Next week's readings: Dn. 12:1-3; Heb. 10: 11-14; Mark 13:24-32

HOLY SPIRIT FLEA MARKET

Saturday, November 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ~ treasures, crafts and baked goods. If you wish to donate items, you may drop them off at Holy Spirit on Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (No large furniture or adult clothing, please)

IS YOUR MARRIAGE IN TROUBLE?

If your relationship has grown cold and distant, if you are separated or thinking about separation or divorce, we believe that Retrouvaille (French for Rediscovery and pronounced ‘Re-tro-vi’) can help. Retrouvaille is a Catholic program designed to help hurting couples mend and heal their brokenness. Our next weekend is January 15-17, 2010. All calls and inquiries are confidential. For more information, please call 410-647-0350 or visit our website at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com If you would like to receive information in the mail, email us at: TomnCarol@comcast.net

A CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT

featuring Amhra'nai Na Gaeilge, the Irishman's Chorale, will be held on Sunday, November 29, at 3 p.m. at Holy Spirit Church, 540 Joppa Farm Rd., Joppa, MD.  Cost: $10, Children are free.

All proceeds will go to benefit the homeless of Harford County under the auspices of FCCAU.

For tickets, please call: 410-879-2085.

BINGO KITCHEN HELP IS URGENTLY NEEDED!!!

Kitchen help is needed at Bingo every 3rd Wednesday. You would either be cooking or working the cash register. Also, help is needed on the floor selling package plans or to work the payout table when people win Bingo. We need help, too, on the floor selling extra cards and calling back winning Bingos. Please see Stan at Bingo or call the church @ 410-679-5912.

Lourdes Pilgrimage

Holy Spirit Parish invites Prince of Peace parishioners and their families and friends to join them on a Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France & Fatima, Portugal May 11 through May 18, 2010. The price is approximately $1,900 dollars per person, all inclusive except transportation to the airport and taxes. Payment plan is available. Contact Veronica Hernandez-Shepard at 443- 451-5172 (evenings) for more information.

SLAVA ISUSU CHRISTU

Homemade Pirohi, Holupki (stuffed cabbage), Haluski (noodles and etc.) and Nalesnik (Potato Pancakes) will be served at the Slavic Festival at the Patronage of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church in Arbutus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 21. The Church is located on Linden Ave. and Highview Road near Leeds Ave. in Arbutus.

Loaves and Fishes Weekend: November 14 & 15

Contribute to our monthly food collection for the needy in our community. Please remember to bring some non-perishable items for our food barrel when you come to Mass. We are in need of the following: Spaghetti, Tuna or canned Chicken, Peanut Butter & Jelly, canned Soups, Beef Stew, Instant Potatoes and Rice side dishes. Thank you.

AL-ANON

Do you have a spouse, parent, child or friend who seems to have a drinking problem? Al-Anon is for YOU! There are two meetings at Holy Spirit on Wednesdays. For information on the 10:00 a.m. meeting, call Rita R. at 410-836-2845. For information on the 8:00 p.m. meeting, call Bobbie W. at 410-679-5526.

CATHOLIC ADVOCACY NETWORK

“To desire the common good and strive towards it is a requirement of justice and charity,” Pope Benedict wrote in his recent encyclical. Join the Maryland Catholic Advocacy Network during the in-pew registration this weekend at all Masses and discover an easy way to promote the common good. The Catholic Advocacy Network, an outreach of the Maryland Catholic Conference, is an e-mail network that keeps you updated on issues including abortion, Catholic schools, poverty, immigration, and marriage and puts you in direct contact with lawmakers to share your views. Visit www.mdcathcon.org. to join today.

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