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Join us for our Mardi Gras Celebration!

Sunday, February 11

6-8 p.m. Marist Hall

Mardi Gras will be the last chance for our parish to

hoot and holler before the more somber season of Lent begins. This year our Mardi Gras celebration, sponsored by our Fellowship Ministry, will include a 50/50 drawing

and a raffle, Mardi Gras bingo, games, a live jazz band and a special Mardi

Gras cake. Bring your favorite covered dish to share. See you there!

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February 11, 2018 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sacrament of the Sick On February 11, we celebrate World Day of the Sick in the United States. “The Church’s service to the sick and those who care for them must continue with renewed vigour, in fidelity to the Lord’s command (cf. Lk 9:2-6; Mt 10:1-8; Mk 6:7-13) and following the eloquent example of her Founder and Master.” (from Pope Francis’ letter for the World Day of the Sick, 2018) To celebrate World Day of the Sick, Holy Rosary Parish will offer the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during the weekend masses on February 10 and 11.

Ash Wednesday AshWednesdayisFebruary14.Massesandthe

distributionofasheswilltakeplaceatHolyRosaryat12:05p.m.and7p.m.Pleasejoinus!Anddon’tforgettoreadtheLentenbulletininsertthisweekforsomeimportantinformationaboutthisupcomingholyseason.

Confirmation News The Holy Rosary 2018 Confirmation Class will meet on Sunday, February 18, at 4 p.m. in Marist Hall. The Post family will provide the meal. Remember, students and parents, to pray your Confirmation prayer daily!

Marist Scholarship Fundraiser The Scholarship Committee is excited to announce that they are selling T-Shirts as a fund-raiser for our Marist Scholarship. The money will go towards this year’s senior scholarship presented in May. We will be selling short sleeve shirts for $15.00 and long sleeve shirts for $17.00 in all sizes, youth small through adult 3X. We will be taking pre-paid orders during the month of February. Let’s show our Holy Rosary pride and sponsor this worthy cause.

Our Sympathies Our sympathies are extended to the family of Edna Anadon, our homebound parishioner, who died last week. Edna was the mother of Edna (and husband Paco) Figuroa of Buckhannon. May her soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace.

Holy Rosary Women's Group The Holy Rosary Women are excited to present a Lenten evening entitled "The Way of Our Sorrowful Mother" (Via Matris), published in the Magnificat. The gathering will be on Tuesday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m. in Marist Hall. A complimentary Magnificat, March issue, special Holy Week issue, and a Seven Sorrows of Mary Prayer Card will be given to all those who attend. All are welcome.

Lenten Outreach Project Our church's Lenten outreach project will soon begin. This year we will be reaching out to the Families in Crisis Shelter (Elkins) and to senior residents at Holbrook Nursing Home (Buckhannon). This year's Lenten project will be asking parish members to take an Easter egg from an Easter basket or tree, purchase the gift listed inside the egg, and return the gift either wrapped or unwrapped. Our Christian Concerns Ministry will take it from there. Meanwhile, thank you for your very generous response to our Advent project. YOU really were the "angels" on the Christmas angel tree!

Retreat With The Pope This Lenten season we will be going on retreat with the Pope. That's right: Pope Francis. The retreat will consist of a DVD series entitled "A Lenten Retreat with Pope Francis" and will take place every Friday of Lent (except First Friday, March 2nd and Good Friday). Themes that will be covered include God's mercy, forgiveness, and compassion as seen from the perspective of our Pope. A meager meal (soup and sandwiches) will be included. The weekly retreat will take place on Friday's immediately after Stations of the Cross. Join us for this blessed "time out" offered by our Adult Faith Ministry.

Men’s Group The men's group will be meeting every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. in Marist Hall. If you are interested in another meeting time, please contact Sal Carmona at 304-642-0866. The theme this spring is spiritual development and male leadership. All men of the parish are invited to attend.

