Dear Parishioners,

I hope everyone is enjoying Mardi Gras and getting ready to begin our 2021 Lenten journey tomorrow with Ash Wednesday.  Please watch the following short video with some helpful information about tomorrow and the beginning of Lent.  After that is the first of six parish families we will feature each week of Lent sharing how their family celebrates Lent.  We thought this would be a good way to build covid community and encourage everyone to think about how we are spending Lent.  Sean created the daily Lenten playlist accessible through the parish Lenten resources on the homepage.  The McFaul's share a family favorite you might try tomorrow or any Friday in Lent.  At the end of this message are a couple videos showing how some priests celebrate Mardi Gras and get ready for Ash Wednesday.  Not the most exciting clips you've ever seen but many parishioners often ask what happens with the palms.  God Bless- Fr. Brad