St. Angela Merici Catholic Church Weekly Email
March 23, 2023
SOUP & STATIONS
Every Friday during Lent join us for a soup Dinner at 6PM, followed by Stations of the cross at 7PM. We continue this tradition in the hopes that your Friday evenings can be spent reliving Christ's journey to his resurrection with your entire family. All are welcome to this free event which is graciously hosted by our various Ministry teams. For more information, please see HERE.
PALM SUNDAY MASS TIMES
Please take note of our mass times for Palm Sunday on April 1/2. The only palm procession will take place at the 12PM mass. We are also asking that Parishioners please wear red to all Palm Sunday masses. Red is the color that symbolizes the passion of Christ and the blood He shed upon the cross.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Please save and share our Holy Week Schedule starting on Monday, April 3. We have a week packed with various prayers, masses, and celebrations taking place during Holy Week. We prayerfully ask that you share this with your friends and family and invite them to celebrate the holiest time of the year with us as we celebrate Jesus's Resurrection. Please note that we are also asking Parishioners to wear Red to all Good Friday masses. For a full printable version, please see HERE.
VBS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Do you want your kids to have a stellar summer? Come join us at an out of this world VBS this summer from July 10-14; 9AM - 12PM each day! We are accepting registration for kids aged Kinder - 5th grade. We will have games, snacks, adventures and music all helping our kids to shine Jesus' light in this world. Registration is now open for kids and adult/teen volunteers. For more info, please see HERE.
MOSA MARCH EVENING MEETING
Moms of St. Angela, please join us for tomorrow for our March Fellowship Gathering on Friday, March 24 from 7:30-9PM at Christina Moreno’s house! We will be watching “Relationships” on Formed-Your Relationship with Your Aging Self: Be Who You Are Meant to Be and discussing how this fits into our everyday lives as moms. We will share some great food, fellowship and especially our faith! From expectant moms to empty nesters, moms of tots, to moms of teens, all moms are welcome to attend! Check out our Facebook page, Moms of Saint Angela, for details and to RSVP, or email us HERE. Hope to see you there!!
WOMENS ACTS RETREAT LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION
The Women’s ACTS retreat begins Thursday evening March 29, and ends with noon Mass at St. Angela Merici on April 2. The cost is $250 for a double room and $285 for a single room. Transportation is provided. It is with great hope and trust in the Lord that we offer you this opportunity for a personal encounter with God in a setting that builds community with others. Registration closes tomorrow, Friday, March 24. For more info, please see HERE.
LEGION OF MARY ACIES INVITATION
The ACIES, the most important annual function of the Legion of Mary, is a ceremony in which all Legionaries renew their fidelity “to Jesus through Mary” and re-dedicate themselves to another year of service and prayer. Join us this Saturday March 25, 2023 at 10AM for the ceremony, which consists of recitation of the Rosary, Legion Prayers and Consecration. All Active and Auxiliary Members are invited to our Annual Re-Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Anyone who would like to re-dedicate their lives to Jesus through Mary are also welcome! This ceremony is sponsored by The Sacred Heart Curia. There will be also be a reception following Mass in the PLC.
The ACIES, the most important annual function of the Legion of Mary, is a ceremony in which all Legionaries renew their fidelity “to Jesus through Mary” and re-dedicate themselves to another year of service and prayer. Join us this Saturday March 25, 2023 at 10AM for the ceremony, which consists of recitation of the Rosary, Legion Prayers and Consecration. All Active and Auxiliary Members are invited to our Annual Re-Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Anyone who would like to re-dedicate their lives to Jesus through Mary are also welcome! This ceremony is sponsored by The Sacred Heart Curia. There will be also be a reception following Mass in the PLC.
KC EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Knights of Columbus Council is accepting applications for their eleventh annual educational scholarship. The Knights will award up to four $500 non-renewable educational grants. There are three different scholarship applications with two scholarships that can be awarded in each of the three categories. Applications are available in the back of the Church or online on our website. Completed scholarship applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2023. For any questions, please contact Mark Montalbano. See the website for more details and applications HERE.
The Knights of Columbus Council is accepting applications for their eleventh annual educational scholarship. The Knights will award up to four $500 non-renewable educational grants. There are three different scholarship applications with two scholarships that can be awarded in each of the three categories. Applications are available in the back of the Church or online on our website. Completed scholarship applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2023. For any questions, please contact Mark Montalbano. See the website for more details and applications HERE.
GUMBO COOK-OFF & CARNIVAL
Don't forget to pre-order tickets for our 6th Annual Gumbo Cook-off and Carnival on Saturday, April 15th from 11AM- 3PM. Get 20% Off Early Purchase Gumbo and Carnival Tickets. Tickets will be discounted until the day of event. All of the proceeds from this event will go to our Youth Ministry program. Buy your pre-sale tickets using link below. We are also looking for sponsors for this fun event as well as teams interested in competing! All details can be found on our website as well as options to sign up HERE.
FR. BOB DUGGAN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Please join us for the St. Angela Merici Knights of Columbus Council 14617 annual Fr. Bob Duggan Memorial Golf Tournament. This year the tournament will be held on April 17 with a 1:00PM start at the Quail Valley Golf Course. This golf tournament is our Council's major fundraiser with the proceeds going towards KC charities that benefit our parish and community. Learn more about sponsoring or playing in the tournament HERE.
14TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
The 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at St. Angela Merici will be held on Easter Sunday, April 9th, immediately after the 12:00PM Mass, at approximately 1:15pm. The event is open for kids up to 9 years old. Meet outside the PLC after Mass. Members of the Knights of Columbus will direct the children to the proper area. Happy Hunting!
The 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at St. Angela Merici will be held on Easter Sunday, April 9th, immediately after the 12:00PM Mass, at approximately 1:15pm. The event is open for kids up to 9 years old. Meet outside the PLC after Mass. Members of the Knights of Columbus will direct the children to the proper area. Happy Hunting!