Readings.  Gospel: Luke 4:1-13

        Resisting temptation of itself is not enough - grace must be available.
But if grace is offered and accepted, then nothing comes of that either.
There is no point in putting up a sail if there is no wind.
There is no point in planting a seed if the ground is frozen.
There is no point in pruning the tree if spring does not come.
It is not enough to cut into people's hearts in order to save them -
they must be touched by grace.
We are never alone in fighting temptations.  God is always there for us..
          

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   Mass Intentions:  Week of February 25, 2007

  Sunday          9:30 a.m.  ------   John & Tammy Belies 
  Sunday         11:15 a.m. ------   John & Tammy Belies
  Monday             8 a.m.  ------   Jerry Drohan
  Wednesday        8 a.m.  ------   John Lawson
  Thursday            8 a.m.  ------   Anna Nicole Smith
  Friday                8 a.m.  ------   Daniel Smith   

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From the Pew:

      Marin Irish American Club, March 4th, 3 p.m., St. Isabella's Parish Center.  The gathering of the Clans in Marin. Come in Celtic fellowship to celebrate their culture.  All are welcome.
      March 16th, 6 p.m., mark your calendar.  The Annual St. Patrick's Celebration - fun and laughter, music and songs, and other surprises.  All here, at St. Cecilia's Parish Hall.  Come and enjoy the camaraderie.  Dispensation granted from eating meat on this most holy of nights. 
      The Annual Archdiocesan Appeal envelopes will be ready for pickup next week.
       Next week second collection, Catholic Charities - Loaves and Fishes.

Montfaucon Trip
        This will be the last week offered to St. Cecilia's, St. Mary's for the Montfaucon Trip to Limoux, France.  Beginning next week, places will be extended to outside the parish.  If you are considering this vacation offered by the Whites, you need to let Fr.O's know this week.

Lenten Series             

          Week 1: Wednesday,  Feb. 28th  -  7:15 pm  Presentation by Mr. Jonathan Kathrein  on the pressure teenagers face in the modern world.  Mr..Kathrein is a keynote speaker who travels throughout the United States giving lectures to colleges and universities.
           Due to Bishop John Wester installation of Bishop of Salt Lake Diocese, Rev. Jerry O'Rourke is traveling to Salt Lake therefore unable to present his lecture. Therefore, Rev. Joe Egan will present a discussion on Ecumenism on March 21st, 7:15 p.m.  The Communal Penance Service will now be changed to March 14th, 7:15 p.m.  Check the bulletin board for the update on the Lenten Series.

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                "It is not what he has, nor even what he dose, which directly expresses the worth of a man, but what he is." ....Henri Frederick Amiel