Climbing the Mountain of Lent

Second Sunday of Lent – March 1, 2026

From the Pastor’s Desk

Fr. Skip reflects on the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–9), moving us from temptation to glory. The mountain experience reveals Christ’s divinity and reminds us that suffering does not have the final word—Easter does. Just as Abram trusted God’s promise (Genesis 12:1–4a), Lent invites us to deeper trust, conversion, and transformation.

He offers three concrete Lenten pathways:

• Prayer – Listen more deeply.

• Fasting – Embrace the Cross with purpose.

• Almsgiving – Reflect Christ’s light through charity.

The invitation: allow Christ to transfigure fear into faith and doubt into trust.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & MINISTRIES

Lenten Penance Service

Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. A communal opportunity for reconciliation during this sacred season.

Lenten Soups & Sides

Friday, March 6 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Join us for fellowship before Stations of the Cross.

Stations of the Cross

Fridays during Lent:
• English – 6:30 p.m.
• Spanish – 7:30 p.m.

Monthly Adoration

Second Friday of each month from 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the Church.

Holy Hour

Fridays from 9:00–10:00 a.m. with Benediction.

Faith Formation

• Faith Formation Classes – March 1 & 8
• First Communion Chapters – March 4, 11 & 25
• Youth Confirmation Session #6 – March 8
• Life Teen – March 1, 8 & 15
• Edge (Middle School) – March 4, 11 & 25

That Man Is You

Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in Transfiguration Hall. Session 21.

Prayer & Life Workshop

Tuesday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. in Parish Center (Room 7-8).

Memorial Contributions

Parishioners may contribute “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” loved ones toward newly acquired vestments, sacred books, and future liturgical furnishings.

Pope Leo XIV Prayer Intention – March

For disarmament and peace, that world leaders choose dialogue over violence.

Community: Lenten Mission 2026

March 16–18 at Good Shepherd Parish. Evening mission with guest preacher Fr. Luis Fernando Echeverri. Free admission.

EVENTS SNAPSHOT

• Lenten Penance Service – March 4 – 7:00 p.m.
• Lenten Soups & Sides – March 6 – 5:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross (Eng.) – Fridays – 6:30 p.m.
• Stations of the Cross (Sp.) – Fridays – 7:30 p.m.
• Holy Hour – Fridays – 9:00 a.m.
• That Man Is You – March 3 – 7:00 p.m.
• Prayer & Life Workshop – March 3 – 9:30 a.m.
• Confirmation Session – March 8 – 3:00 p.m.

SACRIFICIAL GIVING SUMMARY

Weekend of February 22, 2026
• Church Offertory: $11,786.00
• Online Collection: $5,236.42
• Mail Log: $4,080.00
• Total: $21,102.42

The Master’s Plan
• In-Pew: $402.00
• Online: $240.75
• Total: $642.75

2nd Collections in March:
• March 1 – The Master’s Plan
• March 15 – Catholic Relief Services
• March 29 – Easter Flowers