March 10, 2013 – 4 th Sunday of Lent Readings: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12– 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 – Luke 1:1-3, 11-32 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30am-2:00pm Monday 8:30am–4:30pm Tuesday–Friday (Closed: 12:20–12:50pm daily) LITURGY SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday: Mass times on page 2 Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am & 4:30pm – English 1:30pm- Español Nursery: 9:00am,11:30am & 1:30pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:30–5:00pm or by appointment Sunday 12:45-1:15pm (Español) or by appointment Growing in Christ and Living Our Faith through Relationships A ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 1465 INCARNATION DRIVE CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22901 Office Phone: (434) 973-4381 Fax: (434) 973-1757 E-Mail: [email protected]Website: www.incarnationparish.org Fr. Gregory Kandt, Pastor ~ Fr. Edwin Montanez, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Christopher Morash, Deacon ~ Rev. Mr. Thomas Healey, Deacon ~ Rev. Mr. Bernard Taylor, Deacon Holy Week 2013 PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY, March 24 Saturday Vigil Mass–5:30pm Sunday Masses –9:00am & 11:30am, 4:30pm & 1:30pm (Spanish) At all Liturgies, the Blessing and Distribution of Palms takes place in the main parking lot (weather permitting), followed by the solemn procession of palms. In case of rain, the Blessing and Distribution of Palms takes place in the Parish Hall. MONDAY, March 25 Chrism Mass–6:00pm– Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Richmond) Bishop Francis DiLorenzo will preside at the Mass of the Blessing of Holy Oils Easter Triduum HOLY THURSDAY, March 28 Mass of the Lordʼs Supper – 7:30pm – Worship Center Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – 9:30pm to 11:30pm – Parish Activities Center – The Celebration of Night Prayer (The Liturgy of the Hours) 11:30pm – Parish Activities Center GOOD FRIDAY, March 29 Service of Tenebrae – 6:30am – Parish Activities Center Live Stations of the Cross at Incarnation (Spanish) – 3:00pm Celebration of the Lordʼs Passion – 7:30pm– Worship Center HOLY SATURDAY, March 30 NO Reconciliation at 4:30pm and NO 5:30pm Mass The Great Vigil of Easter – 8:00pm Reception for new members follows the conclusion of the Vigil Liturgy in the Parish Activities Center EASTER SUNDAY, March 31 Masses at 9:00am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm (Spanish) NO 4:30pm Mass The Traditional European Blessing of Easter Food 10:30am (between the 9:00 & 11:30 Mass) – Worship Center SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Take advantage of the opportunity for confession during Lent. Individual reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday at 4:30pm in English and every Sunday at 12:45pm in Spanish. Mark your calendar now for our Lenten Communal Celebration of Reconciliation: Tuesday, March 12, Incarnation-7:30pm (English) DAY OF REFLECTION Our spring Justice & Peace Day of Reflection, “The Demands of Environmental Justice,” is Saturday, March 23, from 9:30am-2:00pm here at Incarnation. Weʼll welcome Fr. John Rausch, director of the Catholic Committee of Appalachia, to share with us about his work with the people of Appalachia and the environmental issues faced in the area, especially in light of Lenten and Easter themes of suffering, death, and resurrection. The suggested donation for the day is $10-15, and lunch will be included. Please RSVP to Kristen, as we need have a lunch count. STATIONS OF THE CROSS–Walking the Way of Justice Join Casa Alma on Good Friday, March 29, from 5:30-6:30pm. We will meet in front of the Federal Courthouse (corner of West Main and McIntire/Ridge), journey to several sites on and along the mall, and conclude at the Free Speech Wall at the opposite end of the mall. As we commemorate the passion and death of Jesus, we will reflect on the many types of suffering and injustice seen in our world today and on how we, as followers are Christ, are called to take up our crosses and to stand as voices of hope. EASTER VIGIL RECEPTION Celebrate with our newly initiated Catholics after the Easter Vigil Mass. Please sign up to bring food for the Easter Vigil reception. Sign-up sheets will be available in the narthex after the weekend Masses.
