Lenten Day of Prayer, Wednesday, March 10, 2010

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt.  Fr. Francis Mossholder will present reflections on The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henry Nouwen.  The day will include presentations, the opportunity for individual prayer and reflection, and mass.  Cost is $35 to be paid upon registration, and includes morning hospitality and lunch.  You may register online at www.stfrancis.ws or by calling St. Francis Retreat Center at 517-669-8321.  Please register by March 3.

An Evening of Celtic Spirituality:  Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt.  Join us for an Irish dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by an evening exploring the wonder of Celtic spirituality with Fr. Eoin Murphy.  The cost for this entertaining and uplifting evening is $30/person and payment must accompany registration.  You may register by calling the Retreat Center at 517-669-8321 or online at www.stfrancis.ws

Performing Sunday March 14, 2010      1:30 p.m.

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 E. Bristol Road , Burton , MI 48529

Jed Fritzemeier started CHO (Chelsea House Orchestra) in 1996 with 10 students. Within 3 years, the group was performing on Celtic Festival stages and fairs throughout the region.

Musically, CHO attempts to provide a varied and colorful performance repertoire with the majority of the music derived from traditional Celtic sources. However, other folk music sources are used to provide students with an eclectic musical experience.

The basic philosophy of the arrangements is to allow everyone in the group to enjoy Celtic music as much as possible. Consequently, the majority of the playing is melody based with very little inner harmony or separate part writing. This truly provides students a contrasting experience from their normal school orchestra.

All music is memorized and arrangements often evolve from rehearsals and suggestions from students. Individuals are showcased through the use of solos, duos, and special features.

Students are also encouraged to learn other instruments such as mandolin, guitar, bodhran, djembe, cajon, various folk percussion, bass, bouzouki and anything else they can think of that has a folk connection.

For more information: Sharon Webster          810-919-9874

  Ticket costs                 Adults                        $10.00

                                    Students                     $ 5.00

                                    Seniors                        $ 5.00

                                    Family                         $25.00

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, March 14, 2010

Christopher Cross, KHS is planning a 10 day pilgrimage to the Holy Land on March 14, 2010. This trip includes round trip air from JFK, hotel, breakfast, lunch, dinner and entrance fees. Visit all the holy sites and celebrate mass daily as we visit Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Sea of Galilee, Jordan River, Cana, Mt. Tabor and much more. My wife and I personally took this trip recently and would like to share it with you. Call Rudy Bolf at (810) 793-5168 for further information or visit www.catholicholyland.com for a detailed itinerary. You will get a chance to walk where Jesus walked.

Angels Outreach Ministry Easter Egg Part - March 27, 2010

Our annual Easter Egg Party, Saturday, March 27, 2010 (12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.) for children ages 3-12  Color and decorate your own real Easter Eggs to take home!  Be visited by the Easter Bunny!  Plenty of arts and crafts, games, and door prizes!  Parents are welcome, and invite your family and friends.  We are in need of volunteers for this event.  We are in need for individual wrapped candy for this event (we have enough egg coloring this year).  Please give it to Deacon Tony or take it to the church office.  We truly appreciate your generosity.  Thank you!