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Come this Wednesday, February 8 from 7-8 pm to discuss “Rediscover Catholicism”. Bring the whole family. Everyone will have a special group to be with. Let your faith increase and grow spiritually!

“Over 50’s Dinner” - All our young at heart people age 50 and over are invited to come on Sunday, February 12 for the “Over 50’s Dinner”. Bring a dish to pass (adults & students). We will go downstairs where our teens will be your host. The teens invite you to lunch, play some games and bingo and enjoy their company. We will be done at 1:00 pm. The teens can’t have fun unless you come, so sign up in the vestibules and join them for games, prizes, food and fun!

Donation letter for your income tax returns for 2011 will be mailed only if you call the rectory and request one. Call 763-2815 and we will be happy to mail one out right away. Donation envelopes are ready to pick up. If you don’t see one with your name, call the rectory at 763-2815 to have them for you. If you have OLD envelopes from last year, please throw them out. It causes problems with the computer entry of offerings.

Valentine’s Day is only three weeks away – why not consider celebrating with a candlelight dinner and renewal of your wedding vows at Christ the King Seminary? The Seminary is hosting a Valentine’s Evening for Married Couples on Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Dining Room. Dinner will be followed by a presentation by Bill and Kathy Kita, “Marriage Grows When Love Grows,” couples’ discussion time, and Eucharist and renewal of vows. Rev. Msgr. James Wall presiding. For questions regarding this event, please call Gayle Angelli at Christ the King Seminary, (716) 805-1438 or e-mail gangelli@cks.edu.

Many thanks to Teresa Mohan, Mary O’Leary, Diane Hendrix, Sam and Sylvia Costanzo, Barbara & Tony Valvo who assisted at the Sanctity of Human Life Service; Renee White.

Happy Birthday to Marie Budzich!! God bless you!

Congratulations to Jeff Green player of the week in swimming.

Catholic Charities— With your help, I am protected. By contributing to Catholic Charities’2012 Appeal, you provide support to some of Western New York’s most vulnerable youth. Help Catholic Charities continue to link loving families with a child in need through our foster care and adoption programs, with counseling services through our children’s mental health clinics, and ease the transition for children struggling to deal with the parents’ separation. Trina was frustrated parent in the midst of a custody battle with her children’s father. She was referred to Catholic Charities Our Kids: Parent Education and Awareness Program, which helps parents to avoid conflict during a time of divorce or separation. Trina is no able to communicate effectively with her ex-husband and her two sons are excelling in school. With your contribution, be the link that bonds families together. Protect. Strengthen. Empower. Please give to the 2012 Catholic Charities Appeal. Find out more at www.ccwny.org or call 716-218-1400.

Many thanks to those who already have turned in the survey on what you can do for your parish. We have called several people already and will be contacting the rest soon. If you haven’t turned it in yet, please consider doing it. Out parish can only be vibrant if you help. There are so many programs we want to run, but can’t because we need you. Drop it in the collection basket next week. Jesus bless you for helping your parish and living out your Baptismal Promise of spreading the Good News about Jesus.

Panama News:

Panama Altar & Rosary Society Meeting: 7 pm on February 7, 2012. All ladies of the parish are invited to participate in the activities of this group.

Happening Elsewhere

Marriage Preparation for couples getting married in 2012— Chautauqua County Vicariate Catholic Churches in once again offering a one day marriage preparation program on March 10, 2012, from 9am to 4pm at Our Lady of Victory Church, Frewsburg, NY. For more information and to register call Anne Gordon (716) 569-6076 or cell 716-4995222. Also call Fr. Joe if you haven’t made arrangements with him.

Retrouvaille is a program for troubled marriages. A marriage is more than one that “works out” or one that just survives. If you feel that your marriage is sinking or need a lifeline, let Retrouvaille help. The next weekend is scheduled for Jan. 27-29. For a brochure or further information, call the office of family ministries at 716- 847-2210 or visit www.marriagesaved.com. For reservations call Patrick & Lauren at 716-822-5496.

The Catholic Tour has a pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal for the month of March, 2012. Go for 7 days from Newark, NJ, 4 star hotel, motor coach, tour escort, 2 meals per day for only $799. If interested call 1-877-627-4268. First come-First served. Only 25 seats available on each group.

Information/Resouces

For Your Marriage: The US Conference of Catholic Bishops provides information and resources about a healthy marriage in general and Catholic marriage in particular, including a Daily Marriage Tip, regularly changing features like the monthly Marriage Quiz, Book of the Month review and Marriage in the News. They continue to add to the content on a regular basis. Visit www.foryourmarriage.org and click on Caring for Your Marriage, then Resource

No one needs to struggle alone. Families, children, adults and seniors can count on Catholic Charities; professional and highly trained counseling experts for help with day-to-day troubles and serious concerns. WE have 62 offices throughout the eight counties of Western New York where we serve about 160,000 people each year with 70-plus services and programs. For more information or to find your Jamestown Catholic Charities office at 484-9188 or www.ccwny.org.

Marriage Spirituality Tune-Up Packet Marriage Spirituality Tune Up Packet Available: Every marriage whether months or 75 plus years has tune up needs. For your free practical useful packet with many suggestions and resources to enrich your marriage, contact Family Life Ministries at 716-847-2210 or email familylife@buffalodiocese.org