The Confirmation program will hold its first mini-Service Fair after the 2:00 pm Spanish mass on Sunday, March 21st. Students who did not attend the fair last month and have not made arrangements to present in class will attend this fair. Project boards will need to be bi-lingual in Spanish and English. Students who already presented are welcome to attend, as well.

The Confirmation program will hold its first mini-Service Fair after the 2:00 pm Spanish mass on Sunday, March 21st. Students who did not attend the fair last month and have not made arrangements to present in class will attend this fair. Project boards will need to be bi-lingual in Spanish and English. Students who already presented are welcome to attend, as well.

• On your way to work, visit a new parish and attend daily mass.
• Watch a video and learn more about our Rice Bowl country for the week, Afghanistan at orb.crs.org 
• Call a family member that you haven’t spoken to in a while and ask them how their Lent is going. 
• Attend Stations of the Cross on Friday night at 5:30 pm.  Enjoy the K of C fish dinner and meet a new friend.
• Steal 12 minutes some time during your day to read a daily meditation.  Try www.sacredspace.ie for some prayer ideas.
• Clean out a closet and give something to Turnstyles.
• Sit on your patio and soak up the sun.  Meditate on the miracle of spring’s awakening.
• Fill in one of the open hours in the Adoration Chapel.
• Pray for the Runnin’ Revs who play on Monday, and for Bryson Connor, our 8th grade rep!

Lent is a wonderful time to let the Jesus of the scriptures be revealed to us. The Gospel of the first week of Lent shows us what Jesus isn’t. The transfiguration story of the second week shows us the Jesus beyond our imaginations. These are the same stories in all cycles of the readings, but this year’s cycle for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays emphasize MERCY.... Jesus will cultivate around us when we are barren, he will welcome us back with open arms when we squander our inheritance, and he will not stand with our accusers when we been caught in a transgression. It is the abundance of mercy that catches our attention. This same mercy is expected of all the baptized.

Our Servant Saturday event for March will be Operation International Children (formerly Operation Iraqi Children). We will travel to the OIC warehouse in NKC to put together school supply kits for children in war-torn countries. Kits are given to American soldiers to distribute to children in the communities. Must sign up with Sandy before March 1st. Maximum of 10 participants allowed. Will need adult chaperones/drivers for this event.

     Holy Cross Boy Scout Troop 251 would like to invite you to their Ninth Annual Flower Sale to be held May 1 & 2. Within the website we have posted the brochure and order form to the left in the documents section for you to download. Pre-orders will be taken up to Sunday April 25th. Free delivery within 5 miles for minimum order of $50. Flowers will be delivered Saturday May 1st.

     Note that we have added many new items with a broad range of flowers. Also new this year is the Patio Pot and a larger selection of ovals for the gardener with little time to prepare a bed.

     Check out the brochure to see the selection of colors and types to help you prepare the best garden ever. Include herbs in your landscape and enjoy fresh condiments all Summer long.

     Finally, if you like Tomatoes and Peppers we have a wide selection for your garden and include strawberries in your menu.

     Scouts will be taking pre-orders the month of April after Masses, please print off the order form and complete. You can also fax (913) 599-4725 or e-mail to Terry Dressman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Or you can call your order in to Terry Dressman at 913-599-4725 or Mike Swearingen 913-381-1530. All proceeds go to maintain equipment, purchase awards, and pay camping fees. Scouts getting pre-orders also get a percentage in their camping account to pay for expenses.

Fridays during Lent - after the Stations

2/26      Rebecca Thompson

3/5        Bill Dickinson

3/12      Bill Oothout

3/19      George Dirnberger

3/26      Frances Gray

Saturday, Feb 27th  @5pm     Kathy Keary, Joe Brooks

Sunday, Feb 28th   @ 7:30     Jim Imholte, Pam Seger

                            @9am     Joanne O'Brien, Bill O'Neill

                            @ 11am   Rebecca Thompson, Al Teepen

Sleeping with the Fishes

            What a rush camping out at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo aquarium. After a nice drive from the church we arrived early to have pizza at Old Chicago in downtown Omaha Old Market. We arrived in time to check in and get our instructions. That night we had a night hike through the aquarium and then the Creatures of the Night under the Desert Dome. Was interesting to see the various night animals in and out of the water. After a late night snack we settled into our sleeping area. Most slept in the Shark tunnel, but a few braved the Penguin area. The scoutmaster was not happy with the party the penguins had during the night as he was sleeping also in that area. Saturday morning and up at 6 am, quick breakfast and packing. Off to the day hike, we visited the Cat house, Orangutan complex and the Gorilla valley building. All very interesting and educational. Then we had the zoo to ourselves for the rest of the day. Was great to have the zoo mostly to ourselves, but the down side was all outside exhibits were closed. We had a nice ride home and looking forward to next months campout.

Father Mark will lead an Evening of Reflection on Thursday, March 18, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Room 3. His topic will be “Centering Prayer.”  Centering Prayer is a silent Christian meditation practice that traces its origins to the Desert Fathers
of the 3rd and 4th centuries. Through instruction, practice and reflection, he will explain the value of praying in this particular way, and teach participants how to do it. There will be time for questions as well as information about Centering Prayer
groups in the area, including our own prayer group here at Holy Cross.  There is no fee, but you are asked to register in advance by contacting the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling 913-381-2755.