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ST. LOUIS CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT March 22, 2009 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23 Daily Mass Readings Is 65:17-21 Ez 47:1-9,12 Is 7:10-14;8:10 Ex 32:7-14 Wis 2:1,12-22 Jer 11:18-20 Jer 31:31-34 Ps 137:1-6 Ps 30:2,4-6,11-13 Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9 Ps 40:7-11 Ps 106:19-23 Ps 34:17-21,23 Ps 7:2-3,9-12 Ps 51:3-4, 12-15 Eph 2:4-10 Heb 10:4-10 Heb 5:7-9 Jn 3:14-21 Jn 4:43-54 Jn 5:1-16 Lk 1:26-38 Jn 5:31-47 Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30 Jn 7:40-53 Jn 12:20-33 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. Excerpts from SNOW FALLING ON SNOW Copyright 2001 by Robert J. Wicks Used with permission of Paulist Press www.paulistpress.com Call to Prayer Let us take a moment in the midst of all our activity to prepare ourselves for prayer. 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 Spontaneous prayers or a faith-based song Reflection Question for March 29th The Greeks wanted to see Jesus. When people encounter me each day, do they encounter Jesus? How? Mass Intentions for Week of March 22, 2008 Sunday 6:45am Parishioners 8:00am Jane Gossage & Celeste Bishop 9:30am Bernadette Zellars & Gerry Rohrer 11:15am Rudolph Silvers & James McMahon 12:45pm Maria Bochniewicz & Donald Colella Monday 7:00am Margaret Murray & Ryan Casey Heddon 8:30am Helen Stewart Tuesday 7:00am Robert Lee Inglis & Gerry Manemann 9:30am Rudolph Silvers & John O Keefe Wednesday 7:00am Parishioners 8:30am Thomas Linsenmeyer Thursday 7:00am Parishioners 8:30am Thomas Linsenmeyer Friday 7:00am Rose Anne Donohue 8:30am Parishioners Saturday 8:00am Ryan Casey Heddon 4:00pm Thomas McDermott 5:30pm Parishioners SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Next weekend, March 21 st, Monsignor Luca and Father Sorra. In Your Prayers, Please Remember Those Who Are Sick Especially the People Listed Below If you would like to have a name put on our sick list, please call the parish office at 410-531-6040. 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. Antoniette Altieri Eleanor Fidler Ann Richards Michael Baltazar Dorothy Franz Kathryn Rosewag Viola Bourcey Louise Koontz Tom Ryan Eloise Brown Dale Lazzari Matthew Sussan Doreathea Casey Jim Leumas Robert Thommen Dolores Cashman George Murray Sally Thyberg Daniel Comeaux Charles O Donnell, Sr Betty Tso Michele Compton Bob Overberg Dcn Buzz Wiedel Don Conrad Mary Jane Pistorio Charlotte Williams Robert DiGiacomo Amanda Post Marie D Wiedefeld Ann Marie Dressel Don Quinn John Williams Thomas Driscoll Yvonne Rawleigh Warren Yourstone Richard Durant LilyAnn Rejaie Bill Feild Michelle Rice-Ryan PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DEPARTED Our departed friends and loved ones: Kevin Deiss, son of Mary and Bill Deiss; John Puzzini; Antoinette Ridings, mother of Mike Ridings; Carmelite Vaz, aunt of Mike Leumas. CHURCH LINENS Today by Ms. Tranchitella & on March 29 th by Ms. Wiedel.

