ST. LOUIS CHURCH EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 27, 2011

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1 ST. LOUIS CHURCH EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 27, 2011 Daily Mass Readings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday Isaiah 49:14-15 Sir 17:20-24 Sir 35:1-12 Sir 36:1, 4-5, Sir 42:15-25 Sir 44:1, 9-13 Sir 51:12-20 Dt 11:18, 26-28, 32 Psalm 62:2-3, 6-9 Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7 Psalm 50:5-8, 14, 23 Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13 Psalm 32:2-9 Psalm 149:1-6, 9 Psalm 19:8-11 Psalm 31:2-4, 17, 25 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5 Rom 3:21-25, 28 Matthew 6:24-34 Mark 10:17-27 Mark 10:28-31 Mark 10:32-45 Mark 10:46-52 Mark 11:11-26 Mark 11:27-33 Matthew 7:21-27 What is Lectio Divina? While reading sacred scripture, read the words with a love and sense of discovery until something seems to strike home. Sit with the passage as one would with a good friend- not just thinking or analyzing, but instead remaining in a quiet, listening spirit, so the word can nurture and challenge you. Call to Prayer Let us take a moment in the midst of all our activity to prepare ourselves for prayer. Excerpts from SNOW FALLING ON SNOW Copyright 2001 by Robert J. Wicks Used with permission of Paulist Press The Word of God Choose one of next Sunday s readings. One person reads the scripture aloud as others are attentive to a word, phrase, or theme that is meaningful to them. Allow for a minute of silent reflection. Have another person read the same scripture a second time. Faith Sharing Begin with an open ended question such as What strikes you from this reading? and/or you can use the Reflection Question found on our website or bulletin. Allow time for reflection & sharing. Closing Prayer At the end of the faith sharing, invite participants to pray aloud for any particular petitions or praises they may have. Feel free to close with: The Lord s Prayer or Spontaneous prayers or a faith-based song. Reflection Question for Next Sunday, February 27, 2011 How much time do you waste worrying about things over which you have no control? We all do it the weather, the stock market, what other people say, do, or think. Jesus is encouraging us to live as though we really believed that God our Father cares about us personally. Because he does! Seek first the kingdom of God. Look for signs of God s presence in your life, and in the lives of others, be a witness to his loving kindness and everything will fall into place. Remember: It s all about Jesus! MEETINGS THIS WEEK Discovering Christ Team Monday, February 28, 2011 Social Hall 7:00 PM ACTS Men Small Group Monday, February 28, 2011 Room 304 7:00 PM ACTS Core Team Monday, February 28, 2011 Room 303 7:30 PM Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, February 28, 2011 Chapel 7:30 PM Liturgy Committee Monday, February 28, 2011 Room 306 8:00 PM Women's Bible Study Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Room 302 9:30 AM K of C Blood Drive Committee Monday, March 1, 2011 Room 304 2:00 PM Catechism Study Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Room 301 7:00 PM Children s Choir Rehearsal Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Room 305 6:30 PM Playgroup Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Room 301 9:30 AM CDA Trip Club Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Room 304 7:00 PM RCIA Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Room 301 7:00 PM Adoration Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Church 7:00 PM ACTS Women's Retreat Team Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Room 305 7:30 PM Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Room 306 8:00 PM Children's Mass & Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 3, 2011 Church & Room 305 5:00 PM Great Adventure Scripture Study Thursday, March 3, 2011 Social Hall 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 3, 2011 Church 8:00 PM Liturgical Ministry Mardi Gras Saturday, March 4, 2011 Social Hall 7:00 PM CHURCH LINENS: Altar linens are to be picked up this week by Ms. Justice and next week by Ms. Tavary.

