Upcoming Events


Thursday, March 23rd  6:00PM to 7:30PM  - Culliney Hall
MONTHLY THEME:  A Lenten Evening of Reflection and Stations
A light supper, time for community building and praying Stations of the Cross.  All are invited.  Registration is required.

Religious Education
Mission Statement

The Parish Religious Education Program strives to make viable the Gospel of Jesus Christ by offering the children of our parish formal instruction in the Catholic faith, service opportunities, spiritual enrichment activities and social encounters.

A Message from the Director
 
Sister Joelle Thren
Director of Elementary Faith Formation
(609) 399-2643
(609) 457-1251 (cellphone)
jthren@stdamienparish.com

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A New Form of FASTING

On Ash Wednesday, we heard Jesus direct us to practice three spiritual basics during Lent:  prayer, works of charity and fasting.  Fasting poses a bit of a challenge for many but maybe these suggestions can help us to see fasting in a different light:
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  • Give up (fast from) complaining....focus on gratitude.
  • Give up (fast from) pessimism....become an optimist.
  • Give up harsh judgments....think kindly thoughts.
  • Give up worry....trust in Divine Providence.
  • Give up negativism......be positive.
  • Give up anger and impatience.....be more patient and understanding.
  • Give up gossiping......control your tongue.

      What else could you fast from to become a better disciple of Jesus?


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