Dear Parishioners: On the Sunday before Lent, I offered you three challenges for your consideration during Lent. One of those challenges, simply put, was to go to Confession to make our peace with God through the powerful gift which Christ gave us called the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If you have yet to celebrate this encounter with God s loving kindness and mercy, I d like to draw your attention to two opportunities this week: --On Tuesday evening at 7:30pm, we will celebrate our parish Lenten Communal Penance Service. This celebration consists of a communal period of preparation followed by individual confessions. As in the past we will have several additional visiting priests that will be present to assist in this wonderful opportunity. On Wednesday evening we will be offering that Sacrament from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the church as part of the archdiocesan program called The Light is On For You! If you haven t been to Confession for some time now is the time. Don t be afraid. Do you remember the beautiful words of the hymn called Hosea? In it God s invitation is given to each of us: Come back to me with all your heart, don t let fear keep us apart. Long have I waited for your coming home to me Now is the time! The Light is on for You! THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK When things go bad, don t go bad with them. The Lenten Candles for the Blessed Mother are given this weekend in loving memory of Margaret Murray. Our sincere gratitude is extended to Beth Felsecker for providing this weekend s candles. PARISH MEETINGS THIS WEEK Picnic Raffle Committee Monday, March 23, 2009 Room 302 1:00PM Picnic Raffle Committee Monday, March 23, 2009 Room 304 6:30PM ACTS women Monday, March 23, 2009 Social Hall 7:00PM Novna Monday, March 23, 2009 Chapel 7:30PM Choir Rehearsal Monday, March 23, 2009 Church 8:00PM Women's Bible Study Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Social Hall 9:30AM Picnic Raffle Committee Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Room 302 1:00PM Confirmation Sponsor Mtg Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Howard Bishop Rooms 7:00PM Picnic Raffle Committee Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Room 302 6:30PM Parish Lenten Penance Service Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Church 7:30PM Respect Life Committee Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Room 303 7:30PM Mother's Play Group Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Social Hall 9:30AM Picnic Raffle Committee Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Room 302 1:00PM Picnic Raffle Committee Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Room 302 6:30PM The Light is On For You Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Church 7:00PM ACTS women's bible study Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Room 304 7:30PM Picnic Executive Committee Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Social Hall 7:30PM YA bible study Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Room 303 7:30PM K of Columbus Open Meeting Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Social Hall 7:30PM Prayer Group Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Room 306 8:00PM Picnic Raffle Committee Thursday, March 26, 2009 Room 302 1:00PM Confirmation Sponsor Mtg Thursday, March 26, 2009 Howard Bishop Rooms 7:00PM Picnic Raffle Committee Thursday, March 26, 2009 Room 306 6:30PM Haiti Meeting Thursday, March 26, 2009 Room 303 8:00PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 26, 2009 Church 8:00PM Blessing Cup Activity Friday, March 27, 2009 Howard Bishop Rooms 5:00PM

March 15, 2009 SECOND COLLECTIONS March 29, 2009 Building Fund STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE Jesus tells his disciples of the immeasurable generosity God has bestowed on them by offering His only Son for their salvation. Do we rejoice in this gift of Our Savior and respond to this love with our own immeasurable generosity? Do we allow the light of Christ to shine in the world through us? Or do we withdraw, refusing this gift, and prefer to live in a way that denies the light of Christ? A Gift that is Mutually Beneficial There are a variety of estate planning options that enable you to make a gift to Saint Louis Parish and depending on the method, you can realize significant tax savings and/or income. Among these methods are donor-advised funds, charitable remainder trusts and pooled income funds. Over the next few weeks, each one of these methods will be explained in more detail in this section of the bulletin. For more information, contact Mary Helfrich, Parish Development Director, at MHelfrich@Stlouisparish.org PERSERVING OUR TREASURED LEGACY Parish Mortgage: Monthly mortgage payment...$ 29,320 for 35 months 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 extending 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 410-531-6040. Thanks sincerely to all who have been supportive. SOME OF THE GOOD DEEDS OUR CHILDREN OFFERED TO GOD THIS WEEK Glenn made a sad friend happy; Sarah helped clean the house for her Mama; Troy was a good friend; Annie cleared the dishes from the table after each meal; Tara helped with Lucky; Harrison made his bed; Daniel helped in the kitchen; Samantha vacuumed; Kayla helped her sister find her camera; Tess cleaned up when her Mom was gone; Mason helped his brother and sister with their chores; Mitchell made macaroni and cheese with his Mom; Jack helped a friend; Lucas fed the dogs; James enjoyed working at the Cub Scout Mass; Gabrielle brushed the dogs; Samantha helped clean the house for her Mama PARISH OFFICE HOURS For your convenience the Parish Office is open Monday thru Friday from 9 AM-8:30 PM, Saturday from 9 AM-6 PM and Sunday 9 AM-3 PM. The office is closed weekdays from 12:30 PM -1:30 PM for lunch. The entrance to the Parish Office is located along the right side of the front entrance to the LENTEN CANDLES In lieu of flowers during Lent the candles at the shrine of the Pieta, the Blessed Mother, Saint Joseph, and Saint Louis can be given in memory or in honor of loved ones. Donations are $20 to sponsor a candle for the week, and arrangements can be made at the Parish Office. THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS The Stations of the Cross are celebrated on the Fridays of Lent at 7PM in the Churchl. Come and pray with Jesus as we vividly recall the Via Crucis. WEEKDAY MASS AT AREA PARISHES AND LOCATIONS St. Louis Church 7 & 8:30 AM- Mon - Fri (except Tues- 7 & 9:30 AM) 8:00 AM Saturday St. Francis, Fulton 9:00 AM Monday - Wednesday Church of the Resurrection, Ellicott City 6:30 AM Tues. & Thurs.; 9:00 AM Monday - Saturday St. John the Evangelist Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, Columbia. 12:00 noon Monday - Friday Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ellicott City 6:30 AM Mon.-Fri.; 8:15 AM Mon.-Sat. (except Thurs.) 9:30 AM Thur. St. Anthony Shrine, Ellicott City 12:00 noon Monday- Friday The Light Is On for You: Wednesdays of Lent, 7-8:30 PM (except Ash Wednesday and Holy Week).

