Happenings at the Pax

Kentucky Blood Center Facing Critical Need for Blood Donors; Nationwide Blood Shortage Reaches Commonwealth

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Sunday, June 7, 2020 – Today the Kentucky Blood Center announced a critical need for blood donors as the nationwide blood shortage which has been plaguing many areas of our country for weeks has impacted the Commonwealth. KBC, which supplies blood to more than 70 Kentucky hospitals, has an urgent need for all blood types and is encouraging donors to make an appointment and donate as soon as possible.

“We do not issue critical appeals for donors unless the situation absolutely dictates a need,” Bill Reed, Kentucky Blood Center President and CEO, said. “Our initial surge in supply during the pandemic has been exhausted and with elective surgeries not only resuming, but increasing from their normal level, blood donors are urgently needed.”

Due to social distancing guidelines, appointments are required and can be made at www.kybloodcenter.org or by calling 800.775.2522. All six KBC donor centers (listed below) are open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Face coverings should be worn while visiting our donor centers. .

Pax Christi Catholic Church Blood Drive Sunday, July 5 8 am–12:30 pm KBC Bloodmobile 4001 Victoria Way, Lexington

Effective immediately, there is no need to sign up in advance for Mass. You may click here for details.

June 21, 2020 Dear Pax Christi Family,

We are 2/3 through the drive to raise funds for the 3 charities chosen to Renew The Spirit as we returned this month to in-person services. Through the generosity of many of our parish members, we are closing in on our goal of $12, 000. Pax Christi has set this contribution target to allocate among 3 organizations: Catholic Action Center, God’s Pantry, and Catholic Charities. So far we have received funds or have pledges totaling $9,416.00. Our cut-off date is July 3. Contributions can still be made electronically:

• Catholic Action Center: Pax Christi Facebook page or GoFundMe
• God’s Pantry: Pax Christi Facebook page or GoFundMe
• Catholic Charities: Pax Christi Facebook page or GoFundMe

If you would prefer, you can mail a check or drop it in the collection basket at mass. Make the check payable to Pax Christi with a notation on the memo line directing us where to send the funds. The world is full of so many challenges today. You are answering one of these challenges through your response to this drive. You are making a difference. Thank you so much.

 In the peace of Christ,

Join us on July 5, 2020. You may click here for more information then click on “Schedule Your Donation”

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· The Pax Christi Knights of Columbus is holding 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 drive will support God’s Pantry Food Bank, Chrysalis House and the Catholic Action Center. 

                                                    Thank You!

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 6-7 p.m.

The regulations on Lenten fast and abstinence are:

· Fasting:  On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, those who are 18 but not yet 60 are allowed only one full meal.  Two smaller meals are allowed as needed, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. 

· Abstinence from meat:  Those who are 14 years of age or older are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. 

· The more fundamental obligation is to make Lent a penitential season, choosing practices that are adapted to your own circumstances.  

· Source and excerpts taken from The Little Black Book (Take one home!  Located on the back counter in the Gathering Space.).

Every Friday (Except  GOOD Friday) from 5:30—7 p.m.

Drive Thru and carry out available

Adult Fish Dinner—$9

Children’s Fish Dinner—$4

Children’s Cheese Pizza Dinner—$4

Dinners include fried or baked fish, salad, green beans, hushpuppies, French fries, mac-n-cheese & a drink. 

Sponsored by the Pax Christi

Men’s Group

· 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.