Fr. Tommie L. Jennings
Pastor's Corner
Sunday, March 2, 2025
- A jubilee year, also known as a “holy year,” is a special year in the life of the church currently celebrated every 25 years.
This year let us look closely at Matthew 25 and work on the Spiritual and Corporal works of Mercy.
-Ash Wednesday is on March 5, marking the beginning of a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, and penance, symbolizing the time Jesus spent in the desert before starting His public ministry. Also be aware that Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent. Fasting means eating one full meal and two smaller meals that don't add up to a full meal. No meat. If it walks on the ground. But if it swims in water, eat it. My favorite food is Sushi!
-Here is an emergency safety plan in both English and Spanish. These “Know Your Rights” videos were created to empower you with the knowledge needed to protect yourself and assert your rights in the event that ICE visits your workplace, arrives at your home, or stops you in public. If you can’t use this, please share it with someone who can use it. All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. Every family should have a Family Preparedness Plan in case of an emergency. Please go here: https://www.emergencysafetyplan.org/
-We continue praying for the seven Black Catholics on the Canonization journey: https://nbccongress.org/
Peace,
Rev. Tommie L. Jennings
Please,
Fr. Tommie L. Jennings
