March 18, 2012 (Sunday)
3:00
pm – 7:00 pm
St. Joseph’s Altar
Come to the feast of plenty!
Come to the feast of heaven and earth!
Come to the table of plenty! God will provide for all that we need,
here at the table of plenty. Your fields will flower in fullness; your
homes will flourish in peace. For I, the giver of home and harvest,
will send my rain on your soil. (words from Table of Plenty)
If you have never attended a St. Joseph’s Altar, you are missing one
of the oldest and most elaborate and symbolic feast days celebrated in
our Church. In addition to the ornate and beautiful statues, paintings
and other religious articles being placed on the table in thanksgiving,
you will see foods symbolic to the life of St. Joseph such as breads
shaped like carpentry tools and breadcrumbs symbolizing sawdust.
You will also see many symbolic items relating to the life of Jesus.
We invite you to join us in placing your petitions and prayers of
thanksgiving at our St. Joseph’s Altar.
December 4, 2011
(
Sunday)
3:30
p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LaPosada
Join the shepherd on his
journey in search
of the Holy Family.
When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds
said to one another, “Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing
that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us”. So
they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant
lying in the manger.
Luke 2:15-16
We know that as adults, we are charged with the responsibility of
teaching our children about God and our faith. At Cypress Springs
Mercedarian Prayer Center we introduce programs such as LaPosada
to help you with this responsibility.
The shepherd will share his plight with the children and ask
for their help in finding this Child, Jesus. Upon finding the Holy
Family, the children will also be taught about the shepherd’s role and
responsibility in tending his flock of sheep. The shepherd will further
explain how his role mirrors that of Our Father, with each of us as
His sheep.
Children are asked to bring a gift which they will present to the
Holy Family (these gifts are then taken to charitable organization for
homeless children).
March 2, 2012 (Friday)
6:00
pm – Dinner Served
7:00
pm – Program Begins
Passionate Walk with Christ
Listen as you join in a personal
walk to Calvary
After withdrawing about a stone’s throw
from them and kneeling, he prayed, saying,
“
Father, if you are willing, take this cup away
from me; still, not my will but yours be done.” And to strengthen him
an angel from heaven appeared to Him. He was in such agony and he
prayed so fervently that His sweat became like drops of blood falling on
the ground.
Luke 22:41-44
Have you ever stopped to reflect on your journey of life and how
it relates to the Stations of the Cross? Have you ever felt abandoned
as Jesus did before Pilate? Have you ever stopped to help someone
in need as Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus carry His cross? Have you
ever been knocked down with the thought of not being able to get
up? Have you ever asked, Why me, Lord? Why me? Join us Friday,
March 2 as these comparative testimonies are shared by individuals
who have reflected on their life crosses and no longer ask “Why Me”?
Instead, they say “Why not me”.
This emotional, yet spirit-filled evening will have you giving
thanks to God for your faith journey as you begin to realize how you,
too, have made this walk to Calvary.
Mark Your Calendar & Save the Dates
Cypress Springs Mercedarian
Gift Shop Offers
Extended Hours for your
Shopping Pleasure
November 17, 2011 (Thursday) – 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Cypress Springs Mercedarian Gift Shop is stocked with many
unique items sure to please that special someone on your shopping
list. Whether you are looking for sacramental gifts, jewelry, books,
crosses or the very popular Posada statue and Nativity with Our
Mother Mary cradling the Baby Jesus in her arms, we are sure to
have something to fill your gift-giving needs.
Also, we are more than willing to help you with your corporate
gifts. If you are interested or need help in finding that inspirational
gift for those special clients or your employees, please call us at
225/752-8480
to set-up an appointment.
Rosary:
The Rosary Group meets in the Chapel of Divine Providence
every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. to recite the rosary. All are welcomed
and encouraged to join us in prayer to Our Blessed Mother.
Men’s Spirituality Class:
Sister Dulce speaks to the Men’s Group in
the Dolphin Room of the Prayer Center on the 1st Wednesday of each
month. She begins at 7:00 sharp and ends at 8:00 a.m. This class is open
and geared toward men searching for Christ in their daily lives. If you are
interested in attending, we ask that arrive early to register and enjoy a cup
of coffee with the other attendees.
Women’s Spirituality Class:
The women meet in the Dolphin Room of
the Prayer Center on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Sister Dulce
begins her talk at 6:00 p.m. sharp and ends around 7:00 p.m. This class is
open to any women looking for a better understanding on how to live and
grow in their faith. If you are interested in attending we ask that you arrive
early to register and enjoy some refreshments.
As each of these events draws closer, we ask that you please check
our website at
for more detailed
information and any updates. Some of these events will be ticketed events
and additional information may be obtained either on the website or by
calling the Center at 225/752-8480.
Continuing Events