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School of Religion February:LentBegins-JesusPreparesforHisHour

Prayforyourlovedones–SendsomeoneaValentine

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St.PatrickCatholicSchoolisnowacceptingstudentapplicationsfortheremainderofthe2017-2018schoolyear.Thesestudents,ifaccepted,willqualifyforreducedtuitionratesforthisyear.St.Patrickoffers:• Catholicfaithintegratedintoclassroomdiscussion• Communityserviceopportunities• Academicopportunities,St.Patrickstudentsconsistentlyrankatthetopoftheirclasswhengraduatinghighschool• FamilyatmosphereforstudentsandpaChocrentsSt.PatrickCatholicSchoolprovidesasafe,caringlearningenvironmentthatfostersindividuality,spiritualandphysicalwell-beingofallstudents,andpreparesthemtoliveandlearninanever-changingworld.

SoulCore Schedule Currently, the SoulCore class schedule will be as follows (weather permitting): Thursday, February 15, 2018: 6:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary and Tuesday, February 20, 2018: 6:00 p.m. at Saint Patrick’s

Last Week’s Collection Envelopes: $1,790.00 Building Fund: $25.00 Loose: $55.00

Married Couples Retreat Join us for a Married Couples Retreat at the Priestfield Retreat Center in Kearneysville, WV. The

retreat master’s name is Father Rick Kramer from the Office of Family Life in Washington, D.C. and the retreat dates are March 16-18 or March 23-25. For more information, please call Elaine Galeone at 410-252-5355.

Please Pray Robert Fulton, Mary Plocki, Joe Morton, Kim Casella, Fr. John Baran, Mike Derico, The Family of Janine Robinson, the Jones Family, James Dunn Family, Braden Berry, Mary Kimberly Moore, Charles Sandreth, Gary Cortes, Craig Cortes, Lori Wilcox, Joseph Cortes, Sid Holic, Lorene Hardman, Louise Hawkinberry, Kate Deasy, Rosemary Austin, Shana Erickson, Victor Zara, Msgr Michael Doyle, Brenda Gullo, Kimberly Moore, Jeff Rosenbury, Allen Rosenbury, Mary and Bob Shutran, Mike Hanson, Marsha Garton, Lorraine

McLean, Mike Farah, Phil Halligan, Shaelyn Posey, Levi Abel, Rose DeProspero, Phil Murphy, Sheila Marsh, Chris, Pat Marsh, Rose Mary Tomblyn, Vonda Brandt, Janice Korish, Aaron Walden, Ann Wilson, Hugh Hensil, Roger Abel, Karen Linn, Randy Trent, Jessie Disbrow, Mary Carpino.

Pleaseprayforallmenandwomenservinginthemilitary.

Please pray for our homebound Gene and Mary Stump, Jeannette Willett, Denna Bayless, Virginia Cerullo, Toni and Emerick Cerullo, Anna Stalnaker, Ron Frye, Gerald Hackney, Rose Deprospero, Rocena Ashbury, John Sneberger. BirthdaysandAnniversaries

Celebrate With Your Parish Family! Do you have a birthday or special celebration in your family for February? Just drop a note in the collection basket or give it to Fr. Joe. We are always proud of the accomplishments of our parish family, but we need you to tell us about them so we can share it with everyone! Don’t be shy! Tracey Willett – Feb. 9 Ken Westfall – Feb. 6 Francis Boyles – Feb. 6 Charlie Anderegg – Feb. 15 Jerry Moore - Feb. 15 Annie Boyd – Feb. 17 Beckie Boyd – Feb. 17 Payton Knicely – Feb. 19 Diana Thompson - Feb. 22

DATE EVENT PLACE TIMESun. Feb. 11 Sun. Feb. 11

Choir Mardi Gras Party

Church Marist Hall

5 p.m. 6 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 14

Men’s Mtg. Ash Wed. liturgies

Marist Hall Church

6:30 a.m. 12:05 p.m. 7 p.m.

Thurs. Feb. 15

SoulCore Marist Hall 6 p.m.

Fri. Feb. 16 Stations Meal & DVD

Church Marist Hall

6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Sat. Feb 17 Tues. Feb. 20

Men’s Breakfast Pastoral Council Mtg.

Zick’s Rectory

9 a.m. 6:30 p.m.

