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Preparing for the Feast of Saint Joseph | Preparándonos para la Fiesta de San José

🇺🇸 As we prepare for his feast, Saint Joseph reminds us that holiness often grows in silence, trust, and daily faithfulness. 🇲🇽 Mientas nos preparamos para su fiesta, San José nos recuerda que la santidad a menudo crece en el silencio, la confianza y la fidelidad diaria.

This Week's Parish Events

Sun: 8:30am Mass at St. Alphonsus; Tues & Thurs: 10am Mass at St. Alphonsus; Sunday: 10:30am Mass at Holy Cross—Wilmot; Tues: 10am-11am Silent Adoration and Stations of the Cross at Holy Cross - Bristol;

Save the Date

Apr 11: Saturday 5:00 PM Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist in Twin Lakes; Apr 12: Faith Formation Class; Apr 18: Jesus Day Retreat; Apr 26: First Communions at Holy Cross Bristol, May 3: First Communion at St. John & St. Alphonsus

Faith Formation News

Upcoming events: Mar 15 - Family Event at St. John's from 8:30-11:30 AM; Mar 22 & 29: No Class due to Holy Week; Apr 5: No Class for Easter Sunday; Apr 19: Last Class; May 20: Confirmation at Benedict Abbey Retreat Center, Benet Lake, WI

Anointing Service and Sacraments

Saturday, March 14: Anointing Service after 4:30 PM Mass at Wilmot and 5:00 PM Mass at St. Alphonsus; Details about who should receive the Sacrament of Anointing and how often to be anointed.

Chaplet of St. Joseph | Coronilla de San José

🇺🇸 Chaplet of St. Joseph: web.tabella.app/podcast/ec16ad25-a9dc-4c81-925c-307d10d6df1e 🇲🇽 Coronilla a San José: web.tabella.app/podcast/2129cbef-73a7-4435-a330-ed418313c76e

Eucharistic Adoration & Stations of the Cross Schedule

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration and Stations of the Cross on Tuesdays at Holy Cross - Bristol, Wednesdays at St. Alphonsus, Thursdays at St. Alphonsus, and Fridays at Holy Cross - Wilmot.

Tri-Parish Faith Formation Program

The Tri-Parish Faith Formation Program meets at St. Alphonsus, New Munster. Upcoming dates: Mar 1 & 8 (with Stations of the Cross), Mar 15 - Family Event #2 at St. John's, Mar 22 & 29 - No Class due to Holy Week.

Upcoming Mass Location Change

Starting Saturday, April 11th, 5:00 PM Masses currently held at St. Alphonsus will move to St. John the Evangelist in Twin Lakes. Plan ahead for this change in location.

Lent Music | Música para Cuaresma

Praise & Worship AOH Music https://web.tabella.app/podcast/2780ea72-e59e-4eaf-9a47-a7e6a3371813 Música de Nico Cabrera y Vale Montes https://web.tabella.app/podcast/a2a183f2-4359-463a-89fd-98d080124d91

Prepárate para la Confesión 🕊️ Prepare for Confession

🇺🇸 Get ready for Confession with the Confession Kit https://web.tabella.app/podcast/2c2e6086-38b7-4875-b98a-c5778517e024 🇲🇽 Prepárate para la Confesión con el Kit para Confesarte https://web.tabella.app/podcast/b88168e7-4a57-40be-a167-76756d61ea9c

Fr. Dennis' Message

Dear Parishioners, the Lenten season is an opportunity for personal and communal growth as disciples of Jesus. Embrace traditional Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving...

Upcoming Events This Week

1. Feb 28: Men of Prayer Day Retreat at St. Benedict's Abbey. 2. Feb 25: Blood Drive at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Twin Lakes. Please consider donating to save lives.

Save the Date

Mar 1: Hospitality Sunday after Mass. Join us for fellowship and refreshments at St. Alphonsus, Holy Cross, and St. John the Evangelist. See you there!

Giving & Special Collections

Consider donating to the second collection this Sunday to support the Missionary Sisters serving Latin America. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Schedules Reminder

Confession: Wed 6–7pm; Sat 3–4pm. Adoration: Thu 9am–7pm. Parish Office Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–3pm. Stay connected with your faith community.

Stations of the Cross ✝️ Vía Crucis

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent 🙏 Discover the beauty of praying the Stations and meditate on His Passion here: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/d308d0a1-4d5b-4ff0-8fe9-020abdfaa3be 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma ✨ Descubre la riqueza del Vía Crucis y medita Su Pasión aquí: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/f7667582-056c-43cb-8069-7b8ab7047a36

A Season of Conversion ✨ Tiempo de conversión

🇺🇸 Today we begin our 40-day Lenten journey 🙏 “You are dust…” — let’s return to Him with all our hearts 🤎 🇲🇽 Hoy iniciamos los 40 días de Cuaresma ✨ “Polvo eres…” — volvamos a Él con todo el corazón 🤎

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent and dive into reflections, prayers, and daily inspiration. Don’t forget to visit the Media section for more 🙏✨ 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma y descubre reflexiones, oraciones e inspiración diaria. No olvides visitar la sección de Media para más 🙏✨

Lenten Opportunities Flyer Available

Check out the Lenten opportunities flyer in today's bulletin for various opportunities in our Tri-Parish Catholic Community. Save it for future reference to make the most of this Lenten season of growth and renewal.

Upcoming Events at St. Alphonsus, Holy Cross, & St. John

This week, join us for Eucharistic Adoration on Feb 15 at 9:45 am. On Feb 19th and 26th, there will be a special Lenten Spirituality day retreat focusing on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Also, don't miss the Gospel Meditation event on Feb 24 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Ash Wednesday Services - Feb 18th

Join us for Ash Wednesday services on Feb 18th at Holy Cross Bristol at 8:30 am and at St. John the Evangelist at 6:30 pm. Let's begin the Lenten season together in prayer and reflection.

Change in Office Hours at St. John

Starting Feb 16, the St. John Parish Office will be closed on Mondays. You can now visit the office on Wednesdays from 10 am to Noon. For in-person assistance on other days, St. Alphonsus office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 4 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer Schedule

Join us for Silent Adoration and Rosary this week on Tuesdays at Holy Cross Bristol from 10-11 am, Wednesdays at St. Alphonsus from 10-11 am, and Fridays at Holy Cross Wilmot from 3-4 pm. Let us come together in prayer and reflection.

Mass Schedule Update

Please note the updated Mass schedule: St. Alphonsus - Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Holy Cross - Wilmot has Mass on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. St. John the Evangelist in Twin Lakes hosts Mass on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration & Prayer Schedule

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration and prayer sessions at different locations and times: Tuesdays at Holy Cross - Bristol, Wednesdays at St. Alphonsus, and Fridays at Holy Cross - Wilmot. Spend a special hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Upcoming Faith Formation Events

The Tri-Parish Faith Formation Program at St. Alphonsus, New Munster, is hosting a series of evening sessions focusing on Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving for Lenten reflection. Check the website for dates and details.