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Baptism: Call the Parish Office as early as possible to make arrangements. A Baptism Preparation Class is required for first time parents. Reconciliation: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. through 4:45 p.m., and by appointment. Communion Calls: Call the Parish Office if you wish Holy Communion brought to a member of your family. Marriage: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months before the anticipated date of the wedding. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.): Email Charles Burk at [email protected] to learn about the Catholic faith. Rite of Christian Initiation of Children & Youth (R.C.I.C.): Contact Amy Burgess, Coordinator of Religious Education at 410-798-5680. Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Oratory: For information, email Mary St. Denis at [email protected]. Rosary: Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Prayer Network: To have prayers said for a special intention, call Chuck & Sally Miller at 410-798-4884. GET THE MYPARISH APP on your phone/tablet through the App Store or Google Play Store. Search for Holy Family-Davidsonville. https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Family-Catholic-Church-Davidsonville-Maryland HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 826 West Central Ave. P.O. Box 130 Davidsonville, Maryland 21035 For a complete list of staff emails and ministries, visit our website at www.holyfamilychurch.com SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR CATHOLIC PARISHES IN SOUTH ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY Holy Family Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00a.m. • Thursday: 7:00a.m. Saturday: 5:00p.m. • Sunday: 7:45, 9:15 and 11:00a.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Edgewater . . . . . 4 4 3 -2 0 3 -1 0 0 2 Saturday: 5:00p.m. Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00a.m. Wednesday 9:00a.m. Communion Service Our Lady of Sorrows , Owensville . . . . . . . . . 4 1 0 -8 6 7 -2 0 5 9 Saturday: 5:00p.m. Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00a.m. Wednesday 9:00a.m. Communion Service Director of Youth Ministry (ext. 34)………….. Catherine Glenn Director of Music Ministry (ext. 36)…………… Ron Brown Director of Fellowship Ministry (ext. 23)…… Joan Jenkins Hall Manager/Building Operations (ext. 27)……Louisa Woolery “Virtus” (Stand) Coordinator Office of Religious Education 410-798-5680 Coordinator (ext. 30)……………………. Amy Burgess Office Assistant (ext. 29)……………………..…..Sandy Kaiser Pastoral Council Chairperson………………………Jack Weaver School of the Incarnation (PreK-8) 410-519-2285 Principal: Mrs. Lisa Shipley www.schooloftheincarnation.org Parish Office (Washington line)................................301-261-7399 (Baltimore line) ...................................410-269-0586 FAX .............................................................................410-798-5315 Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m; Friday 8:30a.m.- Noon Pastor (ext. 32) ....................................................... Fr. Andy Aaron Permanent Deacon …………………………………Doug Lovejoy Parish Secretary (ext. 35) ...................................... Donna Wardrup Receptionist (ext. 21)................................................ Jeanne Collins Accountant (ext. 24) ..................................................... Jean Phillips Director of Maintenance (ext. 49) ............................... Elmer Deras Director of Adult Enrichment (ext. 33) .............. Christy Cosgrove Family Ministry Coordinator (ext. 25)………………Cyndi Zajic February 18, 2018

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Baptism: Call the Parish Office as early as possible to make arrangements. A Baptism Preparation Class is required for first time parents.

Reconciliation: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. through 4:45 p.m., and by appointment.

Communion Calls: Call the Parish Office if you wish Holy Communion brought to a member of your family.

Marriage: Call the Parish Office at least 6 months before the anticipated date of the wedding.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.): Email Charles Burk at [email protected] to learn about the Catholic faith.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children & Youth (R.C.I.C.): Contact Amy Burgess, Coordinator of Religious Education at 410-798-5680.

Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Oratory: For information, email Mary St. Denis at [email protected].

Rosary: Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.

Prayer Network: To have prayers said for a special intention, call Chuck & Sally Miller at 410-798-4884.

