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ST. LOUIS CHURCH DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY April 19, 2009 Daily Mass Readings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Next Sunday Acts 4:32-35 Acts 4:23-31 Acts 4:32-37 Acts 5:17-26 Acts 5:27-33 Acts 5:34-42 1 Pt 5:5-14 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Ps 2:1-9 Ps 93:1-2, 5 Ps 34:2-9 Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20 Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9 1 John 5:1-6 1 Jn 2:1-5 Jn 20:19-31 Jn 3:1-8 Jn 3:7-15 Jn 3:16-21 Jn 3:31-36 Jn 6:1-15 Mk 16:15-20 Lk 24:35-48 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 April 26th How might Jesus be present to me in my life, might be walking beside me, without me recognizing? Mass Intentions for Week of April 19, 2009 Sunday 6:30am Helen Pacanowski 8:00am Jane Gossage & Dionisio Sadaya 9:30am Nellie Peters & Jadwiga Rakiec 11:15am Kenneth Depp & Catherine Murphy 12:45pm Maria Bochniewicz & Harry Burkhead Monday 7:00am Helen Dunn 8:30am Matthew Lennon Tuesday 7:00am Margaret Fleece 9:30am Carol Torpey Wednesday 7:00am Yolanda Liotta 8:30am Warren Immel Thursday 7:00am Albert Veltre 8:30 am Parishioners Friday 7:00 am Christopher Kelley 8:30 am Parishioners Saturday 8:00 am Carol LaRue & Jadwiga Rakiec 4:00 pm Al Pocklington & Gladys Marie Jacques 5:30 pm Bill Glover Sr., & Bill Glover, Jr. CHURCH LINENS Today by Ms. Coffey & on April 26th by Ms. Fleshman In Your Prayers, Please Remember Those Who Are Sick 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 Bill Feild LilyAnn Rejaie Lester Bain Eleanor Fidler Michelle Rice-Ryan Mary Lea Bain Dorothy Franz Ann Richards Michael Baltazar Michael Grasso Kathryn Rosewag Viola Bourcey Louise Koontz Tom Ryan Eloise Brown Bertine Koutouan Arthur Scarzello Doreathea Casey Serge Koutouan Joann Simmons Dolores Cashman Dale Lazzari Matthew Sussan Daniel Comeaux Jim Leumas Robert Thommen Michele Compton Robert Ludicke Sally Thyberg Don Conrad Charles O Donnell, Sr Betty Tso Robert DiGiacomo Bob Overberg Dcn Buzz Wiedel Ann Marie Dressel Amanda Post Charlotte Williams Thomas Driscoll Don Quinn Marie D Wiedefeld Richard Durant Yvonne Rawleigh John Williams Warren Yourstone.SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Next weekend, April 26, Father Sorra and Father Peridans

Dear Parishioners: What a glorious celebration of Easter! Though the crowds were large and the parking challenging, I hope you agree with me that our Holy Week and Easter celebrations were most meaningful and beautiful! I extend my deepest thanks to Father Jim who oversaw all the details of these liturgies and to everyone who participated in making them so powerful: our Sacristans, Church decorating committee, our Choir, Folk Group, Musicians, Altar Servers, Hospitality Ministers/ Ushers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Cantors, Children s Liturgy Committee, Information Table Committee, Tableau Stations participants, Parking Lot attendants, the Cub Scouts who prepared the Easter fire, Seminarians, Deacons and Priests. We are so blest to have such an incredible array of individuals who care so deeply about our parish and offer their time and talents in service to St. Louis. Each of you made Holy Week and Easter a most wonderful celebration of our Catholic Faith and I thank you sincerely. I also wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to those who so generously contributed to the Easter collection and to the special Poor Box appeal for the victims of the earthquake in Italy. Your response amounted to $5200.00 which is being sent to Archbishop Molinari of L Aquila to be used as can be of most help to the people of his devastated town. May God bless you one and all! Msgr. Luca P.S. Don t forget next Sunday s (April 26 th ) Spring Concert in the church at 4pm! Our concerts are not to be missed! THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK If God would grant me but one thing, I d choose again another spring. The flowers for the Altar are given this weekend in loving memory of Paul Tribles. Our sincere gratitude is extended to the Tricia Reynold for providing this weekend s flowers. PARISH MEETINGS THIS WEEK April New Parishioner Welcome Sunday, April 19, 2009 Social Hall 11:00 AM ACTS Women s Group Monday, April 20, 2009 Room 301 5:30 PM ACTS Men's Group Monday, April 20, 2009 Room 305 7:00 PM Novena Monday, April 20, 2009 Chapel 7:30 PM Women's Bible Study Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Room 304 9:30 AM "Why Catholic?" Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Social Hall 7:00 PM Respect Life Committee Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Room 304 7:30 PM Mother's Play Group Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Room 302 9:30 AM Picnic Raffle Committee Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Room 301 6:30 PM ACTS Women's Bible Study Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Room 304 7:30 PM Young Adult Bible Study Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Room 303 7:30 PM Prayer Group Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Room 306 8:00 PM Scripture Study Thursday, April 23, 2009 Social Hall 7:00 PM Haiti Meeting Thursday, April 23, 2009 Room 303 8:00 PM Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 23, 2009 Church 8:00 PM Scout meeting Friday, April 24, 2009 HB A, B, C 7:00 PM Spring Concert Rehearsal Saturday, April 25, 2009 Church 10:00 AM Reception after Family Mass Saturday, April 25, 2009 Social Hall 5:30 PM WELCOME SESSION & PARISH REGISTRATION If you are new or nearly new to the parish, please plan to join us Sunday, April 19th for our New Parishioner Welcoming Program. In order to REG- ISTER and officially join our parish family we invite you to attend. We will meet Sunday afternoon from 12:30pm 1:30pm in the Social Hall of the Pastoral Center. All family members welcome! PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DEPARTED Our departed friends and loved ones: Jeanette Deane, Mother of Regina Casazza; Grandmother of Jacqueline, Christina, Andrew, Maryrose, and Katy; Donna Fields, Daughter of Patricia Fields and Sister of Michael Fields; George Murray, Uncle of Beth Felsecker.

SECOND COLLECTIONS April 26 Building Fund STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE When the risen Christ encounters his disciples in the locked room, he adds a new Beatitude to the ones we ve heard proclaimed before Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed. Stewards of the mysteries of God s love do not need proof of the risen Christ. They know it because their lives have been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit who has breathed new life into them. As stewards of this great gift, it is appropriate to reflect on how we, in turn, add new life into our parish communities. A GIFT THAT IS MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL Your planned gift to Saint Louis Parish will provide financial support forever. You have received the gift of faith. Pass it on for the benefit of future generations. For more information on how you can leave a legacy to Saint Louis Parish, contact Mary Helfrich, Parish Development Director at 410-531-6040. PERSERVING OUR TREASURED LEGACY Monthly mortgage payment...$ 29,320 for 34 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 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 Brian put Easter money in the poor box; Grant was nice to Grandpa; Garrett prayed extra for someone who is sick; Gracin tried to save Sam in Rockband 2; Sam helped his sister Gracin to read; Jack shared with his Brother; Lourdes helped her Mom to wash the dishes; Donovan waited for his Sister to find eggs on Easter morning/ Lauren found Easter eggs; Kayla fed the hamster and cat; Tess played with her Sister; Caitlin helped a friend; Carolina helped her Mom unload the RV; Owen was good; Evan was nice to his Mom; Bethany helped her Sister with the dishes; Jenna helped others; Cloe cleaned the house; Craig helped out in the house; Timmy helped others; Travis was a good friend.. 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 church. FLOWER MEMORIALS: In addition to placing flowers at the Altar in loving memory of someone, you may also acknowledge loved ones, anniversaries, and special occasions with flowers at the other shrines in our new church. Please call the parish office (410-531- 6040) for details. All memorials will be acknowledged in the bulletin. A DAY OF PILGRIMAGE FOR THE PARISHES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2009 Join our parish for a special day of pilgrimage with Archbishop O Brien, Monsignor Luca and Catholics from parishes all over the Archdiocese of Baltimore as we celebrate the Year of St. Paul and the 200 th Anniversary of our elevation to an Archdiocese. Our pilgrimage will take us to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. This day of prayer includes Mass with Archbishop O Brien, special pilgrimage activities for youth from 5 th -8 