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March 10, 2013 – 4th Sunday of Lent Readings: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12– 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 – Luke 1:1-3, 11-32 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30am-2:00pm Monday
Monday–Friday: Mass times on page 2 Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 9:00am, 11:30am & 4:30pm – English
1:30pm- Español Nursery: 9:00am,11:30am & 1:30pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:30–5:00pm or by appointment Sunday 12:45-1:15pm (Español) or by appointment
Growing in Christ and Living Our Faith through Relationships
A ROMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY � 1465 INCARNATION DRIVE � CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22901 Office Phone: (434) 973-4381 Fax: (434) 973-1757 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.incarnationparish.org
Fr. Gregory Kandt, Pastor ~ Fr. Edwin Montanez, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Christopher Morash, Deacon ~ Rev. Mr. Thomas Healey, Deacon ~ Rev. Mr. Bernard Taylor, Deacon
We welcome all visitors and invite you to join us in the Parish Hall for coffee & donuts after the Sunday morning Mass.
THE FAITHFUL REVOLUTION Next session, Wednesday, March 6
7:00pm in the PAC! Holy Week 2013
PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY, March 24 Saturday Vigil Mass–5:30pm
Sunday Masses –9:00am & 11:30am, 4:30pm & 1:30pm (Spanish) At all Liturgies, the Blessing and Distribution of Palms takes place
in the main parking lot (weather permitting), followed by the solemn procession of palms. In case of rain, the Blessing and
Distribution of Palms takes place in the Parish Hall. MONDAY, March 25
Chrism Mass–6:00pm– Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Richmond) Bishop Francis DiLorenzo will preside at the Mass of the Blessing
of Holy Oils
Easter Triduum HOLY THURSDAY, March 28
Mass of the Lordʼs Supper – 7:30pm – Worship Center Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – 9:30pm to 11:30pm
– Parish Activities Center – The Celebration of Night Prayer (The Liturgy of the Hours)
11:30pm – Parish Activities Center GOOD FRIDAY, March 29
Service of Tenebrae – 6:30am – Parish Activities Center Live Stations of the Cross at Incarnation (Spanish) – 3:00pm Celebration of the Lordʼs Passion – 7:30pm– Worship Center
HOLY SATURDAY, March 30 NO Reconciliation at 4:30pm and NO 5:30pm Mass
The Great Vigil of Easter – 8:00pm Reception for new members follows the conclusion of the Vigil Liturgy in the Parish Activities Center
EASTER SUNDAY, March 31 Masses at 9:00am, 11:30am, and 1:30pm (Spanish)
NO 4:30pm Mass The Traditional European Blessing of Easter Food
10:30am (between the 9:00 & 11:30 Mass) – Worship Center
As we prepare for Easter, the greatest feast of the Liturgical year, please be reminded that all Groups & Classes other than Bible Studies are canceled during Holy Week, March 25-29.
The Parish Office will be closed Thursday, March 28 thru Monday, April 1, and reopen on Tuesday, April 2.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Take advantage of the opportunity for confession during Lent. Individual reconciliation is celebrated every Saturday at 4:30pm in English and every Sunday at 12:45pm in Spanish. Mark your calendar now for our Lenten Communal Celebration of Reconciliation:
Tuesday, March 12, Incarnation-7:30pm (English)
DAY OF REFLECTION Our spring Justice & Peace Day
of Reflection, “The Demands of Environmental Justice,” is Saturday, March 23, from 9:30am-2:00pm here at Incarnation. Weʼll welcome Fr. John Rausch, director of the Catholic Committee of Appalachia, to share with us about his work with the people of Appalachia and the environmental issues faced in the area, especially in light of Lenten and Easter themes of suffering, death, and resurrection. The suggested donation for the day is $10-15, and lunch will be included. Please RSVP to Kristen, as we need have a lunch count.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS–Walking the Way of Justice Join Casa Alma on Good Friday, March 29, from 5:30-6:30pm. We will meet in front of the Federal Courthouse (corner of West Main and McIntire/Ridge), journey to several sites on and along the mall, and conclude at the Free Speech
Wall at the opposite end of the mall. As we commemorate the passion and death of Jesus, we will reflect on the many types of suffering and injustice seen in our world today and on how we, as followers are Christ, are called to take up our crosses and to stand as voices of hope.
