Nazareth Catholic Community
February 18, 2015 ~ Ash Wednesday
Chaplain's Chatter: Thoughts, Reflections and Musings from the Catholic Chaplain
Tomorrow, 2/18, is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the 40 day liturgical season of Lent. We will celebrate TWO services on campus for Ash Wednesday: Mass at 12:30PM and an Ecumenical Service at 7:00PM. Lent is an invitation to discover more fully the person God created each of us to become. It is also a time to reflect on the path we are currently traveling.
A common Lenten tradition is the practice of fasting. When we were young, the concept of fasting was taught to us by having us give something up for Lent, like candy or desserts. As adults, we are being asked to fast from things that prevent us from seeing the person God created us to become and living our lives accordingly. We are called to peel away actions, habits or views that block us from living as the person we truly are now.
Don’t know what to “give up for Lent”? Here are some suggestions: self-doubt ~ jealously ~ over work or poor use of time ~ distractions (like Facebook or Netflix) ~ a negative self image ~ guilt ~ apathy ~ negativity ~ a grudge ~ procrastinating.
To assist you in your Lenten journey, we have purchased each of you a Lenten prayer book titled Sacred Space. These books, written by the Irish Jesuits, have short daily reflections to help guide you on your 40 day Lenten journey. They will be available to you after Sunday Mass and on Ash Wednesday. Also, check out the weblinks below for additional information about Lent and the Operation Rice Bowl collection.
May this Lent be one of spiritual growth, discovery and renewal.
Peace,
~ Jamie
Lent and Holy Week Events and Dates!
Thursday, 2/26 and 3/26 at 9:00PM
Stations of the Cross
Thursday, 3/19 at 9:00PM
Lent Busy Person Retreat
Sunday, 3/22 to Thursday, 3/26, Sign up at Mass on 3/22
Lenten Penance Service
Tuesday, 3/24 at 7:00PM
HOLY WEEK:
Palm Sunday: 3/29 at 7:00PM
Holy Thursday: 4/2 at 8:00PM
Good Friday: 4/3 at 12:30
Easter: Sunday, 4/5 at 7:00PM
Mass with Bishop Clark
Sunday, 4/14 at 7:00PM
All Services are held in Linehan Chapel.
THIS SUNDAY: A 90 minute mini-retreat: Searching for Your True Self this Lent
Lenten Bible Study! Tuesdays at 4:00PM in GAC 151
May Service Retreat to St. Francis Inn 2015!
Dates: Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 15, 2015
(Starts the Monday after graduation)
ST. FRANCIS INN is Located in the Kensington
neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Space is limited to 10 participants for this retreat!
Cost $60.00 (partial scholarships available)
St. Francis Inn is a Catholic Franciscan community located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia where they minister among the poor and homeless by means of a soup kitchen, a thrift shop and a woman's day center. They empower persons to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, and to address structural injustice, by building relationships, respecting their human dignity, helping them restore hope in their lives, and by living simply among them.
Priority is given to those who have not visited the Inn before. If you are interested or would like an application please e-mail Jamie Fazio at jfazio1@naz.edu
Check out this YouTube clip to see some of the faces of the Inn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szo5gH5X_eQ
Are You Free on Wednesdays at 12:30? Come to Mass this Lent!
Every Wednesday, we will celebrate Mass at 12:30PM in Linehan Chapel. Don't worry, you have the time! This Mass is shorter than a Sunday Mass, only about 25 minutes! What a wonderful way to find balance and spiritual nourishment in the middle of your busy week!
Nazareth College Catholic Community
Wednesday Mass: 12:30PM
Gluten free hosts available upon request.
For the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please e-mail one of our priests to schedule an appointment.
Jamie R. Fazio, M.Div., Catholic Chaplain, Office: GAC 162
The Nazareth College Catholic Community is sponsored by the Nazareth Center for Spirituality. All are always welcome!
Email: jfazio1@naz.edu
Website: http://www.naz.edu/center-for-spirituality/catholic-community
Location: Linehan Chapel, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States
Phone: 585 389 2308
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/35057526410/
Twitter: @NazCatholic
Nazareth College Catholic Community Pastoral Team:
Renee Ruscitto
rruscit6@mail.naz.edu
Angelo Jasa
ajasa1@naz.edu
Jessica Wojcinski
jwojcin5@mail.naz.edu
Annie Pysnik
apysnik8@naz.edu
Sr. Donna DelSanto, SSJ
ddelsanto@ssjrochester.org
Kayla Page
kpage0@mail.naz.edu
Fr. Robert Resier, SJ
rreiser@mcquaid.org
Fr. Matthew Temple, O.Carm.
Fr. Ed Salmon, SJ
esalmon@mcquaid.org
Jamie R. Fazio, M.Div.
Fr. Richard Briclker
Pope Franics
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