In this Edition:
- Campus Closed except for Mass through Friday, Feb. 19
- Adoration & Stations of the Cross cancelled
- Inclement Weather Policy
- Best source for updates is the website: www.stgabriel.org
- First Sunday of Lent - FAST, PRAY, GIVE
- Find ways to grow in these three Lenten disciplines
- Reminder: we will distribute ashes this weekend at Mass
- Funeral Notice: Feb. 22 - John Messina at 10 am Paul Whurle at 2 pm
- View the live-stream here
- May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, by the mercy of God, rest in peace
Campus closed to all activities except Mass through Friday, Feb. 19
We hope things are back to a normal schedule this weekend
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
During inclement weather, a decision must be made regarding the status of our campus being open or closed. On school days, we will follow the McKinney Independent School District (MISD) decision as was the case today. On other days, parish leadership will make the decision by assessing both current campus conditions and the projected weather forecast. We will keep you updated by email, but our website is the best and most up-to-date source of information when things continue to change.
FAST, PRAY, GIVE
These are the three disciplines of Lent that we are asked to practice even more than usual this season. Below are some ideas and resources to help you as we begin these 40 days.
FAST
What are you giving up for Lent?
This is a common question this week, and it's a good one. Many people give up chocolate and other sweets or fast from social media. Some take on good habits like an hour in adoration once a week or stations of the cross every Friday. All these things are good and are meant to help direct our minds and hearts to God. So if you haven't decided yet, set aside some time to pray about it and ask God what He may have in mind for you.
PRAY:
DOWNLOAD & PRAY WITH THE HALLOW APP
#Pray40Challenge
Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that helps users deepen their relationship with God through audio-guided contemplative prayer sessions. The app launched two years ago and is already the #1 Catholic app in the world.
Hallow is free to download and has tons of permanently free content, as well as a premium subscription, Hallow Plus.
This Lent, we have partnered with the Hallow team to provide Hallow Plus access to all parishioners for FREE through Easter. No credit card required.
Hallow is free to download and has tons of permanently free content, as well as a premium subscription, Hallow Plus.
This Lent, we have partnered with the Hallow team to provide Hallow Plus access to all parishioners for FREE through Easter. No credit card required.
Make sure to select “Sign Up with Email” when registering.
JOIN A SMALL GROUP FOR LENT
In-person and virtual options available
GIVE:
Donate your time and talent
There are many other ways to serve our surrounding community with donations and as well as volunteering time. Visit our website for more opportunities.
Powdered Milk Drive
Help the Community Food Pantry by donating 3 qt. or 8 qt. powdered milk cartons. Drop donations in the bin in the narthex February 5-22nd.
Donate Items on the Little Free Pantry Wish List
With the New Year, demand has been even greater at the Pantry. We are grateful for the donations but are running low in some key areas. Please check the Wish List which is updated every Thursday for items we currently need.
We celebrate the FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT this weekend. Can you believe it? What a week we had in preparation for this holy season. We know many of you struggled without heat and power, and now some are experiencing broken pipes and flooding. As we hear about Jesus going out in the wilderness and being tempted by the devil in the gospel this Sunday, our visions of the desert may change from hot and sandy to frigid and ice-covered. Whatever our desert is, the Lord walks through it with us.
We are praying for everyone and here to help. We're also thankful for the many parishioners who have reached out to offer assistance. We will get through this and we will continue to give God glory.
Pax Christi
St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Community
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