Many thanks to Fr. Murphy for his wonderful talk on the history of the Church.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

• We added many opportunities to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent. See all Reconciliation times.
• We need lots of volunteers for the Bunny Bonanza and for Summer Vacation Bible School. Can you help?

Find out more about our Lenten Family Program and all of our Lenten offerings

UPCOMING EVENTS

• See all of the Lenten opportunities for growing your faith.
• On Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 PM, Fr. John Esper will speak about The Power of Prayer. All are welcome. There is a simultaneous children's program for kids grades K-5 who pre-register. Call the Parish Office to pre-register your child(ren).
• There is a Youth Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 14, at 7:00 PM.
• The Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians are sponsoring a St. Patrick's Day party on Saturday, March 15. Tickets are $25 and include dinner, beer, wine and pop. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Dinner is served at 6:30 PM. Entertainment includes the Kish Celtic Band and the O'Hare Irish Dancers. Purchase tickets in the Parish Office.
• On Wednesday, March 19, at 7:30 PM, Fr. David Buersmeyer will speak about Conscience Formation. All are welcome. There is a simultaneous children's program for kids grades K-5 who pre-register. Call the Parish Office to pre-register your child(ren).
• There will be a Protecting God's Children workshop at St. Thomas a'Becket on Thursday, March 20, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Visit virtus.org to register for this workshop. All T-ball and C-Ball coaches, Bunny Bonanza, VBS and Faith Formation volunteers must attend Protecting God's Children one time. There are other dates and times available at other parishes. You may attend the class at any parish, but you must register online so that we have a record of your registration and attendance.
• There will be a special Taize Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 21, at 7:00 PM.
• The St. Patrick's Food Pantry is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, March 22, at 6:00 PM, at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy. Tickets are $60.
• There is a Living in Christ Retreat on Sunday, March 23. The retreat begins at 9:30 AM, includes 10:00 Mass, and concludes at 5:00 PM. Register for the retreat online.
• On Thursday, March 27, at 7:30 PM, Deacon Mike Stewart will speak about Discipline and Control. All are welcome. There is a simultaneous children's program for kids grades K-5 who pre-register. Call the Parish Office to pre-register your child(ren).
• There is a Stations of the Cross for those with low vision on Friday, March 28, at 7:00 PM. All booklets will be in extra large print and the Stations will be described visually.
• The Mom to Mom Sale is Saturday, March 29, from 9:00 AM - Noon. Admission is $1 and open to the public. Table rentals are now available. Space will be rented first come, first served. Find out how to reserve space at the Mom to Mom Sale.
• On Saturday, March 29, at 3:15 PM, Fr. Mathew C. George will be speaking to us from Rome via video conference. The topic of his talk is Fast, Pray and Love: Rekindling the Spirit of Lent. Please register for this free talk in the Parish Office. All are welcome.
• The Catholic Bookstore will be at a'Becket for all Masses on March 29-30.
• On Thursday, April 3, at 7:30 PM, Sr. Janet Schaeffler will speak about Stewardship: Giving to God What is God's. All are welcome. There is a simultaneous children's program for kids grades K-5 who pre-register. Call the Parish Office to pre-register your child(ren).
• There will be a traditional Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 4, at 7:00 PM.
• Take a bunny bag on April 5-6, decorate it, fill it with goodies and return it to church by Sunday, April 13 so that they may be distributed to kids in need.
• On Thursday, April 10, at 7:30 PM, Fr. Tim Babcock will speak about Reconciliation:A New Lease on Life. All are welcome. There is a simultaneous children's program for kids grades K-5 who pre-register. Call the Parish Office to pre-register your child(ren).
• There will be a traditional Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 11, at 7:00 PM.
• The Bunny Bonanza is Saturday, April 12, 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Kids under ten are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian. No pre-registration needed. Can you volunteer? We need LOTS of help!
• Find out more about all of our Holy Week Masses and events.