Sunday, 25th, The Fruit. “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him, will bear much fruit..” John 15:5
The following is our Easter Schedule for 2018
Sacrament of Reconciliation: March 26, Monday at 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. March 27, Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. March 28, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., & 4:00 p.m. March 29, Thursday at 11:00 a.m.
Chrism Mass at the Cathedral – Tuesday, March 27 – 11:00 a.m.
Tenebrae at the Cathedral – Wednesday, March 28 – 7:30 p.m.
Triduum Liturgies: March 29, Holy Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Liturgy March 30, Good Friday at 12 noon – Stations of the Cross 1:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion 7:00 p.m. – Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion
Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence. Over 14: no meat. 18-59: only one full meal, no food in between meals. March 31, Holy Saturday at 2:00 p.m. – Blessing of the Food at 8:30 p.m. – Easter Vigil Continue reading
In the fairy tale, “The Sleeping Beauty”, the heroine is saved from seemingly endless sleep by a kiss from the handsome prince, who whisks her away to his palace where they live happily ever after. This same idea is portrayed in “Snow White” and in countless other stories. Even in our modern times, many films and novels continue to follow a similar plot concept.The majority of us grow up believing the false information given to us by television, radio, film and the printed word that something or someone can rescue us from our mundane lives and turn us into all that we want to be. Even our parents give us the impression that the right person will make everything just fine. Young women dress up like fairy princesses in white lacy dresses on their wedding day, propagating this myth even further.
National Social Security Month is celebrated in April and is dedicated to educating you about Social Security programs and services. From programs that help support you through life’s journey, to services that help put you in control, to systems that help protect what’s important to you, Social Security is committed to helping secure today and tomorrow for you and your family.
During National Social Security Month, we encourage people to take control of their future with my Social Security at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Create a my Social Security account to check your earnings history, confirm you have enough credits to retire, see an estimate of future benefits while still working, or manage your monthly benefits once you begin receiving them. You can also check the status of your claim or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card, and get an instant benefit verification letter. Continue reading
The Salvation Army’s RISE program
Toledo, OH (March 28, 2018) – RISE (Recovering Individuals from Sexual Exploitation) is a Salvation Army program here in Toledo that works to improve the physical, emotional and spiritual life of those who have experienced human trafficking. This is accomplished through comprehensive case management, and a variety of weekly events including a support group, women’s AA meeting, Zumba and drop in hours. RISE was started in 2015 to help address gaps in services for trafficking victims. When asked what makes RISE different from other programs for human trafficking victims Marchon Noon, the program coordinator, said “Our case management system has grown and expanded based on what we are learning. We are able to adapt to the needs of the client and meet them where they are.” Continue reading
The Sacrament of Baptism – Baptismal Preparation sessions are held once a month for first-time parents. Call to register. Baptisms are held the first, second, third and fourth Sunday of each month, or by special request at the 4:30 p.m. and 12:00 noon Masses. Baptisms are not held during the Lenten season. Reservations for both must be made at the Parish Center Office. 419-885-5791
The Sacrament of Marriage – All arrangements are to be made with the Parish Center Office at least six months in advance. All must attend a Marriage Preparation Course. 419-885-5791
The Sacrament of the Sick – Please contact the Parish Office regarding visitation by a Parish Minister for Communion calls to the homebound, hospital visitation or the Sacrament of the Sick. 419-885-5791 Continue reading
Welcome to another beautiful day in paradise. Look with the eyes of your soul and see the beauty in others and you will see you are in paradise.–Steve Farrell, Humanity’s Team
Our Padre Pio Prayer Group (PPPG-CK) cordially invites you to join them each second Saturday (next April 14) for the 8:00 a.m. Mass, rosary, discussion, and adoration. Visit www.pppg.org for a monthly newsletter and calendar, as well as to submit prayer petitions directly to Italy. Call Magdalena Skiles at 419-356-4208 or e-mail her at magdalena@magdalenaskiles.com. You also are invited to meet Cindy Russo, Cleveland Padre Pio Prayer Group leader, and attend Mass where a chalice formerly owned by St. Padre Pio will be used. The Masses are on Saturday, March 17, at 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 18, at 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph (104 West Broadway Street, Maumee).
 We are fortunate to have two very strong pro-life tickets running for Governor in 2018. They are theDeWine/Husted and the Taylor/Estruth (listed in alphabetical order). In all my many years of serving the pro-life cause, there has never been such excellent choices for Governor. We have some outstanding pro-life choices running for all the statewide offices and the US Senate.
We are excited to announce that following candidates are confirmed for our March 19th Legislative Briefing Breakfast: Running for governor, current Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor. Running for Lieutenant Governor, Nathen Estruth and Jon Husted. The deadline to register for this year’s LBB isMarch 13th. Don’t wait, register today! The earlier you register the better your seating assignment.
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Easter – Comes early this year, April 1st. No joke. It is also April Fool’s Day. Some think that God is a joke. Boy are they in for a surprise some day. Jesus gave us a mission to spread the Good News that there is new life after death and we are to get out this Good News! That is our purpose at Historic Zion – to know Jesus and make Jesus known!
Wednesday Lenten Supper and Services – Remember the movie “Guess Who Is Coming to Dinner?” It is a classic! Jesus is coming to dinner each and every Wednesday at 6pm and invites YOU to dine with Him in spirit and some of His special friends. Afterwards He invites YOU to hear a special message on how to be A Good Samaritan. On March 7th Jesus will dine with Gale and Pattie Vaughn and company and teach you how to be AGS by Honoring the Poor. On March 14th Jesus will dine with Gail and Pastor and company and share with you how to be AGS by Tending to God’s Creation. One March 21th Jesus will dine with Connie and Mel Sieler and will discuss with you how to be an AGS by Loving the Forsaken. His purpose in guiding YOU to be A Good Samaritan is simply to help You to live out Christ’s love in world-changing ways, right now, right where YOU live. Continue reading
