" The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The celebration of the Eucharist is at the heart of the gift of Faith that God has given us in the salvation won for us by His only Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.”

PASTORAL LETTER To All Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, Religious Men and Women, and Faithful Laity of the Diocese of Fort Worth https://fwdioc.org/ Lent Resources Traditionally, Lent is thought of as a period where we give up our favorite food or sweets and refrain from eating meat on Fridays, but Lent is so much more. As the USCCB website states “The key to fruitful observance of these practices is to recognize their link to baptismal renewal. We are called not just to abstain from sin during Lent, but to true conversion of our hearts and minds as followers of Christ. We recall those waters in which we were baptized into Christ's death, died to sin and evil, and began new life in Christ.” Picking a Thing For Lent What's the Point of Fasting During Lent? Fasting Can Change You Forever This Lent, let us all strive to grow deeper and closer to Christ, so we can follow Him with greater purpose, courage and confidence. We have everything to gain, and nothing to lose. Below are resources to help make your Lent fruitful and full of blessings. How to Pray the Holy Rosary (English / Español) Catholic Apps Apps Católica The Bible and the Mass (Coming Lent 2021) The Catholic Crusade (Rosary, Litanies, Novenas) Lenten Resources (Loyola Press) Catholic Podcasts (Listen, Reflect & Grow) 50 Catholic Books (Every Catholic Should Read)

FACEBOOK LIVE STREAMING: In addition, the Masses will continues to broadcast Facebook live streaming. During the Masses, there will be an act of spiritual communion.

• https://www.facebook.com/St-Francis-Xavier-Catholic-Church-Eastland-1648267452086256/

• https://www.facebook.com/siant.rita.5. Parish Website: Please visit the parish website for the further updated information.
  SACRAMENTS: Communion as Viaticum and Anointing of the Sick are to be given in danger of death where possible. In the event where COVID-19 is indicated, appropriate measures will be taken.  Baptisms are to be scheduled by calling the office, except in emergency situations. As a reminder, in the case of emergency, any person can perform a baptism. Quinceañeras are to be to be scheduled by calling the office. (245-210-7091). All other parish gatherings are to remain cancelled at this time. Funeral services are resume. Memorial Masses will be celebrate. No pre- or post-service social gathering is allowed in parish buildings or on parish property.

        Please remember that you are in my prayers, as we THANK GOD for opening the Church doors for you, look forward to the great day to celebrate the Liturgy as one family of God. We continue to pray for the end of Pandemic and all the Families, individuals affected by it.

God Bless you!
Fr Vijaya Raju Mareedu
St. Rita Parish, Ranger 1109, Blackwell Road, TX  76470,
St. Francis Xavier Parish, Eastland Halbryan and Foch Street TX  76448
St. John Parish, Strawn 126 Hickory Street TX  76475
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Cisco 1108 Avenue F TX  76437
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