EASTER VIGIL RECEPTION Celebrate with our newly initiated Catholics after the Easter Vigil Mass. Please sign up to bring food for the Easter Vigil reception. Sign-up sheets will be available in the narthex after the weekend Masses.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday, 1:00 – 9:00pm
MASS INTENTIONS: March 9-17 Saturday 9: 5:30 Arthur Crocker (Coppola Family) Sunday 10: 9:00 Ann Chapin (Fr. Gregory) 11:30 Prudence Ciminelli (Maureen Spokes) 1:30 Missa Pro Populo 4:30 Anna Baran (Pawinski Family) Monday 11: 12:15 The Rives Tuesday 12: 12:15 Andrew & Peter Niehaus (Bob & Joanne Niehaus) Wedʼday 13: 12:15 Nate Long (Barbara Smith) Thursday 14: 6:30* Missa Pro Populo Friday 15: 12:15 MaryAnn Hession (Theresa & Joe Davis) Saturday 16: 5:30 Hilda Nellie Van Tassell (Marty Crosby) Sunday 17: 9:00 Pat & Pastsy Abel (Special Intention) (Bob & Pat Macionis) 11:30 Louise Fernandez (Alice Hennigan) 1:30 Missa Pro Populo
4:30 John Baptist & Agnes DʼACosta (Joseph & Mary Ribero)
6:30pm* Mass for Justice & Peace
JOIN US FOR FOOD-FUN-FELLOWSHIP: Incarnation Night at BAJA BEAN on Tues., March 19, 5:00-7:30pm, across from Samʼs Club. Just drop your receipt in the labeled box to help support our parish!
PIZZA AND STATIONS - Our Hispanic and Anglo families will join together on Friday, March 22, at 6:00pm to pray the Stations of the Cross using the artistic depictions of each station made by the CF classes. Weather permitting we'll have the posters set up around our beautiful Incarnation campus, otherwise we'll pray the stations in the classroom hallway. There will be parts for children, parents and everyone upon which to read and reflect ("the pray part"). Then we'll have a meal of pizza with water to drink ("the fast part"). Won't you join your parish family to learn just who Jesus is to you and your family, to experience why Lent is different from all other liturgical seasons, and to show your love for your brothers and sisters in Christ who need your support ("the charity/alms part")! Pizza: $5/person,$10/ family. ATTENTION PARENTS OF CHILDREN PREPARING FOR FIRST EUCHARIST: Our next session is Bread Baking Day on Sat., March 16, from 9:00am until noon. Parents (at least one) and children will gather promptly at 9:00am to bake bread under the direction of Al Reynolds and assistants. While our bread is baking, children will attend workshops, view a video, hear a story, make a craft all based on the Eucharist, and practice receiving Communion with unconsecrated bread and wine. The morning will conclude with a family meal of the baked bread, breads from other cultures, and grape juice, which will cause all to reflect on the meaning of Eucharist. Kindly contact Nancy to reserve the nursery for younger children and also to advise if more than one parent and child is attending. Thank you. PARTICIPATE in The Great Adventure Bible Timeline series DURING LENT: We're opening the Bible Timeline to everyone during Lent. No need to have any materials other than your Bible (any Catholic edition will do). We will spend 3 sessions on the 11th period of salvation history (Messianic Fulfillment) and 3 sessions on the 12th period (The Church). Tuesday morning from 10:00am to 11:30am in the Parish Activities Center. No need to commit to every session. Come to any you can make. Learn more about who Jesus is to you, and how the church was formed to continue the kingdom in His absence.
Bulletin printing sponsored by courtesy of Gary Albert, State Farm Agent 434-296-1222
NEXT BAPTISM WEEKEND: April 6/7. Registration deadline is March 13. Preparation Class is March 23. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: In the Diocese of Richmond you are required to contact a priest or deacon at least 6 months before your wedding. No dates should be set before meeting with one of the clergy. To register for a Catholic Engaged Encounter retreat, please call 804-270-7788.
EASTER LILIES: We will accept donations for Easter Lilies in memory of your loved ones through March 24/25. Suggested donation is $20. Please make checks payable to Church of the Incarnation. Sign-up sheets will be in the Narthex. Please print your requests clearly.