th grade, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, tours of the Shrine, and opportunities for personal prayer. The theme of this year s pilgrimage is That I might know Christ and the Power of His Resurrection (Philippians 3:10). Bus departs from St Louis at 9:00am and returns at 5:00pm. Cost is $13/person. To register call the parish office (410-531-6040). EASTER FLOWER OFFERINGS The following offerings were made after the publication of the Easter Flower Memorial Booklet: Given By J & L Pierre-Philippe Mr. & Mrs. Regis Griffin In Honor/Memory Of Special Intention Poor People World-Wide William T. Riley, III Mary Louise Riley William T. Riley, Sr. Margaret T. Jordan Milton E. Jordan

MUSIC MINISTRY Registration now open for Singing in the Summer 2009, a new twoweek intensive choral program for high school students to be held at St. Louis Monday through Friday mornings, August 3-14, 2009. All high school singers are encouraged to enroll - from St. Louis Church, Howard County, and beyond. The music will represent both sacred and secular compositions from a variety of styles and will culminate in two final concerts. For registration form and more information contact Paul Carroll, Director of Music, at pcarroll@stlouisparish.org or the Parish Office. BAPTISM 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. SPRING CONCERT! St. Louis Church Concert Series presents Music of Mass Appeal a concert of music from Austria and America, including the Mozart Coronation Mass and American spirituals, folk, and gospel music. Performers include soprano Sarah Berger, mezzo-soprano Iris Malkin, tenor Andrew Shryock, baritone Neil Ewachiw, organist and St. Louis Parish Director of Music Paul Carroll, and the choirs of St. Louis and St. Teresa of Avila from Summit, NJ. Sunday, April 26 at 4pm Admission free, no tickets required; free will donation. Dessert reception to follow the concert. For more information, please call Donna Douglass at 443-535-8929. ACTS WOMEN S RETREAT Looking to deepen your faith and renew your spirit? Consider joining other St. Louis women June 4-7, 2009. Please contact Alissa Ellison at ellison.alissa@gmail.com or Dede Walsh at dedewalsh@comcast.net for a registration form.. ARE YOU A SNOW BIRD? Help us update our files and ensure that you get your mail when you are away. If you are away from your primary address for an extended annual time frame please call the Parish Office at 410-531-6040. We will be happy to update your file and ensure your St. Louis mail gets forwarded to you. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Blood Drive: Once again we have met and exceeded our blood donation goal of 55 units of blood, but we donated 63 units! The Knights and Red Cross wish to thank you for your donation and your concern for your neighbor. Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Competition: Boys and girls ages 7-14 (as of July 17, 2009) are encouraged to come and show their skills at pitching, hittting, and running. It s ABSOLUTELY FREE and ribbons will be awarded to the winners. The event takes place on Sunday, April 26, at Clarksville, Elementary School. Register and compete anytime between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. (A registration/waiver form, available at the event, must be signed by a parent or guardian. Also, proof of age is required.) This is your first step toward competing at the 2009 All Star Game in St. Louis, Missouri. The competition is being hosted by St. Louis the King Knights of Columbus. For more information visit http://www.mlb.com/phr or call Tom Badik at 410-531-9312. WHY CATHOLIC Why Catholic? I mean, really. Do you know? You need to. Find out. Join us as we continue our exploration of these unusual, unusually Catholic rituals called Sacraments. Dates : Tuesdays, April 21 May 12 (4 weeks) Time : 7:00pm 9:00pm Format : praise and opening prayer presentation to large group by Fr. Dominique small group sharing on presentation Q&A with large group Cost : $1.99 per session 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. REMINDER TO PARISHIONERS: $20,000 PICNIC RAFFLE Please return your completed raffle ticket stubs with payment to the parish office c/o the raffle committee no later than May 4, 2009 in order to take advantage of the special offer. After May 4 th all tickets will be full price. Additional tickets will be on sale after all masses each weekend beginning the 1 st weekend in May. Tickets may also be taken out on consignment to sell to friends at that time.

