The National Black Catholic Congress has published a Pastoral Plan of Action. It can be found on their website. Remember that February is Black History Month. Read a little Black History this February. It is a great part of the American Experience.
Lent began on Wednesday. It is a long standing custom to give up something for Lent. Some common things are: giving up smoking, drinking of alcohol, candy, etc. We give up something in Lent as a penance, since it is the penitential season preparing for Easter. It is a reminder of God’s love for us, as we give up something to show our love for God.
I am writing this in between snow storms. Hopefully, the snow will stop before Tuesday, when we will be celebrating Mardi Gras, New Orleans Style. Tickets are still available, just see a Tolton Member for them. And then let the good times roll. I hope to see y’all on Tuesday at 5:30 – 7:30 PM with good food and good company.
Our 90th Anniversary got off to a great start last week when we honored parishioners 90 or older. The honorees are Marian Newbill, James and Ruby Hockaday, Tom and Jo Ann Broden, Frances Roberts, Joseph Brodie and Marie Dabrowiak.