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Centering Prayer meets every Monday at 7 p.m. on portable #3. (They do not meet if Monday falls on a holiday.)

YOU ARE INVITED!!
.WHAT ARE HIS PLANS FOR ME?

"For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. When you seek me, you will find me" Jeremiah 29:11,13. Come and seek the Lord in His Word! Stop by any of our Bible Study groups, come and see what we are all about. We meet on Mondays and Tuesdays at  9:30AM and 7:00PM, and Tuesday at 1:30PM. No commitment!! Need more information, call 531-4355

Hi-Liters

The Hi-Liters want to honor our Country's Founding Fathers during the month of February by celebrating the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and the Presidents' Day. We will show our patriotism on Thursday, February 9th when we meet in the J/F Wing at 12:30 pm. Be prepared to enjoy playing cards or games after our refreshments. Please bring a food item of your choice to share with others. All men  and women 50 and older and guests are most welcome. For  details, please call Edwina Dubay, @ 443-4309

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 Eucharistic Adoration will be Friday, February 17th, from 7 to 10 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., we will have Night Prayer of the Church with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Please sign up on the sheets at the back of the church indicating the times you will be coming.

Please sign up on the sheets at the back of the church

indicating the times you will be coming.

First Saturday of the Month  -  

March 3rd Holy Hour with Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

The LOC Faith Community Nurses will be hosting their Monthly Blood Pressure Screening on Feb 5th in the Parish Hall from 9 AM to 11:30AM in Room 7. Please come and meet your dedicated Parish Nurses. We will be introducing you to a different nurse each month. This month, come and meet Ellen who flew in a Hot Air Balloon over New Mexico!

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
REMINDER:
There will be a First Reconciliation Meeting on Tuesday February 7th from 6—8 p.m. in JF Rooms 1-3. Parent(s) & child are required to attend. Remember to bring your red folder with you! Any questions please contact Debbie @ 442-7081.

LIGHT OF CHRIST CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH PICNIC 2012 The schedule of the Parish Picnic planning meetings for Jan. 2012 is given below. All parishioners willing to offer heir time and talent for the success of the picnic are invited to attend. We welcome your ideas and comments. It is also very important that all chairpersons from last year attend the January planning meetings. It is important to the success of the picnic that the chairpersons from last year commit to being chairpersons again this year. The efforts you provided last year are greatly appreciated and needed again this year. The next meetings are January 31st , February 16th and 23rd at 7:00 pm

CATHOLICISM STUDY PROGRAM MONDAYS STARTING FEBRUARY 6, 2012 - TWO SESSIONS EACH MONDAY AT 9:30 A.M. OR 7:00 P.M. - REGISTER JANUARY 29TH AFTER ALL MASSES in the courtyard & hall. In preparation for Lent, Fr. Jacob invites you to participate in the Catholicism Series event at no cost to you! With author and host Father Robert Barron, learn what Catholics believe and why, while being immersed in the art, architecture, literature, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic tradition. Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries, the Catholicism DVD series is a must for every Catholic who wants to come to a deeper understanding of their Catholic Faith and we at Light of Christ have the opportunity to experience it! Don�t miss it! Visit www.catholicismseries.com. There will be 10 presentations with a choice of morning or evening (9:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.) sessions approx. 90 minutes long, each Monday starting Feb. 6th thru the last week of March. Mass will be celebrated on Thur. March 29th @ 7p.m. Call 442-7081 for more information.

The Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Robert Lynch honoring couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during 2012 will take place at St. Jude Cathedral on Sunday, February 12th at 3:00pm. A reception with light hors d'oeuvres will follow.

The Light of Christ Communication & Technology ministry will be offering a free computer class Saturday, February 18th from 10:00 am to noon in the John Francis wing. The topic of the class is Computer Maintenance. The class will cover the basics of file maintenance, optimization suggestions, system software updating and basic security software. If you own a laptop computer, you are encouraged to bring it to the class for specific help with your computer.

Indoor Yard Sale, Saturday, Feb. 18th, 2012, 8a.m. to 1 p.m. at Light of Christ Parish Hall, (2176 Marilyn St., Clearwater.) Eight (8) foot tables for rent only $15.00 each. Some restrictions apply. This is an opportunity for you to clean your storage areas and make money too. To rent a table and get the restrictions call: Chuck (813) 404-9729. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Cut-off for rentals is Feb. 15th, 2012. We are accepting donated items for the CMA table the week of Feb.17 1-4 PM in classroom 1 (north entrance of Hall). Thank You.

The Catholic Men's Association (CMA) is sponsoring a Blood Drive- Saturday, Feb. 18th and Sunday, Feb. 19th (8am to 12:00 noon both days) in the north parking lot. We thank you in advance for your continued support. Appointments are not necessary. Please bring some form of photo ID for verification.

Men's Retreat. 

February 24 - 26.  St. Leo's Abbey.

All men are invited to join us for a weekend of rest, fellowship and spiritual exploration, sponsored by the Light of Christ Men's Retreat Group.  Location is St. Leo's Abbey Retreat Center, near Zephyrhills.   The adult retreat center with single & double rooms, accommodating up to fifty participants, has been reserved.  Website; www.saintleoabbey.org

-       Check-in between 6:00 & 7:00 pm, on Friday.  Check-out Noon, Sunday.   