GET THE MYPARISH APP on your phone/tablet through the App Store or Google Play Store. Search for Holy Family-Davidsonville.

https://www.facebook.com/Holy-Family-Catholic-Church-Davidsonville-Maryland

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 826 West Central Ave. P.O. Box 130 Davidsonville, Maryland 21035

For a complete list of staff emails and ministries, visit our website at www.holyfamilychurch.com

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR CATHOLIC PARISHES IN SOUTH ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY Holy Family

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00a.m. • Thursday: 7:00a.m. Saturday: 5:00p.m. • Sunday: 7:45, 9:15 and 11:00a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Edgewater . . . . . 4 4 3 -2 0 3 -1 0 0 2

Saturday: 5:00p.m. Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00a.m.

Wednesday 9:00a.m. Communion Service

Our Lady of Sorrows , Owensville . . . . . . . . . 4 1 0 -8 6 7 -2 0 5 9

Saturday: 5:00p.m. Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00a.m.

Wednesday 9:00a.m. Communion Service

Director of Youth Ministry (ext. 34)………….. Cather ine Glenn Director of Music Ministry (ext. 36)…………… Ron Brown Director of Fellowship Ministry (ext. 23)…… Joan Jenkins Hall Manager/Building Operations (ext. 27)……Louisa Woolery “Virtus” (Stand) Coordinator Office of Religious Education 410-798-5680 Coordinator (ext. 30)……………………. Amy Burgess Office Assistant (ext. 29)……………………..…..Sandy Kaiser Pastoral Council Chairperson………………………Jack Weaver School of the Incarnation (PreK-8) 410-519-2285 Principal: Mrs. Lisa Shipley www.schooloftheincarnation.org

Parish Office (Washington line) ................................301-261-7399

(Baltimore line) ...................................410-269-0586

FAX .............................................................................410-798-5315

Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m; Friday 8:30a.m.- Noon

Pastor (ext. 32) ....................................................... Fr. Andy Aaron

Permanent Deacon …………………………………Doug Lovejoy

Parish Secretary (ext. 35) ...................................... Donna Wardrup

Receptionist (ext. 21) ................................................ Jeanne Collins

Accountant (ext. 24) ..................................................... Jean Phillips

Director of Maintenance (ext. 49) ............................... Elmer Deras

Director of Adult Enrichment (ext. 33) .............. Christy Cosgrove

Family Ministry Coordinator (ext. 25)………………Cyndi Zajic

February 18, 2018

HOLY FAMILY

Sunday Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9/1 Pt 3:18-22/ Mk 1:12-15

Monday Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 / Mt 25:31-46

Tuesday Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19/ Mt 6:7-15

Wednesday Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19/ Lk 11:29-32

Thursday 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6/Mt 16:13-19

Friday 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8/ Mt 5:20-26

Saturday DT26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8/ Mt 5:43-48

Next Sunday Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10

Readings for February 18, 2018

Dear Brothers and Sisters, FIRST OF ALL: Please consider coming away from the busyness of your normal routine to make this Lent a special time for you and your family. SONJA CORBITT will be our guest speaker at our upcoming Mission. She was raised as an evangelical Baptist before she converted to Catholicism. She has produced multiple Catholic Bible studies that are available through her website www.biblestudyevangelista. The title of our mission is: “Transformation in the Desert, Three Days with the Holy Spirit.” So, please put aside three nights to be changed. You’ll be home by 8:15pm or 8:30pm each night.

Sunday, February,25th: Dinner at 6pm and talk at 7pm: “With Jesus in the Wilderness.”

Monday, February 26th: Dinner at 6pm and talk at 7pm: “With Mary in the Word.”

Tuesday, February 27th: Dinner at 6pm and talk at 7pm: “With the Spirit in my Circumstances.”

