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ST. LOUIS CHURCH 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 3, 2010 Daily Mass Readings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Galatians 1:6-12 Galatians 1:13-24 Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14 Galatians 3:1-5 Galatians 3:7-14 Galatians 3:22-29 2 Kings 5:14-17 Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 111:1-2, 7-10 Psalm 139:1-3, 13-15 Psalm 117:1-2 Luke 1:69-75 Psalm 111:1-6 Psalm 105:2-7 Psalm 98:1-4 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 2 Timothy 2: 8-13 Luke 17:5-10 Luke 10:25-37 Luke 10:38-42 Luke 11:1-4 Luke 11:5-13 Luke 11:15-26 Luke 11:27-28 Luke 17:11-19 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 www.paulistpress.com 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, October 10, 2010 Today s readings remind us that God s loving kindness extends to all even to those we would have thought were on the fringes of faith or complete outsiders. There are no outsiders with God! Naaman, the hated Syrian, and the leper, a despised Samaritan both healed and transformed. How? By surrendering to the love of God even when it seemed beyond belief, and responding to that love with a grateful heart. It is always right to give him thanks and praise! MEETINGS THIS WEEK Pre-Cana Sunday, October 03, 2010 Social Hall 4:00 PM Blessing of Animals Sunday, October 03, 2010 Church Steps 3:00 PM ACTS Men's Small Group Monday, October 04, 2010 Room 305 7:00 PM Women's Bible Study Tuesday, October 05, 2010 Room 302 9:30 AM Catechism Study Tuesday, October 05, 2010 Room 301 7:00 PM CDA Fundraising Committee Tuesday, October 05, 2010 Room 304 7:00 PM Playgroup Wednesday, October 06, 2010 Room 301 9:30 AM Adoration Wednesday, October 06, 2010 Church 7:30 PM RCIA Wednesday, October 06, 2010 Room 301 7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesday, October 06, 2010 Room 306 8:00 PM ACTS Women's Retreat Team Thursday, October 07, 2010 Room 301 7:00 PM Great Adventure Scripture Study Thursday, October 07, 2010 Social Hall 7:00 PM Following Christ Thursday, October 07, 2010 Howard Bishop Rooms 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, October 07, 2010 Church 8:00 PM Respect Life Prayer Service Friday, October 08, 2010 Chapel 7:00 PM Respect Life Coffeehouse Saturday, October 09, 2010 Social Hall 3:00 PM CHURCH LINENS: Altar linens are to be picked up this week by Ms. Tavary and next week by Ms. Tranchitella.

Dear Parishioners: This year our parish has been asked to receive five seminarians from two seminaries. These men will be participating in the life of our parish bringing their gifts and learning from ours. Though I am their supervisor, I have often stated that it is our whole parish that participates in their formation. Their presence is not only an acknowledgement of the vitality of our parish but more importantly it is a special opportunity for our parish to actually form our future priests. I am pleased to formally welcome these wonderful, faith-filled men to our parish: Deacon Josh Bennett (Mount St Mary Seminary, Emmitsburg) was ordained a Deacon in May 2010 for the Diocese of Lafayette, Indiana. He will be exercising the Diaconate by assisting and preaching at weekend Masses and celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism. He is in Fourth Theology and, please God, will be ordained a Priest in May of 2011 Juan Pablo Flores (Saint Mary Seminary, Baltimore) is a native of El Salvador and after spending his Pastoral/Internship Year with us will continue to be with us on weekends. He is in Third Theology and, please God, will be ordained a Deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore in May, 2011. Ben Green is in Third Theology at Mount Saint Mary s. He is studying for the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas. In addition to assisting us on weekends, he will begin preparing to be ordained a Deacon, please God, in May of 2011 by preaching monthly beginning after the first of the year. Andres Serna is a native of Columbia, South America and is in Third Theology at Saint Mary s Seminary. He is studying for the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. He too is preparing to be ordained a Deacon, please God, in May of 2011. Breen Patterson is in First Theology at Saint Mary s Seminary. He will be observing and participating in our RCIA sessions on Wednesday evenings and assisting us on weekends Breen is a native of Saint Augustine Parish in Williamsport, Maryland and is studying for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. I know you will join me in welcoming them to Saint Louis and offering them your most gracious hospitality. As they continue their discernment and formation, please remember them frequently in your prayers. They need and value our support and encouragement. We are truly fortunate to have them with us. Msgr. Luca THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness. GOOD DEEDS OF THE CHILDREN: Patrick cleaned up the family room; Isabella helped after Matt s surgery; Tori helped clean the playroom; Becca was nice and helpful to Mimi; Colleen did not fight with her sisters; Jack held the door open for people; Gillian helped her Mom clean the bathrooms; Glenn gave the dog a shower; Tara held the door open for someone; Kevin helped with Bingo at the nursing home; Brooke helped her sister with her homework; Emily helped her brother feel better; Madeline helped her dad work; Sara helped with breakfast on Saturday; Kate held the door open for others at school; Caroline ate dinner without being asked. EVER CONSIDER BEING A DEACON? The Division of Clergy Personnel (Office of Deacon Formation) is hosting two information sessions for men considering being a deacon. