HOLY FAMILY PARISH E-NEWSLETTER
March 2, 2008

Father of peace, we are joyful in your Word, your Son Jesus Christ, who reconciles us to you.
Let us hasten to our Easter with the eagerness of faith and love. We ask this through our
Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Fourth Sunday of Lent - Curing of the Man Born Blind

4th sunday lent


Greetings from Holy Family Catholic Church.  Peace in this our Centennial Year.

 
GET INVOLVED! !
 Please help out...

Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels, Mar 10 - 14
    call Leah O'Neill: 424-0148

Coordinator(s) Needed for Vacation Bible School
     call Susan Brau: 423-1565

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Links Worth Noting-

Holy Family Church Web Site

Homilies at Holy Family

Iowa Catholic Conference

Retirement for the Religious
 

Newman Catholic School

Shop Big N Market Place (raise funds for Holy Family)

St. Joseph Church

St. Patrick Church


Parish Events - This Week

MARCH EVENTS
Circle of the Month - St. Gregory, Pres. Diana Holahan

Spring 3-In-1 Collection - will be taken up in our parish at March 1 & 2 weekend masses.
This collection includes: Peter's Pence, Catholic Relief Services, and Catholic Communications. You will receive a brochure and offering envelope. Please read through this material for more details. Be generous!

Newman Preschool - Taking enrollment NOW!
For more information or to enroll, call 423-0168
http://www.newman.pvt.k12.ia.us/childcare/index.html#preschool

Children Share the Word - Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Mass
Children process downstairs to share the word of God and do an art project on the Gospel of the day

KC Fish Fry - Every Friday!

Meals on Wheels - Volunteers needed March 10 - 14, contact Leah at 423-0148


SATURDAY - MARCH 1:
9:00 am - Rehearsal - Ecumenical Community Benefit Concert

10:00 am - 12 noon - Newman Can Drive - drop off clean recyclable aluminum
        and plastic in bags. Just drive up; students are there to assist you.

8:30 am - 1:00 pm - Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop, Mercy Medical Center
        Auditorium. Cost is $12. Presenter is Deb Ryan.
        For more info, call: 422-0189 or 424-6056


SUNDAY - MARCH 2:
1:00- 4:00 pm - Family Movie Day - Holy Family church hall - Parish Life will be serving popcorn and root beer floats!

3:00 pm - Prayer, Rosary & Benediction - Holy Family Church Hall
        The Hour will include Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Most Holy Rosary,
        and Reflections by Fr. Gehling, and Benediction.

4:30 pm - CYM Live High School - Stations of the Cross - St. Joseph Church
        Take a 20 minute journey with Jesus. Presenters will be high school students.
        All ages welcome.


MONDAY - MARCH 3:
9:30 am - St. Theresa Circle will meet at Heritage Nursing Home


TUESDAY - MARCH 4:
9:00 am - St. Elizabeth Seton Circle will meet at Holy Family church hall
7:00 pm - St. Gregory Circle will meet at home of Jane Roach
7:00 pm - Newman Kindergarten Round Up - call school to pre-register: 423-3101


WEDNESDAY - MARCH 5:
6:00 pm - Lenten Supper BAKED POTATO BAR
(following 5:30 pm Mass) Meal! Remember to bring your own place setting
Sour Cream and cheese will be provided, but please bring other potato toppings!
Volunteers needed to help with the preparation, with set up, and with clean up.

7:00 pm - Parish Council Meeting, Holy Family rectory basement


SUNDAY - MARCH 9:
6:30 - 8:00 pm - AXIS Middle School Youth Ministry - Food, Fun, and Friends Night
        St. Joseph parish center - lower level. Bring a snack to share;
         drinks will be provided.

11 am - 2 pm - KC IRISH STEW - St. Patrick's Church in Clear Lake!


Meals on Wheels - Volunteers needed March 10 - 14, contact Leah at 423-0148




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