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Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at 303 Keller Ave., North Judson, IN 46366-1209 US - Home
Fifth Week of Lent
Lenten Communal Penance Services take place throughout Starke County this week. The schedule begins Monday evening, March 22nd, at All Saints in San Pierre, Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas in Knox, Wednesday here at Ss. Cyril and Methodius in North Judson, and Thursday at Holy Cross in Hamlet. Take this wonderful opportunity to make a good confession before Easter.
Join us for the Stations of the Cross on Friday evening at 6:30 PM.
As part of our observance of Lent, all families are asked to participate in Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl, a program of prayer, fasting and giving. Please take home a Rice Bowl packet and follow this simple yet powerful Lenten practice.
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Ham Dinner this Sunday, March 21. The Menu includes Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6 -12. The Youth Group will sponsor a Bake Sale during the dinner.
Bishop Fulton J. Sheen once said, "not 100 in the United States hate the Roman Catholic Church, but millions hate what they mistakenly think the Roman Catholic is." Classes in the Catholic Faith continue on Tuesday evenings, at 6:30 PM at the Rectory. Explore the true Church that Jesus Christ founded 2000 years ago. Everyone is welcome. There is no obligation. If you have not attended previous sessions, you may still attend. Send email questions to cyril@catholicweb.com for more information.
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Food Pantry needs: Cereal, Mac & Cheese, Canned Soup, Jello, Rice, Canned Fruits, Oatmeal, Canned Vegetables, and Canned Pasta.
Health care reform should not include coverage for abortion on demand. Please communicate with Congress and join the National Prayer Campaign. For details see www.PrayerCampaign.org.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available here at Saints Cyril and Methodius Saturdays after 8:30 AM Mass and from 3:00 to 4 PM.
Are you a Catholic who has been away from the Church for a while? Maybe it’s been quite a few years since you have been to Mass. Maybe you left because someone or something made you angry. Maybe you just stopped going and would now feel uncomfortable going back. Maybe you would like to go back, but don’t know what to do. You think things have changed and you would feel out of place. If you have a Bible handy, read Luke chapter 15. Coming home after being away is a cause for great joy and celebration. If you still have doubts or questions, visit the Catholics Come Home website, or you can call the Rectory at 896-2195 and make an appointment to talk.
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If you know of someone in need of prayer by our Parish Prayer Chain, contact Alma Jean at 896-2556.
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Our local Society of St. Vincent de Paul exists to assist those in need.. If you or someone you know of, needs help in the North Judson - San Pierre Area, call (574) 249-0162. This is a local call from North Judson (just dial 249-0162). Because this is a cell phone, messages are occasionally lost or difficult to understand. If you do not receive a reply to your message within a few hours, either call again or phone the Rectory at 896-2195.
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