PLANNING YOUR CHILD S BAPTISM? Here are a few things to keep in mind. Parents must participate in a Baptism Preparation Session before the Baptism date is set. The next Baptism Preparation Session will be held on Wednesday, April 29 th in Room 301 of the Pastoral Center from 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM. Please register for a session by calling the Parish office at 410-531-6040. One godparent must be a practicing Roman Catholic, verified by the godparent s parish. Parents must be registered parishioners of St. Louis for at least 6 months. RECENT BAPTISMS AT ST. LOUIS Isabella Marie Boland Child of James and Lisa (Zorn) Boland Caden Jeffrey Starcher Child of Jeffrey and Brandy (Glover) Starcher CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY MARRIED COUPLES Charles Luedtke and Gloria Henry, married March 14, 2009 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS Please continue to remember the following soldiers in your prayers: Cpl. Dan Haack, Cpt. Joseph McDonald, Spc. Curtis Campbell, Cpt. Brendan Gallagher, PFC Joseph Henry, Lt. John Ryan, Capt. Steven Cooper, Capt. Amy Cooper, Lt. Denise Reccardi, Cpt. Brian Geary, Capt. Mairead Melis, USNR and Col. Lee depersia, Major Chaplain Father Tyson Wood, Lt JG Jonathan Hughes. FIRST ANNUAL LUNCHEON AND HISTORICAL PRESENTATION OF WEDDING GOWNS The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Louis is hosting a Luncheon and Historical Presentation of Wedding Gowns on April 18 th in the Social Hall. You will see gowns from the 1800 s, and every decade since 1910, most will be modeled by members of the parish. You will hear stories of the courtships and weddings as well as see the actual wedding pictures. Ticket prices are $15.00 ages 12 and older; $10.00 children ages 6 11. Seats are limited; please no children under 6 years of age and all proceeds from this fundraiser benefit St. Louis School, Religious Ed and CYM. Tickets will be sold after Masses on March 28 th /29 th and April 4 th /5 th or call Kathy Pasis at 410-750-6370. PROMOTE PRIESTLY VOCATIONS WHILE LISTENING TO LIVE CLASSICAL MUSIC! On March 29 the Serra Club is sponsoring the Second Annual Vox Domini Concert by seminarians and priests. This event will raise money to take high school Juniors on a trip to the seminary to hear vocation talks, attend Mass and meet other young men who are discerning God's call to the priesthood. Tickets are $25. All the proceeds will go to promote vocations in our great Archdiocese! Please email James Boric at jeboric@gmail.com if you are interested in attending this wonderful concert or making a donation. This is a great cause to support during this season of Lent. ARCHBISHOP S ANNUAL APPEAL This Annual Appeal campaign is much different than a one time special collection. The theme of this year s campaign is: Do Everything for The Glory of God. (1 Cor. 10:31-11:1) It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift, payable over ten months. A significant gift to the Archbishop s Annual Appeal will touch the lives of many others in a very positive way and it also provides an important portion of the budget of the Archdiocese. Most dioceses in the country conduct an appeal, once a year, to help with the costs of providing services and programs to their parishes and people. The Archdiocese of Baltimore is no exception. As you review the work enabled by your contribution to the appeal please reflect on God s gifts to you. We believe He has given you all that you have. Your gifts to our parish, to the Archdiocese, to the work of the Church throughout the world should be given in gratitude for the continuing gifts that God gives you. Sometimes it is difficult to envision how one pledge can help an organization the size of our Archdiocese how it can make a real difference. But each pledge does make a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our Archdiocese to deliver needed ministry and services. Our combined gifts not only signify our gratitude to God, they glorify Him by enabling the work of our Archdiocese. As you may know our parish receives 25% of each dollar raised until we reach our assigned goal of $184,000. After we reach goal, 50% of all over goal dollars are returned to us to be used for our sister parishes: in Western Maryland (St Joseph in Midland and St Mary in Lonaconing) and St Ambrose in Baltimore as well as for the support of The Sisters Academy, our Parish Needy Family Fund and for tuition assistance. Thank you sincerely for your prayerful consideration of this appeal and for your generous response. RESPECT LIFE The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) will require taxpayers to pay for abortions. Roe said nothing about abortion funding. Later Supreme Court cases held that Roe implies no limitation on the authority of a State to make a value judgment favoring childbirth over abortion, and to implement that judgment by the allocation of public funds. The current version of FOCA removes language found in previous versions of the bill ensuring that taxpayers will not be forced to pay for abortions, declaring instead that government may not discriminate against abortion in publicly funded programs. Respect Life Meeting Tuesday, March 24 in Room 303 at 7:30 pm (note change of date and room). Interested in this ministry? Come and check us out meeting attendance is flexible; commitment, love of the gift of life and putting your faith in action is necessary! Everyone is welcome. Info: Grace Kissane 410-730-0201.