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend. Information sessions are Saturday, October 23, 2010 at St Mary s Seminary and University, 5400 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21210 at 10 am and Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at St Joseph Parish, 17630 Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740 at 7 pm. RSVP to Cindy Orr at 410-547- 5550 or corr@archbalt.org or Rev. Patrick Carrion at pcarrion@archbalt.org. Please state which session you will be attending. ALTAR FLOWERS The flowers for the altar are given this weekend in loving memory of May and George Sweet. Our sincere gratitude is extended to Elizabeth Sweet for providing this weekend s flowers. The flowers for the Blessed Mother are given this weekend in loving memory of Gigi Blasi. Our sincere gratitude is extended to the Blasi family for providing this weekend s flowers.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Next Saturday, October 9th, by Father Greg Rapisarda and Father Joachim Giermek. COMMUNION SERVICE AND MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA SCHEDULE: Please note that beginning Monday October 4 th, Communion Service and the Miraculous Medal Novena will resume. Communion Services will be held on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30 am in the Chapel. Miraculous Medal Novena will be held Monday s at 7:30 pm in the Chapel. ADORATION: Come and spend some quiet time with the Lord in the Chapel each weekend between 7:30 am Sunday until 6:20 am Monday. And join us Wednesday, October 6th, in the church from 7:30 until 9:00 pm for adoration with Taize chant. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES: PFC Patrick Bacon Sgt. Christen Beniak Cpt. Derrick Breville 1st LT Chris Cartier Cpt. Steven Cooper LCP Larry Draughn LT Mallary Forrestel Cpt. Brendan Gallagher Cpt. Brian Green Cpl. Dan Haack PFC Joseph Henry 2nd LT Gina Horn LCpl Dane Joyce T Sgt. Christopher Lozzi SN Mark E. Mangus, Jr. Cpt. Joseph McDonald Ensign Kelly McLin CH (Captain) Arek Ochalek Lt. Denise Reccardi E4 Bryan Patrick Reier 1st LT Vincent Paul Rubbo Lt. John Ryan LCP Daniel Smith PFC Patrick Steckman PSC Edward W. Surrette CH (Major) Tyson Wood PLANNING YOUR CHILD S BAPTISM? The next Baptism Preparation Session will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in Room 301 of the Pastoral Center from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office at 410-531-6040 to register. WELCOME TO THE NEWLY BAPTIZED: Abigail Danielle Lindsly Child of Joseph Lindsly and Bonnie Redmond PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DEARLY DEPARTED: Patricia Martello, mother of Jeff Martello and grandmother of Justin, Christopher, and Anna. Nicola Ricio, husband of Celeste Riccio. Charles Puglisi, husband of Patricia Puglisi. THE BEST WAY TO LIVE IS TO TRUST THE LORD. Jesus spoke to St. Faustina about trust. His words to her are discussed by the Divine Mercy Prayer group each second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. This month, on October 12th, we will first gather in the chapel to pray the rosary and the Chaplet in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the church s Fatima statues. We will then adjourn to room 301 for our regular meeting. MASS INTENTIONS FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2010 Sunday 6:45am Carolyn Howell and Robert Harris 8:00am 9:30am 11:15am 12:45pm Jane Gossage and Marcella Mascarinas William Thurau and Ken Hovet Beth Szczybor and Rosemarie Vazquez de Angel Maria Bochniewicz and Gigi Blasi Monday 7:00 am Bill Glover, Sr. and Bill Glover, Jr. Tuesday 7:00am May Sweet 9:30am Wednesday 7:00am Thomas Kelly Kulina Thursday 7:00am Philip and Cordelia Gillett (SI) Friday 7:00am AJ Faulstich, Jr. and Susana Albornoz de Pasetti Saturday 8:00am Margaret Youmans 4:00pm 5:30pm Milan Blake and Arthur Hilley Theresa Sigmund and William Sigmund Kayse Kruer and Patricia Martello (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 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. PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK, ESPECIALLY: Louise Carlo-Hulleberg Br. James Kelly, CFX Emanuel Picek Rickie Coffey Ann Lentz Georgiana Podniesinski Sheri Cohen Emily Linegang Rana Lilyann Rejaie Kenneth Cummings Emily Long Sharon Restivo Betty Farrell S.A. McClain Kathryn Rosewag Giovanni Flores Don Miles Steve Scott Vicki Hamilton Edward Okonski Samuel Spalding Mary Hull Brendan Pegg Matt Wade Norma Jones Haley Pegg Mary Ann Wagner Jack Kaulfuss Leah Pegg

