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Some excerpts from Pope Francis message for Lent say it better than I can: Lent summons us, and enables us, to come back to the Lord wholeheartedly and in every aspect of life.

He goes on to say, We are called not just to abstain from sin during Lent, but to true conversion of our hearts and minds as followers of Christ.

1 NEWSLETTER Snows Women s Auxiliary March 2018 Snows Women s Auxiliary Formed November of 2012 We are a service and social organization existing so that the women of Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church can be involved with assisting others while enjoying social activities. SWA March, 2018 Newsletter President s Article Officers Effective July 1, 2017: President: Susann Boley Vice Pres: Shari Ford Rec. Sec: Treasurer: Cindy McLaughlin Corr. Sec: Sgt at Arms: Newsletter Editor: I hope alll of our SWA ladies and their families are having a good Lent. Some excerpts from Pope Francis message for Lent say it better than I can: Lent summons us, and enables us, to come back to the Lord wholeheartedly and in every aspect of life. During Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to seeking the Lord in prayer and reading Scripture, to service by giving alms, and to sacrifice self-control through fasting. He goes on to say, We are called not just to abstain from sin during Lent, but to true conversion of our hearts and minds as followers of Christ. (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) We at Our Lady of the Snows are very blessed to have a wonderful Lenten opportunity for learning - the 5 week Lenten Series. There are 3 sessions left in this series. Check out the flyer in the parish bulletin and make a commitment to be there. Snows Women's Auxiliary Mission Statement: Promote sociability among members and fellowship among the church s congregation. Promote charitable service to the church with activities each year, such as but not limited to, money for Christmas cheer, scholarships, help to needy families, donation of clothing, food for the poor and needy, and any other such activity approved by the members. Assist in promoting and supporting the members of Snows Women s Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus, Council Number At our Officer s meeting, we all agreed that we feel the energy of all of the SWA activities that are percolating right now. We have a lot of ladies involved in some great upcoming activities. It s not too late for you to get involved. Simply contact anyone in charge of the various committees and ask them how you can help. The Committee List is on page 3. It s very satisfying to realize we are helping in a great cause, and making new friends all along the way. With Easter on April 1st, possibly before you will see our April issue of this newsletter, your SWA leadership want to wish you a very blessed and happy Easter season. Love, Susann

Calendar of Upcoming Events On-going The SWA Knit and Crochet group meets every other Tuesday in the Parish Center from 10:00 am -1:00 pm.

Monday, March 5 - SWA Meeting - bring a sweet or savory treat to share. Social Half Hour is 6:00 6:30 pm; meeting is 6:30-7:30 pm.

20 Tuesday, March 20 Lenten Series on 5 Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm. See back page for more details. Saturday, March 17 St.

Sunday, March 18 Join us for the first SWA Bingo fundraiser this year at the Parish Center.

2 Calendar of Upcoming Events On-going The SWA Knit and Crochet group meets every other Tuesday in the Parish Center from 10:00 am -1:00 pm. Upcoming gatherings are on March 6 and 20. For more information, contact Pat at Monday, March 5 - SWA Meeting - bring a sweet or savory treat to share. Social Half Hour is 6:00 6:30 pm; meeting is 6:30-7:30 pm. Our guest speaker is Marie Rossi speaking on Women s Health Issues. Tuesday, Feb. 20 Tuesday, March 20 Lenten Series on 5 Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm. See back page for more details. Saturday, March 17 St. Patrick s Day Dinner hosted by the SWA. See the flyer on Page 4 for more information. Sunday, March 18 Join us for the first SWA Bingo fundraiser this year at the Parish Center. Saturday, April 14 Join the Craft Fair Committee at 9:30 am in the Parish Center to assist in making items to sell at our Craft Fair in October. Sign up at our March 5 meeting. Saturday, May 5, 2018 Women s Retreat presented by Sr. Kathy Bryant. See notice to the right of this box for details. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Making a Difference Awards presentation at the SWA May meeting. (Note: SWA meeting has been moved to the second Tuesday in May.) Can you donate either of these items to make our SWA craft projects for the Fair? COSTUME JEWELRY you no longer want, broken or not. Jewelry will be collected at our meeting this Monday, March 5, so be sure to check your jewelry box for any pieces you no longer want! BASKETS to hold pine cones, which the Committee is collecting to decorate and sell at the Fair.

3 Add Excitement to Your Life - Join a SWA Committee! Chairwomen listed in bold above member names Funeral Service Committee Ongoing Sandra Gerhardt-Carroll & Cindy McLaughlin or Ann Steckline Barrie McKay Madeline Zunino Barbara Clark Nancy Piercy Nelda McGee Diana Perez Sandy McClure Jean Sokol Susannah Lee Bingo Committee Ongoing Mary Francis or Gayle Carlson Cindy McLaughlin Madeleine Zunino Debbie Sotero Sandy McClure Delores Harvey Sharon Cortez Theresa Kristynik Clergy Hour Committee Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Susann Boley Carol Burr Nelda McGee Sandra Gerhardt-Carroll Nancy Piercy Susannah Lee Making a Difference Recognition Awards May 8, 2018 Sandy McClure Ellie Lawson-Gilgovan Lynette Prina Duclos Gayle Carlson Mary Boles Pat Slavin Kathryn Trimble St. Patrick s Day Dinner Parish Center Saturday, March 17, 2018 Sandra Gerhardt-Carroll or Ann Steckline Carol Burr Cindy McLaughlin Ellie Lawson-Gilgovan Lacey Cuington Mary Boles Mary Culbert Shari Ford Terry Norman Holiday Craft Fair & Bake Parish Center October 27-28, 2018 Cindy McLaughlin Mary Francis Deb Van Keuren Sandra Gerhardt-Carroll Ginny Keenan Sharon Cortez

Saturday March 17 th 6pm OLS Parish Center 1200 S.

Corned Beef & Fixin s $20each +++ 12&under=$12 +++

4 Saturday March 17 th 6pm OLS Parish Center 1200 S. Arlington Irish Dance Show + A Fun Game for All + Corned Beef & Fixin s $20each &under=$ &under= FREE Every Person Must Have A Ticket (yes, even babies!) Ticket Sales after some Masses in March & at our Parish Office during regular hours

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