· The Pax Christi Knights of Columbus are again launching the Annual 40 Cans for 40 Days Food Drive.
· From Ash Wednesday to Palm Sunday bring canned goods and non-perishable food items to the tables behind the altar.
· This will support God’s Pantry Food Bank, Chrysalis House and the Catholic Action Center.
The Dads & Daughters Dance held on February 7 was so much fun! Our volunteers (above & immediate right photo) helped make it a very special night too!
It’s time to begin planning for Vacation Bible School and Vacation Bible School “On the Road” for the summer of 2020! Last year (for the first time ever), we were unable to offer the VBS ministry as we did not have coordinators. Contact Melissa Holland at mholland@cdlex.org if you are interested in coordinating VBS, VBS “On the Road,” or both this year.
Come join the Easter Ensemble! Practices are on Sundays from 2-3 p.m. in the sanctuary every weekend in March through April 5, culminating in Easter Sunday Mass. Email Cindy Waters at cwaters@cdlex.org to reserve your spot today!
Chime Time is accepting new chimers!
Email Cindy Waters at cwaters@cdlex.org
to reserve your child’s spot.
Chime Time rehearses Mondays from 6-7PM.
Pax Christi Men’s Group will sponsor a Fish Fry every Friday (except Good Friday) from 5:30—7 p.m. during Lent!
Drive thru will be available!
Watch the bulletin for more details
Majority of the proceeds will benefit the Catholic Action Center in Lexington!
Bring friends and family to close out the time of Carnival (Ordinary Time) and enter into the Season of Lent. Potluck dinner with special menu from Gumbo Ya-Ya. Sign-up after masses February 23-24 and March 2-3. We ran out of food last year, so reserve your table now!
All those 50+ are invited to join other Prime Timers in fun, fellowship and service. Two general meetings are held each year (spring and fall) at which time we plan and discuss trips and events, what outreach programs we will support throughout the year, and just to enjoy each other’s company. Please consider joining us at our next meeting scheduled for Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Church Hall.
Email Huie Yang at tarun_43@hotmail.com if you’re interested in joining us prior to April!
Weekend of February 22-23, 2020
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Organizations are invited to the 13th annual diocesan Scout Sunday Mass on February 23, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., will be celebrant. A reception will follow.
This is also the weekend that we celebrate Scouts here at Pax Christi. Girl Scout Troops wishing to sell cookies before and after Masses on this weekend should contact Melissa Holland at mholland@cdlex.org to schedule their troop.
“They Showed Unusual Kindness”
The 2020 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service held at Pax Christi on January 26 drew Bishops and Ministers from the local “Ecumenical Partners” group. This service is held annually with a theme published by the World Council of Church Faith & Order Commission and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. The Christian Churches in Malta designed this year’s service based on the reading from Acts 28:2, “…they showed unusual kindness.” The choir, consisting of musicians from the partner congregations and the Children’s Choir of Pax Christi, led the assembly in a variety of hymns from many Christian traditions.
For the month of February, the Family Fully Alive theme is
The Sacrament of Marriage.
Mediation: “The foundation of the domestic Church is the sacrament of marriage. It is therefore important to reflect often on the mystery and calling of the sacrament. Also, our children may be called to become spouses and parents, so it is important to help them understand the type of love that is necessary in marriage and family life.”
Scripture Reading of the Month: Psalm 128. A prayer of the happy home that follows the Lord.
Family Project: Nuptial Blessings. Share memories of your wedding day with your family over a meal. Show how Christ is present in your marriage.
Reflections:
1) Do we think of marriage differently when we remember that Christ is present in the sacrament of marriage?
2) What do we think of St. John Chrysostom’s principle of Christian married love-that spouses and family increase by decreasing?
3) Have we loved each family member by sacrificing for them as Christ has done for us?
If you would like a copy of the Family Fully Alive booklet, please contact the Pax Christi Knights of Columbus at
kofc15613@gmail.com