ST. LOUIS CONCERT SERIES presents Strings, Swans, and Swells, featuring music of Bach, Schumann, and Saint-Saens, performed by our Director of Music Paul J. Carroll; organist Dana La Rosa; violinist Melissa Hullman; and cellist Doug Jameson. Sunday, October 17 th at 4pm in the church. Admission is free and no tickets are required. Freewill donations will be accepted. A reception will follow in the Pastoral Center Social Hall. For more information call 410-531-6040. ST. LOUIS GARDEN CLUB will be visiting Nemours Mansion and Gardens on Thursday, October 14, 2010. Members and guests who are signed up for this outing to Wilmington, Delaware, will meet in the St. Louis Church parking lot and buses will depart at 7:00 AM. There will be a tour followed by lunch nearby. Buses should return to St. Louis Church by 4:00PM. JOYS Sunday Adult Fellowship will meet at Pasta Blitz in Clarksville on Sunday, October 17, at 2:00 pm after the 12:45 Mass. We will enjoy an early afternoon lunch, catch up, and plan future activities for the group. Come on out and enjoy some good food and fellowship. Be an integral part of our JOYS fellowship. For additional information, please contact Patricia at Lchaim0802@yahoo. com or 443-277-8266. Another busy week as we round the turn into October. We have lots of events coming up, so take a look and plan to join us! Red, White and Blue-Ribbon Celebration!! Please mark your calendars for Friday, October 29th. Join us at the Ten Oaks Ballroom for our first FUN-raiser of the school year and help us celebrate our National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award! Dress is casual, and we will have a Country Picnic buffet, open bar with beer and wine, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, a few casino games, and great music to dance the night away! Tickets will be on sale in the narthex in the coming weeks, or you can contact Maureen Jameson at mcgarvey1@yahoo.com. Reserve a table or just come on your own and make some new friends. Anyone interested in donating to the silent auction, or joining the committee, please contact our chairperson, Lisa Ferraro, at ferrevents@aol.com. We are looking forward to a sensational evening! We are shopping again this year at Macy s one day Shop for a Cause event! Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass for exclusive savings in every Macy s store and online at macys.com and shop til you drop on Saturday, October 16 th! The school will keep the proceeds of the ticket sales and you can enter to win a $500 Macy s Gift Card! Coupons (for 10%, 20% and 25% off w/some exclusions) will be on sale at the school office and in the Narthex at the Scrip table for the next few weeks. Thanks so much!! Pizza anyone??? This Tuesday, October 5 th, take the night off from cooking and join us at Three Brothers Restaurant on Snowden River Parkway in Columbia from 4-9 p.m. No need to bring a flier, just tell your waitress that you are with St. Louis, and Three Brothers will donate 20% of their proceeds back to the school! Take-out orders also accepted!! This week, on Wednesday, October 6 th, please join us for our first Open House of the year. Come visit during the school day to see why our school was chosen as a national Blue Ribbon School of Excellence! The program starts at 9:45 and runs to 11:30 a.m. Come meet our administrators and teachers, take a tour with one of our parents, and see our students in action! We will begin the day in the Howard Bishop Room and we hope to see you there! Thank you for supporting the school s Grocery store re-registration effort last weekend! Many of you signed-up and we are looking forward to a fantastic return on those weekly shopping trips!! We appreciate the fantastic efforts of our chairpersons, Mrs. Kathy Faber, Mrs. Judy Eckles, and Mrs. Alyssa Eichelberger, along with many, many of our students who turned out to help! You are the best! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION First Reconciliation/First Communion Preparation: Few experiences in the religious education of children are as meaningful & rewarding as helping them to prepare to celebrate the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. The Canon Law of the Church and the regulations of the Archdiocese of Baltimore state that as children reach the age of discretion (about 7 for most children), they are to be invited to prepare for these two sacraments. Children are also to be enrolled in a formal religious education program in a parish or Catholic school at least one year before beginning preparation for these sacraments. Informational letters will be mailed home this week to all 2 nd grade students whose family is registered at St Louis and who are currently registered in our religious education program or enrolled in St. Louis School. If your child attends Woodmont Academy or Trinity School & you feel they are eligible to begin their sacramental preparation, or if you feel you should have received a letter and did not, please call the Office of Religious Education at (410) 531-6688. The dates and times for the upcoming Parent/Child meetings for First Reconciliation Preparation are as follows: Wednesday, October 13: Wednesday, October, 20: 5:00pm OR 7:00pm in Howard Bishop Rooms 5:00pm OR 7:00pm in Howard Bishop Rooms Parents, please note, it is not necessary to sign up ahead of time for one of the meetings. You simply attend just one of the meetings listed above. Please also remember that this meeting is for parents and the child who will be preparing to receive First Reconciliation.

