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Diocesan Calendar | Social Calendar

February 2012 - July 2012

The following calendar will be updated in each publication of The Messenger.
February 2012
March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012
July 2012

 

February    
Sundays
  Church Visitations and Tours, 1-4 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Kaskaskia, call Emily Lyons 826-2667.
Sunday Mornings
  Dialogue with the Word, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:15 -10 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Edward Koszykowski 726-6700.
1
  Catholic War Veterans/Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Post Home, Belleville, call Michael Anthony 580-1619.
2   Women Weaving Our Lives Together - Women's Spirituality Group, 7-9 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC, 397-0584.
2   Monthly Book Discussion, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:30-11 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Janet Schless 632-1137.
6   Registration for Incoming Freshmen, Althoff Catholic High School, Belleville, call Patty Tepen 235-1100 for an appointment.
7   Spiritual Cinema - "I Am David," 5:30-8:30 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Father Mark Dean, OMI 397-0584.
8   Registration for Incoming Freshmen, Althoff Catholic High School, Belleville, call Patty Tepen 235-1100 for an appointment.
8   Daughters of Isabella, Circle 980, noon, Bull Pen private room, New Athens, call Carole Kellar Dobyns 768-4396.
9   (Tentative - please call parish office to confirm event 632-1797) - Speaker Series - The Happy Death and the Art of Dying: Spirituality and Health Care with Father Charles Bouchard, OP, St. Nicholas Parish, 7 p.m., St. Nicholas Activity Center, O'Fallon.
11   The Catholic Faith and Science/Catechist Regional Days, Office of Education, 8:45 a.m.-noon, Mater Dei Catholic High School, Breese, call Russell Peterson 235-9601, ext. 1042.
11   Lourdes World Day of Prayer for the Sick, 11:30 a.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine Church, Belleville, call Orin Johnson 394-6276.
11-16   Parish Mission: Meeting Christ in His Sacraments, presented by Fathers of Mercy, Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville, call parish office 234-1166.
13   Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 788, 7 p.m., St. Mary cafeteria, Centralia, call Tina Suarez 247-3322.
13   Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 795, 7 p.m., Haffner Hall, Du Quoin, call Elizabeth Wynn 542-5230
13   Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 1385, 7 p.m., K of C Hall, Pinckneyville, call Barbara Giacomo 357-2892.
14   A Gathering of Men - Men's Spirituality Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
15   Daughters of Isabella, Circle 329, noon Mass and meeting, St. Luke's hall, Belleville, call Lynn Engers 394-1614.
15   Daughters of Isabella, Circle 718, 7:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Breese, call Millie Wesselmann 228-7372.
15   Taize Prayer, 7-8 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
16   Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 6:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Old Collinsville Road, Fairview Heights, call Marcia Gilhausen 398-3413.
17-19   Victorious Missionaries Winter Retreat, (17) 6 p.m. - (19) noon, Our Lady of the Snows shrine, Belleville, call Bette Meyer 394-6281.
23   Legion of Mary, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes church library, Sparta, call 443-2811.
23-March 29   (Thursdays) - Cracking the Code: A Critical Look at the Book of Revelation, 7 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine Visitor and Conference Center, Belleville, call Judy Williamson 394-6270.
25   The Catholic Faith and Science/ Catechist Regional Days, Office of Education, 8:45 a.m.-noon, St. John the Baptist Parish, Red Bud, call Russell Peterson 235-9601, ext. 1042.
25   Confirmation Spectacular, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine Church, Belleville, call Orin Johnson 394-6276.
25   Registration for Incoming Freshmen, Time: TBA, Mater Dei Catholic High School, Breese, call school office 526-7216.
25-29   Parish Mission: No Ifs, Ands, or Buts, God is with us...Now What? The Mission will be presided by the Oblate Preaching Ministries, Rev. John Mark Ettensohn, OMI, Time: TBA, St. Joseph Church, Marion, call Bill Harper 993-3194, ext. 229.
26   Fanning the Flame "Ask the Bishop" Series, 7 p.m., Web-based, see Fanning the Flame Web site: www.ftfdiobelle.org, or call Laurie Edwards, Office of Respect Life Ministry, 235-9601, ext. 1332.
25   St. Peter Fraternity, Secular Franciscans, 1:45 p.m., St. Teresa parish center, Belleville, call Helen Fuhrman 235-7063.
26  

Rite of Election, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, visit with elect, 1:30 p.m., Cathedral of St. Peter undercroft, Belleville.