YOUTH DIRECTOR S COMMENTS YOUTH DIRECTOR S COMMENTS: APRIL 18-19 When my kids were much younger (ages 1-5), I would whistle as I came home, especially after a weekend away. It was always the same whistle sound with always the same response. My kids would come running from wherever they were and jump in my arms, hugging my neck and yelling, Daddy s home! Daddy s home! Doesn t happen too much anymore now that they are older, but I will always remember the sheer joy and excitement as we greeted each other. I can t even begin to imagine, though, the excitement at finding the tomb empty or the joy at being in a room with the Risen Jesus. Was it completely overwhelming or were there some tinges of doubt or regret or just plain awe? What we celebrated last weekend can only give us joy and excitement if we really reflect on our God s desire to come to earth, to suffer, die and rise so that we would live always with Him! During this Easter season, take time to accept the Risen Jesus more into your heart and mind and soul. Ask Him for the joy and abundance of life that He promises for all of us who believe. HAPPY EASTER! MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY: April 19: BRUNCH at Grassroots Shelter. Can use monetary donations April 21: 7pm Youth STAND Training April 24-25 Please pray for those on the Archdiocesan Cornerstone Overnight April 26: 9:30am Youth Mass April 27: FAMILIES INVITED! Catholic Comedian Judy McDonald! 7pm Gym May 1: High School HCYM Bonfire, Holy ½ Hour and Open Gym!!! May 2-3: Confirmation Rite of Enrollment at 5:30pm or 12:45pm Masses RESPECT LIFE Expecting? Adopting? Have a new child by birth or adoption this past year? Your parish family at St. Louis wants to celebrate the wondrous gift of life that God has given. Each year, as part of our Respect Life activities, we give families in the parish a chance to share and celebrate the gift of new life. Join us at the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday, April 25 and at a reception immediately following in the Pastoral Center Social Hall. Info: Mary Walter (410) 740-0158 Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, April 21 @ 7:30 p.m. in Room 304. Please join us in this effort to stem the rise of the culture of death. Everyone is welcome! Info: Grace Kissane (410)730-0201 HAITI COMMITTEE REPORT: The Haiti Committee reports the following on our Sister Parish in Gonaives: 376 students are currently attending classes at the school. The wall that had been damaged by the September hurricane flooding has been rebuilt. The World Food Program continues to deliver food at the end of the month, so the children are receiving a daily meal. The school's sisters continue to pray for us daily and want us to know they wish us a blessed Easter! SCHOOL NEWS Donut Sale St. Louis School is hosting a donut sale after all masses on Sunday, April 26. This is a service activity, not a fundraiser, sponsored by the school to promote fellowship in our parish community. Please come join us in the Social Hall as we offer donuts, muffins, bagels, coffee, and juice at a nominal cost. School Annual Appeal Good news! Thanks to your generosity, we have received over $56,000 so far in our Capture the Spirit Campaign. We will be applying for some grants in June and would like to have met our target of $75,000 by that time. If you have not yet made a donation to our cause, please consider doing so today. There are giving envelopes in the narthex! We really appreciate it! 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 YOUNG ADULTS 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). 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. CUB SCOUT PACK 108 RECRUITMENT MEETING Calling all boys entering 1st through 5th grade in the Fall of 2009! Parents, would your son like to make friends, have fun outdoors, play games and go camping? Would you like your son to be involved in activities that promote citizenship, character development and personal fitness, while he's having fun? If so, consider joining Cub Scout Pack 108, which has been sponsored by St. Louis Church since 1996. We're having a recruitment meeting at 7:00 pm on Friday, April 24th in the Howard Bishop Rooms of the Parish Center. Bring your son, and be prepared for fun! It would be great if both parents/guardians can attend. Siblings are welcome at the meeting as well. Any questions, please contact:: Carl Johnson, Cubmaster, Pack108.webmaster@comcast.net, 410-245-8202 or Sharon Miller, Committee Chairperson, millersharon@verizon.net 410-997-3339