FRIDAYS IN LENT PARISH SERIES FOOD FOR THE SOUL The entire St. Louis parish community is invited to join us for this series of devotions, programs, and talks on the Friday Evenings of Lent, designed to feed your soul, even as you pray and fast on your Lenten journey. Come to any, part, or all of these events: Friday, 3/27-7:00 PM (Chapel) Stations of the Cross -8:00 PM (Social Hall) Presentation by Fr. Dominique Peridans: What Does It Mean Really to Follow Jesus? Friday, 4/03-7:00 PM (Chapel) Stations of the Cross -8:00 PM (Social Hall) Presentation by Deacon Fred Mauser: We Preach Christ Crucified : Why? Friday, 4/10 Good Friday: -7:30 PM (Church) Tableau Stations of the Cross and Veneration of the Cross. YOUTH DIRECTOR S COMMENTS Found myself in Hollifield Park recently. This time, I didn t get too lost but really found out more about who I am and Whose I am. I was a bit off the trail, looking for orange signs to set me back on course. I had cut through some heavy brush and was trying to find the way back to my car. I remembered a lake that was nearby the orange trail so I looked and finally found the lake. I headed that way, and realized that I was actually standing only a few yards away from the orange trail in the first place! When we get sidetracked or lose our way from God, God is as close as that orange trail was: As close as an open heart and as easy as saying a prayer asking Him to help you find your way. I LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU! Rumor has it that we have some great young people (and adults!) here at St. Louis! Rumor has it that over 325 workers helped to make the 28 th Annual CYM Italian Dinner the success it was! Rumor has it that we made over $2000 gross more than last year and last year was one of our best! Rumor has it that almost 1300 meals were served! Rumor has it that our St. Louis community was exceedingly generous once again with items for baskets, desserts, volunteer hours and the greatest sacrifice of all, eating the homemade Italian foods! Thanks to our God & to all who used the gifts He gave to make our dinner so special! MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: March 22: 9:30 am Youth Mass, Special Welcome to guests from GUMC March 24 & 26: 7pm Confirmation Sponsor/Candidate Meetings March 27: MS CYM Midnight Madness 6-12Midnight (Resurrection) March 29: 6-8pm Deeper Waters April 3-5: CYM Summit Lake Retreat Deadline: 3/14 April 7: 6-7pm MS CYM Youth Council Speaker on Holy Week MADE IN CLARKSVILLE We are looking for Busy Hands and Happy Hearts The 131st Clarksville Picnic is coming. The Made in Clarksville stand was a great success last year because of all the wonderful items made by our talented parishioners and friends. Whether you sew, do needlework, make jewelry, woodwork, paint, do ceramics or any other craft, please consider donating a piece of your handiwork and help us do even better this year. A gentle reminder: projects do take time so let s get started. You are invited to a sewing day on March 26 at 13240 Westmeath Lane, Clarksville come anytime after 10:00 a.m. no experience needed, materials provided, light lunch will be served. Please call Hilda Mathieu 301-854-3028 or leave a message 301-854-3261. ST. LOUIS SCHOOL GOLF CLASSIC SAVE the DATE.The 2009 Saint Louis School Golf Classic will be held on Monday, May 18 th at Waverly Woods Golf Club. Please register early as a limited number of foursomes are available. Please find golfer/sponsor registration forms in the Church narthex, the School Office or on the school website www.stlouisparish.org/school. For further information, please contact Frederick Boos at 443-542-5826 (fred@acadvisors.com). YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY St. Louis Young Adult Ministry (SLYA) welcomes Catholic young adults (single, married, married with children) ages 18-35, and connects them through a balance of social, service and spiritual events. If you would like more information, please contact Kristen Daub (kdaub@stlouisparish.org) or Lora Atkinson (seekingtruth03@yahoo.com). Upcoming Events: March 25th: 7:30-9 PM: Bible Study in Room 303 Want to see the young adults do more events? Have something in mind? Contact Lora Atkinson (seekingtruth03@yahoo.com) with ideas, details, etc. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Vacation Bible School is coming once again to St. Louis Church this summer. Join us 8:30 am. to 12 noon on July 13 through July 17 for a lot of faith filled fun. Our nominal tuition includes a T-shirt, daily snack, daily craft and a lot of fun! Registration forms for campers and volunteers are available to download. Just go to www.stlouisparish.org/reled then look on the left side of the screen and click on VBS (Vacation Bible School) and follow the onscreen instructions. There is a free nursery for the younger children of volunteers. If you have any questions or need additional information about our Vacation Bible School program, please contact Mrs. Linda Jennings at (301) 854-9724 or Mrs. Moira Monk at (410) 531-6752. See you all soon!!!

