カトリック大田原教会
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A few words this month
Fr. Sawano
Happy New Year! This year marks a "Holy Year,"
which occurs every 25 years.
In the Old Testament times, it was called the "Year of
Jubilee" and was celebrated every 50 years to embody God's compassion and
generosity within the society of His people, Israel. During this year, farmland
was left to rest, people who had fallen into slavery were freed, land purchased
was returned to its original owners, and debts were forgiven. It was a year of
joy and liberation.
In the New Testament era, the Catholic Church adopted this
tradition as the "Holy Year," now celebrated every 25 years.
During this special year, we are granted the "complete
forgiveness of sins" and "remission of punishment (plenary indulgence
or full purification)" received through baptism, provided certain
conditions are met. These conditions are achievable for everyone and include
the intention of receiving these blessings during the Holy Year by fulfilling
one of the following:
・Performing an act of charity.
・Receiving the Sacrament of Forgiveness.
・Making a pilgrimage to a designated site (in Tochigi
Prefecture, this is Matsugamine Church).
About the parking lot
The parking lot just in front of the church entrance cannot
be used. It is a private space.
The parking lot of the dentist office and the lawyer’s office cannot be used,
either.
The parking lot for the church and the kindergarten just
across Tokotoko Market and the three-story-high city
parking lot can be used.
Seika Kindergarten Home Page
The adorable children are featured. Let us continue to
support and observe their well-beings.
URL http://www.catholic-gakuen.ed.jp/seika/
The kindergarten is looking for little boys and girls to
enter.
If you know someone nearby, please kindly inform us of it.
☆☆☆ CATHOLIC OTAWARA CHURCH ☆☆☆
1-5-10 Otawara-shi,
Chuo 〒324-0056
TEL.0287-24-0603 FAX.0287-47-6949 (Church),
★★★ TEL．0287-22-3224 (Seika Kindergarten) ★★★