Lent Reconciliation Services

 3/8—Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ: 6:30pm

3/9—St. Mary of the Pines: 6:30pm

3/11—St. Pius: 6:30pm

3/18—St. Joseph: 6:30pm

3/20—Christ the King (Bossier City): 10am

3/22—Holy Trinity: 6pm

3/23—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: 6:30pm

3/24—Holy Family Chapel, Barksdale AFB: 5:30pm

3/26—St. Jude (Bossier City): 5:30pm

 Join us each Friday during Lent at 6:30 pm for Stations of the Cross.

We are so blessed to have three people in our RCIA class this year: Tiffany Self and Johnny White, who are candidates for Full Communion , and Chelsea Brown, our Catechumen. Please keep them in your prayers as they journey through Lent towards the Easter Vigil.

Easter Flower Memorials

It is time again to remember those special people in our lives, living or deceased, by placing a beautiful Lily Plant in the Sanctuary in their honor. Easter Flower envelopes can be found in your church envelope package or at the desk in the vestibule. Suggested donation is $10 per plant. 

PLEASE...LEGIBLY PRINT THE NAME OF THE PERSON TO BE REMEMBERED ON THE ENVELOPE.

Diocesan Stewardship Appeal

Thus far, 13% of the families of St. Mary of the Pines Church have pledged $18, 515 to do our part in supporting the 2010 Diocesan Stewardship Appeal. We are now attempting to bring our role in this important effort to closure. If you have not yet made your gift in support of our Appeal, please take time to do so today, and remember that the Appeal calls for a unified effort from every person capable of providing a pledge. With the help of everyone, we should easily reach our pledge goal of $54,000. Let your gift to this year’s Appeal reflect your desire to “Hope in the Lord” and share your blessings and make a difference! If you need a brochure, pledge card or return envelope, they can be found in your pew.

Ecumenical Lent Services

We join our neighboring Southern Hills Churches again this year for the Prayer Service  & Luncheon held each Wednesday at  12:00 noon.  We invite you to join us!!

Mar. 10—Seventh Day Adventist Church

Mar. 17—Summer Grove United Methodist Church

Mar. 24—St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church

Mar. 31—Christ United Methodist Church

Catholic Women’s League

 The ladies of Christ the King Church, 425 McCormick, Bossier City,  will host the Catholic Women’s League luncheon meeting on Tuesday, March 9th. Cost of the luncheon will be $6.00. Registration begins @ 9:30 am & the meeting @ 10:30 am. The usual items will be needed: canned goods & used clothing for the Rescue Mission, cancelled stamps, and plant gifts for our usual sale. Call Jean Neucere at 687-4848 by March 5th for reservations.

FISH FRY FRIDAY NIGHTS DURING LENT

Eat-In or Take-Out at St. Mary’s Vandegaer Hall. 5:00 to 6:30 pm while supplies last. $6.00 per plate.

Menu: Catfish fillets, Fries, Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies and (coffee or tea for eat-in only). New this year!! You can have your choice of Fried or Baked Fish.. Our Ladies Auxiliary will include a Bake Sale. Proceeds from the Bake Sale benefit our seminarians. Please show your support.

The Passion of Our Lord 

St. Mary of the Pines & Sacred Heart of Jesus Churches will join together for the re-enactment of the Passion of Our Lord to be held on Monday, March 29th, 6:30 pm at St. Mary of the Pines Church. We are asking previous & new cast members to come and be part of this very special time in our faith. Walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers are needed for choir, cast, lighting & props. Rehearsal dates will be every Sunday, 4:00 pm from Feb. 21st to March 28th at St. Mary of the Pines Church. For more information call Jeff Sepulvado @ 686-7516 or Mary Chauvin @ 635-5446.

National Right to Life Oratory Contest  is an opportunity for all high school juniors & seniors to speak out against abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and fetal stem-cell research. The contest is sponsored by the Louisiana Pro-Life Oratory Committee. It will take place on Tuesday, April 13th , 7:00 pm at the Catholic Center. Deadline for entering is Friday, April 9th.  There are information sheets and entry forms on the desk in the vestibule of church.

   Financial Assistance for Catholic Students

Application packets for tuition assistance from the Theresian Endowment, the Daughter of the Cross Educational Fund, the Bishop’s Tuition Assistance Fund, and the St. Mary of the Pines—Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Education Endowment Fund are now available for the 2010-2011 school year. Partial tuition assistance is available on a needs-basis for Catholic students in the Diocese of Shreveport. Parents may contact any Catholic school or the Superintendent’s office for application packets, or may apply online at www.tuitionaid.com. Deadline for application is March 31, 2010.  For more information, contact the  Diocesan Catholic Schools Office at 219-7253.

English as a Second Language

Join us every Sunday for our ESL (English as a Second Language) class in room 5 from 11:30 am —-12:30 pm.Learn or improve English without pressure! If you know someone who will benefit from learning English to communicate or to improve pronunciation, please let them know they are welcome. Anyone interested in assisting in a very rewarding mission, please call the Parish Office @ 687-5121 or Lillian Moskeland @ 688-5329.

AARP Tax-Aide….Free Tax Help!  For taxpayers with low-and moderate-income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Where:  Southern Hills Rec Center; Time: Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 am—2:00 pm; Dates: February 1—April 15, 2010.  Call the Parish Office for more information.

 We need a Eucharistic Minister who can take communion every other Sunday to the Landmark Nursing Home and Heritage Manor Nursing Home.  Please call the Parish Office if you can help.

     Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Tuesday in Church from 6:00-7:00 pm.  Stop in for prayer-Jesus is waiting for you. Spend time in quite meditation, pray the rosary and the chaplet of Divine Mercy and conclude with Benediction. Everyone is welcome to attend!