VIA CRUCIS Each Friday evening at 8:00pm during Lent our Hispanic Brothers and Sisters gather in the Worship Center for Via Crucis, Stations of the Cross. Everyone is invited to share in this Lenten tradition.
WINE SUNDAY: We are very low in Mass wine. A reminder that several times a year, we ask each parish household to help replenish the supply of wine used at our Masses, by donating a bottle of RED WINE. You may bring it when you come to Liturgy, or drop it off at the Parish Office during the week. We ask that you DO NOT bring white, rosé, or sweet wines. Thank you.
Whenever rites, according to their specific nature, make provision for communal celebration involving the presence and active participation of the faithful, it is to be stressed that this way of celebrating them is to be preferred, as far as possible, to a celebration that is individual and, so to speak, private. -- Vatican II, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, #27
Church of the Incarnation - Parish Planned Giving A Simple Provision Leads to Immeasurable Impact One of the most unique and impactful ways of ensuring the future of Church of the Incarnation is through a legacy gift. A legacy gift can take many forms such as a simple bequest as a part of your estate plans and can be of great benefit in helping fulfill your personal financial objectives. Creating a provision in your will is simple and easy to do, as the following sample provision demonstrates. Sample Bequest Language I give, devise, and bequeath to (Church of the Incarnation, Charlottesville, Virginia) the sum of $_____ (or) ______percent (%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, for the following purposes (if any): If you are interested in more information or would like to let us know of plans already in motion, please contact Izzy Menchero, 434-973-4381 or [email protected]. This announcement is for educational purposes only and not considered professional financial or legal advice.
The flowers adorning the altar this weekend are offered to the glory of God and in loving
memory of Mary Anne Kateri Morash
(Deacon Chris Morash & Peggy Cornett)
We celebrate the life of our parish! Please let us know if you are new to the parish, are moving from it, are celebrating a significant
event or are in need of prayers.
To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven . . .
“. . . a time to be born . . .” “. . . a time to be healed . . .”
Dorothea Anthony, Ginnie Boucher, Stanley Brezinski, Frank Brinkac, Marilyn Buck, Elaine Bunch, Rose Byrne, Jude Campbell, Jane Cavolo, Nancy Chambers, Vivian Chasin, Jenny Balsam-Christensen, Delores Coia, Christine Cormier, Simon Cory, Meliton Costilla, Cox Family, Joe Crowley, John DʼCosta, Evans DiSantis, Kay Dannals, Alyssa Diver, Thomas Eaton, Nancy Floyd, Richard Gargett, Matthew Grimes, Ben Guthrie, Fr. Ralph Hamlet, Kelly Hibbs, Jean Holienka, Morgan Huff, Ray Jacquin, Richard Jansen, Michelle Johnson, Maureen Knabb, Tippie Koenig, Helen Krespach, Kitty Kroner, Tyler Lafferty, Alan Leidecker, John Llewellyn & John, Paul Lochli, Diane Lohrer, Amy Martin, Helen Miska, Vito Maltese, Lena Mariotti, May Macionis, Chris Maslyk, Sophia Marie McCandlish, Susan McKeowin, Msgr. Chester Micheal, Vito Morlino, Candice Morris, Ed Morris, Melanie Dinh Morrison, Stanley Narkon, Melvin Nash, Marie Norrisey, Jenny & Chris Nygren, Frank & Jane OʼLeary, Kelly Owens, Patrick Paczkowski, Betty & Paul Peck, Angie Piccolomini, Katie Prendergast, Kathy Graf Pierce, Bernard J. Pleiss, Bob Pomeroy, Rachel Reilly, Chris & Jadea Riener, James Robins, Theresa Ruddy, Patrick Russamano, Jennifer & David Scheer, Jessica Schnittka, Patricia Schuster, Roger Scott, Bill Shea, Tom Shepherd, Naomi Sissons, Brenda Shortall, Matthew Sweeney, Jo Marie Tanzola, Glenda Voelmeck, Joey Wahlin, Baby McKenna, Pat Velikov, John Vlasis, Jeanne Wagner, Ashlann Walter, Denise Washington, Lisa Weakley, Carole Wells, Rebecca West, Heather Wetzel, Baby Rihanne Elaine Workman.
