STATIONS OF THE CROSS

     The Stations of the Cross is a simple, yet powerful, way to prayerfully walk alongside Jesus and encounter him like never before. You will have that opportunity at 7 p.m. in the main church all six Fridays of Lent (through April 11).

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LENT?

Why not consider joining your fellow parishioners after Mass each Sunday of Lent to reflect and share your thoughts on that day’s Gospel reading? You can still attend even if you did not sign up beforehand, and you do not have to attend every Sunday to participate.

AARP TAX-AIDE

Free tax-preparation assistance is available through the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program. For an appointment, call 2-1-1 (the United Way’s Help Line) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Be prepared to spend some time on hold.

After making an appointment, the next step is to obtain a pre-appointment packet. A parishioner who volunteers with the program has made some available through the church office to save you a trip into Middletown. Just call first.

The forms in the packet need to be completed prior to the appointment, and filers need to come to the appointment with all required tax documents in a printed (not digital) format. Filers are then required to be present while the return is being prepared.

FAMILY DEVOTIONAL SERIES

Chris Worthington and Deb Harrison, our youth ministers, have launched a new venture: The SPYM Family Devotional Series!  They first review the reading in the “Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotions” to ascertain the day’s core message and then determine how to present it to their audience. A short video, which includes a Scripture reading and thoughts for our youth and their parents to reflect upon, is then recorded and uploaded. Each weekday offers a new Devotional, which can be accessed using the YouTube link below or on Facebook and Instagram. Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzyEey5tXCyu