Dear Parishioners,
 
Mark your calendars: Mardi Gras Potluck, a great mid-winter event for our parish!  On Tuesday, Feb. 13th we will have a pot-luck dinner in our church hall at 6:00 p.m.  Please bring a dish to pass.  Bring the kids !!  The church will provide meat and beverages.  Please sign up in the Communication Center and indicate what dish you are bringing.
 
Our Chief of Police here in Homer, Robert Pitman, has asked us to host a "civilian response to active shooting event." Law enforcement officers are frequently requested by schools, businesses, and community members for directions and presentations on what they should do if confronted with a violent shooting event.  The workshop that will be  held here will provide strategies, guidance, and a plan for surviving an active shooting event.  The date is Saturday, February 17th from 1-3:00 p.m. in our church hall.  You do not have to pre-register for this event.
 
Come to a Lenten presentation -  "Adam and Eve, Talking Snakes, Tasty Apples, Prophet Swallowed by Whale and         Survives"  "Does the Bible Contain Fake News?" Given by Fr. Paul Alciati on Sunday, Feb. 18th 9:00 a.m. in our conference room.  Coffee and Danish will be served!
 
Last April, I had a gathering with some of the men of the parish to talk about "male spirituality."  My hope was that we would start a regular men's spirituality group that would meet once a month for faith-sharing and socializing.  I would like to gather this group and any other men from our parish on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. in our conference room.  I will give a short presentation and then we will break into small groups to do some "faith sharing."  I hope you can attend.
Many thanks. God Bless You,  Fr. Paul J. Alciati