conscience. This is a very humbling thing to do. We have to swallow our pride and admit that we are weak and commit certain sins quite easily. In the "olden days" we were trained to examine our conscious every night before we went to bed and then make a good Act of Contrition. That is a good habit worth continuing. When we go the Confession we also should make a thorough examination of conscience. We can only be forgiven if we admit our sins and ask for forgiveness. Thus the importance of first knowing our sin. The second lesson from this story is to avoid those situations which easily lead us to sin. To avoid "occasions of sin" you first have to know the areas you are weak. Thus again the importance of examining your conscience. I would encourage everyone this Lent o examine the conscience and go to confession before Easter.
Margaret Bolas Benefit Fund A benefit fund has been set up for the Bolas Family at First State Bank. Margaret was diagnosed with cancer last October and has been going through many months of treatment which has required lengthy hospital stays. John is the business manager for St. Gerald Parish. Donations, made out to Margaret Bolas Benefit Fund, can be dropped off at the business office or First State Bank locations, 72nd & Main, 119th & Pacific or 97th & Giles Rd.
St. Gerald Knights of Columbus Annual Lenten Fish Dinners Mar. 14 & 21: 4:30pm Fr. Larry Dorsey Fellowship Hall Adults: $8, Children: 10 & under $5, Immediate Family Max: $25, Seniors: (60+) $7.
Bulletin Articles need to be submitted to the Business Office by Thursday March 13th for the Easter Bulletin, March 23rd. Thank you!
