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Rite of Christian Initiation - RCIA
 Why Catholic?
Are you looking for a spirituality that has withstood the tests of time, politics and scandal? Try the Catholic faith. Beginning on August 20th, Holy Apostles will begin Inquiry about the Catholic faith. Inquiry is open to anyone who is actively pursuing a spirituality based on Holy Scripture and over 2000 years of Church tradition. In the 4th and 5th centuries of the Christian era, the usual way that adults became Christian was by participation in a process of formation in the Christian life called the Catechumenate. In 1972, the Catholic Church formally reestablished and modernized the adult Catechumenate to meet the needs of a growing number of adults inquiring about the Catholic faith and reestablish the Catechumenate. That process, RCIA or Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, is the means through which those non-baptized and/or baptized in other faith traditions or uncatechized Catholics are formed in a Catholic spirituality. In concert with the liturgical calendar, the RCIA process begins in the Summer, studies during Ordinary Time, reflects during Lent, and celebrates new life at the Easter Vigil. If you or someone you know is interested in exploring the faith or completing the sacraments of initiation as an adult, contact Mary Superata at 484-8729 for details.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a faith journey of prayer and catechesis for those interested in becoming member of the Catholic Church. The process of initiation has two goals; personal commitment to Christ and therefore, to a way of life based on the Gospel; and second, integration into the Catholic community with the institution of sacraments.
The RCIA is an opportunity for you to explore the richness of the Catholic Church, its beliefs, traditions and practices. This process will guide those “from the awareness of the stirring of faith and curiosity within one’s heart, to a life of faith, love, and justice lived in communion with Catholics throughout the world.” There are four main phases to the journey and at each step the there is time and space to decide if continuing on the journey is what is desired.
- Inquiry/Pre-catechumenate – Ongoing, welcoming and sharing your story of faith.
- Catechumenate – Period of apprenticeship where nurturing and growth of the catechumen’s faith and conversion to God is mentored by the community.
- Enlightenment – Time of reflection and preparation for reception of sacraments. This takes place during the Lenten season and culminates at the Easter Vigil.
- Mystagogia – Reflecting on the reception of sacraments and live out the mystery of Eucharist in the community. It begins at Easter Season and continues through the following Lent.
If you are consciously and freely seeking the living God and desire to enter the way of faith through the Catholic community, for information and registration, call Mary Superata at 597-4249 ext. 29.
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Gospel
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Gospel Theme
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Topic
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catechism
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iNQUIRY
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8/20
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1stReading: Proverbs 9:1-6
Psalm: Psalms 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15
2nd Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20
Gospel: John 6:51-58
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Living Bread
Eternal life
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Overview of RCIA process, Paperwork
What brought you here?
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Chapters 1,15,22
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8/27
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1stReading: Joshua 24:1-2, 15-17, 18
Psalm: Psalms 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 21,
2nd Reading: Ephesians 5:21-32
Gospel: John 6:60-69
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Decide who are you to serve
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Discipleship in the Church
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Chapter 10
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9/3
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Labor Day
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9/10
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1stReading: Isaiah 35:4-7
Psalm: Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10
2nd Reading: James 2:1-5
Gospel: Mark 7:31-37
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Healing of the deaf man.
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CREED
1Creed-God
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Chapter 2 & 5
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9/17
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1stReading: Isaiah 50:4-9
Psalm: Psalms 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9
2nd Reading: James 2:14-18
Gospel: Mark 8:27-35
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Who do you say that I am?
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2Creed-Jesus
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Chapters
6 & 7
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9/24
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1stReading: Wisdom 2:17-20
Psalm: Psalms 54:3-4, 5, 6-8
2nd Reading: James 3:16—4:3
Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
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First will be last. Journey
Discipleship
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3Creed-Holy Spirit & Church
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Chapters
9 & 11
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10/1
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1stReading: Numbers 11:25-29
Psalm: Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14
2nd Reading: James 5:1-6
Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
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Discipleship in how we act, demonstrate the call
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Liturgy
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Pages
174-176
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10/8
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1stReading: Genesis 2:18-24
Psalm: Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6
2nd Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11
Gospel: Mark 10:2-16 or 10:2-12
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Because of the hardness of your hearts
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Call of the Disciple
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Call of the Soul
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10/14
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RITE OF WELCOME
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10/15
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1stReading: Wisdom 7:7-11
Psalm: Psalms 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17
2nd Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13
Gospel: Mark 10:17-30 or 10:17-27
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10 Commandments
What must I do?
