St. Angela Merici Catholic Church Weekly Email
March 20, 2025
SOUP & STATIONS
Join us for a simple and meatless soup dinner every Friday of Lent at 6:00PM in the SAM room. Our meal will be followed by the stations of the cross inside the church at 7:00PM. This Friday's meal is graciously being provided by the ACTS Ministry.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2025
True North VBS 2025- Trusting Jesus in a Wild World! REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY, MARCH 20! True North VBS will be held June 9-13 for incoming Kindergarteners through incoming 5th graders. Looking to volunteer? Incoming 6th graders through adults can register to volunteer using this same link. Come explore the wonders of God’s creatures with us! Use the link HERE for more info!
LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION
As we approach Holy Week, the Knights of Columbus invite men and women of the parish to join us on Saturday, April 5 for a Lenten Day of Reflection. This year's theme will be Forgiven: The transforming power of Confession. We will begin by attending the 9:00AM mass. This will be followed by sessions of instructive videos and small group discussion in the PLC until 3:00PM. Lunch will be served so we ask that you pre-register for this event using the link HERE.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
Do you love our parish? Are you enthusiastic? Joyful? Excited for the future and continued growth of our parish? Then SHINE YOUR LIGHT and join us! We NEED you and we would love for you to join our Hospitality Committee. As part of this committee you will welcome parishioners, attend New Parishioner welcome receptions, answer questions and inform them about the array of ministries, events and opportunities to serve and get involved at our wonderful St. Angela Merici community. If interested, please click the link HERE to fill out our interest form.
40 CANS FOR LENT
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Lenten food drive. We’re asking all parishioners to donate 40 non-perishable food items as part of their charitable outreach. It’s as easy as 7 items per week. Donations can be placed in the collection bin located in the narthex. All items will be shared with local food pantries. Thanks to your generosity we were able to donate over 5000 pounds of food last year. Let’s build up that generosity for this Lenten season. If you need more information please contact Larry Effler, ljeffler@comcast.net.
DEAD SEA SCROLLS LECTURE
You are invited to a Lecture about the Dead Sea Scrolls. What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? The Dead Sea Scrolls provide a fascinating link to Jesus’ time. What is the story behind them? Choose from 2 opportunities to come learn about them. Thursday, March 27 in the PLC JP II Room, 7pm-9pm or Saturday, March 29 in the St Angela Merici Room, 10am-2pm. Please click the link HERE to register for this event. Light refreshments will be provided by the Knights of Columbus.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
What is the Bible, where does it come from, and what is its purpose? How are Catholics supposed to read the Bible and what story does it tell? These are the ever-important questions answered in Genesis to Jesus. Join us to learn the basic Catholic principles for reading Scripture and to survey the broad outlines of the books of the Bible and their place in the story of salvation. A Video Bible Study brought to you by St. Paul Center, facilitated by Bob Fawcett. Attend 12 sessions, starting Thursday, April 2 from 7pm-9pm in the St. Angela Room. Cost for the Study Guide and Video Access $35. Registration will close on March 23, please register using the link HERE.
FIFTH SUNDAY ROSARY
Join us for our next Fifth Sunday rosary. Let us come together and invite Mary to intercede for our families and parish community. Join us on Sunday, March 30 after the 10AM mass to pray the rosary together with the Knights of Columbus.
MOSA GAME NIGHT
Jessica Creamer will be hosting a fun Game Night at her home on Thursday, March 27 from 7-9pm. We will provide the address upon RSVP. All moms from expectant moms to empty nesters are welcome to join us, as well as infants in your arms. Please see our MOSA Facebook page or email us at: momsofstaintangela@gmail.com to sign up or more details!
WOMEN'S ACTS RETREAT
We invite you to join us on this years Women's ACTS Retreat! The ACTS retreat meets ladies where they are in their spiritual journey and invites them to experience God in a manner that is both personal and communal. Retreatants leave from the Admin Building the evening of Thursday, May 1 and return on Sunday, May 4 for the 12:00PM Mass. The cost is $280 for a private room and includes all meals, activities, and transportation to/from the Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Registration will be on a first come first-serve basis, with a waiting list thereafter. Questions: Please contact Darla Goolsby at samactswomen@gmail.com or 281-630-2012. Please note that financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending the retreat. Please register using the link HERE.
ACTS ENVELOPE CHALLENGE
The Envelope Challenge and Raffle is an online campaign to raise funds for our ACTS Retreats for scholarships, supplies, and other expenses. We challenge YOU to claim envelopes ranging from $1 to $200 – there is ONE envelope for each dollar amount. For each dollar you donate, you will receive one entry into our raffle for a chance to win a $500 gift card or a $300 gift card! Please consider donating, the campaign ends on March31. Click the link HERE to purchase. For more information, please contact:
KC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Knights of Columbus Council #14617 is now accepting applications for their thirteenth annual scholarship. The Knights will award up to four $1000 non-renewable educational grants. There are two different scholarship applications. Up to 3 scholarships will be awarded in each group.
1. Scholarship for a member of St. Angela Merici who is currently an 8th,9th,10th or 11th grader who will attend a Christian-based or Catholic high school for 9th,10th.11th or 12th grade in the Fall semester.
2. Scholarship for a family member of a St. Angela Merici parishioner who will be going to or is currently attending a two- or four-year college and will continue in the Fall semester.
We are looking for qualified boys and girls to apply. Click the link HERE for more information and applications. Completed scholarship applications must be postmarked by April 8, 2025. Please direct all questions or needs for further information to Bob Fawcett at mrbfawcett@gmail.com. Apply now and good luck!