Childcare is available February 25th -27th during Sonja's talk. To sign up for childcare, or for information about meals, please go to www.holyfamilychurch.com and click on Parish Mission or contact Christy Cosgrove at the Parish Office (ext. 33) or email [email protected]. Wednesday, February 28th at 7pm inspirational music, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Prayer Teams ready to pray for all in attendance, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation available with several priests. Remember, confessions on Wednesdays at 7pm and Soup and Bread followed by Stations of the Cross on Fridays throughout Lent. Please join us this Lent as the "Let Us Pray" (Oremos) study program teaches you the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. In the course, you will discover how God speaks to you, even in the smallest encounters. The program has started, but you can still join. The next session is Wednesday, February 21st. The morning session is from 10am-11:30am, led by Jo Allman ([email protected]) and the evening session is from 7pm-8:30pm, led by Christy Cosgrove ([email protected]). Both sessions are in Unity Hall and childcare is available. Cost is $15. Sign up at www.holyfamilychurch.com.

Peace, Fr. Andy

Mon.

9:00 a.m. Communion Service

Tues. 9:00 a.m.

For the repose of the soul of Gilberto Ortiz

Wed. 9:00 a.m. For the repose of the soul of James Treichel

Thurs 7:00 a.m. For the repose of the soul of Raymond Peters

Fri. 9:00 a.m.

For the repose of the soul of John Lucente

Sat. 5:00 p.m. Cantor

For the repose of the soul of Jackie Angle (Fr. Andy)

Sun. 7:45 p.m. Cantor

For the intentions of our Parishioners & for the repose of the soul of Palma Guarino (Fr. Andy)

Sun. 9:15 a.m. Choir

For the repose of the soul of Lou Yeager (Fr. Russo)

Sun. 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Music Group

For the repose of the soul of Karen R. Hahn (Fr. Andy)

BE AN USHER: We are in need of ushers at all the Masses. If you are interested in serving your parish, we would love to have you. Please email Vernon Pizzi at [email protected] or call 443-949-7099.

After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Mk 1:14-15

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Thursday, April 12th at 7pm, Archbishop Lori will welcome Reverent Raphael G. Warnock, Ph.D., to the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore. Rev. Warnock, who is the current pastor of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s old Church in Atlanta, will talk about the legacy of Martin Luther King and also where we are headed as Christians today in confronting racism. All are invited.

PARISH OFFICE closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of President’s Day.

DAVIDSONVILLE, MD

Sun. Adoration continues, Oratory No Rel. Ed. Classes Coffee and Donuts Fellowship after all the Masses, Unity Hall Contemporary Music Group Rehearsal 9:15am-10:30am, Library RCIA Rite of Sending at the 11am Mass

Mon. Adoration continues, Oratory Parish Office Closed No Rel. Ed. Classes Rosary Group 6:30pm-7pm, Chapel Young Adult Bible Study 6:30pm-8:30pm, Classroom 15 Treasures Uncovered Study 7pm-8:30pm, Classroom 12 & 13

Tues. Adoration continues, Oratory Sew Time 6:30pm-9:30pm, Classrooms 12 & 13 RCIA 7pm-8:30pm, Classrooms 10 & 11 Prayer Group 7pm-9pm, Chapel KOC 4th Degree Assembly Meeting 7pm-9:30pm, Unity Hall (1/3) Men’s Group 7:30pm-9pm, Classroom 14

Wed. Adoration continues, Oratory Lent Study Group 10am-11:30am & 7pm-8:30pm, Unity Hall (1/3) First Eucharist Class 4:30pm-5:45pm, Classroom 6 The Light is on for You 7pm-8:30pm, Church Divorce Care 7pm-9pm, Classroom 17 Men’s Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm-9pm, Music Rehearsal Room

Thurs.

