A Warm Thank You
from
Bridges of Promise at St. Patrick Church
(Formerly Rulenge Giving Group) 

Thank you to all those who helped bake for and support the February 14 Valentine’s Day Bake Sale to benefit the Orphanage in Rulenge, Tanzania.  We hope everyone enjoyed the tasty goodies!  Through your generosity we raised $375.00 that will go directly to help pay the tuition for orphans to attend school. 

It is our goal to raise $19,200 in 2010 in order to send 32 orphans to school for the 2011 school year.  We truly appreciate everyone helping us   get off to this strong start.  We are planning events throughout the year;  look for announcements in the Bulletin.  If you have your own fundraising idea, please let us know.

For more information, or to get involved, please contact 
Karen Schuster
karen.bridgesofpromise@gmail.com  or  415-806-1123
or
Sandra Fazzino
sandra.bridgesofpromise@gmail.com or 415-336-5128 

St. Patrick Men’s Annual Silent Weekend Retreat
Jesuit Retreat Center
Los Altos, CA
 March 26—28

Theme:  “Entering Holy Week”
Director:  Father Tom Weston, S.J. 

For further information, contact:  Howard Murphy 461-5085 or Ray Nann 924-3954 

HELPING HANDS LUNCHEON

WEDNESDAY
MARCH 10
PARISH CENTER 

To make reservations, call Terry 924-9710 

Weekday Mass during Lent is 7:45 a.m. beginning Thursday, February 18, and continuing through the Lenten Season 

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The Lenten Regulations regarding Fast and Abstinence are: 

Abstinence:
Everyone fourteen years of age and older is bound to abstain from meat on ASH WEDNESDAY, the FRIDAYS of LENT and GOOD FRIDAY.

Fasting:
Everyone eighteen years of age and older, but under the age of sixty, is also bound to fast on ASH WEDNESDAY and GOOD FRIDAY.  On these two days, the law of fast allows only one full meal a day, but does not prohibit taking some food during the day, so long as this does not constitute another full meal.  Drinking liquids during the day is permitted.

When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige.  In doubt concerning fast or abstinence, a priest assigned to pastoral ministry or confessor should be consulted.  In the spirit of penance, the faithful should not lightly excuse themselves from this obligation. 

Saint Patrick Church
Presents

Saint Patrick Church Presents a Bible Study Class on the Gospel of Luke conducted by Fr. Augusto Villote. 

Thursdays:  March 11, March 18, March 25
7:00 p.m.
Location:  Healy Hall 

Lenten Season

Stations of the Cross
Friday evenings in the Church followed by Taize Prayer Service
(March 12, March 26) 

Taize Prayer is a reflective, meditative form of prayer with music and both English and Latin chants.  Come join us and be refreshed in the Holy Spirit 

All are truly welcome

 Friday, March 12
Stations 7:00—7:30 p.m.
Taize Prayer Service 7:30—8:30 p.m.

Friday, March 19
Stations only 7:00—7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 26
Stations 7:00—7:30 p.m.
Taize Prayer Service 7:30—8:30 p.m. 

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

Our Assessment for the Archdiocesan Programs and Ministries Annual Appeal is $68,500.

We ask that every family consider giving according to their means.  A one-time gift may be made with a MasterCard or Visa Credit Card.  For instructions, please read the Annual Appeal brochure carefully.

Brochures are available in the vestibule of the Church and on the Annual Appeal Page

Thank you 

STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

 For Parishioners Using Sunday Envelopes

You may request a Statement for 2009 by calling the Parish Office 924-0600

CASINO ROYALE GALA

Saturday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.—11:30 p.m. in the Parish Center

St. Patrick Parish Center will be transformed into a sumptuous casino complete with:

Music, Dancing, Cocktails, Delicious Hors d’oeuvres,
Gaming Tables and Auction, And perhaps a visit from James Bond 

Come out for an evening of elegance and fun
All are welcome to attend

For more information, please contact St. Patrick School 924-0501 ext. 10

VOCATION RETREAT DAY FOR YOUNG WOMEN 

Sunday, March 14
9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
Location:  Nazareth House
245 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael 

For more information, call Sister Linda 415-479-8292 or Sister Fintan 310-216-8170

Friday, March 19

CORNBEEF AND CABBAGE
With potatoes, carrots, salad, bread, dessert, wine, and coffee
Cocktails:  6:00 p.m. (no host)
Dinner:      7:15 p.m.
Adults:  $20.00
Children six years old and over:  $7.00
Children under six:  free 

THERE WILL BE IRISH DANCERS 

For Dinner Reservations, send your check to

Leroy Cheda
216 Almonte Boulevard, Mill Valley, CA  94941
Phone:  415-497-8119 

Reservations MUST be received by March 15 

Reverend Paul Arnoult has been given dispensation  from Archbishop George Niederauer to eat meat  only for those attending this dinner.  In return, he  asked that each individual participating, select  another day during Lent as a substitute to abstain  from meat. 

We ask everyone to please bring a canned good or some non-perishable food item that evening for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Bank.

The Marin Catholic Parents Association
invites you to the
Annual Marin Catholic Fashion Show 

“Through the Looking Glass”
(featuring Marin Catholic student models) 

Saturday, March 20
Location:  Marin Civic Center Exhibit Hall
10:00 a.m.  Luncheon Show
5:00 p.m.  Dinner Show

Online bidding for a fabulous selection of items is open to everyone beginning on Monday, February 22.  Browse the site at www.biddingforgood.com/marincatholic

For tickets and information, contact mcpa@marincatholic.org

The Hibernian Newman Club’s
46th Annual St. Patrick Day Luncheon
Wednesday, March 17

St. Francis Westin in Union Square
11:00 a.m. No Host Reception
12:00 p.m. Corned Beef & Cabbage
Traditional Irish Music and Entertainment   Tickets:  $80.00 

For information and tickets call 415-614-5596
 or
e-mail jansenm@sfarchdiocese.org or visit www.sfyam.org

Proceeds benefit the Catholic College Campus Ministry Programs for the Archdiocese of San Francisco

14th Annual Marin Hunger Walk

Sunday, March 21, 2:30 p.m.
What:  5 kilometer (3:1 mile) walk
Where:  Downtown San Rafael
Why:  Raise Hunger Awareness in Marin and Funds for Local and World Hunger Relief

Sponsored by:  Church World Service, Marin Interfaith Council and San Francisco Theological Seminary

For more information, contact Patty Sanders 415-515-6127
or
pattytri@sbcglobal.net or visit:  www.cropwalk.org