“. . . a time to love . . .” “. . . a time to die . ..” Brenda Ann LaBauve
ST. ANSELM INSTITUTE for Catholic Thought will sponsor another lecture in this seasonʼs series Friday, March 22, at 6:00 pm. Robert Louis Wilken, a UVA Professor Emeritus, will speak on “Christianity: The First Thousand Years.” This free lecture will be presented at the Harrison Institute Auditorium on the UVA grounds. SHINING STAR HAS LIMITED OPENINGS: Shining Star is the early childhood option that brings children 2 1/2 to 5 years old together with elder buddies at JABA to eat, play and learn. The unconditional love that flows between these generations is a delight to behold. We have immediate limited openings at our Charlottesville location. Contact Jean Bourbeau, 434-817-5222, [email protected]. MENʼS CURSILLO RETREAT WEEKEND: April 18-21, Camp Holiday Trails, Charlottesville. Catholic Men, spend an inspiring long weekend with God and other men who want to deepen their relationship with God and enrich the way you live out your faith each and every day. The weekend is led by a team Catholic men who have made a Cursillo, along with Fr. Dan Bain and Ms. Patty Huffman participating as spiritual directors. Mass and prayers each day, and engaging talks on issues of Catholic Christian living. Cost: $60.00 (donations will be accepted on the weekend to allow others to go on a Cursillo Weekend). For info and applications, visit: www.valleycursillo.com or, if you do not have computer access, call Rob and Ann Michel at 434-978-3954. SPIRITUAL DIRECTION INSTITUTE (SDI): The next two-year SDI course, established by Monsignor Chester Michael, will hold its first informational meeting on April 6, at 2:00pm at Incarnation. This program covers more than 50 tools that enhance our individual spiritual journey and help us accompany others on their journey. During the 2 years, we meet the first Saturday of each month, except summer, plus 2 weekend retreats each year. Through group discussions, lectures, personal daily prayer, study time and book reports, we cover such topics as the wisdom of the spiritual masters, prayer and temperament, the MBTI, intensive journaling, depth psychology, lectio divina, personal growth plans, etc. For more information contact Patty Huffman @ 540-434-1179 or email [email protected]. Teachers will be Al and Bev Mirmelstein, and Patty Huffman.
JOIN US AT THE GALA AUCTION on Saturday, March 16
at 6:00pm at the Boarʼs Head Inn for a fun filled night of raffles, auctions, games, dinner and dancing. Please visit www.cvillecatholic.org/auction2013 to register. Pre-registration is required. Contact Keri-Ann Byrne with questions or to be seated with other parishioners: [email protected] Registration deadline: Sunday, March 10 midnight. Raffle tickets are also on sale in the Narthex. BECOME APART OF CCS: If you would like your child to learn in a faith-filled, Catholic community with a vigorous academic curriculum, consider visiting us in 2013! Join our next inquiry tour, Wednesday, March 20 at 9:00am. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit the school and meet the administration. Applications for 2013-2014 are being accepted. Please contact Admissions Coordinator, Kim Emmert at 434-964-0400, email at [email protected] to RSVP for a tour or to schedule another time to visit. Check our website at www.cvillecatholic.org to learn more.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES For the weekend of March 2/3: General Offertory $12,611 Outreach $ 1,275 Haiti $ 959
This weekend, March 9/10, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. This Collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the world. The funds from the Collection help provide food to the hungry, welcome and support to displaced refugees, and invaluable life skills to those seeking a better life. How will you help? Next week, please give generously to The Catholic Relief Services Collection and Jesus in disguise. Thank you!
