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Mother-Daughter retreat 2012
We had 130 mothers and daughters join us for the
Mother-Daughter retreat on January 21.
Check out the pictures of our attendees with their "angel eyes."

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Check out the photos from the Mother-Daughter retreat held on Saturday, January 21.
  • The Youth Group is selling subs for Super Bowl Sunday. Find your order form in the Chancellor. Subs are only $5 each or 5 for $20. Pickup will be the weekend of the big game (Feb. 4-5)
  • Pass It On, an innovative, new process for Lenten preparation, will begin using the book, Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. This book takes an insightful, yet challenging, look at Catholicism. Look for advance copies circulating in the parish.
  • January is Respect Life month. A variety of Pro-Life activities have been planned to increase our awareness and understanding of the sanctity of Life. Find out more.
  • Contribution statements that were not picked up after Mass last weekend were mailed to donors. If you did not receive a statement and would like one, please fill out the request form and drop it off in the Parish Office, or in the Collection Basket. We will print and mail your Contribution Statement to you.
  • Please note that Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) and Changing Lives Together (CLT) contribution statements will be mailed directly from the Archdiocese. If you have questions, please email csa@aod.org

Our Music Ministry is producing a CD of their Christmas concert, available for purchase soon.  Listen to a sample. Listen to a sample of the Christmas CD.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • The last weekend of the Coat Drive is January 28-29. Please bring in new or gently used, clean coats, spring jackets, hats, mittens and scarves. Don't forget to check the pockets before you drop them off!
  • Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Family Life Center. It is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 9-14. Parents must provide proof of age and sign a consent form. Winners in each age group advance to the district competition to be held at St. Thomas on Sunday, February 20, 2012.
  • Catholic Schools Week will be held January 29 - February 5. This year's theme is Catholic Schools: Faith, Academics, Service. Most area Catholic schools will be hosting open houses or other activities. Check out our Catholic schools page to learn more.
  • Learning About L.I.F.E. sessions for 3rd grade students/parents (and 4th graders who did not attend in 3rd grade) will be held on January 30, 31, and February 1, 2012, during regular class times. Parents are required to attend.
  • The Vatican's Eucharistic Miracles traveling exhibition will visit St. Thomas a'Becket on February 4-5, 2012.
  • Men 18 years of age and older who are considering the priesthood are invited to a Day of Discernment with his Excellency Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron on February 25, 2012 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. You must RSVP. Find out more.
  • Join us for a Living in Christ retreat on Wednesday, February 29. Download a brochure for more information on this life-changing encounter with Christ.
  • The Mom-to-Mom Sale will be Saturday, March 17, from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Early bird admission (8:30-9:00 AM) is $2. Regular admission (after 9:00 AM) is $1. Table rental opportunities are available. This event is open to the public. Learn more.

 

MASS TIMES

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SATURDAY:
4:30 PM

SUNDAY:
8:00 AM
10:00 AM*, **
12:00 PM**
*Children's Mass (monthly)
**Children's Liturgy
of the Word

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM

DAILY MASS:
M, W, Th, F: 9:00 AM
Tu: 7:00 PM
Sa: 8:00 AM

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PERPETUAL HELP ROSARY:
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM

ADORATION:
Wednesdays
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
with rosary at 9:30 AM
and 5:00 PM

RECONCILIATION:
Saturdays, 3:00 - 3:30 PM
or by appointment

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