Adoration continues, Oratory Men’s Group 6:15am-7am, Chapel Walking with Purpose 9:30am-11am & 7pm-8:30pm, Classrooms 12-14 Coda 6:30pm-7:30pm, Classroom 2 Pastoral Council Meeting 7:30pm-9pm, Class-rooms 10 & 11 9:15am Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm-9pm, Church AA 8pm-9pm, Classroom 4 & 5 Alanon 8pm-9pm, Classroom 6 Alateen 8pm-9pm, Classroom 3

Fri. Adoration continues, Oratory Friday Fellowship 9:30am, Lower Level Soup & Bread Dinner 6:30pm-7:30pm in Unity Hall followed by Stations of the Cross, Church Middle School Youth Group 7pm-8:30pm, Youth Room

Sat. Adoration continues, Oratory Men’s Group 7am-8:30am, Classrooms 10 & 11

Collection Report

February 10th & 11th Offertory $13,685

Mortgage & Maintenance $2,140 Poor Box $503

HOLY FAMILY PARISH MISSION: February 25th thru February 28th. You do not want to miss "Transformation in the Desert, Three Days with the Holy Spirit." Our guest speaker is Sonja Corbitt, a dynamic Catholic author, speaker, and radio host who has produced several high-impact, uplifting

multimedia Bible studies. February 25th-27th we will meet for dinner in Unity Hall at 6pm and at 7pm, Sonja will begin her talks in the church. February 28th we will have music, confessions, Adoration and prayer teams. To sign up go to www.holyfamilychurch.com or contact Christy Cosgrove at the Parish Office (ext. 33).

PARISH MISSION NEEDS YOUR HELP: There is nothing

more beautiful then coming together around a table and sharing a meal together. That simple action is a sign of solidarity, closeness and genuine care for one another. February 25th thru February 28th we will host dinner for all participating in the Parish Mission. If you can bring a meal, please go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4caaad28abff2-meal. We will have Soup night, Pasta night and Chili night.

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: We are suspending the exchange of the Sign of Peace and receiving of Precious Blood at weekend Masses due to the flu season until further notice.

LENTEN REGULATIONS: Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years and older on Good Friday and all Fridays during Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18

years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed minimal penitential practices.

THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU: The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered on Wednesday, February 21

st, February 28

th

(several priests and is also the last night of the Parish Mission), March 7

th, 14

th, 21

st and 28

th

at 7pm in the Church.

Fr. Andy will also be hearing confessions at 9:45am on March14

th, 21

st and 28

th in the Church.

SOUP AND BREAD SUPPER: Holy Family invites you to a simple meal each Friday during Lent at 6:30pm in Unity Hall. Dates are February 23

rd, March 2

nd, 9

th, 16

th, 23

rd and

30th. This event is sponsored by the

Fellowship Committee along with Holy Family Ministries. There is no charge but donations are welcome.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will take place after Soup and Bread at 7:30pm in the Church and Ecumenical Stations of the Cross on March 30th. All are welcome for this special time of devotion.

NEW COMMITTEE: Holy Family is forming a "Safety and Security Committee" for the parish. Any parishioners who are also police officers are invited to join this group. Please email Fr. Andy at [email protected].

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE: Prayerfully consider becoming an active member. Please email Katherine Miller at [email protected].

MAKING MUSIC, PRAYING TWICE: Music class for children between the age of 1 and 3 and their parents. Join us on Tuesday, February 13th from 10:30am to Noon in the Children’s Library.

ROSARY GROUP: Stop by the Chapel at 6:30pm on Monday evenings to say the rosary and hear scripture. It’s a nice way to start your week!

PRAY FOR: Noah Haas, Sue Gordon, Jean Domingue, Jamie Dickey, John Kelly, Melanie Kline, Baby Ava Maria Ghaemi, Leon Jackman, Jane Cobis, Elizabeth DeCesaris, Buddy Reio, John Kline, Chris Hall, Lou Podrazik, Bill Hoffman, Arthur Gibson, Mary Markuski, Steve Arapian, Nora Morris, Linda Markuski, Ken Carter, Mark Phillips, Jr., Pam Thayer, Geri

McCarthy, Lloyd Shelton, Sandi Matthews, Sonia Flanagan and for those on the prayer network.

MINISTRY: Join us each month for lively discussion, friendship, and snacks. We will meet Monday, March

12th at 7pm in the Library and will be discussing Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial by Gary Consolmagno and Paul Mueller. For more information, email Betty Ryon at [email protected] or call 240-375-6344.