YOUTH MINISTRY Beautiful downtown Thurmont! Ever been there? Don t knock it until you experience the peace and serenity of a small town where birds are chirping and wait, was I just almost hit with something by a passing car filled with laughing teenagers? Was it nearly a drive by hiking nightmare? Thank God their silly string gun got jammed or I would have had a messy walk to my car! In Thurmont, as in life, danger awaits around every corner! I am very thankful that this crisis was averted by a misfit toy! On a more serious note followers of Christ Jesus disciples Christians are confronted daily with sins and surprises that keep us from our walk with Him. We encounter people who may not have the same values or morals that we do and the temptations are great. We see things that make us wonder about the good in the world. We experience physical, emotional and spiritual hardships and pains that make it hard to focus on the beauty of God s presence in the world. What is a Christian to do? Look to the cross. It is that simple and that complex, all rolled into one faith. Jesus gave us a solid and loving example of what to do when challenged with obstacles in life. Turn to the Life-Giver, the Savior who died so we might live an abundant life. So many trials in life can seem overwhelming until we ask Jesus to carry us and keep us in His peace. I am here if you ever want to talk about anything. I LL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: October 4: Monday religious education and parent meeting October 8: MS CYM Dance. Tickets on sale now. October 9: HS CYM Corn Maze October 10: BRUNCH at Grassroots Homeless Shelter October 17: Incredible St. Louis Concert!!! 4pm Church October 22: MS CYM Hayride & Bonfire at Larriland October 27: MS CYM Youth Council, 6-7pm Parent Meeting (Youth Room), 7:15pm DID YOU FORGET TO BRING YOUR CONTRIBUTION ENVE- LOPE THIS WEEK? Well now there is an easy remedy...electronic Contributions. St. Louis now has a program which enables your contributions to be deducted once or twice a month. Contributions to the parish will be automatically deducted from your Savings or Checking account (whichever you prefer). For more information please call the parish office at 410-531-6040 or download a contribution form at www.stlouisparish.org/html/econtribute.htm. Thank you! HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF REMEMBERING ST. LOUIS IN YOUR WILL? A bequest in your will, no matter what the amount, will help the church continue to care for and service God s people. Please consider remembering St. Louis. SECOND/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS October 16/17 Mission Sunday/Propagation of the Faith October 23/24 Our Sister Parish in Haiti October 30/31 Building Fund STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE When will I have given enough -- of my income, of my time, of my talents? Today s Gospel, suggests that only total stewardship will do When you have done all you have been commanded to do, say, We are useless servants. We have done what we were obliged to do. When will you say when? PLANNED GIVING As parishioners of Saint Louis Church, old or new, 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, Parish Development Director at MHelfrich@stlouisparish.org or 410-531-6040. 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 410-531-6040. Thanks sincerely to all who have been supportive.

