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 Faith Formation News:

Upcoming Faith Formation Classes:

March 7                       Grades Pre-School - 12

March 14                     Grades Pre-School - 12

March 21                     No Classes – Spring Break

March 28                     Grades Pre-School - 12

New Faith Formation Office Phone – The land line has been hooked up for the Faith Formation Office.  Please call 364-6173 to reach the Faith Formation Office (ext 22) or the Little Angles Pre-School (ext. 33).  You can also contact John by emailing the Faith Formation Office at johnjacobi@insightbb.com

The Rite of Enrollment – We welcome into our Sacramental Preparation process:

Sydney Atkins              Tyler Barrett                 Shaye Buechler            Natalie Coomer

Ann Marie Freshour     Dawson Howell            Carson Huber               Chloe Jacobi

Matthew Kaelin            Madalyn Marinc           Jadyn Martin                Presley Posante

Baylee Rudolph            Gavin Smith                  Jarrod Sparrow            Kaylyn Strother

Lenten Reflection Group – We invite all adults to join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lent following the 8:00 a.m. Mass for a reflection on the daily readings in the “Little Black Book.”  This week we will meet on March 9^th and 11^th.  Join us!

Faith Formation Commission Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 9^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Faith Formation Center.

Fish Fry – The Catechists will host a Fish Fry on Friday, March 12^th, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.  We will serve up our buffet with fish (fried or baked), shrimp, or cheese pizza, baked potatoes, baked beans, corn, slaw, dessert, and beverage.  We will also have pan fried oysters for an extra fee.  All proceeds from this week’s fish fry will go to help purchase marker boards for our Faith Formation Center.  We will host a Fish Fry on all the Fridays during lent this year (except Good Friday).  Join us!

Men’s Group Gathering – Our next Men’s Group gathering will be on Sunday, March 7^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Faith Formation Center.

Why is Holy Week Holy?  Join us for this evening of reflection as John Jacobi and Joe Fey discuss the “Holiness of Holy Week.”  What makes it Holy?  What were the final days of Jesus like?  How do we as Church celebrate Holy Week?  How do I make my Holy Week this year the best that I can?  Join us on Wednesday, March 17^th at 7:00 p.m. in the church for a look at Holy Week and how we celebrate our redemption.  We will have refreshments following in the Parish Center.

Family Movie Night – “The 13^th Day is a new movie about the visitation of Mary to three Children in Fatima.  Between May and October 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three young children, Lucia Dos Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto very close to Fatima in Portugal.  The Lady of Light “more brilliant than the sun” would come and speak to them at the same time, on the 13th day of each month for six months promising that on her last visit, she would perform a miracle for all to see, so that they would believe.  We will show it on the “big” screen on Saturday, March 27^th following the 5:30 p.m. Mass.  It is rated “G” by the Motion Picture Association and is appropriate for anyone age 8 to 108.  Popcorn and drinks will be provided.  Join us and bring a friend!

CYO Camp Rancho Framasa – Registration brochures for CYO Camps this summer and fall are available in the Faith Formation Office.

Year of the Priest:

This year is the year of the priest as proclaimed by Pope Benedict.  The children in our Faith Formation program will pray each week for some of the priests in our Archdiocese and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.  We invite you to pray for the following priests this week:

Fr. John Fink                Fr. Matthew Choorapanthiyil        Fr. Joseph Rautenberg

Fr. Lawrence Richardt   Fr. Paul Richart                            Fr. Todd Riebe

Adult Education:

Catholic CDs – The March CD from Light House Media is available in the back of church and Faith Formation Center.  You will find a small display of some Catholic CDs by Light House Media.  These CDs are a gift from a parishioner.  They are great for continued Faith Formation and can easily be slipped into your car cd player or listen at home.  These cds will be updated from time to time and are a gift to you or when you are finished bring it back and let someone else benefit from it.  If you have any questions or comments please call the Faith Formation Office.