ANNUAL CATHOLICS IN ANNAPOLIS is on Thursday, February 22nd from 3pm-8pm. Registration is open. Come together with Catholics across the state to meet your lawmaker and advocate the dignity of life. The event and reception are free events, but registration is required. Visit mdcatholic.org/lobbynight to register and get more detailed information.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Children ages 4 to 10. We need adult volunteers! We hold these on Sundays at the 9:15am and 11am Masses. We are also looking for youth (teenagers) to assist with this blessed endeavor. See the contact information below for Cyndi Zajic.

COFFEE AND DONUTS FELLOWSHIP: This Sunday, February 18th, the Altar Servers are hosting Coffee and Donuts. Stop by Unity Hall after Mass and treat yourself to a cup of Joe and a donut!

YOUTH STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Friday, March 16th at 7:30pm in the Church. If your middle schooler is interested in participating, please contact Cyndi Zajic, Family Minister, at 410-269-0586 (ext.25) or [email protected].

ANNAPOLIS LIGHTHOUSE SHELTER: Holy Family is the Food Pantry Sponsor for the month of February. The shelter provides emergency shelter and food for homeless men, women, and children. Please save your grocery bags from your next trip to

the store, fill them and return to the designated bins in the Narthex this weekend. See the reverse side of the flyer for the “Pantry Wish List” and give generously. Thank you! Copies of the flyer are available on tables in the Narthex.

SEW TIME: Our next meeting is on Tuesday, February 20th at Holy Family in classrooms 12&13 from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Our project is walker totes. Non-sewers and new members are welcome. Please let us know if you know of anyone in need of a walker tote, they are free and we also ship when needed. For more information

please contact HF Rep - Barbara Harmel at [email protected] or OLPH Rep - Pam Hines at [email protected].

ST. PATRICK’S FAMILY DINNER: Saturday, March 10th at 6:30pm in Unity Hall. Adult and children's meals will be provided by Killarney House. Menu to include Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Vegetable Lasagna, Irish Bread &

Salads. Child's meal will include chicken tenders and macaroni & cheese. Adult tickets: $25; Ages 12-14: $12; Kids 3-11: $7. Soft drinks and dessert are included. Bring your own beer and wine. Entertainment by The Hunt School of Irish Dancers. Sign ups begin this weekend in the Upper Gallery. Tickets for adults at the door $35. Dinner, dancing and fun for the whole family!

BOOKCASES NEEDED for our parish Library. We have received several donations of books and need more shelving space. If you have any tall bookcases (need three) you would like to donate, please

contact the parish office at 410-269-0586 or 301-261-7399. We would ask that they be brought directly to the Church.

40 DAYS FOR LIFE SPRING CAMPAIGN - February 14th to March 25th: Looking for a special Lenten sacrifice? Please consider joining in a peaceful, spiritual, prayer vigil for our pre-born brothers and sisters! In prayerful witness we can save a baby's life, spare a mother, father, and family the pain and regret for a decision that can never be reversed. The 40 Days Fall campaign and the March for Life are over, but we must continue our efforts to be a voice for the voiceless. Your prayerful support is needed! Join for just one hour a week at Planned Parenthood, 929 West St., between 8 am and 4 pm. This is not an official 40 Days for Life Campaign, but let us continue our pro-life efforts! For more information, please email Katherine Miller at [email protected].

MONDAY HELP NEEDED: A classroom aide is need in the first grade and kindergarten classes. Please consider joining our volunteers on Mondays from 4:30pm-5:45pm. Interested, email Amy,

Director of Religious Education at [email protected].

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER CIRCLE GROUP: Those who have attended Marriage Encounter are welcome to join our circle group which will meet on the second Friday of the month. Our next meeting will be Friday, March 9th at 7pm in

the library. For more information contact Eileen Dickey at 410-867-3542.

