CHURCH ACTIVITES FOR THE WEEK February 7

Monday, February 8^th              7:30 A.M.        Rosary / Church

                                                5:45 P.M.         Monday Evening Prayer Group

                                                7:00 P.M.         Catholic Men’s Fellowship / Church

                                                7:30 P.M.         AA / Rectory

Tuesday, February 9^th              7:30 A.M.        Rosary / Church

Wednesday, February 10^th       7:30 A.M.        Rosary / Church

Thursday, February 11^th         5:00 P.M.         Confessions

                                                5:30 P.M.         Rosary

                                                6:30 P.M.         Scripture Study / Church

Friday, February 12^th              7:30 A.M.        Rosary / Church 

FATHER’S TALK ON VATICAN II   Father will talk on evangelization in lieu of his Homily.  A copy of his talk will be available after Mass and on our website. 

BLOOD DRIVE – FEBRUARY 16^th   The Knights of Columbus will be holding a Blood Drive on February 16^th from 1:00 to 6:30 P.M. in our Parish Hall.  Sign-ups are now being offered online at redcrossblood.org. or by calling 1-800-733-2767.

“40 CANS for LENT”   Beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 17^th our Knights of Columbus Council will be holding their “40 Cans for Lent” again this year and are inviting our parishioners to join in on the project. The official goal for this year has been set at 1,000 pounds but with the hopes of breaking last year’s collection total of 1,237 pounds of donated food.  It is an opportunity to make a small sacrifice and turn it into a big difference in the lives of others.  Parishioners who wish to participate are requested to contribute at least one can of non-perishable food for each of the 40 days of Lent.  A “can” of food may be any commercially sealed food product which is typically donated to the food pantry.  Cans of food for this drive may be dropped off in the back of the Church beginning on Ash Wednesday through Holy Thursday.  The “40 Cans” program simply represents an opportunity to offer a heightened level of commitment to almsgiving and sacrifice during the 40 days of Lent. 

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES – February 17^th    Masses will be held at 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. with the distribution of Ashes.  A Prayer Service and the distribution of Ashes only will be held at noon.  

STATIONS OF THE CROSS & ADORATION will be celebrated Friday evenings during Lent beginning on Friday, February 19^th at 7:00 P.M.

GRATITUDE MESSAGES   The following are parishioner’s gratitude messages:

1. For my true belief in God.
2. For learning more about Catholicism.
3. For the help God has given me throughout my life.
4. For prayer to help get me through anxious situations.
5. For being alive and healthy.
6. For my early mornings alone with my devotionals.
7. For the strong religious training & faith that my parents instilled in me.  It continues to be a source of strength and security for me.
8. For Father John & Deacon Jerry weekly encouragement for our faith and God’s Love.
9. For my Church, my family and for all the love & support it gives to me.
10. Answered prayers & many blessings.