2 Dear Parishioners: Below is a letter I recently received from FISH of Howard County an organization that does a great job in helping those in need here in our own county: Dear Monsignor Luca and St. Louis Friends: FISH of Howard County wishes to extend to you our sincerest appreciation for the support that St Louis Church has extended to our organization throughout the year of The generous Advent Poor Box collection designated for our benefit the portion of the monthly St. Louis food collection the foods collected by the Religious Education families, the St Louis School groups and the Divine Mercy Committee the support from the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Louis the Knights of Columbus, St. Louis the King Council and the continued support from various other St Louis Church Youth Groups and numerous individuals have been instrumental in making it possible for FISH to meet a considerable increase in demand for all of our resources during this past year. The enthusiastic support shown to FISH throughout the year by people of all ages and of all walks of life in the St Louis Community is most encouraging. The number of our requests for food and financial assistance (utility, rental and prescription assistance) is a direct reflection of the downturn in the national economy. With the generous support from St Louis Church and others, we have been able to respond to legitimate needs in a timely manner. FISH provided over $53, for emergency financial support (housing utilities etc.) and delivered to needy persons sufficient food to provide over 29,000 meals. In addition, the FISH Pharmacy Assistance Program was able to provide almost $36, in prescriptions and medial related expenses. To each and every one of our St. Louis supporters: You have made a difference in the lives of many Howard County residents this past year. In addition to all of the above, FISH has also been blessed with the volunteer services provided by numerous St Louis parishioners. Just as additional demands have added to the challenge, so too has the increase in our volunteer team risen to the occasion and for that we are indeed grateful. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT. Sincerely, Carroll and Frank Kitzmiller FISH of Howard County Msgr. Luca P.S. The Souper Bowl collection was also outstanding. Thank you! Thank you! And my deepest thanks as well to all who remember the poor each week in the Poor Box and are thus enabling St Louis to make a difference in our world! THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on shoes. Mark Twain GOOD DEEDS OF THE CHILDREN: David read a book to his sister; Jack shared his Valentine treat with his brother; Marin helped pick up the cranberrys when his brother dropped them; Claire opened a door for a lady at the doctor s office; Terra gave $1.00 the church; Samantha read to her brother; Kevin helped his school friends; Mandi took her brother downstairs so her parents could sleep longer. THE ARCHBISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL GIVE YOURSELF TO GOD (MATTHEW 6:24) The Archbishop s Annual Appeal is now underway. Many of our parishioners have received a mailing from Archbishop O Brien. He has asked that you make a pledge to the 2011 Archbishop s Annual Appeal. The Appeal not only funds the operations of the Archdiocese, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries here in our parish. This year, the theme of the Appeal is, Give Yourself to God. Jesus taught us that if we give ourselves to God, He fills us up again. He also taught that God will never forget us. All that we have and all that we are is given to us by God. In thanksgiving for all that God gives to us, please give generously to the Archbishop s Annual Appeal. Your gift will enable archdiocesan support of ministry, education, and services that touch thousands of lives, not only in our Archdiocese but throughout the world. Our parish receives 25% of each dollar contributed up to our goal of $195, Then, we receive 50% of the additional funds received. This year, we will commit our parish rebates to: Our two sister parishes in Western Maryland: St. Joseph s Parish in Midland and St. Mary s Parish in Lonaconing St. Ambrose Parish in Baltimore City The Sister s Academy of Baltimore The Little Sisters of the Poor St. Louis Parish Needy Family Fund St. Louis School Tuition Assistance Fund Christlife Please answer the Archbishop s request and make a generous pledge. All pledges can be billed in ten monthly installments. Thank you in advance for your support.

