Bulletin – March 7, 2021 – Third Sunday of Lent

cf. Ezekiel 36:23-26 When I prove my holiness among you, I will gather you from all the foreign lands; and I will pour clean water upon you and cleanse you from all your impurities, and I will give you a new spirit, says the Lord.

SAINT CHRISTOPHER

CATHOLIC CHURCH

39 West 200 South

Kanab UT 84741

Office: (435) 644-3414

Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 2:30PM

stccc@kanab.net

WEBSITE:

kanabcatholicchurch.org

Please check our website regularly for updated protocols and information

Sacramental Minister

Rev. Richard T. Sherman

Kanab UT

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS

5:30 PM

SUNDAY MASS

9:00 AM   

MASS DURING THE WEEK

MONDAY – SATURDAY

8:00 AM

CONFESSIONS BY APPOINTMENT

OPEN DOOR SATURDAY

March 6, 10:00AM – Noon

Prayer for Lent: Dear God, just as the rains from heaven prepare the lands to flourish, we know that your blessings are bestowed upon us. In this season of preparation, help us grow closer to you as we make time for prayer, solitude, and reflection. Make ready our ears to hear your loving call amidst the stressful and hurried days that make up the storms of our life. Loving Father, we know that we do not face such days alone; your divine strength is our unfailing aid as we await the joy of the Easter season. AMEN     -2015, Creative Communications for the Parish, Fenton MO

See Fr. Rick’s Pastoral messages on the opposite side of the bulletin for our Easter schedule. Remember that all schedules are Covid contingent.

CURRENT MASS PROTOCOLS CONTINUE:  Per Diocesan policy in accordance with current public health recommendations, the people (except liturgical ministers serving in the sanctuary) must wear cloth face masks upon entering the church until they depart. Masks will remain on the face throughout the whole Mass except while receiving communion. Saint Christopher will offer Mass for up to 28 persons at each Mass, with seating at six-foot distances required. Groups of 4 or more worshippers are asked to arrive at least 20 minutes before Mass begins, to be seated per distancing protocols. Any Mass that you attend during the week will satisfy your Sunday obligation. As always, the greatest concern is for each person’s health and safety, thus it is up to each person to make the decision that is best for them and the community. Please consult our website or call the parish office with any questions. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 26-27, 2021:  Offertory $1,050 / Donations Mail $45 /    Renovations & Improvements $20 / Black & Indian Missions (20-2204) $50 / Poor Box Offerings $20 = $1,185.00.

YEAR TO DATE JANUARY 2021: Ordinary Income $41,836 – Ordinary Expenses $44,890 = ($3,054) Difference. *Does not include renovations or depreciation.

Rice Bowl Campaign, Week Three: Young farmers in El Salvador are implementing new, environmentally friendly farming techniques to increase harvests while caring for our common home. Read this week’s story at crsricebowl.org.

The annual collection for Catholic Relief Services will take place during the weekend of March 13, 2021. Your generosity helps carry out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve, and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teachings. We serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world. Thank you for your support.

PRAY FOR THE SICK: Please offer your prayers and your special intentions for: Ian Browning, Roberta Champlin, Elizabeth Curtis, Denise Drinkwater, Nancy Goebel, Sandra Kirkland, Catherine Lazara, Louann Marocchi, Tom McDonnell, Dale Motzkus, Aileen and Jim Norton, Loretta Ozga, Michael and Colleen Petullo, Jim Prag, Dusty Reese, George Reese, Lucy Sanders, Linda & Kenny Spencer, Laurel Steele, Peter Stephan, Linda Travis, Barbara Walk, Cody Wentz, Debbie Wentz, those who are ill with Covid-19 and those caring for them, and for our Service men and women and their families.