26   Celebration of the Rite of Election, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, 2 p.m., Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville, call Sue Huett 235-9601, ext. 1442.
27   Seasonal Day of Prayer with Father Joe Pitts, OMI, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
28   Spirituality in the 2nd Half of Life, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine and Aquinas Institute, Our Lady of the Snows shrine Visitors and Conference Center, Belleville, call Judy Williamson 394-6270.
     

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March    
Sundays
  Church Visitations and Tours, 1-4 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Kaskaskia, call Emily Lyons 826-2667.
Sunday Mornings   Dialogue with the Word, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:15 -10 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Edward Koszykowski 726-6700.
1   Winter Dinner and Speaker, Office of Education and Sadlier, 5--7 p.m., Pastoral Center, Building 6, Belleville, call Russell Peterson 235-9601, ext. 1042.
1   Monthly Book Discussion, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:30-11 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Janet Schless 632-1137.
1   Women Weaving Our Lives Together - Women's Spirituality Group, 7-9 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC 397-0584.
3   The Catholic Faith and Science/Catechist Regional Days, Office of Education, 8:45 a.m.-noon, St. Mary Parish, Eldorado, call Russell Peterson 235-9601, ext. 1042.
4-7   Parish Annual Revival, 7 p.m., (Monday-Wednesday), St. Augustine of Hippo Church, East St. Louis, call Father Carroll Mizicko, OFM 274-0655.
5   Registration for Incoming Freshmen, Gibault Catholic High School, Time: by appointment, Gibault Catholic High School, Waterloo, call Pat Herzing 939-3883.
6   Spiritual Cinema - "Vision - from the life of Hildegard of Bingen," 5:30-8:30 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Father Mark Dean, OMI 397-0584.
7
  Catholic War Veterans/Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Post Home, Belleville, call Michael Anthony 580-1619.
12
  Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 788, 7 p.m., St. Mary cafeteria, Centralia, call Tina Suarez 247-3322.
12
  Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 795, 7 p.m., Haffner Hall, Du Quoin, call Elizabeth Wynn 542-5230.
12
  Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 1385, 7 p.m., K of C Hall, Pinckneyville, call Barbara Giacomo 357-2892.
13
  A Gathering of Men - Men's Spirituality Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
14
  Daughters of Isabella, Circle 980, noon, Bull Pen private room, New Athens, call Carole Kellar Dobyns 768-4396.
15
  Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 6:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Old Collinsville Road, Belleville, call Marcia Gilhausen 398-3413.
17
  The Catholic Faith and Science/Catechist Regional Days, Office of Education, 8:45 a.m.-noon, Holy Trinity Parish, Fairview Heights, call Russell Peterson 235-9601, ext. 1042.
18
  Father Paul Coutinho, SJ, 9 a.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine, Visitor Center, Belleville, call Judy Williamson 394-6270.
21
 

Daughters of Isabella, Circle 329, noon Mass and meeting, St. Luke's hall, Belleville, call Lynn Engers 394-1614.

21
  Daughters of Isabella, Circle 718, 7:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Breese, call Millie Wesselmann 228-7372.
21
  Taize Prayer, 7-8 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
25
  St. Peter Fraternity, Secular Franciscans, 1:45 p.m., St. Teresa parish center, Belleville, call Helen Fuhrman 235-7063.
29   Spring Blessing of the Farm, 1 p.m., Toenjes Farm, 9351 Coach Stop Road, Columbia, call Sue Huett 235-9602, ext. 1442.
29
  Legion of Mary, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes church library, Sparta, call 443-2811.
30
  Special Day of Prayer with Father Paul Coutinho, SJ, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
30
  The Living Stations, 2 p.m., St. Teresa 8th Grade Students, St. Teresa Church, Belleville, call Donna Klaus 235-4066.

