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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... Cerith Gardiner - published in Aleteia on 03/30/22
When Lent kicks off there’s a bit of a buzz as you decide to do something meaningful to mark this special period of time in the Christian faith. However, all those good intentions start to wane as the weeks go by and the realities and stresses of everyday life take over. With the global situation creating uncertainty and anxiety, it seems doubly hard to not succumb to temptation and head to that cookie jar, but hold your horses, you can do this! There are less than three weeks to go until we celebrate Christ’s Resurrection, and just think how satisfying it will be to know that you held on for those 40 long days. MAKE ACCESS DIFFICULTIf you’re giving up a certain snack or drink, place any that have left in an area that’s hard to reach. If things get drastic you could lock it up and get someone to hide the key. If you want to reduce screen time, try putting your phone or laptop in a drawer so you won’t be tempted to look it every few minutes. BE INSPIRED BY JESUSYou could add an image of Jesus, or maybe a crucifix, next to any temptations so that you’ll have a physical reminder of why you are making this effort. NOTIFY OTHERSIf you’re finding it hard to stick to your guns, make sure your loved ones are aware. By telling friends and families that you’re giving up something important to you, they can offer you encouragement and support. Also, kids are great at being your support squad. CHOOSE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVEInstead of thinking about what you’re giving up, think more about what you are gaining. Whether it’s a healthier diet or a greater understanding of the power of temptation, use this opportunity to embrace the whole 40 days as a beautiful spiritual journey bringing you even closer to God. SEEK A LITTLE HELP FROM ABOVEJesus faced temptation by the devil, yet he resisted, using the Word of God to guide Him. Lean on Him for inspiration and follow his example to offer your temporary suffering to God our Father.
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Please pray
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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 (still)
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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... And in this corner…
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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... In February 2022, the Vatican released statistics showing that in 2020 the number of Catholics in the world increased by 16 million to 1.36 billion.
That means that 17.7% of the world’s population is Catholic. Of this total, 48% are in the Americas, with 28% living in South America. Following recent trends, the Catholic Church grew most rapidly in Asia (+1.8%) and Africa (+2.1%) with very slight growth in Europe (0.3%). Statistical snapshots Worldwide, the number of Catholics per priest rose from 3,245 in 2019 to 3,314 in 2020. But more than 50% of priests live and minister in the global North — while more than two-thirds of Catholics live someplace else. While 236 million Africans are Catholics, the U.S. and Canada are home to 84 million Catholics — but these two countries have almost the same number of priests as the whole of Africa. The Catholic Church in the U.S. has historically been served by priests from elsewhere — including Ireland, Poland, Italy — to support its first and second generation immigrant members. Now, the Catholic Church in the global North is significantly supported by priests and religious who come from countries in the global South. Please pray
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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!
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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! Please remember, we still need parishioners & ‘Friends of the Basilica’ to give during the Sunday Collection in person or online. Special projects are important, but so are lights, AC, staff, etc. And in this corner...
HAPPY NEW YEAR Please pray
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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! Please remember, we still need parishioners & ‘Friends of the Basilica’ to give during the Sunday Collection in person or online. Special projects are important, but so are lights, AC, staff, etc. And in this corner...
Merry Christmas Please pray
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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! Please remember, we still need parishioners & ‘Friends of the Basilica’ to give during the Sunday Collection in person or online. Special projects are important, but so are lights, AC, staff, etc. And in this corner.... Legend has it that in 1670, the choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany handed out sugar sticks among his young singers to keep them quiet during the long Living Creche ceremony. In honor of the occasion, he had the candies bent into shepherds' crooks. In 1847, a German-Swedish immigrant named August Imgard of Wooster, Ohio, decorated a small blue spruce with paper ornaments and candy canes. It wasn't until the turn of the century that the red and white stripes and peppermint flavors became the norm. In Indiana, a candy maker wanted to make a candy that could be a reminder of Jesus Christ, so he made the Christmas candy cane. He started off with a stick of pure white hard candy. The white color symbolized the virgin birth and the sinless nature of Jesus, and the hard candy symbolized the solid rock which was the foundation of the church, and firmness of the promises of God. The candy maker made the candy in the form of a J, which represented the name of Jesus and the staff of the Good Shepherds. He then stained it with three stripes which showed the scourging Jesus received, and symbolized the blood shed by Christ on the cross. When you break the cane, it reminds us that Jesus' body was broken for us.  Please pray
Do you need the parish community to pray for your intentions? Email office@icjax.org and let us know. Readings for this weekend are here Bulletin for this week is attached or viewable online here Worship Aids / Homilies are posted online: Renovation & Repair – Updates: Adoration Chapel – We are in the final stages of preparation for work to begin in January. Organ – New Console has arrived and sounds nice (without pipes) Pipes have been removed to be cleaned and prepped offsite. Rectory / Office – 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! Please remember, we still need parishioners & ‘Friends of the Basilica’ to give during the Sunday Collection in person or online. Special projects are important, but so are lights, AC, staff, etc. And in this corner...
Weekly Update ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS UNTIL OUR PIPES OF PRAISE RECEPTION AND CONCERT A special word from Emmet Cahill… No time like the present to purchase your tickets! Buying tickets for the 'Pipes of Praise' Fundraising Concert: https://gofor.icjax.org/Emmet Friends of the Basilica - Pre-Concert Reception at the Hyatt: https://gofor.icjax.org/ticketshyatt Concert Poster Link https://gofor.icjax.org/poster1 More about Emmet Cahill https://emmetcahill.com Please pray
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Renovation & Repair – Updates: Adoration Chapel – A Contractor has been chosen. The contract is being drafted and submitted to the Bishop to sign. Organ – New Console arrives November 14 - 16, and Pipes will be removed and cleaned offsite. Although you might not be interested in the Fundraising Concert, e sure to tell your friends and family about our special Fundraising Concert! Digital copies of the advert is available. Click Here! Rectory / Office – 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! Please remember, we still need parishioners & ‘Friends of the Basilica’ to give during the Sunday Collection in person or online. Special projects are important, but so are lights, AC, staff, etc. And in this corner...
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