FOOD PANTRY OPEN EVERY SAT. AND THURS.
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C.A.R.E. BENEFIT CONCERT

THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE HELPED US.

TRI-PARISH LENTEN MISSION

St. Joseph's in Berlin

Our Lady of the Rosary in Clinton

Our Lady of Jasna Gora in Clinton

LENTEN JOURNEY WITH PAUL-
It is not longer I who live,  but Christ who lives in me

Mission Speaker

SR. BARBARA HOBBS PBVM

Monday: March 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. (St. Joseph's)

Tuesday: March 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. (Holy Rosary)

Wednesday: March 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. (Jasna Gora)

On Wednesday, the last day of the Parish Mission, we will hold a family Lenten Reconciliation Service.

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C.A.R.E. BENEFIT CONCERT
MARK YOUR CALENDAR

INCA SON

APRIL 25, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M.
CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Tickets: $10 Adults, $7 Seniors, Kids Under 12 Free
Available Soon

MORE INFO. AVAILABLE SOON

Inca Son is an enriching and

unforgettable experience!
You don’t want to miss this one!!

If you are interested in sponsoring this event
please contact, Katie Flaherty email

Website: www.incason.com

Independent Music Award
LA Music Award:

Thanks to Legacy Publishing and Dunn & Co. for printing tickets and promotional materials.

PASTORAL PLANNING IN CLUSTER 11

Strategic Planning Meeting of Our Lady of the Rosary and Our Lady of Jasna Gora took place this past Saturday, February 7, at Perkins School in Lancaster. The meeting was attended by 22 members of our two parishes. We would like to thank those who attended the meeting for taking time to continue to plan for the future of our parishes. The purpose of the meeting was to reflect on the last three years of our pastoral work as twinned parishes (both strengths and weaknesses) and to formulate ideas for the future.

We would like to thank Dr. Charles Conroy for his hospitality and willingness to moderate our meeting. Self-evaluation is only the beginning of the process and as we move forward we will continue to seek input of all the parishioners and share with you the results of our strategic planning.

In addition to our two parishes, each parish in our cluster is undergoing the same process as we try to find best and most effective ways to serve our Catholic community in our cluster.

Please, keep all our efforts in your prayers.

Fr. Tomasz and PPC members

WINTER NOTICE

When schools are cancelled due to bad weather conditions, or if there is an early dismissal, there is no CCD and all evening meetings will be cancelled. Weekly morning and evening masses will also be cancelled if school is delayed or cancelled. Our priority is the safety of our parishioners.

Financial Reports:

Our Lady of Jasna Gora 2008

Our Lady of the Rosary 2008

Financial Statistics for our two parishes for this past year and the up-coming year 2009

Stewardship of Treasure 2008 Report (Bulletin Insert)

Stewardship Guide and more

PARISH STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL
 

"WE ARE ONE BODY IN CHRIST"

2008-2009

As we reflect on our past and our present needs, we begin to formulate our dreams and hopes for the future. This past year, we have come to realize more profoundly than ever what a great gift our parish family is to all of us and also what a great responsibility it is, especially in challenging times we live in.

The theme for our second Stewardship Renewal has been “WE ARE ONE BODY IN CHRIST.” These are unbelievable words. They remind us that we all need each other. We depend on one another as we share our gifts of time, talent and treasure. As different parts of the body have different purposes, so it is with us. Each one of us has a role to play in our parish community; a role that God has reserved for me and you only. No person can do everything, but everyone can do something. Together we can accomplish great things for the glory of God. (MORE)

EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS

Parish Office Hours

128 Franklin Street

Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

PARTNERS IN CHARITY UPDATE:

New Vatican City State Website... Check it out it is cool...

Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world in terms of inhabitants and size. It occupies an area of 44 hectares. The borders are represented by its walls and the travertine pavement curve that joins the two wings of the colonnades in St Peter’s Square. Beyond the territory of the State, Vatican jurisdiction also covers some extraterritorial areas within and outside Rome.

The Benedictine Way of Life: St. Benedict who lived in the 6^th
century makes simple yet profound points about life. His rule of life is filled with brilliant insights about how one may make an ordinary life a deeply fulfilling life. If you want to find fulfillment in your life and live best possible life, according to St. Benedict you have to make sure that you live in a thankful and balanced way.

A modern interpretation of the Rule of St. Benedict was written by John McQuiston II "ALWAYS WE BEGIN AGAIN - THE BENEDICTINE WAY OF LIVING." John who is a lawyer in Tennessee, rendered a beautiful interpretation of the main principals of the Rule of St. Benedict and made them applicable to a life of an ordinary person, like you and me.

Some other interesting websites dedicated to the Benedictine way of life:

Order of St. Benedict (OSB) Website dedicated to the Rule of St. Benedict

Study the Rule of St. Benedict (Prol.-7:70) with illus. commentary by Abbot Phillip Lawrence OSB of Christ in the Desert Abbey.

"Topical St. Benedict" and other resources at Art Carrol's Benedictia