| Seasonal
Resources LENT
- HOLY WEEK - EASTER |
| Did
you know? Mardi
Gras, literally "Fat Tuesday," has grown in popularity in recent years as a raucous,
sometimes hedonistic event, but its roots lie in the Christian calendar. Read
more at AmericanCatholic.org |
| | February
2008 : Overview of the Month, Intentions, Feasts, Focus of the Liturgy, and
Seasons.
"The
month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family. The first five days of February
fall during the liturgical season known as Ordinary Time which is represented
by the liturgical color green. Green, the symbol of hope, is the color of the
sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest
of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. The remaining days
of February are the beginning of Lent. The liturgical color changes to purple
— a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of a contrite heart."
Read
more. |
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PARISH
ACTIVITIES | Click
on the link below for more information on events planned at our parish during
the Lenten season.
Lenten
Activities |
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| AmericanCatholic.org
The Catholic season
of Lent 2008 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 6. This site features a Lenten
calendar, activities, readings and reflections updated daily throughout Lent,
from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week and Good Friday including information on
Mardi Gras, FAQ's and Stations of the Cross.
To access all these great
features at AmericanCatholic.org click on the image to the left. |
 | Catholic
Mom: Lenten
Activities for Kids Lent
for Moms
The season of a Lent is a highlight in the Catholic calendar.
An opportunity for "spiritual self improvement", Lent focuses on an increased
emphasis on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. In the weeks ahead, we will work to
provide you with resources and information on how to use the season of Lent as
a wonderful preparation period for the joy of Easter and the Resurrection.
CatholicMom.com has a multitude of information and activities for families including:
How to Fast Successfully, 7 Great Prayers, Recipes for Meatless Meals, Lenten
Activities for Kids, Online Stations of the Cross from various elementary schools.
Click on the image to the left to check it out. |
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| Welcome
Friends! ChristianColoring.com
- Growing Closer to Jesus One Picture at a Time!
In these pages, you will
find pictures to color, games to play, books to read and prayers to say. While
you participate in these fun activities, give your hearts to Jesus in prayer and
love and try your best to learn more about Him and His wonderful message. We want
to share your pictures, ideas and prayers too! To share a picture you've colored
or offer and idea, email us at info@christiancoloring.com and be sure to include
your name and age! The check out Easter coloring pages, click on the image to
the left. |
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| Check
out Lent Book Recommendations from CatholicMom.com
The
Catholic Mom Book Club promotes works by Catholic authors or those promoting Catholic
themes. They have links to the title listings at Amazon.com, but you can also
check local libraries and read the book at no cost. Check out Orange
County Public Library or Seminole
County Public Library with these links to their search pages. Remember:
Seminole County residents can get a reciprocal library card in Orange County and
Orange County residents can get a reciprocal library in Seminole County. You can
also get books from other library systems across the country by requesting your
home library to do an Interlibrary Loan. |
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| Family
Faith Traditions
Ideas and activities for families with children. Check out the activities for
Lent and Easter by clicking on the image to the left. |
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| Lent
and Easter Resources
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Office
of Marriage and Family Life offers the following Lent and Easter activities, projects,
crafts and events for your family.
Decorate a Jesus Tree (pictured to
the left), Lent and the Family, Lenten Cross Soft Pretzels, Palm Branches, Resurrection
Eggs, Easter Celebration Kit, The Jelly Bean Prayer, Recipe for Easter Story Cookies,
Make Easter Candles.
If you would like to visit the site, please click on
the image to the left. |
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| Questions
of Faith at ExploreFaith.org
We believe in an embracing,
forgiving and merciful God whose chief characteristic is love. We believe God
is constantly reaching out to us and that we can experience the heart of God through
Jesus Christ. We believe that Christ bridges the chasms that separate us from
God, and we seek to follow Christ's teachings in faith and action.
Click on the link to Explore
God's Love, Explore Your Faith and Explore Your Church. |
| | March
2008 : Overview of the Month, Intentions, Feasts, Focus of the Liturgy
The first weeks
of March are set aside for the season of Lent which takes us to Holy Week and
the Celebration of Easter Sunday on March 23rd. "The liturgical color changes
to purple — a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of a contrite heart."
Read
more. |
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| Experience
a “Radio Retreat” this Lent with U.S. Catholic bishops.
Listen to
inspiring words and songs for Sunday Lenten reflection from AmericanCatholic.org.
English Episodes
Find a listing of all Lenten Radio Retreat episodes
in English, each with a synopsis, audio files for music and the Lord’s Prayer,
text for the bishops’ homilies and links to weekly Scripture readings.
Just
click on the link to the left and check it out! |
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| Retiro
Cuaresmal Radiofónico, Año B - www.AmericanCatholic.org
Bienvenidas/os!
La Radio Franciscana y los obispos católicos de los Estados Unidos le
animan a que ponga a un lado sus cuidados y preocupaciones, y haga un “Retiro
en la radio” o en la red usando el Windows Media Player, o Real Player, o cualquier
MP3 player, incluyendo Apple’s iPod. Aproveche esta oportunidad para enfocar claramente
lo que Dios le dice en esta Cuaresma. Cada semana un obispo de nuestro grupo de
obispos le guía a través de los Evangelios de la Cuaresma. Si usted se pierde
alguno, puede visitar nuestros archivos. |
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| Colors
of the Church Liturgical Calendar - The Voice - Christian Resource Center
Colors of the Church Year and Seasonal Dates. See the Church year from Advent
2004 to Christ the King 2005, the dates of each season, the colors and alternate
colors if any. |
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| The
Seasons of the Church Year by Dennis Bratcher
We
keep track of time and seasons of the year by using calendars that provide us
opportunities to observe, commemorate, and celebrate certain events or occasions.
The changing seasons of the year also provide us with recurring opportunities
to celebrate the Christian Faith in worship. |
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| Celebrating
Faith Year-Round Activities for Catholic Families Mary Cronk Farrell
This book seeks to provide you with practical help in teaching your children Christian
values and fostering faith in everyday family life. Chapters offer ways to celebrate
the Church's liturgical year, as well as secular holidays. You will find simple
explanations of the Church seasons and major holy days. Scripture readings, simple
prayers, rituals and activities are suggested throughout, as well as true stories
from family life meant to inspire, encourage and offer food for thought. Click
on the book for more info and to read a sample chapter. |
| | Learn
about the Lives of the Saints and their Feast Days
Links to web sites
celebrating the lives of Saints and special feast days in the Catholic Church,
plus a sampling of some of the Saints who have feast days this month. |