3 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Next Saturday, March 5h, by Monsignor Luca and Father Greg Rapisarda. MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27, 2011 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES: Sunday 6:45am Gretchen Lauffer and Michael Knapp 8:00am Jane Gossage and Mary Murphy 9:30am Virginia McGowan and Ed Stover 11:15am Michael Joyce and Thomas Driscoll 12:45pm Maria Bochniewicz and Visitacion Marquez Monday 7:00 am Mary Gross and The Mucha Family (SI) Tuesday 7:00am Angelo Santo and Mary Murphy 9:30am Kim Brubaker and Carole Ewachiw PFC Patrick Bacon 1st LT Chris Cartier LCP Larry Draughn Cpt. Brendan Gallagher Sgt. Dan Haack 1st LT Gina Horn Staff Sgt. Michael Lark SN Mark E. Mangus, Jr. CH (Captain) Arek Ochalek E4 Bryan Patrick Reier Lt. John Ryan PFC Patrick Steckman CH (Major) Tyson Wood Cpt. Derrick Breville Cpt. Steven Cooper LT Mallary Forrestel Cpt. Brian Green PFC Joseph Henry LCpl Dane Joyce T Sgt. Christopher Lozzi Ensign Kelly McLin Lt. Denise Reccardi 1st LT Vincent Paul Rubbo Lt. James Six PSC Edward W. Surrette Wednesday 7:00am Bill Glover, Sr. and Bill Glover, Jr. Thursday 7:00am Emanuel Picek and Anne Ardoin Friday 7:00am Joseph Goudreau and Mary Lynn Pressler Saturday 8:00am Fred Floyd and Denise Pointer 4:00pm Mary Murphy and David Lynch 5:30pm Erin Marlatt and Nicholas Strenk PLANNING YOUR CHILD S BAPTISM? The next Baptism Preparation Session will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Room 301 of the Pastoral Center from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office at to register..the next MONTHLY CHILDREN S MASS will be Saturday, March 5th, at 4:00pm. Liturgical Ministers (Hospitality, Lectors, Music) are needed. To volunteer, please contact Mary Theresa Suhar at deprem@comcast.net. (SI) denotes a Special Intention for a living person or persons. SICK LIST: If you would like to have a name put on our Sick List, please call the parish office at Names on the Sick List will be included for three months. If you would like your name to be listed after the three month period, please call the Parish Office at that time. Thank you. PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK, ESPECIALLY: Charles Allen Dominic Koerber L. Pegg Melanie Ciesluk J.ulie Kolanowski Jeanne Perrone Michael Collins Michael Krukones Georgiana Podniesinski Kim Cook S. A. McClain Rana Lilyann Rejaie Florence Cramer Margaret Miller John Rettaliata Susan Davis Nancy Mortimer Kathryn Rosewag Natalie DiGennaro Andrew Nelson Evelyn Schroder Giovanni Flores George Ogle Brian Showalter Anne Groff B. Pegg Kelly Wagner Anna Haspert H. Pegg Martha Wiedel The CHILDREN S CHOIR will practice in the music room on Tuesday, March 1st, at 6:30-7:30pm and/or Thursday, March 3rd, at 5:00-6:00pm. For more information please contact Mary Theresa PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DEARLY DEPARTED: Pat Lopez, Niece of Mary Steckman Miriam Brescia, Wife of Richard Carter, Mother of Brendon, Collin, and Aiden, Daughter of Rena Brescia. The DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP will meet on Tuesday, March 8th, at 1:30 pm in the church to pray the rosary and the chaplet. A brief meeting will follow in room 301. The theme for March is Mercy. Jesus filled St. Faustina with profound veneration for His mercy. Come join us as we fervently pray that every soul will realize how much we need God's mercy throughout life and particularly at the hour of death. Jack Kaulfuss

4 LENTEN FISH DINNER. Mark your calendars to reserve the evening of March 11 to continue your Lenten journey with your fellow parishioners at St. Louis. Bring the family to an old fashion Lenten Friday night Fish Dinner prepared and presented by the Knights of Columbus in the Social Hall from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Enjoy a delicious meal at a very reasonable price without all the cooking and cleaning. And then, after dinner, attend the presentation of the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 PM in the Church. Dinner tickets available at the door for $7.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 4 to 12 years old, and free for child under 4 years old. A nice way to celebrate a Friday night of Lent. