To a Christian, life matters. Our connection to the Spirit of Life also matters.

How can we connect to God in the ups and downs of life? Our Lenten Parish Mission, "Christ our Cornerstone" addresses just that - where and in Whom do we find stability in the messiness of life? The Isaiah Mission team of Fr. Dan Doyle and lay woman Vallie Leone will fly in from Florida to present four evenings of inspiration at 7:00 p.m. from Sunday March 21 to Wednesday March 24. That Monday night will be our parish communal penance service.

Some other opportunities for growth in faith are also coming up. First, there will be a Women’s Day of Reflection entitled "Beauty Unfolding" on May 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will spend a quiet morning together as we pull back from the busyness of life to contemplate the wonder and work of God in our lives. Reflecting on our own faith stories, we will see the Lord’s hand in the beauty that unfolds within us. And a Men’s Retreat entitled "The Spirit of God in the Workday World" is tentatively set for Sept. 11. Keep your ears open for an adult class on World Religions in the Fall.

-- REPORTED BY KARLA BELLINGER, PASTORAL ASSOCIATE