highlights the stories of immigrant children who fled Central America, having taken the dangerous trip alone to escape violence and poverty.
Eight story-reflections, each based on a different Beatitude and recounting the experience of one of these youths, are written by attorneys and volunteers of Catholic Charities’ Esperanza Center of Baltimore.
THE "VIRTUAL" PARISH COMMUNITY
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† Our daily noon mass, as well as some of the weekend WL masses (especially the 9:00am and 10:30 am) are available via live-streaming.
† Our daily noon mass, as well as some of the weekend WL masses (especially the 9:00am and 10:30 am) are available via live-streaming.
You can also find archives of previous masses and special events here.
† You can review previous homilies as well as our weekend announcements delivered by our young people on our YouTube channel.