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WHY JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS? Imagine being a part of an organization that fills your heart and mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights of Columbus men, 18 years of age and older, are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. For information about the Knights of Columbus, contact Leonard V. Ridilla at 724-539-1813. DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP “Divorce and Beyond” is a 10-week program designed to help participants deal with the hurt, anger and stress of divorce. The program begins on Wednesday, February 24, at 7 p.m. and continues weekly through Wednesday, May 5, at St. Vincent Parish. It is open to anyone who has been granted a divorce or has already filed for divorce. Group size is limited to 15 people and reservations are required. The cost is $10 for book and materials. Call Teri Pomerleau at 724-539-8629, ext. 15. INSPIRATIONAL LECTURE St. Vincent Archabbey will host an inspirational lecture by Carl T. Hasselman, PhD., entitled “The Passion and Death of Christ: An Analysis of the Shroud of Turin from a Medical Perspective” on Sunday, March 21, at 7 p.m. in the Fred M. Rogers Center. The lecture will focus on medical aspects of the Shroud of Turin, the linen cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus Christ for burial after the Crucifixion. While the lecture includes medical information, the experience is very spiritual. There is no charge for admission; however, seating is limited. To reserve a seat or for more information, call 724-805-2177. OPERATION RICE BOWL The Prodigal Son The story of the Prodigal Son helps us refocus on the meaning of Lent. This is a time to change our ways, to turn back to God our Father, and to appreciate and share the gifts we have received. As we begin the second half of our journey with Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl, we remember that we are called to be stewards of what God has given us, and we connect our prayers and fasting with our giving. THANK YOU Christ the Divine Teacher School would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who supported us in our recent Cash Bash. By purchasing tickets, making donations and attending the event, you helped to contribute to a very successful evening. We appreciate your support of our school and Catholic education. TERMINAL ILLNESS When members of the Parish have been diagnosed with a terminal illness or have entered hospice care, we kindly ask that the priests of the Parish be notified as soon as possible. This will allow us to tend to their pastoral needs and to spend time with them. When someone’s final days are at hand, kindly call the Parish Office as soon as possible. Thank you very much!				EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT - St. Gregory Chapel, every Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. ST. PATRICK’S DAY AFTERNOON BINGO - Adelphoi (across from Jioio’s), Tuesday, March 16, 3 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.), free dessert and coffee. MASS with PRAYERS and BLESSINGS for HEALING - Fr. Bill Kiel March 14, Sunday, 2 p.m., St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Indiana March 18, Thursday, 7 p.m., Ave Maria, Bentleyville, PA PIEROGIE SALE - St. Benedict, Marguerite, $6.50/dozen, purchase during Lent after 6 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. Sunday Masses and Mondays 6-7 p.m. in the Parish Center. FISH/SHRIMP DINNER - St. Boniface on the Ridge, every Friday during Lent except Good Friday, 4-6:30 p.m., fish $7.50, shrimp $8, children $5, eat-in/take-out, 724-593-7479. FISH DINNERS - St. John, Latrobe, Fridays through March 26, noon-6 p.m., dinners, sandwiches, haluski, pierogies, eat in or take out, call 724-537-2251 for delivery info. ST. PATRICK’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST - St. Benedict, Marguerite, Sunday, March 14, 7:30-9 a.m. and 10:30 am-12:30 pm, adults $5, children 10 & under $2.50, under 3 free. PIROHI SALE - St. Mary Byzantine, Bradenville, Fridays during Lent at the Dome until March 26, $6/dozen frozen, $6.50/dozen cooked, call 724-694-9605 to order. “CONCERT FOR CHARITY” - Sunday, March 14, 3 p.m., Our Lady of Grace, free-will offering to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, open to the public, call 724-834-3710. SENIOR APPRECIATION LUNCHEON - GLSHS Cafeteria, Wednesday, March 31, 12:45-2:15 p.m., free but reservations are required, call 724-539-4255 through March 17. SVC CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME - Monday, March 15, 8 p.m., Carey Center, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. SVC football players, coaches, faculty and staff, tickets $7, call 724-805-2045. HEALING MASS - St. Paul, Greensburg, Wednesday, March 24, 7 p.m., praise and worship starts at 6:30 p.m. and individual prayer follows the Mass, call 724-834-6880. USED BOOKS, VIDEOS, & AUDIO BOOKS - St. Benedict, Marguerite, Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch and cookie bar available, for more info, call 724-836-8709. LENTEN TAIZÉ PRAYER EXPEREIENCE - St. Pius, Mt. Pleasant, with Stephen Steinbeiser, Sunday, March 28, 7 p.m., for more info, call 724-547-1911. FRENCH TOAST & HAM BREAKFAST - St. John the Evangelist, Latrobe, Sunday, March 21, 8 a.m.-noon, cost adults $4.50, children $3, take-outs available. ST. LUKE SOCIETY - Thursday, March 25, 7 p.m., Bishop Connare Center, Indiana Room, Speaker: Dr. James M. Rossetti, D.O., Topic: The Truth About Stem Cells.” ST. EMMA RETREAT CENTER - Evenings of Recollection, March 15 and 25, Silent Retreat, March 19-21; Day of Recollection, March 27, for more info, 724-834-3060. AFTERNOON OF RENEWAL—Holy Trinity, Ligonier, Sunday, March 21, 2 p.m., featuring Fr. Bob Lubic “The Punk Priest,” Topic: The Eucharist, free and open to the public. WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN - St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, Pittsburgh, March 19-21, call 724-537-2430. MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK - Sunday, March 21, 3 p.m., St. Pius X, Mt. Pleasant, reception follows in the social hall. SPRING CRAFT SHOW - Sunday, March 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the Dome. BITTER LAMENTATIONS (Gorzkie Zale) - St. Mary of Czestochowa, New Kensington, sung partly in Polish and partly in English, Sunday, March 28, 3 p.m. “HIS PASSION FOREVER!” - Holy Trinity Church, Ligonier, Monday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., reception for cast and crew of past 35 years follows from 8:45 to 9:30 p.m. 6-COURSE GOURMET DINNER - Sunday, March 21, 4-6 p.m., St. Benedict, Marguerite, $14/adult; kids menu $7/ages 12 and under, call 724-832-6790 by March 15, no tickets at the door. HOLY LAND GIFTS After all Masses on March 13 and 14, there will be a display of hand made articles for sale in the Assembly Room, including nativity scenes, crucifixes, rosaries, the last supper and many other beautiful religious articles. Because of the recent interruption of the tourist trade, over 100 Christian families in Bethlehem make their livelihood through the sale of their hand made olive wood religious articles. Thank you for supporting this project to keep the Christians present in the holy land of Jesus’ birth. May God bless you.