In today’s Gospel, Jesus meets with Nicodemus, who was a member of the Sanhedrin.  They meet secretly, at night, because Nicodemus is curious about Jesus but does not want to get in trouble with the other members of the Sanhedrin.  In their conversation, Jesus tells Nicodemus that God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but that all might be saved through him.  This is an important concept for us to understand.  So many Televangelists speak of Jesus condemning the world and everyone who is not Christian.  Jesus comes to save all people, even those who do not believe in him. 

This Season of Lent is a time for us to reflect on our salvation in Jesus Christ.  Do we accept this salvation by letting our faith be the guiding force in our daily lives?  Do we hear and respond the Jesus’ call to conversion and repentance?  Let us take some time this week to open our hearts and spirits to Christ’s salvation by hearing his call to conversion and repentance. 

THE LIGHT IS ON: The Archdiocese of Baltimore is asking that we seriously consider celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) during Lent.  We have Reconciliation here, on Campus, at the Osborne Newman Center every Sunday and Wednesday evening from 5 PM to 6 PM or anytime by appointment.  Reconciliation will also be celebrated at St. Michael’s Church on the Wednesday evenings of Lent from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.  Reconciliation will be preceded by Mass at 6:30 PM.  I invite you to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Season of Lent.

READING OF THE IRAQ WAR DEAD: Every Tuesday, from 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM at the Clocktower, there will be a reading of the names of those who have died in the Iraq War. This is one way we can remember and keep in prayer all those who have died in this war. I invite you to join us when you can. If you would like to volunteer to be a reader, please let me know.

FOOD AND CLOTHING DONATIONS: There is a BASKET in the back of the Chapel for food donations for the needy of our community. When you are shopping, consider getting a nonperishable food item and bring it with you to Mass to place in our food basket. If you have any old clothing that is clean and in good condition that you wish to donate, please bring it to the Osborne Newman Center and place it in the downstairs lounge. These are two ways we can serve those in need in our area.

Last Sunday’s Collection amounted to $149.89. Thank you for your generous support of Catholic Campus Ministry and its programs. 

**UPCOMING EVENTS**

FOOD AND FAITH: MORE MYTHS AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS: PAUL ON PAUL: This Tuesday, March 24^th, Fr. Paul Byrnes, a retired priest of our area will lead a presentation and discussion on St. Paul.  We begin at 7:00 PM at Giuseppe’s Restaurant on Bowery Street with Prayer, Introductions, and they the Program.  We will end by 9:00 PM.

SEDER DINNER: On Tuesday, April 14^th beginning at 5:00 PM in the Osborne Newman Center, Rabbi Steven Sniderman of the B’er Chayim Temple in Cumberland, will celebrate with us a traditional Jewish Seder Meal.  More details next will follow next week.