FRIDAY FELLOWSHIP: Program for adults! Join us at 9:30am in the Lower Gallery every Friday for a game of cards or a round of Mahjong! Bridge anyone? We meet September through May. Refreshments and socializing for all. We follow Anne Arundel

Public Schools schedule. No school or a delay, then we will not meet. Interested, email Cyndi at [email protected] or call 301-261-7399 or 410-269-0586 (ext. 25).

FAMILY ROSARY: We meet to pray the Rosary as families the first Friday of the month at 7pm in the Chapel. This is very informal and sometimes very noisy and cute with the presence of little ones! We love to have the

many generations come together to pray for our families and our world. For more information, email Rosie Sheppard at [email protected]. RSVP by Thursday!

THE PILGRIM PROCESSION OF MARY: You and your family are encouraged to bring the Statue of Mary to your home. The statue will stay with your family for one week. The primary purpose is for those families to grow

in love, humility and to love and serve her Son as Mary did. For questions, or to sign up for a week, please contact Cyndi Zajic, Coordinator of Family Ministry at [email protected].

WEATHER POLICY: For daily Mass, if Anne Arundel County Schools are cancelled, we will not have daily Mass. If schools are delayed, we will have Mass

but please use care! For weekend Masses, we generally never cancel. However, if there are serious conditions, please call the parish office or check the website for information regarding possible Mass cancellations.

OFFICE SNOW POLICY: We will follow the Federal Government’s policy for closing and delays. This policy applies only to the office hours. Faith Formation and Youth Ministry follow Anne Arundel County Public Schools for closures and delays.

SPREAD THE WORD: ASL Interpreters are available at the 9:15am Mass. We are so happy to offer this service and are eager to get the word out. We will also have available

at the Welcome Desk Braille and Large Print Prayer Cards. Any questions, email Christy Cosgrove at [email protected].

DIVORCE CARE: Join us on Wednesday, February 21th from 7pm-8:30pm in classroom 17. This is a 13 week program but if your schedule doesn’t allow you to come every week, that’s okay! We are a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. Check out the Holy Family website for more information or contact Cyndi Zajic at [email protected].

CHECK IT OUT “NEW WEB PAGE” on our website at http://www.holyfamilychurch.com under "Ministries.” There are pictures and videos of our guests having a great time. Senior Ministry Luncheons are held

quarterly in January, April, July and October at Noon in Unity Hall. A light meal and entertainment is provided and there is no charge for this event but RSVP is necessary to Sue Hickman at 410-507-5566.The food and entertainment changes with the seasons and greatly enjoyed by our guests and caregivers. Our dedicated group of volunteers make these events special every

time. Watch the Bulletin and Blast for upcoming events.

HOLY FAMILY MEN’S OPEN GYM: Join us Monday, February 19th from 8pm-9pm at Riva Trace Baptist Church on Central Avenue. Fun for men 18 years or older to enjoy an hour “shooting hoops!” Bring your own basketball! For more information email Joe at [email protected].

HOLY FAMILY SINGLE, DIVORCED & WIDOWED will be hosting a “Meet and Greet” on Saturday, March 10th in the lower Social Hall from 3pm to 5pm. This is a family-friendly event, to promote fellowship

and healing. It is a great opportunity to meet people from local Parishes and share in food, faith and fellowship. All that is asked is that you bring a snack to share. For more information please contact Christy Cosgrove at [email protected].

CARING FOR CREATION MINISTREE: Did you know that the Liturgy Ministry, Caring for Creation Ministry and our many volunteers teamed up to present to our Parish, the newly installed Outdoor Stations of the Cross, at the rear of the Church grounds. That is correct! This is a

project that has been years in the making. From conception, to choosing the station design, to installing the posts, to making the frames and assembling and installing all the components. As of this weekend, you may view and pray in a new setting outside in nature as St. Francis of Assisi originally envisioned, centuries ago. While the weather may be uncooperative this weekend, I promise there will be good days ahead. Future plans include benches, a wheelchair accessible path, memorial opportunities and a Meditation Garden. Watch this space as our Ministries continue to provide inspiring opportunities for you and your family. Please thank Father Andy for his continued support through this journey

See all the volunteer pictures on our website (www.holyfamilychurch.com) under Caring For Creation Ministry. Service and volunteer hours are always available. Email Chris at [email protected].