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS (CDA) One Day Retreat: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be having a one day retreat at the Franciscan Friary on Saturday, March 12th, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm This is the first Saturday in Lent. What a great way to start Lent by spending the day with our Lord. The retreat will be led by Fr. Steve Frenier, OFM and the cost is $50. Please contact Harriett Teixeira at if you are interested in joining us. Victorian Tea: The 5th Annual Victorian Tea, sponsored by the St. Louis Catholic Daughters, will be held on March 27th in the Social Hall. Join us for a lovely afternoon of food, fellowship and fun! Tickets will be on sale in a few weeks. FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP: Are you seeking a new or deeper relationship with Christ? Do you long for a sense of belonging or simply want to meet fellow parishioners? Come on an ACTS retreat and find what you seek, satisfy your longing and form relationships in the process. ACTS stands for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. It is a 3-day retreat touching on all of the above. Wherever you are in your faith journey, the ACTS retreat will meet you there. For more information on the Women s Retreat, March 24-27, contact Lisa Pellegrino at lisa@the-pellegrinos.net or Luisa Palting at lpalting@luisadesigns. com. WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN: March 4 6, 2011, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile" (Mark 6:31). Jesus understood his disciples need to spend time with Him away from the crowds. Don t we need such time as much as they did? Come spend a weekend with the Men's Retreat Group at Loyola Retreat House, on the banks of the Potomac in beautiful Faulkner, MD. A retreat is a wonderful way to grow closer to the Lord, to refresh yourself in body and spirit, to regain perspective on what's important in your life. The theme of this year's retreat is By His Wounds We Are Healed: Jesus transforms our human condition and heals us from within. Call Mike Leumas ( ) for additional information or to sign up for the weekend. Information can also be found on Loyola s website at Please join us! This week was an abbreviated one due to the President s Day holiday, but we packed it with hard work as we ended our second Trimester. We wish our It s Academic Team good luck as they participate in a tournament this weekend at Resurrection St. Paul. We are looking forward to some family-fun Sunday night at BINGO in the school gym at 5 pm. We have been able to reschedule our Blue Ribbon Ceremony for Thursday, April 28, beginning with Mass at 9:30 and the ceremony following at 10:30. Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, and the Director for the US Department of Education Blue Ribbon Program will be in attendance for this great celebration! Please mark your calendars so that you can join us! Our Girl Scouts troops participated in Operation Welcome Home last week greeting returning soldiers as they arrived at BWI airport. St. Louis Girl Scouts and a few of our Cub Scouts welcomed a military flight from Germany as the troops arrived back in the US to make connecting flights. More than 200 donated boxes of Girl Scout cookies were distributed to the soldiers and to the USO Lounge. Many of our St. Louis Cub Scouts participated by making the cards that were handed out with the cookies. The children did a wonderful job showing their appreciation to the men and women protecting our country and we were blessed and proud to be a part of the effort! Congratulations to the scouts and their leaders for all of their efforts for this wonderful cause! Speaking of Scouts Students in our school who are Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be collecting nonperishable food and taking it to over 20 food pantries in the Baltimore area on March 5, Be on the lookout for a Mars grocery store blue plastic bag which will be dropped off (by your local scout) at your home a few days prior to collection day. Thank you for your generous donation. For more information, please scoutingforfoodnpd@verizon.net. Do you have a job or interest that you love? If so, we need YOU! Career Day is returning to St. Louis this Spring, Friday, March 18th. It will be an opportunity for our students to learn about various professions. Please consider sharing with us. We are looking for some interactive hands-on experiences for our younger students as well. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Aileen Musselman at Musselman.as@pg.com. How does a warm, relaxing afternoon walking the links of University of Maryland sound? Pretty good right about now, doesn t it? Mark your calendars and save the date for our 19th Annual St. Louis Golf Classic, benefiting St. Louis School to be held on Monday, May 16, Registration brochures will be available soon, with online registration and payment! Proceeds from the golf tournament are used to keep the equipment in our 2 Technology labs up-to-date and to outfit our classroom spaces with state of the art equipment. We hope you will be able to join us!

