Today's first reading is the call of Moses. Reflecting on this reading, Fr. Flor McCarthy writes:

 
     In the story of the burning bush God appears to Moses, not in a temple, but in the wilderness. And he appears, not while Moses was praying, but while he was minding his sheep. It was in this secular place, and while he was engaged in a secular task, that God made his presence known to him.
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Registration is now open for the "High Seas Expedition" Summer Catechesis Program, June 21-25, 2010. Click here to find out how to register as a volunteer or participant (preK-3 to 6th grade)!

Have you registered?  Our space is limited to only 20 couples total.  BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW!  We are finalizing reservations for E=MC2 Couples Retreat, April 16-18 at Silver River State Park near Ocala, Florida (a short 2 hour drive). Our weekend couples retreat themed "Hearts on Fire"  will start Friday evening and finish up Sunday afternoon.  We will stay in luxurious cabins with full amenities. All meals are included. Our time will be spent enjoying the beauty of nature, rekindling the strength and love of our marriages, while opening our hearts to the burning flames of love between each other and God's love for us.  Couples camp is for couples only, no children please. Come find out more, and look for information in the Parish Newsletter. Pictures of Silver River State Park are online on the E=MC2 webpage on the Parish site.  Reservations forms can be obtained from the office or printed from our webpage. Consider attending.  It will be time with your spouse invested well!!

February 17th, 2010

7:00AM, 11:00AM and 7:00PM

 

Want to spend time with your spouse in Catholic Fellowship with other couples? Need a Date Night with your spouse? Need a babysitter to do it?

Join fellow Ascension Catholic Married Couples of all ages for fellowship, spiritual reflections, games, and growth. Activity Nights are the third Friday of each month in Room 313 of the Ministry Hall. (Friday Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar. 19th etc.) We provide child care 7pm to 9:30pm. Room for 50 couples. Baby-sitting available with pre-registration with Cindy & Chris Kelly 321-914-4577 or cindy@floridakellys.net. Bring a finger food or your favorite snack to share. Contact Maureen and Rich Kurtz at 321-752-5472 or ztruk-m@cfl.rr.com for additional information and to make sure there is room.
 
We are now taking reservations for E=MC2 Couples Camp, April 16-18 at Silver River State Park. Our weekend couples retreat themed "Hearts on Fire" will start Friday evening and finish up Sunday afternoon. Our time will be spent exploring and enjoying the beauty of nature, rekindling the strength and love of our marriages, while opening our hearts to the burning flames of love between each other and God's love for us. Couples camp is for couples only, no children please. The registration form can be found in the office or downloaded here: CouplesCampReg_.pdf 1.45Mb

Our Mission: FISH provides families with a prayerful support network for spiritual growth and fellowship. FISH provides children with a structured learning atmosphere which enables them to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially and emotionally. FISH provides parents an opportunity to celebrate life and each other through community and family experiences.  

For Who?  Stay-at-home parents who desire support during daytime hours. Parent’s Morning Out Program is for children 18 months to 4 years.  Read more about the FISH program here.

Interested?  Contact Mary Carley at 536-1540 or mcarley414@aol.com  You can visit us at one of our meetings either the Tuesday or Thursday prayer/support meeting from 8:30 -- 9:30am in the Ministry Center in Room 312. Our Monthly Breakfast will be Tuesday Jan 19 at 8:30 in room 313.   We have openings in our Parents Morning Out program - Come Check Us Out!