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP: We will meet on Friday, February 23rd at 7pm in the Youth Room. Bring a friend!! Parents, we are now meeting twice a month!

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Join us on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30pm at Holy Family in classroom 15 as we journey through the narrative thread of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation! This 24 week series by Jeff Cavins will open your eyes to God's interactions with His people

throughout history. Email Gina at [email protected]/412-513-9518 or Alex at [email protected]/203-848-8996.

STAY CONNECTED: Holy Family App and Flocknote are available to download for iPhone, Android smart phones, tablets and iPads. Text the number 84576 using our parish’s unique Text-

to-Join keyword. Flocknote is the day-to-day direct communication hub.

GET THE MYPARISH APP on your phone/tablet through the App Store or Google Play Store. Search for Holy Family-Davidsonville.

WEBSITE: www.holyfamilychurch.com. Click on the Facebook icon (f), top upper right near phone numbers to go to Holy Family’s page.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP will not be meeting until February 25th. Time is from 5:30pm-7:30pm in the Youth Room. Grab a friend or two and join us!!

SUNDAY EVENING MASS: Holy Family has a Sunday evening Mass once a month at 5pm focused on our youth but all are welcome! Our next Mass is Sunday, March 4th in the Church.

DID YOU KNOW that we try to recycle all our clean paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and cans. Styrofoam is not accepted and is trash. You will find lots more yellow bins throughout the Church, please look for them. If you have an event, please be sure there are separate trash and

recycle bins for your participants to use. Be sure to put recycles in the correct dumpster out back. Bless you all for your help with this.

HOLY FAMILY CHILDREN'S

CHOIR: The Choristers are looking for more singers between the ages of Pre-K and 8th grade. Rehearsals are most Sunday's from 10:25am to

10:55am in the Children’s Library and the 1st Sunday of the month they practice from 4pm to 4:45pm in Classroom 4. They sing at the 11am Mass on the 2nd Sunday of every month. For more information or to register your child, please contact Michelle Fitzurka at [email protected].

Catherine “Cat” Glenn Youth Ministry [email protected] holyfamilyyouthministry.webs.com (301) 261-7399 (410) 269-0586 ext.34

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL & YOUNG

ADULT MEN: On February 24th, Jim &

Lila Pantazis, parishioners of St. Philip Neri in nearby Linthicum, will host Archbishop Lori for a luncheon. At this

lunch Archbishop Lori and others will share about their own journey to the priesthood. This event is for men 14 years and older. Just as an aside, one doesn’t have to be ready to sign on the dotted line to come to this event. If we get some guys to go, Fr. Andy will go along too. Registration can be found at https://www.bmorevocations.org/ia-events/highwaysandbyways/.

YOUNG ADULTS: Go to https://annearundelcatholic.weebly.com/ for more information regarding young adult events in Anne Arundel County.

DOMINICAN HOUSE OF STUDIES: Lay students can get a very reasonable price in taking classes on Scripture, Philosophy and our Catholic Faith either for credit or audit in a good and supportive environment. Visit www.dhs.edu.

APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT: This summer, July 22nd-29th, join Holy Family teens for a week-long service trip in West Virginia! We will be working with local families to assist in home repairs and other labor efforts. Cost is $295 per teen for the

entire week and includes food, travel, lodging, and the supplies we will be using. We are also in need of adult volunteers to come along as chaperones! Email Cat for more details at [email protected].

REBOOT: Wednesday, March 7th from 7pm-9:30pm at Archbishop Spalding High School. An evening with guest speaker Chris Stefanick! Come hear internationally acclaimed speaker, author,

and TV Host! Holy Family has tickets reserved, email Cat at [email protected] if interested in attending!