Holy Family Catholic Church is located next to the St. Andrews Gate. Masses are held Monday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. (Vigil) and Sundays at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. During Lent, Holy Family will have Stations of the Cross Devotion on Fridays at 11 a.m., followed by a Fish Fry lunch (now air fried). RSVP for lunch by calling the parish office at 562-430-8170. The Lenten Day

Buddha Circle will meet with venerable Kusala on Saturday, March 7, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m.

This Sunday is the second Sunday of Lent. Traditionally, Lent has been a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, penitence, and self-denial. In these times of darkness and uncertainty, think of Lent this year as an opportunity to flip the narrative. As an alternative to making sacrifices, consider the idea of being the light in the darkness, the warmth in the cold of winter; of bringing love and kindness

Feb. 25: Avoid complaining all day Feb. 26: Affirm someone in front of others Feb. 27: Send a letter to a friend Feb. 28: Call a friend you haven’t spoken to March 1: (Mini Easter) Be kind March 2: Give a meal card to an unhoused person March 3: Let someone go in front of you in line March 4: Thank someone in service to others March 5: Give a stranger a compliment March 6: Share

First Christian Church teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, verse by verse. It is a friendly church, joining in worship and exploring God’s word together, “That we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine,” Romans 1:12. Pastor’s Message Romans 13:1-7 brought centuries of discourse regarding the governing authorities and what is required of believers

On Sunday, March 1, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the second Sunday of Lent. Rev. Murray Finck will preside over the 10:30 a.m. holy Communion service at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. People can join after service for coffee, tea, cookies and snacks in the Fellowship Hall. People are invited to join the Lenten reflection