Twinning with the Little Brothers and Sisters of the Incarnation, Pandiassou, Haiti
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GET INVOLVED WITH OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN: Thanks to everyone who has helped to prepare our community garden for our spring planting, especially during the workday on Saturday, March 9. The food grown in our garden will go to help families in our Parish Food ministry. As the weather gets warmer and our garden starts producing, weʼll need more hands to help with this ministry. If you can help with planting, harvesting, weeding, and/or watering, please contact Kristen in the office to get involved. We welcome any amount of help (weekly, once a month, for one week during the summer, etc.) Families and children are welcome to participate too. IMPACT MASS/MEETING: On Thurs., March 14, weʼll have our second annual Justice & Peace Mass at 6:30pm, followed by our parish IMPACT Network meeting that will help prepare us to reach our goal of 350 people for the Nehemiah Action on Mon., April 29. Weʼll conclude by 8:15pm. We hope to see you at the Mass and meeting as we reflect on and commit ourselves to being co-creators in a more just Charlottesville community, especially in this yearʼs areas of youth unemployment and homelessness! PRISON MINISTRY SPRING BANQUET: Good News Jail & Prison Ministry is sponsoring their annual spring banquet to benefit the work of the program in our local jail and prison system. The banquet is Friday, March 22, at 6:30pm at First Baptist Church, 735 Park Street. There will be speakers, a dinner, and music. Please call 434-979-1670 for info/ tickets. CRS RICE BOWL- Fostering Community Banking in the Dominican Republic. CRS helps women form savings and lending communities that help them save money and access small loans for new businesses. Pray for these women who have the courage to start their own businesses, and make a contribution to your Rice Bowl to support people working to provide a better livelihood for their families.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY The Health Ministry has started a "Prayer Shawl Ministry". The shawl serves as a mantle and sign of God's healing presence to strengthen someone who is weary, to ease their suffering and to comfort them when in pain or when they feel alone. The shawls are made with love by parishioners. Prayer shawls are
available in the Parish Office. There is no cost for the shawl. Donations are accepted.
Lenten Care for Creation Challenge During Lent, join our Care for Creation Challenge! Check out this weekʼs action items about energy use. For each action you take, fill out a leaf and place it on our Care for Creation Tree in the
Narthex. By the time Easter comes, our community will have brought the tree to life and decreased our impact on Godʼs creation! Your actions do make a difference. This weekʼs focus: Food “From the moment you put a piece of bread in your mouth, you are part of the world. Who grew the wheat? Who made the bread? Where did it come from? You are in relationship with all who brought it to the table. We are least separate and most in common when we eat and drink.” [Thomas Merton] ~ Abstain from meat this week. Consider all the resources that go into its production—water, grain, and land for raising livestock; gas and oil for transportation; and packaging to prepare the meat for sale—and instead focus on simpler meals. ~ Save your food scraps and bring them to Incarnationʼs compost bin next weekend. See the handout on the Green Team bulletin board for details. ~ Buy food grown and processed close to home. It saves transportation resources, supports local producers, and is generally healthier. ~ Choose an action of your own to practice food justice!
WORK CAMP sponsored by the Diocese of Richmond, is a weeklong faith experience where students have the opportunity to serve our sisters and brothers in need through home repair projects. All projects are designed to make homes warmer, safer, drier, and greener, and include window and door replacement, building wheelchair ramps, painting, and roofing. Work Camp is June 22-28 in Danville, VA and is open to students in grades 8-12. The cost is $250 for the entire week if you register by March 22. $75 deposit required with your registration form. We also need adults who can serve in the Work Camp clinic (doctors or nurses) and who can lead a work project (people with home improvement skills–being a professional contractor is NOT required). If you're interested, please visit www.incarnationparish.org/youth/calendar or contact Patrick for further information or to register. MULCH DISTRIBUTION: We need help distributing hundreds of bags of mulch throughout the area. If you're willing to help on Thurs., Fri., or Sat., March 21, 22, or 23, we need adults and teens to help with loading and unloading trucks. We also need the use of vehicles that can transport loads from church to area homes: if you have a truck that you would drive yourself or a vehicle you can loan us, either would be very helpful. Please contact Patrick for further information.
FOR HEALING AFTER ABORTION, a Rachelʼs Vineyard Retreat, April 5-7 at Shalom House Retreat Center,
for women and men whoʼve known regret, sorrow, guilt or shame from abortion. The weekend combines living scripture meditations, spiritual exercises, and discussions in a guided process that leads to the heart of Godʼs love, compassion, and mercy. Contact Marie Geiger, Retreat Facilitator, at 804-330-3137, or Molly Smith at 804-794-0222. Email: [email protected]. Visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org
