Weekly Parish Activities
Monday, March 8
1:20 pm Scripture Class Ed. Cntr.
Wednesday, March 10
6:00 pm CCD
7:00 pm RCIA SC
Thursday, March 11
1:00 pm M B K Quilt Group SC
7:00 pm SC Altar Society Meeting Ed. Cntr.
Friday, March 12
6:30 pm Stations of the Cross SH
w/Soup Supper
Knights of Columbus Council #900 Meeting
The K of C Council #900 meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Hall, 205 S. 4th Street.
Stations of the Cross with Soup Supper
The next Stations of the Cross and soup supper will be held at Sacred Heart Church on March 12 beginning at 6:30 pm.
Mothers & Daughters
Fathers & Sons
Do you need some time away together?
Parents and children grades 7 and up are invited to exciting weekends at the Prairie Star Ranch that neither of you will soon forget! Spend time together without distractions, have fun, build your relationship, and make memories that will last for the rest of your life. Our Mother/Daughter retreat will be March 27th-28th and Father/Son retreat will be April 10th-11th. Both retreats run from 10:00 am Saturday until 11:00 am Sunday. Download flyers and forms online at www.archkck.org and then click on the Prairie Star Ranch.
From Death to New Life
We extend our prayers and sympathy to Sylvia Rivera on the recent death of her mother Ramona Rivera. Our prayers are with you at this time. May your mother and all our departed loved ones rest in peace with Christ.
SC Altar Society Meeting
The next SC Altar Society meeting will be on March 11, 2010 at the Education Center at 7:00 pm. Please bring your items for our Easter basket. We will be discussing our bylaws and our new altar society booklet. Liz Neal and Judy Keane will be our hostesses. Please come and join us and bring a friend. Thanks. Billie.
Operation Rice Bowl —The Burning Bush and the Call of Moses
Today we hear the call of Moses to lead his people from oppression to freedom. God promises to be with them as they journey to a new life. Our participation in Catholic Relief Services’ Operation Rice Bowl unites us in prayer, fasting, and giving with the missions of people throughout the world who are oppressed by poverty, injustice, war, disease, and lack of education and other opportunities.
Recycling of Aluminum Cans
Drop off your cans at any of the Catholic Schools by 8:30 am or by 12:30 pm at the ECC building on the second Fridays of every month. Thanks for your support. The next date to drop off cans at these locations will be March 19, 2010.
Lenten Retreat For Women
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 P.M. at Marillac Center, Leavenworth, Kan.(Mass at 3:45 p.m. for those who wish to attend.)For women of all walks of life and ages interested in time of prayer and reflection; conducted by Sisters Noreen Walter and Kathleen Wood, both SCLs.Suggested donation is $35 and includes lunch.Scholarships available.Call 913-758-6552;email retreats@scls.org; or visit www.MarillacCenter.org.
St. Joseph Feast Table and Dinner Sponsored by St. Joseph-St Lawrence Parish
Friday, March 19 at St. Joseph of the Valley—Spaghetti Dinner, Bake Sale and Silent Auction will benefit the Little Sisters of the Lamb. As the Patronal Feast of St. Joseph of the Valley the Little Sisters of the Lamb will sing the Solemnity Mass at 6 PM. Blessing of St. Joseph’s Altar of Bounty will follow in the hall with dinner in lieu of the usual Stations of the Cross on Penitenital Lenten Fridays.
Preschool Open House & Registration
Your 3, 4 or 5 year old will be learning in a caring and fun environment at Xavier Catholic Preschool.Spaces fill up quickly so take time now to visit the Open House this Sunday, March 7 from 12:00-3:00pm and register for next school year.The Preschool is located next to St. Casimir Church on Pennsylvania. For more information call 682-7801 or visit our website at www.leavenworthcatholicschools.org.
Elderly Rebate Program
If you are eligible, The City of Leavenworth will pay your entire monthly sewer and refuse charges which appear on your water bill. You must be a resident of Leavenworth, 62 or older, primary occupant of your residence. There is also a gross income limit based on the number of people living with you. You can complete an application at the City Clerk’s Office, 100 N 5th Street anytime before March 31st. You should take with you proper proof of age (birth certificate, driver’s license) if not currently a program participant. You must have with you proof of your gross income from ALL sources, i.e., Federal, State income tax returns or the Kansas Homestead Claim. These are the only forms for proof of income that will be accepted. For more information call the City Clerk’s Office at 682-9201.
Quarterly Baptismal Preparation Class
The next Baptismal Prep Class for parents and sponsors will be Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the St. Casimir hall. Please call the office at 772-2424 for more information and to register.
Shopping at Country Mart Helps Our Schools
If your Country Mart card is registered as supporting Leavenworth Catholic Schools, our schools will receive a donation from Country Mart. Every time you shop at Country Mart your purchases count towards a donation to our schools. We will receive $2650 from the Country Mart Education Fund for participating last semester. Help us receive more by registering your card at www.mycountrymart.com or call Luisa in the Development Office at 682-7801.
“In the Jungle” Greenway Auction is Saturday, March 27
Make plans to come and enjoy the dinner, silent & live auction and general merriment of this fundraiser for Xavier and Immaculata Schools.A mailing you will receive this week will include details and Big Green Giveaway raffle tickets. If you wish to donate an item to the Auction, please let us know before Feb. 22 so your item and name will be in our Auction catalogue. Call the Development Office if you have any questions at 682-7801.
Grief Workshop
The Trinity Lutheran Church located at 2101 10th Ave. -Leavenworth is sponsoring a grief workshop entitled “Grief, It Ain’t No 100 yd. Dash”. The Presenter is Dr. Harold Ivan Smith, Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 9:00 am–noon. The workshop is free to the public. To Register contact Denise Sprengeler at 682-7474.
Save the Date
The Women of St. Ignatius Parish, Fort Leavenworth, KS, invite you to join us for our Lenten Retreat on Thursday, March 25.. Our speaker is Mark Shea, a well known Catholic author, who will talk on his latest books– a 3-part series called “Mary, Mother of the Son”. The retreat will be held at the Ft. Leavenworth Main Chapel from 0845-1430. Cost: $20.00. Donation includes: Childcare, light breakfast, presentation, lunch, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation. Registration will be available in late February. Questions? Contact Erin Raymond at 913-682-1570.
St. Joseph’s Fish & Shrimp Supper
Come dine with us Fridays during Lent. St. Joseph’s Church, Nortonville, KS 5-7pm. Meal includes: Fried and Baked Fish, Fried Shrimp, Potato, Salad, Roll, Tea/Coffee, and Choice of Dessert. $8.00—Ages 11 and up; $4.00—Ages 4-10; Free—Ages 0-3
Carry out orders call 886-3510. Every Friday from February 19th through March 26th. No Supper will be held on Good Friday, April 2nd. Proceeds benefits St. Joseph’s Church.
Visitors and New Members
We would like to invite newcomers who have moved to our area to become members of Sacred Heart—St. Casimir Parish. If interested, please fill out a census form found in the vestibule of the Church and drop it in the collection basket. We offer a loving family environment with activities and ministries that both parents and children can become involved in. If you need more information please call the office, (913) 727 2424 M-F from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Pray for those in the Military
Please pray for these loved ones serving in Iraq and other overseas locations: