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Lenten Gospel Giving 2010 |
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LENTEN GOSPEL GIVING
The traditional foundation for Lenten practice rests on three supports: PRAYER–FASTING–ALMSGIVING. To assist families in the third of these supports, we again participate in LENTEN GOSPEL GIVING. Each week all members of the parish are asked to bring ONE item with them to Mass. The gifts will be donated to various needy causes, some to which we are already committed as a parish. Please read the list below for each week's Scripture and its item. There will be a reminder in the bulletin each week.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT—FEBRUARY 20/21
"One does not live on bread alone.” (Luke 4:1-13)
Bread is made from grain–please bring a box of PASTA for Pine Street Inn.
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT—FEBRUARY 27/28
"His face changed in appearance and His clothing became dazzling white.” (Luke 9:28-36)
Dazzling and radiant signify cleanliness–please bring BAR SOAP for Tewksbury State Hospital.
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT—MARCH 6/7
"…a land flowing with milk and honey." (Exodus 3:1-8; 13-15)
Milk and Honey—please bring FORMULA, SHELF-STABLE MILK (e.g., Parmalat), or HONEY for Neighbors in Need.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT—MARCH 13/14
"They ate of the produce of the Land in the form of unleavened cakes and parched grain." (Joshua 5:9a-10-12))
Cereal from the yield of the land—please bring a box of CEREAL for Rosie’s Place.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT—MARCH 20/21
"…for I put water in the desert and rivers in the wasteland for my chosen people to drink." (Isaiah 43:16-21)
Drink—please bring a pack of DRINK BOXES for Bread and Roses.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION—MARCH 27/28
"They threw their cloaks over the colt and helped him mount." (Luke 19:28-40) “…after clothing him in resplendent garb, they sent him back to Pilate.” (Luke 22 & 23)
Clothes–please bring a men’s or women’s SHIRT or SWEATER for Lazarus House.
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