Third Sunday Of Lent

Third Sunday of Lent March 11, 2007

The place where you stand is holy ground.

The LORD secures justice              and the rights of all the oppressed.                                                        — Psalm 103:6 

Call to Family, Community, and Participation says, as a human “both sacred and social.” Many people feel estranged from the community due to homelessness, not able to provide for their families, unexpected pregnancies and divorce. Jesus calls everyone to full dignity and active participation in community life once more. “We realize our dignity and the rights in relationship with others,” this teaching says. Where are there people in our communities who do not “have a place at the table?” How can we reconcile families, especially our own? Relationships make us whole. How can we reach out to those who lack these meaningful relationships? Marywood Family Services is a local organization in that assists pregnant and parenting women, assists with adoptions, and is a family shelter. To find out how you can help, go to www.marywood.org. Ireland No reptiles are found there [in Ireland], and no snake can live there; for, though often carried thither out of Britain, as soon as the ship comes near the shore, and the scent of the air reaches them, they die. —Venerable Bede

HELP! Volunteer Receptionists are still needed to greet people at the UCC, weeknights from 7 to 9 p.m. Contact Beth Boren at 476-7351 or [email protected] if you can help with this two-hour shift. This is a great way to meet other students, study and see what goes on at the UCC in the evenings. Bulletin announcement deadline is Monday 2:00 pm. Please submit announcements to: [email protected] with “Bulletin” as the subject.

Children's Health Insurance Presentation at St. Austin The St. Austin Social Justice Ministry invites you to a presentation from the dynamic Barbara Best from the Children's Defense Fund about the lives of families who do not have health insurance for their children. The talk is scheduled for Mar. 27 from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Room at St. Austin and dinner will be provided free of charge.

The only cure for sorrow is to kill it with patience.

The Lord is kind and merciful

—Irish Proverb

This weekend, the Church celebrates the first of three scrutinies with the Elect - those who are preparing for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. We pray for our Elect: Julie Chou and Doug Hunt. These prayers are to assist them in their preparation for the Easter Sacraments and make firm their commitment as they enter the Church. Please keep them, as well as our Candidates for Full Communion, in your prayers.

Our Return of Gifts to God

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Tues: Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: Sun:

2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30 Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt. 18:21-35 Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14 Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

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UCC FUNCTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Week of March 11, 2007 Monday Mar. 12

Lenten Soup Suppers Everyone is invited to the UCC Lenten Soup Suppers which will be held from 6:30-7:30pm Fridays during Lent. Come join us for a simple meal, a social justice message and wonderful fellowship. Please bring a bowl and a spoon, and some bread to share. We are in need of 3 or 4 cooks each week to make a meatless soup, each preparing about 20-30 servings. If you are interested in preparing a soup for one of the Fridays, please contact Michael Burkhart at [email protected]. Save the Date! Everyone is invited to participate in the UCC Lenten Renewal Workshop. This interactive retreat is scheduled for Friday evening, March 23 and Saturday, March 24. Come discover how to find a Catholic prayer style that fits your personality! Our retreat master will be the dynamic Sister Margaret who served on the UCC staff in the 90’s. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your Lenten faith journey. UCC Marriage Prep Workshop The spring UCC Marriage Preparation Workshop to be held March 30-31 currently has a waiting list. If interested please contact the front desk of the UCC. Volunteers are needed for hospitality and food preparation (for Friday evening dinner and continental breakfast items and, quiches, too, along with juices for Saturday morning). Welcoming letters for the participating couples from “established” married couples are also needed. To assist, please contact Dorothy and Deacon John De La Garza.

Have You Enrolled With ParishPay Yet? Our automated giving program is easy and convenient for you and it helps the UCC considerably. As a faith community, we are better able to plan and budget when we can be assured of our income each month. As a student or resident community member, you also can budget and make your offerings more conveniently without writing checks or remembering to bring cash. To have your offering withdrawn directly from your checking account, or debited to you credit card, enroll at www.parishpay.com. Thank you for your continued support of the ministry of the University Catholic Center. Wednesday Carbos for Christ Lambda Omega Alpha Fraternity invites all for food and fellowship at 12:30 pm on Wednesdays in the Atrium. $3.00 suggested donation. Please contact Adam at [email protected] if you can help with set-up or cleanup.

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UNIVERSITY CATHOLIC CENTER IS CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK Tuesday Mar. 13 • 7 pm UGAP

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Friday Mar. 16 • 6 pm Stations of the Cross • 6:30 pm Soup Supper

Saturday Mar. 17

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St Patrick Day

Sunday Mar. 18 Only two Masses this day 10:30 am and 8 pm • 7 pm RCIA Dismissal

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Catholics Returning Home The UCC will offer a six-week series entitled "Catholics Returning Home" beginning Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m., and will continue each Wednesday thereafter. The sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church. If you know someone who has left the Church, please invite them to join us. For more information, contact Fr. Ed at 4779471, ext. 12, or at [email protected]. Press Release Vision VocationMatch.com Report on Trends in Catholic Religious Vocations 125 percent increase in the number of inquirers contacting religious communities 19 percent increase in those entering religious life in the past three year. For more information go to www.vocation-network.org

Graduate Students & Professionals: UGAP University Graduates and Professionals (UGAP) is a group of post-college age people. We share and live the love of Christ in community through worship, faith formation, social service, spiritual development and fellowship. We meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Mother Teresa Room. Compass Bible Study! Meeting on Thursday nights from 7-8 pm in the Mother Teresa Room, Compass is a fun and laidback way to read scripture and get a little more out of Mass. Every week we spend an hour discussing the next Sunday’s readings and sharing our faith. We are student run, student led, and totally low time commitment, so drop by whenever you can. Come hang out with us this Thursday!