Second Collection—Next Weekend
Catholic Relief Services—South American Ministries & Chile Earthquake Relief
Worldwide relief services for poverty, for health needs and for natural disasters are usually coordinated by Catholic Relief Services. The annual collection for Catholic Relief Services and for the needs of the Church in Latin/South America is next week. With the earthquake in Chile, it seems appropriate to combine these collections. Father Victor will divide the collection according to our history each year for Catholic Relief Services. It is clear that there have been numerous problems worldwide recently that deserve our support. But there is only so much money that can go around. Please give what you are able.

Bishop’s Annual Ministries Appeal
Now that Lent has begun, the parish once again makes the appeal for the special ministries of the Diocese of Monterey. These activities are not associated with a specific parish. At the same time they serve all parishes. The registered members of the parish have received the AMA materials in the mail. The parish’s response has been spectacular in prior years. Despite the economy, hope is high that the goal of $24,200 will be exceeded because of the successes of recent years.

Stations of the Cross
The special Lenten celebration of the Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 1:00 p.m. in the church.

Abstinence on Lenten Fridays
The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Abstinence is required of all Catholics over the age of 14 (no upper limit). This means that no meat or meat products (soups, gravies, consommés, etc.) are to be eaten on the Fridays of Lent. These regulations are considered to be a serious obligation for all Catholics. However, those who are ill, pregnant, on medication or special diets for health concerns or those who must work at extremely physical jobs may be exempt from these regulations.

Adult Confirmation
The Bishop’s Office has informed the parishes that adult Confirmation will take place in May. Any adult member of the parish who has received First Communion, but not Confirmation, is encouraged to consider preparing for Confirmation. The ceremony and retreat will take place in our own parish this year for San Luis Obispo County. The agreed date is May 16th. If interested, please contact Father Victor soon at 773-2219.

Pray for Those in the Military
There are several members of the parish family who are in the military. Please pray for Jeffrey “Jeff” Owen, Matthew Owen, Jeremiah and Amelia “Milly” (Souza) Eggebraaten, David Chambers, Christopher Valine, Jarod Alexander Souza, Nicholas Villegas and Richard (Richie) John III.

Travel to Europe (Oberammergau/Passion Play)
There are two European trips planned for next year. Father Alphonse and Father Victor are going on separate tours at the same time to include the renown Passion Play at Oberammergau. Father Alphonse’s tour starts in Munich and includes Oberammergau, Innsbruck and the Italian cities of Balzano, Verona, Florence and Rome. Father Victor’s tour starts in Paris and goes through the Black Forest, Zurich, Luzern, Innsbruck, Oberammergau and Munich (Oktoberfest). Flyers are available in the rear of the church. (Departure is mid-September 2010.)

Coffee and Donuts
Coffee and donuts will be available Sunday morning in the hall. Please join your fellow parishioners after the Sunday morning Masses. Introduce yourselves to someone you don’t know.

“What Catholics Really Believe”
A 5-week Friday evening Lenten series will be offered at Saint Paul the Apostle Church from February 26th through March 26th. A meatless Lenten supper will be served at 6:00 p.m. each Friday night, for a $3 donation, followed by a 60-minute presentation. The DVD series features Dr. Ray Guarendi, a nationally-known speaker and TV persona, in dialogue with Fr. Kevin Fete, a beloved parish priest. Topics will include the eucharist, the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Scripture and Tradition, the papacy, confession. . .in other words, the basics of the Catholic faith that are most often misunderstood. All are welcome. For information, call the rectory at 773-2219.

Passover Seder
Passover Seder will be celebrated on Monday evening, March 29th at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Parish Hall. All are welcome. To participate, you will need to attend preparatory Bible study sessions on Friday, March 19 and March 26 at 9:00 a.m. If you would like to attend the Seder but can’t make the Friday morning Bible Study sessions, please call Sheryl at 550-0056. We may have an evening “makeup” session on Monday, March 22nd if there is enough demand.

Senior Health Screening
San Luis Obispo County is conducting senior health screenings. Seniors (50+) will sit with a registered nurse for blood pressure, weight, total cholesterol, anemia, diabetes, nutrition counseling, referrals, screening, etc. The sites and times are: Judson Lodge, 3000 Augusta Street, San Luis Obispo, Tuesday, March 9th from 9:00 a.m. to noon; Senior Center, 1445 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, Thursday, March 11th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Saint Paul the Apostle Parish Hall, 800 Bello Street, Pismo Beach, Monday, March 15th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Lipid panels are possible at the Senior Center and at Saint Paul the Apostle; please call 788-0827; a 12-hour fast is required; and there is a cost of $20.00.

Five Cities Christian Women Meet
The Five Cities Christian Women Food Ministry monthly potluck will take place on March 8th at The Church of Latter Day Saints, 751 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande at noon. Patty Redding will speak on Family History. Bring a dish to share and your own tableware. There is no charge. For information, please contact 489-6706.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15; Lk 4:24-30
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14
Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12/2 Cor 5:17-21;
Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

Continue to pray for those who are ill
Frank and Cecilia Cotta, Bill Musser, Jude Genova, Naomi Chew, Mary Louise Brady, Betty Kupiszewski, Ruby Pereira, Phyllis Killgore, Ernest Valelunga, Shawn Clark, Alberta Cordova, Claudio Carbero, Anastasia Berry, Tom Quaresma, Therese Lawrence, Ida Avila, Noreen Longbrake, Anthony Cochiolo, Mauricio and Gallent Betita, Phyllis Lacey, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Sidney Wagner, Jeanne Oliver, Michalle Hammond, Benjamin David McConnell, Rey Cacabelos, Richard Buckley, Loris Morrissey, James Cegelski, Jr., Trinity Silva, Tony Brescia, McKenzie Tompkins, Claudia Atkinson, Rosalea Garces, Gayle Grew, Jerry Cornelius, Joe Tondre, Ralph Chamberlain, Anne Sterline, Tyler Borges, Lawrence Landsteiner, Erika Brast, Visitacion Mistades, Patricia Goodie, Emma Coehlo, Patrick Johnson, Ginger Brandy, Judy Glazer, Nina Zardeneta, Gloria Wash, Scott Frank, Ann Hopkins, Romeo Zuech, Marvel Haney, Mike Fiorentino and Sharleen Brooks.