Reflections on 2013 National March For Life

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Following the example of the Nine vites, who did penance in sackcloth and ashes, our foreheads are marked with ashes to humble our hearts and reminds us that life passes away on Earth. We remember this when we are told "Remember, Man is dust, and unto dust you shall return." Ashes are a symbol of penance made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice. The ashes are made from the blessed palms used in the Palm Sunday celebration of the previous year. The ashes are blessed with Holy Water. Source:http://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/ashwed.php

Pictured is Fr. John Mark distributing ashes to a parishioner at St. Joseph Church on St. Croix.

International Dinner

In Celebration of Catholic Schools' Week, Sts. Peter and Paul School Hosted its Annual International Night. They had foods from the Latino, West Indian, Chinese, Middle East, French, American, Italian, and Philippine Cultures.
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First Annual March and Holy Mass For Life

The First annual March and Holy Mass For Life was held on St. Thomas on January 20,2013. The March Began at St. Anne Chapel and ended at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral.  Next, Holy Mass was  Celebrated by Bishop Herbert Bevard. Bishop Bevard also said a special prayer of sending forth, to the pilgrims that would be traveling to Washington D.C. to Participate in the National March For Life.

Reverend Carlyle Blake, CSsR

On June 17, 2012, Reverend Carlyle Blake, CSsR, an Ordained Redemptorist Priest from the US Virgin Islands attained the milestone of 50 years in the priesthood. T 7he members of St. Patrick Church as  well as Father Blake's family, parishioners, friends and well-wishers are extremely proud to  celebrate this milestone with him.

 

The Golden Jubilee  Celebration committee has planned the following activities to celebrate Rev. Blake's

dedication to the Redemptorist Order and the committed life of service as a shepherd of God's people.

 

              Welcome Reception on Friday, January 18, 2013 - 7:30-8:30pm

 

              Eucharistic Celebration of Thanksgiving Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:00am, St. Patrick

              Church, Golden Jubilee Luncheon following the Mass at St. Gerard's Hall (Donation $25.00)

 

              Potluck Picnic Sunday, January 20,2013, 1:00 - 6:00pm.

 

              Optional Island Tour Monday. January 21, 2013  10:00am - 1:00pm.

Holy Father is now on Twitter

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2013 Keys and Sword Award Benefit