-       Cost is $150.00, but no one will be turned away, for financial reasons.  Consider paying for a friend.

-       Special needs will be accommodated, and carpooling will be available (meet at Light of Christ parking lot at 5:30pm on Friday, February 24^th).

-       Register after Masses on February 12^th or 19^th.  Registration also possible by contacting Marty O'Boyle: Phone: 727/424-9214

Email: oboyle@kmedipak.com

Retreat Registration Form

Come Learn to Live in the "Will of God" 7th Clearwater Divine Will Conference, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Light of Christ Church, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Mass celebrated by Fr. Julio Rivero, T.O.R. Tickets $30. For details call Theresa Kawalec 727.799.6361 or Mary Rosenfield 727.797.2076

Time for the CCW card party . Save the date: February 28th, doors open at 11:30. Play cards or board games (bring your own) Light lunch, desserts and beverages provided. Tickets $8.00.

AROUND THE DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG

Upcoming Events

* EWTN Lenten Retreat to St. Bernard's Abbey Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Alabama: Deluxe motor coach, lodging & meals.-. $335.00 per person - March 12 -15, 2012. All day at EWTN, guests on live TV show. Call Anne Marie at (727) 807-5323.

* On Saturday, February 11th from 9:00 AM to1:30 PM St. Mark the Evangelist parish in New Tampa will be hosting renowned speaker, Matthew Kelly, for a life changing half day retreat: Living Every Day With Purpose and Passion. Tickets are limited - so get yours today online: www.stmarktampa.org/Feb11th or by calling Cyndi at 813-907-7746 x303.
* The Catholic Foundation announces the 2012 Catholic Foundation Celebration which takes place at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa on February 11th at 6:30 PM. Join us for a fun social event which includes dinner and a program with a guest appearance by His Eminence, Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington (DC) whose faith in Catholic education is well known. The proceeds of the event will benefit our Catholic schools through tuition assistance Further details can be found on our web site at http://cf.dosp.org/ or call 727-374-0220.
* HEART(Healing the Effects of Abortion Related Trauma) is a support group format designed to assist in the healing process for those who have been impacted by pregnancy loss due to abortion. If you have a heart for those hurting and trust in the mercy of God's love, please join us as we learn the basics of this program from Emma Boe, Project Rachel Director. HEART Course training will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. till noon at the Catholic Charities, 1213 16th Street North, St. Petersburg. Please call Emma at 813-924-4173 or Sarah at 727-550-4236 to register.
* Come now, let us set things right, says the Lord: Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow; though they be crimson red, they may become white as wool. If you are willing and obey, you shall eat the good things of the land - Isaiah 1:18-19 Come on a Rachel's Vineyard Retreat and experience the mercy and good things of our Lord. He is waiting for you (men & women). Next Rachel's Retreat is Feb. 17-19, 2012. Project Rachel - Abortion AfterCare-Healing 1-888-456-4673 projectrachel@ccdosp.org or www.rachelsvineyard.org 

Services/Ongoing Activities

St. Vincent DePaul Society sponsored "Free Meds" Program, is dedicated to helping people in need obtain maintenance prescription drugs at no cost to them. If you would like to help, we welcome you to join our team. Please call 461-9598. If you are an adult with limited income and lack access to prescription drug services, we invite you to contact us. Our patient advocates will determine if you are eligible for free medications to treat your chronic health conditions. Advocates will work with you to complete application forms and initiate refill requests. This program is sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Upper Pinellas District Council, and The Health Councils, Inc. with funding provided by Pinellas County Government. For further information please contact us at 727.461.9598

The St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen Conference, needs volunteer substitute cooks. Will train. Please contact: St. Vincent de Paul, Soup Kitchen Conference, Inc., 1345 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 34616 - 813 441-3790.

PROJECT RACHEL - Abortion is traumatic. Reconciliation, counseling and support are available to anyone suffering its after-effects. Call Project Rachel 1-888-456-HOPE(4673), or email eboe@ccdosp.org Next Rachel's Vineyard Retreat is Nov. 11-13, 2011 www.rachelsvineyard.org

Pinellas Hope Needs You Pinellas Hope, a shelter ministry for the homeless in Pinellas County, is a diocesan Ministry of Mercy that needs your help. Pinellas Hope is in big need of volunteers- to provide a brown bag lunch and/or provide and serve an evening meal. To find out how you, your family, Church group or ministry can get involved please visit www.pinellashope.org. For more information e-mail pinellashope@ccdosp.org or call the Facility/Volunteer Manager 727-278-3244 or Pinellas Hope Front Desk: 727-556-6397.

An Abused Child Needs You - As a Guardian ad Litem, you advocate in court and the child welfare system for abused, abandoned or neglected children and teens. The average  time needed is four to six hours a month. As a child's advocate, a Guardian ad Litem visits the child every month, becomes familiar with the child's case and makes recommendations to the court to help ensure the child has a safe, caring and stable environment. For more information about volunteering, please call 1-866-341-1425 or visit www.GuardianadLitem.org.

ZOOMERS - join the singles over 55 group (at Our Lady of Lourdes, Dunedin), for an evening of fun, socializing with nice people and enjoying our monthly events. We meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Dubois Hall. Call Cil at 736-1217 or Cindy at 733-3472 for details.