J.O.Y.S. MINISTRY The mission of the J.O.Y.S. ministry of St. Louis parish is to nurture a community of widowed, divorced, annulled, and never married Catholic women and men forty years and older, to promote their spiritual and emotional health, provide a venue for service and a comfortable forum for social interaction. 1) J.O.Y.S. Planning Meeting - Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in the St. Louis Parish Center. Contact Patricia at pgrady01@yahoo.com for more details. 2) J.O.Y.S. Game Night - Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Social Hall of St. Louis Parish Center. Contact Frances at 410-730-7193 for more details. 3) SINGLE AGAIN CONFERENCE in COLUMBIA on Saturday April 18 at Loyola College, Columbia, MD.. HOW DO YOU FIND JOY Changing Crisis to Opportunity A day long conference for those who are separated, divorced, widowed or remarried will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Loyola College Graduate Center in Columbia, Md. Workshops covering grief recovery, spirituality, relationships, intimacy and communications skills as well as complimentary holistic services will be offered. Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski, a published author of children and divorce books, is available for complimentary individual private time. Visit http://www.singleagain.itgo.com, email SingleAgainCouncil@yahoo.com. Cost: $40 early bird by April 9, 2009; $45 at door Single Again Council Contacts: Myra Fecteau, 410-724-0073 or Mary Ann Leard 410-485-8313 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 Daily Evening Prayer, Monday thru Friday, 5 PM UPCOMING EVENTS April 2, Seder Meal, 6:00 PM Join us for our annual Seder Meal adapted for Christians. It was during he Passover Meal that Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist. A lamb dinner will be served. Limit: 70 participants. Reservations are required and cost is $40. April 9, Mass of the Lord s Supper followed by Adoration, 7:30 PM-midnight. April 10-Service of the Lord s Passion, 7:30 PM April 11 Easter Vigil and Reception, 8:00 PM April 12 Easter Sunday, Chapel open from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM for prayer Unless otherwise noted, all above events are held at the Shrine of St. Anthony at 12290 Folly Quarter Road in Ellicott City. For more info, call 410-531-2800. PROJECT SERVE Project SERVE, a program of Catholic Charities, is a unique, year-long service learning opportunity. We are looking for recent college graduates who want to dedicate a year to full-time volunteerism prior to attending graduate school or starting a career. Our volunteers live in community housing in downtown Baltimore City and work at a variety of Catholic Charities programs. We have opportunities working with people who are recent immigrants, children at-risk, people who are homeless, foster care families, and senior citizens, among others. The Project SERVE term is approximately August 25 through July 25. View Project SERVE s profile at www.americorps.org, www.idealist.org, and www.cnvs.org. Questions? Please contact: Allison Stone - Coordinator of Community Outreach and Project SERVE astone@cc-md.org or 443-986-9029. ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY MISSION/RETREAT 2009 Parish Lenten Retreat "Reality Living" We invite you to live each day to the fullest. St. Joseph Catholic Community 915 Liberty Road Sykesville, MD 21784 Sunday March 29 th thru Tuesday March 31 st 7:30 PM-8:30 PM each evening Presenter: Mike Patin www.mikepatin.com. Diocese of New Orleans No Reservations Needed - No Admission Cost - Child Care is Available. For further information please call Jackie Antkowiak @ 443-920-9107 OUR LADY S CENTER 3301 S. Rogers Ave., Ellicott City, MD, 410-461-5066, has Eucharistic Adoration every Friday afternoon after the 12 noon Mass followed by a Holy Hour from 7 to 9 PM which includes, Adoration, Confession, Rosary, Stations of the Cross (during Lent) and Mass. All are invited to come and pray for our country, vocations, and the sanctity of life.