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April    
Sundays
  Church Visitations and Tours, 1-4 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Kaskaskia, call Emily Lyons 826-2667.
Sunday Mornings
  Dialogue with the Word, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:15 -10 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Edward Koszykowski 726-6700.
1   Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Celebrant and Homilist, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, Mass, 10:30 a.m., Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville.
1
  Road to Calvary: Passion of the Lord, Youth Ministry of St. Joseph Parish, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m., St. Joseph, Marion, gym, call Lynn Burns 997-6889.
3
  Celebrant and Homilist, Chrism Mass, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, 11:30 a.m., Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville, call Sue Huett 235-9601, ext. 1442.
3
  We Were There, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine Church, Belleville, call Orin Johnson 394-6276.
4
  Catholic War Veterans/Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Post Home, Belleville, call Michael Anthony 580-1619.
5   Monthly Book Discussion, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:30-11 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Janet Schless 632-1137.
5   Holy Thursday. Mass of the Lord's Supper, Celebrant and Homilist, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, 7 p.m., Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville.
6   Good Friday. Liturgy of the Lord's Passion, Celebrant and Homilist, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, 7 p.m., Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville.
6
  Outdoor Way of the Cross, 1 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine Outdoor Stations, Belleville, call Orin Johnson 394-6276.
7   Holy Saturday Vigil, Celebrant and Homilist, Bishop Edward K. Braxton Time: TBA, Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville.
9   Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 788, 7 p.m., St. Mary cafeteria, Centralia, call Tina Suarez 247-3322.

9

 

  Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 795, 7 p.m., Haffner Hall, Du Quoin, call Elizabeth Wynn 542-5230
9
  Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 1385, 7 p.m., K of C Hall, Pinckneyville, call Barbara Giacomo 357-2892.
10
  "A Gathering of Men" - Men's Spirituality Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
10
  Mass with Celebration of Confirmation, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, 7 p.m., St. Nicholas Parish, O'Fallon call Barbara Furdek 632-1797.
11
  Daughters of Isabella, Circle 980, noon, Bull Pen private room, New Athens, call Carole Kellar Dobyns 768-4396.
12
  Women Weaving Our Lives Together - Women's Spirituality Group, 7-9 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC 397-0584.
17
  Spiritual Cinema - "A Man for All Season," 5:30-8:30 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Father Mark Dean, OMI 397-0584.
18
  Daughters of Isabella, Circle 718, 7:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Breese, call Millie Wesselmann 228-7372.
19
  Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 6:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Old Collinsville Road, call Marcia Gilhausen 398-3413.
21
  Arun Gandhi Presentation, 9 a.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine Visitor and Conference Center, Belleville, call Judy Williamson 394-6270.
21-26
  Parish Mission, Time: TBA, St. John the Baptist Church and School, Red Bud, call parish office, 282-3222.
22
  Fanning the Flame "Ask the Bishop" Series, 7 p.m., Web-based, see Fanning the Flame Web site: www.ftfdiobelle.org, or call Laurie Edwards, Office of Respect Life Ministry, 235-9601, ext. 1332.
22
  St. Peter Fraternity, Secular Franciscans, 1:45 p.m., St. Teresa parish center, Belleville, call Helen Fuhrman 235-7063.
24
  Speakers Series - Muslim Truth: Christians and Muslims in Conversation with Sister Carla Mae Streeter, OP, St. Nicholas Parish, 7 p.m., St. Nicholas Activity Center, O'Fallon, call Edward Koszykowski 726-6700.
25   Taize Prayer, 7-8 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
26
  Legion of Mary, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes church library, Sparta, call 443-2811.
29
  Mass to celebrate 125th Anniversary of the Diocese of Belleville, 2 p.m., Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville.
30
  Mass with Celebration of Confirmation, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, 7 p.m., St. Augustine Parish, Breese; St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Beckemeyer; St. Dominic Parish, Breese; at St. Dominic Church, Breese, call Phyllis Mensing 977-1569.
30
  A Special Day of Prayer with Father Paul Coutinho, SJ, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.

