The bulletin for March 9, 2008 is available by clicking here to view it.

Listed below are a few of the items from this week's bulletin. See the bulletin for more details and to read all of the announcements.

IMPACT: Help make a difference in our community by participating in the IMPACT Nehemiah Assembly scheduled for Monday, March 10th at 6:15 p.m. at U-Hall. At the assembly, we will continue to press for much needed change in two important areas--affordable housing and dental care.

PANTRY: It is Reverse Collection weekend again, and once again we are asking for toilet articles. Although we can purchase many staple groceries for very resaonable prices at the Food Bank, we are not able to purchase toilet articles there. People who come to us for groceries are very grateful when we can include toilet articles in their bags. Please continue with your generous support.

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY: The Pastoral Care Committee wants to develop a program where Holy Comforter parishioners can demonstrate their giving spirit by ministering to each other. There are times when we can use extra help because of illness, having had surgery, or a child is born, for example. If you are able to prepare a meal or provide a ride, you qualify to be part of this giving ministry. We need a list of people who are available to help when one of our own is in need. The Lenten season is a a special time to consider what we can do to help our Holy Comforter family. A sign-up sheet will be on the table in the The Commons. Please sign up to make a meal, provide a ride, or help coordinate this program. There are no age or gender restrictions -- all are welcome to join this giving group. You will truly be spiritually rewarded.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Throughout Lent there is a weekly Stations of the Cross on Friday at 7:00 p.m. A Cross Bearer, two Candle Bearers, and two Readers are needed. Families are urged to volunteer. Training will be provided. Total time involved is less than one hour. Please sign up in the credenza.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION: The deadline to register for the 2008-2009 Christian Formation and Sacrament Prepartion Classes is April 1st. Registration by this date is vital for planning classes and ordering textbooks. Note that payment can be made in August. For more information, contact Teresa Ritzert.

CHRISTIAN FORMATION: Christian Formation classes are in DESPERATE need of volunteers to help set-up and break-down classes on Sunday mornings. It is a ten-minute commitment. Please sign-up in the Commons for any Sunday when you can spare a few minutes to help our youth and catechists. For more information, contact Teresa Ritzert.

LOTTERY FOR TICKETS TO PAPAL MASS: The Diocese of Richmond will have 400 tickets available for the papal mass which will be celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI at the Washington Nationals Baseball Park on April 17, 2008 during his visit to the U.S. The tickets will be assigned by lottery.

To enter the lottery for the tickets visit the Diocese of Richmond Web site, print out and fill in the form available there, and send it in to the diocese. Those who are not able to access the form via the Web site, may request a form from the parish office.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The next meeting will be held Monday, March 17th at the Stone Chapel next to the Church of the Incarnation which is located behind Toys 'R' Us on US 29 North off of Hillsdale Drive. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:15 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in joining the Knights, contact Joe Murray (971-2737), Tom O'Rourke (244-2852), or Jim Morrisard (973-6570).

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