Friday, March 23, 2007

Retreat Tomorrow - Saturday...

Join us as we reflect on our Lenten journey and the upcoming Easter season at the beautiful Shrine...

Saturday, March 24th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mary Chapel
(The upper chapel in the Ampitheater)
Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows



Bring walking shoes and comfortable clothing if you care to walk the grounds (it is promising to be a beautiful day!). A journal, a rosary, or a prayer book might be helpful during the retreat as well. We will have a bit of unscheduled time for reflection. All are welcome!


If you would like to join us later on...
Mass at 5pm - Shrine Church
Dinner in the Shrine Restaurant following

Monday, March 19, 2007

Spring Events

Lenten Retreat
Saturday March 24th - 1pm
Shrine Ampitheater - Mary Chapel


We will begin at 1 pm - the retreat will be done at 4. You may wish to join us at 5pm Mass in the Shrine Church and then possible for dinner at the Restaurant.

We will have the opportunity for some free time - please bring appropriate outerwear (good walking shoes, jacket, umbrella) for the day - and if you wish a journal, prayer book, rosary, etc. We will also provide some activities during this time.

All are welcome - please RSVP to erinhammond@sbcglobal.net so I can plan supplies.






Fish Fry Social
Friday, March 30th - 6:00pm
St. Henry's in Belleville


We will begin our night at St. Henry's before heading off to enjoy the evening together. The group will decide where we go afterwards, so bring your ideas and your sense of adventure!





THEOLOGY ON TAP
Sundays, April 15 - 29
The Edge in Belleville
5:30 gather; 6:00 speaker
with closing Mass at Corpus Christi May 6th (6pm)



In honor of the Easter season, our series will focus on life issues and living life! (relationships, forgiveness, mental illness)

Join us at the Edge - food and beverages are available for purchase (we will provide some free snacks, too) The Edge has given us discounts on laser tag... Mini golf and other games are also available!






Woman's History Month
March


Check out the blog daily - (bellevilleyam.blogspot.com - or bellevilleyam.com - then click on Events)
for biographies of influential women.



I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather and have the opportunity to deepen your relationship with God this Lent. Please contact me if you are looking for any resources this lent!
~erin