5 Student News Fifth grader, Phillip Carroll is receiving the Parvuli Dei Emblem which is given in special recognition by the Catholic Church for advancement in spiritual growth and religious knowledge; he earned this award through Cub Scouts. Kevin Rodgers (SLS Class of 2007) was named Boys Athlete of the Week by the Baltimore Sun. Kevin, a senior at Mt. St. Joseph High School, led the MSJ ice hockey team to a 7-3 win over St. Paul s in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association Championship. Kevin had two goals and four assists in the game. Congratulations, Phillip and Kevin! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IMPORTANT DATES FROM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: February 27: Quilt Squares are due in!! March 5: Saturday Religion Classes 9:00 am March 12: No Saturday Religion Classes March 16: First Communion Blessing Cups (sign-up required) March 19: Saturday Religion Classes 9:00 am Coffee & Conversation with Fr. Greg 9:00 am March 23 First Communion Enhancement Class 5:00 pm or 7:00 pm March 26: Saturday Religion Classes 9:00am 3 rd grade Penance FIRST HOLY COMMUNION QUILT: Remember in order for us to have time to piece together & sew our quilt, your family s square should be turned in to the Religious Education Office by February 27 th. Each square should be an exact 6 square. Remember to choose a fabric that is a cotton or cotton blend (no felt, velvet, satin, polyester, etc.) Also, please remember to leave, at very least, a ¼ seam allowance. If you have any questions, or need any assistance with your square, call the Office of Religious Education at (410) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2011 will be held July 11 th through July 15 th. Registration forms for both campers and youth volunteers will be available on our web site the first week of March. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Linda Jennings at (301) , (301) or ldjennings6@verizon.net or contact Annette Lober at (410) or (858) or anette.lober1@gmail.com. YOUTH MINISTRY Fire is mesmerizing I do not have an unhealthy fixation on fire or anything, but I have noticed how much fire is a part of our daily lives. How about cooking in the kitchen? Flames under a pot or pan, being greeted by brick oven fires at local restaurants? How about hanging out outdoors? S Mores around a bonfire and the warmth of a campfire on a cool evening? How about heating our homes? One realizes the importance of a working furnace when one doesn't have one! How about heating water? One small pilot light can decide if you have a hot or cold shower and I haven t even mentioned making coffee and tea yet! Not only is fire a part of our daily lives, but it can represent many things: Light, comfort, security, warmth. CYM has hosted two confirmation information nights in the last couple of weeks and I have used fire stories to symbolize the Sacrament and this process. In Acts 2: 1-13, 3 remarkable things happen to the apostles in an upper room during Pentecost: A powerful wind sweeps through the room, they begin to speak in different different languages, and tongues of fire came to rest on the heads of each of them (Could explain what happened to my own hair! Maybe it was the spirit!) Fire gave the apostles clarity and courage for the early church s mission. My prayer is the same for those in 10 th & 11 th grade who are beginning the Confirmation process. May the fire of the Holy Spirit, that same fire and Spirit from Pentecost, give you clarity and courage, light, warmth and security for the road ahead. I ask all parishioners to pray for these young men and women, that they might come to know and love our God through Jesus and the Spirit. I LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU! MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: February 27: 9:30am Youth Mass March 2: HS CYM Speaker Series with Kristen & Pete Daub Dating & Relating 7:30-9pm Bishop Rms March 4: HS CYM Open Gym 7-10pm March 6: Deeper Waters 7pm March 11-13: Italian Dinner Weekend (Actual Dinner: 3/13 1:30-6:30pm) Call CYM to help! ADULT ENRICHMENT You are invited to Discovering Christ! This seven-week experience begins Monday evening, March 7, and runs weekly till April 18, with a life-changing day retreat on Saturday, April 9. Discovering Christ is a seven-week series exploring the meaning of life and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each session begins with a delicious dinner at 6:45pm in the Parish Social Hall, followed by a video-based teaching, and small group discussion. The sessions end at 9:15pm. This series is a wonderful opportunity to reach out and invite others in or out of the Church to discover Christ in a life-changing way. Space is limited, so please register early! Registration is available in the narthex or online at stlouisparish.org/discover. There is no cost to participate in this program. Students in the 11 th grade and older who have been confirmed may also attend. Maryland March for Life- March 14 th : In the fall of 2010, an act of medical negligence uncovered a secret