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February 15, 2016 Weekly Updates

2/15/2016

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​Today, Sunday Feb 14,  we welcome and pray for all those who will be electing to continue with their preparation for initiation into the Catholic faith.  May they experience the joy of the Catholic community and know that we are always journeying with them. Being that this is also Valentine's Day, it is a wonderful reminder of unceasing love of our God that is always in our midst.  
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Office Hours -
Please note I will be on vacation from Feb27-Mar12.

Monday, Feb 15 - Closed for Holiday
Tuesday, Feb 16 - Open from 11am- 1pm; 2-7pm (providing a little evening time if anyone needs to pick anything up before I leave for vacation. 
Wed.  , Feb 17 -    Open 9am - 4pm
Thurs,   Feb 18 -    Open 9am -4pm
Friday,  Feb 19 -    Open 9am - 2pm
CL & Youth Ministers Meeting,
Feb 25 (6:30-8:30pm OR Feb.26 (9:30-11:30am)
with guest, Andrea Jacobs, YM from Holy Cross, Dewitt to talk and share experiences at "Summer Servants"​ 

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March 2, from 3-4PM - 
The Office of Faith Formation "in house" webinar series presents:

"Prepare, Execute and Celebrate!Yes! You can plan your own Confirmation Retreat!" with Maria Kirk
Is your Confirmation Retreat boring?  The facilitator didn't really engage or present the message your thought your candidates could relate to?  Do you ever think, I could have done a better job myself?  Well, you can! The focus of this webinar will be how to prepare, execute, and celebrate a Confirmation Retreat that the candidates will enjoy and get something out of as well.  Ideas for location, ice breakers, prayer, service projects, dialogue will be presented and discussed. I promise at the end of your retreat the candidates will say, "Wow, that wasn't bad at all!"  High praise from a 15 year old!
REGISTER HERE                   Download Flyer here
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A few other noteworthy dates!
Feb. 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day - sounds like a good day to do a good project:  Check these RAK lists:
  1. http://positively-smitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/52acts.png
  2. http://www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/100-Acts-of-Kindness-for-Kids-Free-printable-in-post.jpg
  3. https://volunteeruwsn.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/rak_pass_it_on1.jpg
 Feb.19 National Chocolate Mint Day - Put together a "Thanks a mint!" appreciation for catechists with card and mints.
Feb. 29 Leap Day - an extra day to get caught up with things! Anyone with a birthday???

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Several parishes are asking "What is happening at other parishes during Lent?  We want to share these in our bulletins."  May I ask that if you have any parish missions, special presenters, Penance services, bible studies, etc....to send me a quick email with the info including the title, times, place and contact info.  I can then create one document to share to everyone. ​
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​Lenten Retreat for RCIA (but anyone can come!), March 13 from 1-4:30pm at the Good News Center -
 
 with presenter Kathleen Owens.

Flyer    Website for more info
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Andrea link
2/23/2016 10:47:36 pm

St. Helena's and Holy Family are doing their annual luncheon Lenten Series. This year they are using "Untold Blessings" with Bishop Robert Barron.

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