_{Holy Spirit Catholic Church}

_{Bulletin
Last week}

_{Second Sunday of Lent, February 28, 2010}

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the following Second Grade C.C.D. students,
Ethan Cosey, Joslyn Hawkins, Mathew Kasko, Andrew Natale, Eaden Rogers, Czarina Rondina, Holly Slavin and Roman Vadini,
who received their First Sacrament of Reconciliation on February 27.
We pray that they and their families will regularly partake of the forgiveness and mercy
God offers all of us through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
It is offered every Saturday from 4:00-5:00 PM

PARISH PENANCE SERVICE
We will have our parish Lenten Penance Service on Wednesday, March 3 beginning at 7:00 PM in the church.
We will have 4-5 priests hearing the Sacrament of Reconciliation so it should go very quickly and smoothly.
We are all sinners and in constant need of God's mercy and forgiveness.
God promises to attend and hopes you will too!
Come early and enjoy a soup and bread dinner with us from 6:00 – 7:00 PM

NO 1ST FRIDAY MASS
March 5 is the first Friday in March. However, the Catholic Church does not allow First Friday Masses of Devotion
to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during Lent. Therefore we will not have 9:00 AM Mass on March 5 or April 2 (Good Friday) at Holy Spirit Catholic Church

SECOND WIND BAND
Our very own "Second Wind Band" will be playing Friday, March 5
at The Shamrock Irish Restaurant and Pub in Payne City.
Please come out and support them with your attendance and dancing!
Enjoy an ice-cold Guinness and "pub grub" at the Shamrock while listening to some great music which gets underway at 9:00 PM
"Second Wind" donates all of their proceeds to our Building Fund.
May God continue to richly bless them and us with many great gigs!

K of C LENTEN FISH FRY
Continuing every Friday during Lent, the Knights of Columbus invite you to enjoy a delicious Fish Fry with all the trimmings
served from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM in the K of C Home located behind St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Baked fish and grilled cheese sandwiches will be available for those who don't want fried fish.
After supper the K of C encourages you to attend the Stations of the Cross beginning at 7:00 PM at St. Joseph's.

COMING NEXT WEEK!
Fr. Dan Firmin, Chancellor of the Diocese of Savannah,
will lead our Lenten Parish Mission March 8-10, 2010.
Fr. Dan will be speaking on "The Year of the Priest and the Common Priesthood of the Lay Faithful.
 He will speak after the 9:00 AM Mass and at 7:00 PM each day.
Please reserve these dates and make plans to join us!

BILOXI AND THE "BIG EASY"
Join the Roaming Catholics Travel Club and Fr. Mike Ingram
on a fun-filled trip to the Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino in Biloxi
and an optional day trip to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
The chartered bus trip is Sunday, April 25 through Wednesday, April 28.
Pick up a flier in the narthex or call the church office for all the details!

PRIEST APPRECIATION DINNER
The Knights of Columbus Councils from District 6 are hosting a catered dinner buffet
and evening of entertainment in honor of our Macon Deanery priests;
a time of public recognition for their devotion to the Catholic Community in Middle Georgia.
he event will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Activity Center in Warner Robins, GA.
Cost is $18.00 per person. A limited number of tickets are available from Eddie Clark or the church office.
Come show your love and support to our priests!

SACRED HEART GOLF
Sacred Heart Catholic School's Home and School Association will be hosting the 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
April 10, 2010 at the Landing's Golf Club in Warner Robins, GA.
The cost is $65 per player.
Please contact Kathy Louth at (478) 971-4262 or email at klouth@windstream.net.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS NEEDED
If you are interested in becoming a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Usher, or Altar Server please contact the office;
we will set up a training session for you.

C.C.W. GIFT SHOP
First Holy Communion and Confirmation will be here soon!
If you are looking for just the right gift please visit the CCW Gift Shop;
there are gifts in stock and if you need something not in stock that can be special ordered for you

MASS INTENTIONS
Thursday March 4
Rose Eva Keery

B.A.A.
As of Friday, February 19, 2.4% of our parishioners have made a pledge to the Bishop's Annual Appeal.
Our support of diocesan agencies and ministries is one way that we respond to God for all we have received.

THANK YOU!
We would like to thank Holy Spirit Catholic Church, its Pastor, Father Mike Ingram,
its Parishioners and its Second Wind Band
for the support in making Bunko For Breast Cancer a huge success.
From the setting up, the parking of cars, the Invocation, and the cleaning up,
your help was so appreciated.
Watching the Survivors and our Supporters enjoy the music and celebrating was heartwarming!!!
The funds raised will go to fund the Support Groups for the Young Survivors,
their children (Beach Buddies) and their spouses (Men in Pink).
May God Bless you all . . . .Sandy Union and Laura Paxton

OTHER INFORMATION

NEW MEMBERS
We extend a warm welcome to all who are visiting or are new to our parish.
If you attend Holy Spirit regularly and consider this your parish,
please register using the forms available in the narthex of the church or come to the church office
Monday through Thursday between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

CCW HOLY SPIRIT GIFT SHOP
The gift shop is open after the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass and during office hours.

ABUSE HOTLINE NUMBER
To report sexual abuse of a minor by a Diocese of Savannah employee or volunteer,
call the abuse hotline at 1-888-357-5330.

HOMEBOUND VISITATION
If there are parishioners who are homebound, or in the hospital and who wish pastoral visits and Holy Communion,
please contact the Parish Office (478) 788-6386.
We rely on family members to notify us if there are patients to be visited.
Please keep the office informed.

RACHAEL'S VINEYARD
For those suffering from an abortion decision or miscarriage; visit www.rachaelsvineyard.org for more information
or confidential referral to a priest, counselor, or support group.

CONTACT US. . .
at (478) 788-6386 to let us know of any births, deaths, or hospitalizations of parishioners
so we can assist them where needed. Also, if you change your address or phone number, please let us know.