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WE ASK FOR YOUR PRAYERS During the month of May, about 175 of our children will share in an event of great joy for both them and our entire Catholic community. They will receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the very first time. They and their families have been preparing for the celebration of this Sacrament for some time now. They have learned how sacred and precious the gift of the Eucharist is and what it means to share that gift with others. Our St. Louis family recognizes what a gift these children are to us and we ask for your prayers as we bring these two great gifts together Blessing for our First Communicants Jesus Christ, Bread of Life, travel beside these children as they take their first steps to your table. Help them to recognize you in the words of Holy Scripture, in the Blessed Sacrament, in your people, and in themselves. Draw these children close to you so they may radiate your love to others. Amen. Important Dates for our First Communion Families to remember: April 22: Eucharistic Adoration in the church (7:00p.m.) April 30: Rehearsals for May 2 nd Celebrations (4:30 & 6:30p.m.) May 2: First Holy Communion Celebrations (9:30a.m. & 12:30p.m.) May 3: May Crowning Procession after 12:45 Mass May 7: Rehearsal for May 9 th Celebration (4:30p.m.) May 9: First Holy Communion Celebration (9:30a.m.) Discovering the divine in the ordinary Mark your calendars now to share Saturday Morning Coffee and Conversation with Fr. Dominique and fellow St. Louis parishioners on Saturday, April 18 th. All parents, grandparents, Godparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and parishioners are welcome to gather in the Howard Bishop Meeting Rooms at 9:00a.m. for this informal opportunity to socialize and discuss topics concerning our shared responsibility of raising children who will continue to grow in faith and love for our Lord and the Catholic Church. The last topic for this school year will be Does God vacation? Discovering the divine in the ordinary. We are already thinking about next year s schedule. Do you have any suggestions for discussion topics? If so, please call Vickie Yozwiak at 410-531-6688 and we ll add it to our list. 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!!! 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 The Gift Shop is open Mon.-Fri., 9am.-4:30pm; Sat 10am.-3pm., and Sun. 1-4pm. 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. SYMPOSIUM FOR CATHOLIC MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ON CONSCIENCE CONCERNS Sensitive to the legal, cultural, and moral pressures facing Catholic healthcare professionals, Archbishop O Brien invites them to join him on May 9, 2009 for the 1 st Annual Symposium for Catholic Medical Professionals, Conscience and Ethical Dilemmas in Catholic Healthcare. This event will feature Dr. Janet Smith s Humanae Vitae and Conscience and a panel addressing rights of conscience; providing healthcare that truly reflects a Catholic approach to human life, the body, and fertility; and practical issues facing a Catholic physician. Panelists include Dr. John Brehany, Executive Director of the Catholic Medical Association; Mark Rienzi, JD, Counsel at WilmerHale; and Dr. John Bruchalski, MD. Please join us on May 9, 2009 at 1PM at St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson, MD. For more information, please see www.archbalt.org/respectlife/catholic-healthcare-symposium/. Please RSVP by May 1, 2009 to (410) 547-5537 or johanna.coughlin@archbalt.org.