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Following a long-time practice, our two statues in the church will be covered with purple veils for the time period recommended by the Church – from this Saturday (March 8, the day before the Fifth Sunday of Lent) through Holy Saturday. Thus, the final two weeks of Lent can take on a more solemn note of austerity. The cross (corpus) in our church will be covered from March 8 through the Celebration of the Lords Passion on Good Friday (3:00pm). The cross will be covered in purple for all days except Palm Sunday and Good Friday, when red is the color of the day.

WOMENS GUILD

The March 12^th Womens Guild meeting will be our annual Soup Sampler meeting. Soup makers are needed as this is our Guest Luncheon. If you are bringing a Soup Pot, please notify Marguerite Conroy at 508-888-8930. The luncheon begins at 12:00pm and entertainment will follow.

MARYS CLOSET THRIFT SHOP

March weather is a challenge. Temperatures range from below freezing to the high 50s (sometimes even during the same day!). If you havent purchased your Easter outfit yet, waiting to see what the weather might be like, consider shopping for that special dress or suit at Marys Closet Thrift Shop. Our prices are so very reasonable that you could purchase more than one outfit and still be ahead. We have a fine selection of womens, mens and childrens spring fashions to choose from, some items are even brand new.

A while back we mentioned that we were planning a Bridal Fair and Fashion Show in the Skylight Room of the Parish Center. Well, the date has been set – Sunday, April 13^th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Enjoy the financial benefits of Filenes Basements running of the brides without the stress and violence. We will also have flower girl, bridesmaid and mother of the bride dresses available. An added benefit, representatives of wedding related activities will be present to help you with your planning. Photographers, musicians, hair stylists, florists, bakers, etc. who wish to participate, please call Marys Closet at 508-888-6637 Tuesday through Satruday between 10:00am – 3:00pm.

While our wedding collection is growing, we are still accepting donations of wedding, and wedding related dresses.

DIVORCED AND SEPARATED CATHOLICS

The next meeting of Divorced and Separated Catholics (A Healing Ministry) will be held on March 16 at 7:00pm at the Family Life Center at St. Pius X Parish, S. Yarmouth. We will view and discuss the video Dreams End – Spiritual Recovery from Divorce and Separation.

CHORAL EVENING PRAYER

A choral Evening Prayer for the Feast of Palm Sunday with Gloriae Dei Cantores featuring works by Langlasi, Mathias, Finzi, McCabe and Friedel at the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans will be held Saturday, March 15 at 5:15pm and Sunday March 16 at 3:30pm with an organ concert prelude at 2:30pm. No charge.

ST. ELIZABETH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The St. Elizabeth Cancer Support Group will meet on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:00pm at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, N. Falmouth. This is a week earlier than usual because of Holy Week. People under treatment, survivors, family & friends are invited. Mass will be offered, followed by a meeting & refreshments in the church hall. For more information call 508-563-7770.

THE SAINTS AND SINGERS CHORUS

The Saints and Singers Chorus will present a musical story of Easter entitled Tenebrae at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, N. Falmouth on Palm Sunday, March 16 at 4:00pm. This program, which only lasts about an hour, is a beautiful way for the whole family to enter Holy Week, and prepare for Easter. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken to defray the costs of the program and to benefit the annual Saints and Singers Music Scholarship, open to all students in Southeastern Massachusetts.

FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY

The Feast of Divine Mercy will be celebrated at St. Bonaventure Church, 799 State Rd., Rt. 3A, S. Manomet. The Novena of the Divine Mercy will be offered daily at 3:00pm from Saturday, March 22 through Saturday, March 29. If you would like to pray along with us from home, please call Nancy McCarthy at 508-244-6212, and a Divine Mercy Novena prayer pamphlet will be mailed to your home. Fr. Ken Overbeck will conduct the closing prayer service on the Feast of Divine Mercy. Light refreshments will be served at the parish center following the prayer service. For more information call Ed Buccigross at 508-224-6475.

A CELTIC CELEBRATION

The Cape Cod Chorale will present a concert of Celtic music form Ireland, Scotland and Wales at the Mashpee High School on Saturday, March 15 at 8:00pm. The concert will feature vocal solos by Michael Bonnett, Eileen Long and parishioner, Jean Grady-Pendergast. The concert will be repeated at Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville on Sunday, March 16^th at 2:30pm. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call Jean at 508-477-0974.