The Fourth Sunday of Lent we celebrate as Laetare Sunday. It’s a day that reminds us that if you still haven’t made any good Lenten resolutions – better “Laetare” than never! There is still time to make some good progress in the spiritual life before Easter. 

Laetare means “rejoice” in Latin. The priest will wear the rose-colored vestment. Rose is a shade between the violet of Lent and the white of Easter. We are halfway through our season of penance and well on our way to the glory of Easter. 

This midpoint Sunday of Lent is important. In a novel or in a movie, the midpoint often presents a moment of surprise. The plot takes an unexpected turn. The central conflict is revealed. The main character resolves to take decisive action. The story moves in a new and fateful direction. 

Stay engaged in your story of Lent. The season might not be going as you thought it would but pray and keep watching. Something might turn. God might bring you a plot twist or a new revelation. You will need it to get to the climax of Easter. 

Live Lent as God intended – as a great spiritual adventure and epic love story. The happy ending will make all your offerings and sacrifices worthwhile. 

Fr. Dennis Zehren
Pastor

Click Here to learn more about our upcoming Community Room Renovation. 

Stations of the Cross will be offered every Friday in Lent at 7:00 PM in the church. 

Thursday, March 23
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Regan Hall

Men of St. Vincent’s, please join us for an evening of food, drink and watching the March Madness Sweet Sixteen games together on Thursday, March 23rd from 6:00-9:00pm in Regan Hall. There will also be a free-throw competition in the gym to win a pair of Timberwolves Tickets, so bring your $5 bills to enter the competition!

RSVP is not required but appreciated to help us plan for numbers. Free will offering will be available to help cover food and drink expenses. Bring a friend, spread the word, and hope to see you there!

RSVP Here

Join us for our upcoming Lenten fish dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus! Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance. 

Friday, March 24 — 5:00-6:30 PM (Tickets are no longer for Sale) 

Applications are now being accepted for CCW College Scholarships for the 2023-24 School Year. Two scholarships in the amount of $1000 each are available. One scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior attending college in 2023-24, and one to a student already in college who is continuing their studies in the 2023-24 school year. Application deadline is March 31, 2023.

For more information and to apply, click here. 

The Catechism in a Year podcast will be available starting January 1st. This 365 day podcast will explain all the teachings of the Catholic Church, in a prayerful, engaging, and approachable way with Fr. Mike Schmitz. Learn more here.