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Virtues, Morality
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Chapters
23 -29 & 33
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cATECHUMENATE
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10/22
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1stReading: Isaiah 53:10-11
Psalm: Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22
2nd Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45
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Faithful Servant
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Mary, First Disciple
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Chapter 12
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10/28
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Walk with the Martyrs
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10/29
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1stReading: Jeremiah 31:7-9
Psalm: Psalms 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6
2nd Reading: Hebrews 5:1-6
Gospel: Mark 10:46-52
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Healing of blind man
Perseverance in prayer
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Forms of Prayer
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Chapters
22,35,36
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11/1,2
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aLL sAINTS/SOULS
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11/5
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1stReading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6
Psalm: Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 57
2nd Reading: Hebrews 7:23-28
Gospel: Mark 12:28-34
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Communion of Saints, heaven, hell, purgatory
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Chapter 13
Pages 54-56
160-161
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11/12
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1stReading: 1stKings 17:10-16
Psalm: Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10
2nd Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28
Gospel: Mark 12:38-44 or 12:41-44
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Widow’s mite
Stewardship
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Stewardship
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Chapter 34
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11/19
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advent intergen
1stReading: Daniel 12:1-3
Psalm: Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11
2nd Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18
Gospel: Mark 13:24-32
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Coming of the Son of Man
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11/25
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Christ the King
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11/26
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thanksgiving
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12/3
1st
Advent
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1stReading: Jeremiah 33:14-16
Psalm: Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14
2nd Reading: 1stThessalonians 3:12--4:2
Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
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Vigilant
Anticipate the coming
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Liturgical Seasons
Tour of Church
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Chapters
14 & 22
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12/10
2nd
Advent
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1stReading: Baruch 5:1-9
Psalm: Psalms 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6
2nd Reading: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6
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Prepare the way of the Lord
Make straight paths
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Catholic Social Teaching
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Chapter 31
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12/17
3rd
Advent
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1stReading: Zephaniah 3:14-18
Psalm: Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6
2nd Reading: Philippians 4:4-7
Gospel: Luke 3:10-18
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John the Baptist
Preach the Good News
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Scripture
Bible
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Chapter 3
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12/23
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christmas
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12/31
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new Years eve
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1/7
Epiphany
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1stReading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm: Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
2nd Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
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Gifts of the 3 Kings
Honor to the King
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Sacraments
Baptism
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Chapter 15
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1/14
baptism
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1stReading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Psalm: Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10
2nd Reading: Acts 10:34-38
Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
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Baptism of Jesus by John
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Confirmation
MANTLES
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Chapter 16
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1/21
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1stReading: Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm: Psalms 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10
2nd Reading: 1stCorinthians 12:4-11
Gospel: John 2:1-12
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Wedding Feast at Cana
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Eucharist
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Chapter 17
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1/27
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rITE OF ANOINTING
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He has
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anointed
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me
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1/28
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1stReading: Nehemiah 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10
Psalm: Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 15
2nd Reading: 1stCorinthians 12:12-30
Gospel: Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21
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Beginning of Jesus’ ministry
He has anointed me
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Anointing & Funerals
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Chapter 19
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2/4
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lent intergen
1stReading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19
Psalm: Psalms 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17
2nd Reading: 1stCorinthians 12:31--13:13
Gospel: Luke 4:21-30
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Today the scripture is fulfilled in your hearing
Gracious words
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2/11
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1stReading: Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8
Psalm: Psalms 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8
2nd Reading: 1stCorinthians 15:1-11
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
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Put out into the deep
Faith and trust
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Vocation
Marriage & Ordination
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Chapters
20 & 21 & 30
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2/13
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ASH WEDNESDAY
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2/16 or 2/17
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Rite of Election
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Purification &
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Enlightment
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2/18
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1stReading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10
Psalm: Psalms 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13,
2nd Reading: Romans 10:8-13
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13
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Jesus tempted in the desert for 40 days
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Sin - Temptation Reconciliation
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Chapters 18 & 32
Pages
312-313
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2/25
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1stReading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
Psalm: Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14
2nd Reading: Philippians 3:17--4:1 Gospel: Luke 9:28-36
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Transfiguration
3 tents
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Paschal Mystery
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Chapters 8 & 14
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3/ 4
WOMAN
WELL
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1stReading: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15
Psalm: Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11
2nd Reading: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8
Gospel: John 4:5-42
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Woman at the Well
Now I have eternal life
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1st Scrutiny
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3/11
BLIND MAN
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1stReading: 1Sam 165:1b, 6-7, 10-13
Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3, 3-6
2nd Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel: John 9:1-41
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Now I can see
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2nd Scrutiny
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3/18
LAZARUS
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1stReading: Ezekial 37:12-14
Psalm: Psalm 130:1-2m 3-4, 4-8
2nd Reading: Romans 8:8-11
Gospel: John 11:1-45
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Now I can move
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3rd Scrutiny
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3/23
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retreat
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Prep for Holy week
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3/24
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palm sunday
Gospel: Luke 19:28-40
Psalm 24
Psalm 47
The Solemn Entrance
Gospel: Luke 19:28-40
Readings for Mass
1stReading: Isaiah 50:4-7
Psalm: Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
2nd Reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Gospel: Luke 22:14--23:56 or 23:1-49
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3/27
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seder meal
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3/28
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holy thursday
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3/29
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Good Friday
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3/30
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easter vigil
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3/31
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Easter
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