3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Please pray 

• For single men and women who are alone, lonely, maybe unsure of their vocation.
• For parishioners with family members in the hospital or otherwise ill.
• For the souls of family members and Basilica Parishioners memorialized on plaques and pews in our Church.
• For benefactors who are ‘Friends of the Basilica’
• For the needs and intentions of Bishops Emeritus, Galeone and Estevez.

 
Do you need the parish community to pray for your intentions?  
            Email office@icjax.org and let us know.
 

1. Readings for this weekend are here
   
2. Bulletin for this week is attached or viewable online here
   
3. Worship Aids / Homilies are posted online: 

 
Renovation & Repair – Updates:

1. Adoration Chapel – Work has begun. Planned completion date – April 4, 2023
   
2. Organ – Pipes have been removed to be cleaned and prepped offsite. Fundraising continues.
   
3. Rectory / Office – Work completed. Fundraising continues.

 
Thank you to parishioners and ‘Friends of the Basilica’ for your continued material and prayerful support.  We benefit from the sacrifices, prayers, and material support of past generations.  Future generations of Catholics will benefit from yours!

And in this corner...

Catholic Trivia!

1. What future apostle stood by watching the stoning of the Church's first martyr, Stephen?
2. what colors are papal flag?
3. What station has been added recently to the Way of the Cross?
4. Who is the inspiring sister who won the Nobel Peace prize for her work with the poor of India?
5. What does "Easter duty" mean?
6. Who are the men in colorful costumes who have been responsible for the personal safety of the pope since 1506?
7. Who is the saint who supposedly tamed a wild wolf?
8. What is the name of the large, colored vestment the priest wears for mass?
9. Which is the longest of the four Gospels?
10. What is the name of the small, round container that is used to bring consecrated hosts to the sick
11. How many days after Easter does Pentecost occur?
12. According to the Gospel, how many times did Jesus speak when he was on the cross?
13. Which saint is petitioned in order to find a lost object?
14. What man of God had so radiant a face after conversing with God that the people feared him?
15. On what day do Catholics remember and pray especially for those who have died?
16. What was St. Peter's name before Jesus changed it?
17. What is the study of the nature of God and religious truth called?
18. What color vestment do priests wear during Advent and Lent?
19. What apostle replaced Judas?
20. What is the movement among Christian Churches to become united?
21. What are short stories Jesus used to teach and reveal religious truths?
22. Who was both the first non-Italian pope since 1523 and the first Polish pope?
23. What is a stigmata?
24. Who climbed a tree to see Jesus?
25. What is the name for the body of laws that govern the Church?
26. Who are the knights of Columbus?
27. What is the sign in a church that the Blessed Sacrament is reserved there?
28. Which famous Catholic explorer's ship was named Santa Maria after the Blessed Virgin Mary?
29. What is the vessel called that is used to expose the Sacred Host for adoration?
30. What is the ceremonial hat of a bishop called?
31. What is Noah's ark a symbol of?
32. What is the title bestowed on a Roman Catholic Church because of its age or importance?
33. What is the name of the unleavened bread used at the time of Jewish Passover?
34. What do the letters at the top of a crucifix mean?
35. Where did Moses die?
36. What is the staff used by a bishop as a symbol of office?
37. The shamrock is a symbol of what mystery?
38. What is the favorite word of the Church used especially during the Easter Season?
39. What are tools a symbol of St. Joseph?
40. What is another name for the "city of David"?
41. In what book of the Bible is the story of Abraham found?
42. What prayer containing three Hail Marys is prayed in honor of the Incarnation?
43. Who is the artist who painted the famous scenes in the Sistine Chapel in Rome?
44. What are third orders?
45. What is the cross worn by a bishop or abbot?
46. In what year did Mary appear to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France