Sunday Morning Bible Study – Our Sunday Morning Bible Study will this Sunday, March 7^th at 9:30 a.m. in the lower level of the church.  We will study session 19, “Paul’s Final Defense and Witness in Rome (Acts 25:13-28:31)”

Theology of the Body for Adults – Our Adult Theology of the Body group will this Sunday, March 7^th at 9:40 a.m. in the Faith Formation Center and study session 6, “Celibacy for the Kingdom.”  All adults are welcome to join us at any time.

Monday Morning Bible Study – “The Eucharist” – Our Monday Morning Bible Study will meet this Monday, March 8^th and study session 17, “Drinking from the Cup of Christ (Mark 10:35-45)”

Marriage Moment

As the song goes, "Love isn't love till you give it away." It's not too late to start giving something away each day till Easter. Not only will it declutter you closets, but the love that brought you together can grow by giving to those in need.

"by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net"

Celebrating a Marriage?  Are you planning a wedding or anticipating a wedding in the Catholic Church?  Be sure to check out the website http://www.foryourmarriage.org/interior_template.asp?id=20399044  for 10 great tips for planning a Catholic wedding ceremony.

RCIA - The weekly Rite of Christian Initiation sessions meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.  For more information, please call John Jacobi at the Faith Formation Office at 364-6173. 

Youth News:

The Pope’s Web Page!  The Vatican’s newest webpage is designed to bring Pope Benedict’s messages to the youth of the world.  Check it out at www.pope2you.net

Sr. High Food Fast will be on March 13^th & 14^th.  We will fast from all food for 26 hours to be in solidarity with those who go without food on a regular basis.  All youth in grades 9-12 are invited to attend.  We will gather at 10:00 a.m. on the 13^th and wrap things up with our break the fast meal following the 11:00 a.m. Mass in the 14^th.  The deadline to sign up is March 7^th.  Permission forms are available in the Faith Formation Office.

Sr. High Laser Tag – All youth in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for some laser tag at Laser Blaze on Saturday, March 20^th.  We will meet here at St. Michael at 9:15 a.m. and should return by 1:00 p.m.  The cost is $23.00, which includes 3 games and transportation.  You should plan on bringing extra money for lunch on the way home.  The deadline to sign up is March 14^th.

Faith In Action is a summer Mission experience right in our own back yards for youth currently in grades 8-12.  We will live simply out of Mount St. Francis and go out each day and do service work in Harrison, Floyd, and Clark counties.  The week is June 27 – July 1.  The cost is $245.00 per person with a deposit of $100.00 due on April 1^st and the final payment due by June 11^th.  Financial Aid is available if needed.  Registration brochures are available in the Faith Formation Office.

Summer Mission Trip – Our Summer Mission Trip will be to Appalachia on July 18^th – 23^rd.  We will be working at the Good Shepherd parish mission to serve the people of Wolfe County, one of the poorest counties in Kentucky.  We will paint houses, do light repair work, and do clean up around some homes.  We will also put on a mini-vacation bible school for some of the children in the parish.  All youth in grades 9-12 are invited to sign up.  This trip is limited to the first 20 youth that sign up.  Interested youth should stop by the Faith Formation Office to pick up a registration form.  We are almost full so don’t delay in signing up!

Young Adult News:

Young Adult Theology on Tap will be held this Tuesday, March 9^th at Richo’s on Plaza Drive in New Albany (just off Grant Line Rd), 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  Anyone aged 23-39 is invited to join other Young Adults for a discussion with Dr. Gregory Hillis on Salvation and Us: Community and the journey to God.  For more information, contact Catholic Youth Ministries at 812-945-2000 or visit www.nadyouth.org

Question of the Week for the 1^st Sunday of Lent

Question for Children: God wants your faith to result in good living. What steps can you take during Lent to make sure that happens?

Question for Youth: What needs changing in your life right now? How will you invite God into that change?

Question for Adults: What steps are you taking this Lent to make sure that your faith bears fruit in good works?