A LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR: Marching Into Lent A Season of Conversion

Dear Parishioners,

Welcome to March and the Season of Lent! This is a time of conversion! Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving the Lord brings about our conversion as individuals, families, and as a parish family. I hope you will enter into Lent starting with Ash Wednesday Mass, daily Masses, Friday Stations of the Cross, and our Lenten Lectio series. I also encourage you to frequent the Sacrament of Confession in addition to your own personal devotions in prayer, in fasting, and in almsgiving.

In the pages that follow you’ll see a wonderful update on our 2021 Annual Stewardship Renewal. This was our best year yet with so many beautiful and generous commitments in the area of time, talent, and treasure. Thank you to all who participated. If you’re new to the parish or didn’t get a chance to fill out your commitment card, send me an email at frobrien@sfxstillwater.org and we’ll get you set up.

During the Season of Lent, we’ll also have an opportunity to do some celebrating. Friday, March 11 is the Solemnity of the Dedication of St. Francis Xavier Church. Even though it’s Lent, this is a day of celebration for us because it marks the fourth anniversary of our new church. Our church building continues to radiate the love of Christ in our community. Join us for Mass on Friday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m.

Let’s have a great March and a great Lent! The Lord is calling us to great things. May we listen and respond with generosity.

In Christ,

Father O’Brien Pastor, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Father O’Brien Pastor, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church