THE LORD HEARS THE CRY OF THE POOR AND SO DO THE PEOPLE OF ST. LOUIS. Just about every week, the pre- Mass announcements include the reminder: and as always, please remember the poor as you leave church today. This is not just filler we really do rely on your generosity to enable us to respond to the poor. We often get phone calls from people from the Clarksville community seeking help. Sometimes, they come in person. Once in a while, they even come during Masses on Sunday and directly ask you for money. We know this has happened for the last several weekends. Through your generosity by donations to the poor box, by bringing groceries and gift cards and cash each month for our food collection we can and do help many people. We have learned that the best way to help is through organizations that can provide more than a handout. Places like Grassroots and FISH work with those needing help with housing, budgeting, job skills, parenting classes, as well as immediate financial aid. Your poor box donations go to these local organizations to which we refer those in need. Please continue to be generous to the poor box and monthly food collections. OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH. We have many opportunities during upcoming weeks to celebrate life. Through prayer we can pray for families and for the conversion of heart it will take to foster a culture of life in our country and our world. Through our donations in the Baby Bottle campaign, we can provide material assistance to local families. Here is a sampling ~~ October 2-3: Our 5 th annual Baby Bottle fund raiser for the Howard County Pregnancy Center begins this weekend. Please take a baby bottle home. Your donation will help a family to keep a new baby from becoming a crisis. October 2-3: Spiritual Adoption: Everyone loves the beauty and innocence of a baby. As an expression of that love, St. Louis Church announces an adoption program for young and old alike. The members of St. Louis Church family will have the opportunity next weekend to spiritually adopt a child who is newly conceived this month. Not all newly conceived babies are allowed to be born. In fact, more than 4,000 babies lose their lives to abortion each day. It is these babies you are being asked to adopt. You may adopt a child individually or as a family by signing up during the weekend of October 2-3. You will be asked to name the child for whom you will be praying, thereby acknowledging the baby's humanity. You will be asked to pray for your unborn child and for all unborn children, for the power of prayer is great. There are millions of unborn babies desperately in need of your prayers. Won t you please spiritually adopt one and share the love for life that God have given you? October 8, 15, 22, and 29: A variety of prayer experiences in the chapel in the evenings. Watch this space for details! October 9: Celebrate Life with US! The 6th Annual Respect Life Coffee House: Join us in the Pastoral Center Social Hall from 7:00 until 9:00 pm and hear the Erik Christensen Band perform songs from their newly released CD Jennifer Farm. Father Greg Rapisarda will offer a reflection. Sweets, coffee and snacks will be served. Music lovers of all ages are invited to come to this celebration of life! Best of all admission is FREE! FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEKEND: This week is our food collection weekend. We will be sorting food in the narthex of the Church at 6:30pm. We can always use help. With a good crew we are finished well within an hour. Sorting food is fun and easy and for parishioners of all ages. Please join us. 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 Dine Under the Arches at the Shrine of St. Anthony and listen to the music of Alan Hart, Pianist, on Sunday, October 10th from 6-8:30 pm. The evening will feature Mass, celebrated at 4:30 pm, followed by appetizers and a glass of wine, and a delicious dinner (salad, main course, vegetables, bread, and dessert) enjoyed amid the beauty of the Shrine Courtyard. Spend time with family and friends and meet the Friars. This is the final concert this year. Cost: $25 per adult, $15 per child (age 6 to 12); $30 per adult at the door. Please call 410-531-2800 for further information or to RSVP. ARCHBISHOP O BRIEN CELEBRATES THE WHITE MASS : The Baltimore Guild Catholic Medical Association invites all Catholic physicians, medical students, nurses and others in the health care professions and ministry to attend the celebration of this Mass by Archbishop Edwin F. O Brien on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at 2pm in honor of St. Luke, patron of physicians, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A special luncheon follows with Msgr. Stuart Swetland as speaker. For more information please consult www.bg-cma.org or call 410-368-8475. To attend the luncheon, registration and payment are due by October 10, 2010. A PREMIER BEER AND WINE TASTING EVENT TO BENEFIT THE COLLEEN AND ERIN MARLATT SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC: This year s event is scheduled for Friday, October 8, 2010, from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm at the Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville. There will be music and silent and live auctions. This is always a fun occasion and a great opportunity to sample beers and wines and get an order in for the holidays. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. For tickets call Christine Scarzello (410-997- 8558) or Mary Hobbs (410-796-4649). If you are unable to be with us please consider a sponsorship. For more information on sponsorships please contact us at info@colleenanderin.org. TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR MASS TIMES: To find church locations and Mass schedules nationwide, call 1-410-676-6000 or go to www.masstimes.org.