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May    
Sundays   Church Visitations and Tours, 1-4 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Kaskaskia, call Emily Lyons 826-2667.
Sunday Mornings   Dialogue with the Word, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:15 -10 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Edward Koszykowski 726-6700.
2
  Catholic War Veterans/Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Post Home, Belleville, call Michael Anthony 580-1619.
3
  Baccalaureate Mass, Celebrant and Homilist, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, Althoff Catholic High School, Belleville; Mater Dei Catholic High School, Breese; Gibault Catholic High School, Waterloo, Time: TBA, Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville
3
  Women Weaving Our Lives Together - Women's Spirituality Group, 7-9 p.m., Kings House, Belleville, call Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC 397-0584.
3
  Monthly Book Discussion, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Janet Schless 632-1137.
5
  Victorious Missionaries Founding Anniversary Celebration, 11:30 a.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine Church, Belleville, call Bette Meyer 394-6281.
5-10   Parish Mission, St. Boniface Parish, Evansville and St. Mary of Divine Maternity Parish, Ellis Grove, call Evansville parish office 853-4435.
8   A Gathering of Men - Men's Spirituality Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee 397-0584.
9   Taize Prayer, 7-8 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
9
  Daughters of Isabella, Circle 980, noon, Bull Pen private room, New Athens, call Carole Kellar Dobyns 768-4396.
10   Mass with Celebration of Confirmation, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, 7 p.m., Holy Childhood Parish, Mascoutah, call 566-2958
12   Mass with Celebration of Confirmation, Bishop Edward K. Braxton, 10 a.m., St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Aviston; St. Felicitas Parish, Beaver Prairie; St. George Parish, New Baden; St. Rose Parish, St. Rose; St. Mary Parish, Trenton at Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville.
13   (Weekend Masses) Mother's Day Roses, Respect Life Ministry, parishes, call Laurie Edwards 235-9601, ext. 1332.
14   Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 788, 7 p.m., St. Mary cafeteria, Centralia, call Tina Suarez 247-3322.
14
  Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 795, 7 p.m., Haffner Hall, Du Quoin, call Elizabeth Wynn 542-5230
14
  Catholic Daughters of the Americas # 1385, 7 p.m., K of C Hall, Pinckneyville, call Barbara Giacomo 357-2892.
15
  Looking Back but Moving Forward, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine and Aquinas Institute, Our Lady of the Snows shrine Visitors and Conference Center, Belleville, call Judy Williamson 394-6270.
16
  Daughters of Isabella, Circle 329, noon Mass and meeting, St. Luke's hall, Belleville, call Lynn Engers 394-1614.
16
  Daughters of Isabella, Circle 718, 7:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Breese, call Millie Wesselmann 228-7372.
17
  Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 6:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Old Collinsville Road, Belleville, call Marcia Gilhausen 398-3413.
20   Commencement, Althoff Catholic High School, 2 p.m., Cathedral of St. Peter, Belleville, call school office 235-1100.
21-27
  A Retreat with Paula D'Arcy, (21) Arrival 4 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.

25

  Commencement, Mater Dei Catholic High School, 7 p.m., Mater Dei Catholic High School, Breese, call Dennis Litteken 526-7216.
27
  St. Peter Fraternity, Secular Franciscans, 1:45 p.m., St. Teresa parish center, Belleville, call Helen Fuhrman 235-7063.
27
  Commencement, Gibault Catholic High School, 7 p.m., Hustedde Gym, Waterloo, call Becky Ramlose 939-3883.
27   Anniversary celebration Jesuit Father Joseph Brown, 10 a.m., St. Augustine of Hippo Church, East St. Louis, call Father Carroll Mizicko, OFM 274-0655.
28   Memorial Day Program, 10 a.m., St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish Cemetery, Hecker, call Joan Powell 473-2217.

