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5th Sunday in Lent – The Gospel and Reflection – April 6, 2025

Posted on April 6, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT APRIL 6, 2025 Prayer of the Day Creator God, you prepare a new way in the wilderness, and your grace waters our desert. Open our hearts to be transformed by the new thing you are doing, … Continue reading →

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4th Sunday in Lent – March 30, 2025

Posted on March 30, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

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The 4th Sunday in Lent – The Gospel and Reflection – March 30, 2025

Posted on March 30, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT  March 30, 2025  Prayer of the Day  God of compassion, you welcome the wayward, and you embrace us all with your mercy. By our baptism clothe us with garments of your grace, and feed us at … Continue reading →

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3rd Sunday in Lent – March 23, 2023

Posted on March 23, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

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The 3rd Sunday in Lent – The Gospel and Sermon Preview

Posted on March 23, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT March 23, 2025  Prayer of the Day  Eternal God, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death, and resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your word and obey it, and … Continue reading →

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What is the Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR)?

Posted on March 22, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

Founded in 1946, Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is a Lutheran international aid charity that aims to respond to the causes of poverty and suffering. CLWR runs four programs: Humanitarian Response, Food Security and Livelihoods, Educations and Skills, and Refugee … Continue reading →

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FYI – City of Welland Public Engagement Session – March 26, 6-8pm

Posted on March 17, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

 

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2nd Sunday in Lent – March 16, 2025

Posted on March 16, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

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2nd Sunday in Lent – Gospel and Reflection

Posted on March 16, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 16, 2025 Prayer of the Day God of the covenant, in the mystery of the cross you promise everlasting life to the world. Gather all peoples into your arms, and shelter us with your mercy, … Continue reading →

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The First Sunday In Lent – March 9, 2025

Posted on March 9, 2025 by stmatthewswelland

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