AARP TAX-AIDE

Free tax-preparation assistance is available through the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program. For an appointment, call 2-1-1 (the United Way’s Help Line) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Be prepared to spend some time on hold.

After making an appointment, the next step is to obtain a pre-appointment packet. A parishioner who volunteers with the program has made some available through the church office to save you a trip into Middletown. Just call first.

The forms in the packet need to be completed prior to the appointment, and filers need to come to the appointment with all required tax documents in a printed (not digital) format. Filers are then required to be present while the return is being prepared.

FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS

Imagine that! Yes, our God desires to communicate with us always.

So we say, “Yes” … but how? Come and see!

Participate in this presentation by Pat Davies and be introduced to the ancient prayer method called Lectio Divina – or more simply “The 4 Rs” – after the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, February 23.

For planning purposes, please sign up using the form below or by calling the office or on the sheets in the vestibules.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

  • The Adult Faith Formation Committee will meet after the10 o’clock Mass on Sunday, February 16, in Deacon John Hall to finalize programs for the Lenten season and to discuss ideas for the future, near and far. Everyone is invited.
  •      A new twist is planned for the next game night – a “big” game that can include everyone! You can count on lots of laughs beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, February 21.  Don’t forget to bring your snacks and get ready for an evening of great community fun!
  •       And while you’re planning winter events, note that the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner will be served up after the 5 o’clock Mass on Saturday, March 8. That gives you plenty of time to gather your green attire!

FAMILY DEVOTIONAL SERIES

Chris Worthington and Deb Harrison, our youth ministers, have launched a new venture: The SPYM Family Devotional Series!  They first review the reading in the “Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotions” to ascertain the day’s core message and then determine how to present it to their audience. A short video, which includes a Scripture reading and thoughts for our youth and their parents to reflect upon, is then recorded and uploaded. Each weekday offers a new Devotional, which can be accessed using the YouTube link below or on Facebook and Instagram. Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzyEey5tXCyu