 

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  Legion of Mary, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes church library, Sparta, call 443-2811.

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June    
Sundays   Church Visitations and Tours, 1-4 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Kaskaskia, call Emily Lyons 826-2667.
Sunday Mornings   Dialogue with the Word, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:15 -10 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Edward Koszykowski 726-6700.
6   Catholic War Veterans/Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Post Home, Belleville, call Michael Anthony 580-1619.
7
  Women Weaving Our Lives Together - Women's Spirituality Group, 7-9 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Sister Janis Yaekel, ASC 397-0584.
7   Monthly Book Discussion St. Nicholas Parish, 9:30-11 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Janet Schless 632-1137.
13
  Taize Prayer, 7-8 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
13
  Daughters of Isabella, Circle 980, noon, Bull Pen private room, New Athens, call Carole Kellar Dobyns 768-4396.
20
  Daughters of Isabella Circle 329, noon, Mass and meeting, St. Luke's hall, Belleville, call Lynn Engers 394-1614.
20
  Daughters of Isabelle, Circle 718, 7:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Breese, call Millie Wesselmann 288-7372.
24   St. Peter Fraternity, Secular Franciscans, 1:45 p.m., St. Teresa parish center, Belleville, call Helen Fuhrman 235-7063.
28
  Legion of Mary, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes church library, Sparta, call 443-2811.
29-July 1   A Special Retreat with Father Ron Rolheiser, OMI, (29) Arrival 4 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.

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July    
Sundays   Church Visitations and Tours, 1-4 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Kaskaskia, call Emily Lyons 826-2667.
Sunday Mornings   Dialogue with the Word, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:15 -10 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Edward Koszykowski 726-6700.
July 2012   West End Cluster Vacation Bible School, Time: TBA, Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Henry Parish, Belleville, call parish office 234-6196.
4
  Catholic War Veterans/Auxiliary, 7 p.m., Post Home, Belleville, call Michael Anthony 580-1619.
5   Monthly Book Discussion, St. Nicholas Parish, 9:30-11 a.m., Good Shepherd Center, O'Fallon, call Janet Schless 632-1137.
6-12
  A Special Retreat with Sister Carla Mae Streeter, OP, (6) Arrival 4 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
9-13
  Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Francis of Assisi parish center, Aviston, call Janice Lampe, 228-7709.
11   Daughters of Isabella, Circle 980, noon, Bull Pen private room, New Athens, call Carole Kellar Dobyns 768-4396.
15   Fanning the Flame "Ask the Bishop" Series, 4 p.m., Web-based, see Fanning the Flame Web site: www.ftfdiobelle.org, or call Laurie Edwards, Office of Respect Life Ministry, 235-9601, ext. 1332.
18   Daughters of Isabella, Circle 329, noon Mass and meeting, St. Luke's hall, Belleville, call Lynn Engers 394-1614.
18   Daughters of Isabelle, Circle 718, 7:30 p.m., K of C Hall, Breese, call Millie Wesselmann 288-7372.
18   Taize Prayer, 7-8 p.m., King's House, Belleville, call Brother Pat McGee, OMI 397-0584.
22   St. Peter Fraternity, Secular Franciscans, 1:45 p.m., St. Teresa parish center, Belleville, call Helen Fuhrman 235-7063.
26   Legion of Mary, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes church library, Sparta, call 443-2811.
28   Healing Day of Reflection with Tom Smith, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine Visitor Center, Belleville, call Judy Williamson 394-6270.
28-Aug. 5   Solemn Novena to Our Lady of the SNows, 7:30 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows shrine Church, all Orin Johnson 394-6276.

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