Tues. Feb. 27

Finance Council Mtg. Women’s Gathering

Rectory Marist Hall

Noon 6:30 p.m.

CongratulationstoLindaandMikeHickswhocelebratedtheir48thanniversaryonFebruary6th!Congratulationsandbestwishes!

The date for the next men's breakfast is

Saturday, February 17 at at 9 a.m. at Zicks

Restaurant.

Pastoral Council Report Building Update

As many of you are aware, our Parish School of Religion buildings are in need of substantial repair. Planning for the future and sustainability of our parish, the Pastoral Council has been looking into how to accommodate students and members of our parish in a safe, learning environment. A Building Committee has been formed and they have been looking into several different affordable options for this endeavor. We would like input from our parishioners with any ideas or concerns you may have. We would definitely need the prayers and support of our entire parish to make this endeavor a success. Parish Council members are available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Prayer Breakfast in Morgantown

Looking to deepen your faith? Join us for the Magnificat Chapter of Morgantown Inspirational Prayer Breakfast, March 3, 2018 at Lakeview Resort. Our inspirational speaker is Mary Shields. A CCD, Confirmation, and TEC teacher, Mary will share her beautiful story of saying yes to God and how her faith journey continually leads her to a deeper and more fulfilling relationship with Jesus. Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic women aimed at strengthening and sharing our faith. WHAT: Morgantown Magnificat Inspirational Prayer Breakfast WHEN: Saturday, March 3, 2018, 9 am to noon (doors open at 8:15am) WHERE: Lakeview Resort, 1 Lakeview Drive, Morgantown, WV 26508 GUEST SPEAKER: Mary Shields RESERVATIONS: Cost $20. Must register by February 24, 2018. Register online at magnificatmorgantown.org or call Pat at 304-296-8950. No tickets sold at the door. WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED Question: Carnivale and Mardi Gras celebrations are linked to Ash Wednesday, Lent, fast and abstinence. Can you tell us more about the connections between these events?

Answer: Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the forty days known as Lent. Every year, Christians highlight this penitential season as a time of self-examination, reformation of one's life, and continued development of a deeper spiritual life. The recommended practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving become the focus of Lenten activity and ritual. Each of these spiritual practices is aimed at personal discipline as well as continued concern for the other, especially the poor or alienated. Forty days is a symbolic biblical period of time, during which personal transformation occurs and out of which people surface as more spiritual, ready to carry out God's mission. Relying on God's providence and care, no matter how difficult life becomes, is crucial to Lenten spirituality. Fasting was initially stricter, permitting only one simple meal a day without meat, fish, or other delicacies. Such things were not even

allowed in the house. In order to prepare for this in an age of no refrigeration, people gathered to consume whatever was not allowed during Lent. This led to parties or celebrations originally referred to as Carnivale, literally meaning "goodbye to meat," or Mardi Gras, literally meaning "Fat Tuesday." The eating and celebrating ended on the Tuesday just

before Ash Wednesday. Today we focus more on moderation in all things, as well as a strong concern the poor. What are you doing for the poor this Lent?

EucharisticLiturgies Saturday, February 10

5 p.m. – Angie Durkin (WVWC) 7 p.m. – Madonna & Lynn Bonner (Holy Rosary)

Sunday, February 11 9 a.m. – For our Parishioners (Holy Rosary) noon - Hans Moses (Sacred Heart)

Monday, February 12 7:30a.m.–KarenHulick(dec)(HolyRosary)

Tuesday, February 13 Father Bill Seli, S.M.(dec) (Hospital) Wednesday, February 14

12:05 - Holy Rosary Parishioners (Holy Rosary) 7 p.m. – McDermott Family (Holy Rosary)

Thursday, February 15 7:30 a.m. – Lafferre Family (Hospital)

Friday, February 16 7:30 a.m. – Merle Swisher (dec) (Holy Rosary) Saturday, February 17

5 p.m. – Students of WVWC (WVWC) 7 p.m. – Deceased members of the James Lill Family (Holy Rosary)

Sunday, February 18 9 a.m. – For our Parishioners(Holy Rosary) Noon – No Mass (Sacred Heart)