Warmest Greetings & Kindest Regards to all:

◆  I trust that you were able to watch Mass on TV (or live-stream) this past Sunday (our Fourth Sunday of Lent). May I invite you to do so again this Sunday. The Gospel for this Sunday, our Fifth Sunday of Lent, is the story of Martha & Mary and their brother Lazarus. When Lazarus died before Jesus came, Martha & Mary were beside themselves with grief. Four days after Lazarus’ burial Jesus finally arrived, and Jesus brought hope & joy. Our Lord ultimately revealed Himself that He Himself is the resurrection and life. In a loud voice Jesus cried out, “Lazarus, come out!” the dead man came out from the realm of death... Along with the whole world, we are now beside ourselves with grief as we face the terrible Covid-19 pandemic. We turn to Jesus, and pray that the Lord have mercy on us and on the whole world.

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Again, because of Covid-19

NO MASS
at all parish churches
(for both weekends & weekdays)
From March 20 until further notice.

  ◆  Bishop Ricken will celebrate a 30 minute Mass each Sunday during the suspension of public attendance, and it will be broadcast over the local CBS affiliate, WFRVLocal 5 at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass is also available diocesan-wide via broadcast television on ABC affiliate WBAY at 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning, and on CW14 at 8:00 am. Radio Mass is available on Relevant Radio, 1050 AM at 9 a.m. Parishes throughout the diocese are also livestreaming Mass. 

◆  Daily Mass is livestreamed Monday through Friday from the campus of Relevant Radio here in Green Bay. You can access the Mass at the Relevant Radio app, or at this link https://relevantradio.com/faith/dailymass-video/ 

 

• Please check our Parish Website (https://stmarys-lakewood.com/) for the Bulletin and other updated information
• CLICK on this Link http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/032620.cfm if you want the Scripture Readings for both Sunday and weekday Masses. If you wish, you can also pick up a Missallete at the church entrance in Lakewood.
• The Prayer attached has been updated --with an added petition for scientists and researchers (suggested by a parishioner)
• Consider forwarding this email to parishioners and friends that you know. 

 

 

CHURCH SUPPORT & FOOD PANTRY
◆ During the Covid-19 crisis you are encouraged to offer financial support to the Parish regularly, so that the operation of the church can be regular (to pay the bills etc...). Please consider mailing your parish support envelopes or checks to the Parish Office (PO Box 219, Lakewood, WI 54138).

◆ Also, to help our local Christian Food Pantry stock their shelves adequately, consider sending checks directly to the Pantry @ PO Box 183, Lakewood, WI 54318

 

Lord, Have Mercy on US and the whole world!

Fr. Philip