POLAR PLUNGE – FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON: It is that time of year again! Time to run into the cold waters of Deam Lake on Saturday, February 20th! We are asking for parishioners from both parishes to help benefit Special Olympics Indiana by either plunging or sponsoring the plungers. We hope to have a big group from our Catholic Community of Jeffersonville. Each plunger must collect at least $75.00 to plunge. If you have any questions, please email Josh at jgraf@sacredheartschool.us  or call him at 282.0423.

 MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Mark your calendars for this annual celebration on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. Sunday, February 14, at 9:30 in the St. Augustine Parish Hall, our annual Mardi Gras celebration will take place. This year instead of "King Cakes" we will have pancakes cooked and "flipped" by the famous Mr. Young (from articles in the Evening news about his entertaining while serving). Plan on joining us for this special event.

 March 5th: "You Gotta Move" - A Lenten Gathering for families and friends of all ages! 7:00-8:30 p.m. at St. Augustine Church ... Reception following in the Parish Hall

 March 6th: Walk Together Church - A Lenten Journey ... An evening of song and inspiration with ValLimar Jansen 7:00-8:30 p.m. at St. Augustine Church.

February Sessions:
February 7 we will have popular presenter Bill Bonhert with us. Bill will speak on the Hindu religion. This presentation takes place at 9:45 a.m. in the Bill Hunn Center of St. Catharine Hal

 THOMAS MERTON SERIES: This Lenten Series will begin on Sunday, February 14 at 9:45 a.m. in the Bill Hunn Center of St. Catharine Hall. To register you may call or email Ann Northam.

 SOUP & PSALMS: The February Soup & Psalms session will be Monday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bill Hunn Center of St. Catharine Hall. This month we will pray and discuss Psalms 86 & 94. For more information please call Bob Leonard at 283-6405.

The year-long Scripture series by international Scripture Scholar Father Donald Senior explores the Catholic understanding of Scripture.

The Catholic Community of Jeffersonville Presents

ValLimar Jansen March 6th, 2010 St. Augustine Church 7:00 p.m. Donations only

Introducing the person behind that incredible voice. You've heard her soaring soprano and soulful, spine-tingling vocals on gospel, jazz and pop tracks and wondered, "Wow! Who is that?" Blessed with an extraordinary voice, ValLimar Jansen is a highly regarded singer, and recording artist. She is also a college professor, a leader of worship and prayer and a workshop presenter at conferences across the United States and abroad. Known especially for her work with gospel, contemporary Christian and gospel-jazz styles, she sings a wide range of music, including spirituals and traditional, organ-based choral music. Today, ValLimar tours regionally, nationally and internationally as an inspirational speaker, a storyteller, a psalmist, a song leader, a principal vocalist, and/or an emcee.

Visit www.spiritandsong.com for more information about ValLimar.

Sponsored by the Adult Faith Formation Committee

Thank you to everyone: Our collection totals from both parishes were $21,400.00. 

The seminarians are okay and have returned to St. Raphael. Our mission trip will probably be delayed, although that isn’t final at this time. Thanks to all of you for your concern.

Visit Saint Raphael Parish, Saint Raphael, Haiti for more information about the Haiti Disaster, and our sister parish.