abortion facility in Elkton, MD, where a perforated uterus nearly killed a woman, the trio of abortionists transported patients across state lines, practiced without a license, improperly transported a patient to a hospital, and improperly stored over 30 bodies of aborted children, even as late as the ninth month. The three physicians were reprimanded by the Board of Physicians Quality, but cannot be prosecuted in Maryland as they broke no state law. Protect Women: Hold Abortionists Accountable. Join the Maryland March for Life in Annapolis, Monday, March 14 th. The evening begins with Mass at 5:15 pm at. St. Mary s, celebrated by Archbishop Edwin O Brien. The March to Susan Campbell Park (City Dock) will proceed from St. Mary s after the Mass. Afterwards, enjoy the mixer at St. Mary s where you can meet other pro-life organization representatives, enjoy the music, fellowship and Chic-fil-A. For the complete schedule and list of speakers go to in Lawyer's

6 SECOND COLLECTIONS February 26/27 Building/Maintenance Fund March 9 Eastern Europe (Ash Wednesday) March 26/27 Building/Maintenance Fund STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE Does a mother forget her baby? God provides for all, even the sparrows. Let us take time today to remember and praise God our Father, for the gifts He has bestowed upon us GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRY: Are you good at getting people connected with each other? The Good Samaritan ministry has been at St. Louis for many years to connect parishioners with those in the parish who need short-term help. Most of the time, it involves offering to bring someone to church once or twice a month, other times to take someone to a medical appointment, or pick up groceries. We are looking for more people to share rides to Mass, since this is one of the most frequent requests. There is also an opportunity for someone to learn to be the coordinator for this loving ministry. It involves getting a request and sending s or making calls to the roster of volunteers to fill the need. Please contact Marianne Faulstich at the Parish Office at or mfaulstich@stlouisparish.org if you sense the Holy Spirit nudging you into this service to others. PLANNED GIVING As parishioners of Saint Louis Church, we are all beneficiaries of more than 150 years of service and parishioner generosity. A planned gift to Saint Louis Church, will sustain this good work for generations to come. For more information on making a planned gift to Saint Louis Church, contact Mary Helfrich, Development Director at MHelfrich@stlouisparish.org or Preserving our Treasured Legacy Campaign: Please consider making a sacrificial pledge to this campaign that will enable us to bring down the mortgage of our new Church and Pastoral Center. 1. If you gave to the Heritage of Hope Campaign, which ended in 2001, consider making a pledge to the Legacy Campaign. Or 2. If you are nearing the end of your payment to the Legacy Campaign, consider extended your pledge for another year or two. Or 3. If you are new to the parish or were unable to make a pledge in the past, consider doing your part now by making a pledge now. Everyone is invited and encouraged to support and participate in this important time in the life of our parish. For additional information contact the parish office at Thanks sincerely to all who have been supportive. SHRINE OF ST. ANTHONY Recurring Events: Daily Mass, Monday thru Friday, 12 noon ( Tuesday Mass includes the Novena to St. Anthony) First Friday Healing Mass, 7:30 PM Third Sunday & Last Sunday Healing Mass, 3 PM Confession, Wednesday, 4 PM-5 PM The Friars are hosting another Young Adult gathering on Saturday March 5th from 7 to 9pm. We will begin with Adoration and Praise and Worship and then hear a talk on St. Joseph, the Lenten Man. Our goal is to help prepare for Lent by mining the deep truths that bond the spirituality of St. Joseph with the Way of the Cross. There is no price for the night and if you have any questions please call and ask for Joe White. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Spring Mulch Sale sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council to help support our charitable activities. Delivery and pickup for mulch will be Sat, April 2 nd. We are offering 3 cubic foot bags of shredded hardwood mulch for $5 each. If an order is 30 bags or more, we are offering free delivery. If under 30 bags, please pickup at Kendall s Hardware between 8am 12pm. For questions or to place an order call Vince Grauso at or send in an order form with payment and check payable to K of C Council A copy of the order form can be downloaded from by using the Mulch Sale link of the home page. (Note: all orders must be prepaid and received by Mar 28 th ). Blood Drive on April 26. We are making the announcement now to remind you that can only donate blood once every 56 days. We will be contacting you by post card in early April to set up appointments. The blood drive last year was a great success because of your generosity and love of your neighbor. Hope to see you on April 26th.