Calendar of Events
CATHOLICISM – Large Group Bible Study open to the entire St. Marys Deanery begins Monday, February 27th at 7:15p to 8:30p for six weeks until April 2nd in Gaspar Hall at St. Charles. You are invited to come for all six sessions, if your schedule only permits sporadic attendance you will still gain value and insight as Fr. Barron leads us through a “Journey around the world and deep into the faith” through his DVD presentations and our interactive sessions. There is no charge and pre-registration not necessary but encouraged: 419-925-5022 or smdeanery@bright.net
Holy Land Presentation at St. Charles Center with Fr. Linus Evers on Saturday, March 10th from 1:30-3:30 in room 717, use St. Marys Deanery/Auditorium entrance and follow orange footprints. Limited seating available – please register for this free program: 419-925-5022 or smdeanery@bright.net.
The Catholic Rural Life Conference of St; Marys and Sidney Deaneries will honor Catholic families who have farmed and nurtured the same land for 100 years or more and we’ll honor the oldest farms June 21 at the 2012 Farm Mass with Bishop Joseph Binzer presiding. An application and eligibility information is available on the Archdiocesan website at www.catholiccincinnati.org/socialaction Please send the completed information to the Catholic Rural Life Conference, 2711 State Route 364, Minster, Ohio 45865. Registration deadline is April 1, 2012.
“Grace Before Meals” with Father Leo Patalinghug
Sunday, April 15th from 1:00-4:00
This day retreat will begin with a one hour talk and cooking demonstration for the entire family on the importance of eating meals together. There will be a Q&A time with Father Leo and the day will end with Mass.
Fr. Leo Patalinghug is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and professor of pastoral theology at Mount St. Mary's University and Seminary. He is an internationally known conference speaker, popular TV and Radio personality. Fr. Leo is the creator and host of the movement, "Grace Before Meals" which inspires and strengthens family relationships around the dinner table. Although he is a priest, he also has a unique background as a former martial arts championship title holder and choreographer for an award winning breakdancing group. All of these things have provided him unique experiences and insights that have caught the attention and acclamation of diverse audiences, including PBS, ABC, CBS and the Food Network. If you watch the Food Network you may have seen Fr. Leo defeat world famous chef Bobby Flay in a surprise cooking competition on "Throw Down with Bobby Flay." Fr. Leo continues to spread the "good news" about the importance of family meals around the world.
$5.00 donation/person
Call today to register for this event 419-925-7625
Please register by April 10th
Historic Designation
The 1960 Holtkamp organ at St. Charles Center has been
designated an historic organ by the Organ Historical Society.
To celebrate, the organ will be featured in a recital by
Dr. Stephen Schnurr on April 17, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
Miss Ohio 2011, Ellen Bryan, will be speak on the role of faith in her life on Tuesday, April 24th at 7:00pm in the auditorium at St. Charles. No need to register in advance for this free St. Marys Deanery program although a free will offering will be taken in support of Ellen's platform of "Children's Miracle Network"