On this Third Sunday of Lent, Jesus cleanses the temple and the Lord want to cleanse us from all that prevents us from having a clear vision of God’s plan. When we are cleansed we are renewed. Because the entire month of March is Lent, March anticipates renewal. I recently came across this selection entitled "March Anticipates Renewal" that I share with you.
A hint of warmth, a hint of growth, a welcome return of spring: formed in stone, an arch for March, a month of madness, and of gladness. Madness is in the fever for sport, gladness is in the faithful heart; gladness arises from green and sun, from a soon to be Risen One. March is anticipated, awaited, a need to qualify, a need to win, even Christ knew anticipation, He awaited possible defeat. Many were those who doubted, friends even denied knowing him; Christ had strength to overcome, it’s that strength we celebrate, gladly. Kansas stone built this monk’s wall. Segments of color, mortared as one, durable, perhaps everlasting, holiness, wholeness, a possibility. Not the stone rolled to the door, not a stone to seal us off, but a stone to give us confidence, to endure, to arise, even daily.
All are invited to our Lenten Family Day on Sunday, March 18 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Adults will enjoy a presentation by me, the youth will make cookies for Meals on Wheels and gifts for our homebound parishioners. We will pray together and have a nice meal. We will also make a craft for Palm Sunday and Easter. Let us come together to celebrate our faith during this season of Lent! You may register this week in church, online, or by contacting the Parish Office.
Steve Angrisano is coming to the Diocese of Greensburg! Steve is undoubtedly one of the most effective and versatile ministry leaders in the Church. He will be speaking to the middle school youth (grades 6-8) on Saturday, April 21 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Greensburg Central Catholic. He will speak to the high school youth on Sunday, April 23 beginning at 12:30 PM. I highly encourage youth to participate in this wonderful event! Holy Cross will cover all registration fees. Registration forms will be available in the church.
Our Diocesan Lenten Appeal is off to a great start! I thank so many of you who have given to the campaign to assist the Diocese of Greensburg and Holy Cross Church. I am delighted to see that many of you have increased your gift this year as we prepare for the development of the land on the corner of 8th Street and Depot Street. God bless you for your generosity!
Our Responsorial Psalm this week, "Lord, you have the words of everlasting life," encourages us to listen to God’s voice in our lives.
