Little White Books are available on the card table outside the sacristy. The Books are a compliment to the Little Black Books that we use during Lent and these begin on Easter Sunday. Can you spend 6 minutes a day reflecting on the Sunday Gospels of Easter? Be sure to pick up your copy the next time you are at Church.

Practice for Altar Servers is at St. William for both parishes: Holy Thursday—Practice at 10AM, Good Friday—Practice at 9AM, Saturday Easter Vigil-Practice at 10AM

Knights of Columbus will have a fish fry next Friday, April 12th, from 5PM-7PM. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children. Dinner will include locally grown mountain trout from Andrews, French fries, slaw and brownie. The Knights always put out a great meal at a great price so mark your calendars and join us next Friday.

Liturgical Ministers are needed for the Holy Thursday and Good Friday Services. Please take a moment to pray over where you can best serve Our Lord during the Liturgy. Sign up sheets are on the bulletin board in the Commons.

The IHM Bereavement Support Group continues this Wednesday, April 10th at 10AM in the upstairs kitchen. (please enter through the backdoor of the church) These sessions are meant to be a comfortable, casual and confidential way for all who have lost a loved one to share their experiences and gain some healing. All are welcome. For more information call Mary 828 389 4543.

The Bible Study Group at IHM invites parishioners from both Parishes to join them on Friday, April 12th immediately following the 12 Noon Mass as we watch a presentation on The Passion of the Christ. This will bring us closer to the reality and sacrifice of our Savior, and perhaps bring a deeper meaning to Holy Week. Please bring a brown bag lunch, beverages will be provided. Blessings to you all!

A celebration of the life of Wade Jankowski will take place Tuesday April 2nd at the 11AM Mass. Military honors and Inurnment will follow in the Columbarium. Please join Clare and her family in the Commons for a light luncheon following the service.

The Men's Club has refurbished a shed on the church campus for the sole purpose of storing medical equipment for use by our parishioners. Gently used walkers, portable commodes, wheel chairs, canes, shower chairs, etc. are welcomed and appreciated. These medical items will be available to any parishioner in need and should be re-turned in good condition when you are through with them. A huge thank you to the Men’s Club for recognizing the geriatric needs of our parishioners. If you have a contribution or a questions please contact Tiny Thompson at 904-652-7826, any men’s club member or call the parish office.

Bulletin Prayer Lists will be purged on March 31st. The Bulletin prayer list contains the names of Parishioners and immediate family members in need of prayers, and the e-alert system is for friends and extended family members as well as Parishioners. The Prayers of the Faithful which are read from the altar during Mass are for the most serious illnesses of our Parishioners. They are also remembered on the Bulletin Prayer list for each Parish. If you wish your family member to be remembered, it is important that you contact the office. Please respect other’s privacy and be sure you have authorization from the person or their immediate family to place someone on the list.

Little Black Books are available on the card table in the Commons. Please be sure to pick one up. This is a perfect companion as we begin our journey with Jesus.

The Men’s Club at St. William cordially invite parishioners from St. William and Immaculate Heart of Mary to join together for a traditional St. Patty’s Day Irish dinner, music and fellowship. It’s the place to be on Saturday, March 16TH at 7PM in the Commons at St. William. Tickets are $15.00 per person, and are on sale thru the Parish Business Office. Please make your checks payable to St. William Men’s Club. This event is a “bring your own beer and wine only” event! Join us for some fun the Irish way!

Are you looking for something extra to do for Lent this year? Miranda Hall, daughter of Tom and Chris Hall, has chosen as her school exit project to honor our deployed military. During Lent we will be collecting supplies to pack a care package for 10 soldiers who are in need of supplies. Please see the insert in this week’s bulletin for a note from Miranda and a list of supplies requested. You may place your generous donations in the designated boxes out in the Commons. What better way to support our military than to make them a part of your Lenten journey. If you have any questions, please contact the office. Thank you for your support of our American heroes.

Our Series continues this Tuesday, March 12th, with Our Lady of Las Lajas. Please bring your lunch, and join us as we continue to learn more about our faith.

Don't forget to join fellow parishioners in the Commons Fridays during Lent from 5PM to 7PM (except for March 15th) and enjoy a fabulous fish dinner. You have your choice of fried fish for $9.00, a shrimp dinner for $11.00 or a fish and shrimp combo for $11.00. All dinners include slaw, fries, bread and a soft drink or water.

SVdP handled 33 cases, directly impacting the lives of 76 people last month. We collected just 25% of what we distributed. Our families are in great need of utilities, especially during this cold weather. Your faithful generosity is greatly appreciated which enables us to help those families in the greatest of need. We pray Jesus words “Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me.”

St. William is again hosting the Ecumenical Lenten Luncheons at Noon on Wednesdays during Lent starting March 13, 2019. Each Wednesday clergy from different Churches in the area will conduct the service which will be followed by a light Lenten luncheon. The programs always prove insightful and interesting, and it is a great opportunity to meet people from our community.

Brown Bag Lunch Series continues Tuesday, February 12th in the Commons. The topic for this session is “Our Lady of Good Success precedes Our Lady of Fatima.” All are invited to bring your lunch and join us

Hulbert-Johnson is in desperate need of large, sturdy book bags /backpacks for the personal belongings of residents when they leave. There is a large black container in the Commons at St. William, clearly marked and with a sample of what they are requesting. As you may know both Parishes contribute to this ministry of helping the homeless and your donation is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Donna or Jim Brummert at 389-3686. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Advocate Don Cattaneo is stepping down as annulment coordinator for our area. If you require information regarding annulment procedures, please contact Gail in the Parish business office at 828-837-2000.

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