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Dates: February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 9, 2010

Stations of the Cross

Via Dolorosa - "The object of the Stations is to help the faithful to make in spirit, as it were, a pilgrimage to the chief scenes of Christ's sufferings and death, and this has become one of the most popular of Catholic devotions. It is carried out by passing from Station to Station, with certain prayers at each and devout meditation on the various incidents in turn. It is very usual, when the devotion is performed publicly, to sing a stanza of the "Stabat Mater" while passing from one Station to the next." (Catholic Encyclopedia). All are welcome!

Time: 5:15 PM in the Church
Cost: FREE
Ages: ALL AGES
Restrictions: NONE! You do not have to be Catholic to come and watch, or participate in the Stations.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Every Friday in Lent the Knights of Columbus offer their fish fry to help you keep you abstain from meat on Fridays.

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the Church
Cost: Adults ($8.50) | Seniors ($7.95) | Children 5 to 10 ($4.00) | 4 and under (FREE)
Ages: ALL AGES
Restrictions: NONE! You do not have to be Catholic to come and eat!

Apologetics Workshop

Every Friday after stations and the fish fry we will offer a highly interactive, dynamic apologetics workshop featuring a variety of speakers. Learn how to bring fallen away Catholic family and friends back to the Church, how to share and defend your Catholic faith, and much more. Materials provided.

Featuring: Father Peter Clark (Pastor, St. Mary in Williamston), Father James Conlon (Pastor, St. Mary in Westphalia), Deacon Anthony Strouse (Seminarian, Diocese of Lansing), Deacon Stephen Hilker (Permanent Deacon), Tim Carpenter (Director of Adult Faith Formation), St. John the Baptist in Hartland), & Adam Janke (DRE, St. Mary in Williamston).

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM in St. Joseph Hall
Cost: $25.00 per person for the entire course. Includes all materials and speakers.
Ages: Adults
Restrictions: None, however this class is geared towards believers.

Financial Peace University

Christmas bills got you down? Join those who have found financial freedom through Financial Peace University, a practical course on personal finance. Taught by Tim Strasz.

Time: TBA
Cost: $199 $99 We are able to extend a 50% off discount.
Ages: College Age & Adults
Restrictions: NONE! All are welcome!

Theology of the Body for Teens

TOB Website - Theology of the Body for Teens presents the two hottest topics on the planet--God and sex--and "marries" them through Pope John Paul II's compelling vision for love and life. Using a great mix of stories, real-life examples, activities, prayers, and references to the culture that teens understand, Theology of the Body for Teens answers the questions teens have about their own bodies, issues on sexual morality, and how they were uniquely created for greatness.

Theology of the Body for Teens answers questions such as:

- Why did God give us our sexual desires?
- What is the difference between love and lust?
- Can Christ bring healing to me if I've already "messed up"?
- How far is "too far"?
- How can teens remain pure in our oversexed culture?
- Is there any hope for overcoming lust and pornography?

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM in Room 102
Cost: $10 per student
Ages: 13 and up
Restrictions: This is a chastity course and as such deals with human sexuality. A parent session is held before the class begins and parents must given written permission for thier teens to take the course. Taught by Youth Minister T.J. Achatz and the Youth Team

Parish Mission: Our Call to Discipleship

Dates: March 1, 2, 3, 2010 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Ages: All are welcome!
Restrictions: NONE!

Veggie Tales Mania Child Care

Child care is provided during our evening courses after the fish fry for anyone who would like a safe and fun place for their children to play while you attend a session offered above. Snacks are provided.

Time: 7:00 - 8:45 PM in the Day Care Room
Cost: $2 per child per night
Ages: Infants to 6th grade
Restrictions: NONE!