April 7, 2025

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TASTE EVENTS

• LAST WEEK — Our very own Kathie Ryan and Ellen Curro presented to us "Mary's Way of the Cross." We followed along with the Mother of Jesus as she walked the road to Calvary, where Jesus was crucified, emphasizing her sense of surrender ...MORE

• THIS WEEK — TASTE will be hosting a Healing Mass at 10:30 am at St. Mary of the Mills Church.  Please arrive a few minutes early to get a program and get seated.  Our spiritual director, Fr. Larry Swink, will be returning as the celebrant.  Fr. Larry Young and Fr. Mattia Cortigiani will offer the Sacrament of Confession after the Healing Mass. We will have at least 12 first class relics of Saints as well as a 2nd class relic of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s veil for attendees to venerate. Immediately following Mass, Fr. Phil Ilg, Deacon Bob Gignilliat, and Deacon Mike Sindall will pray over attendees with relics and anointing of the sick will also be offered for those seriously ill. (Note: Deacon Bob will have a small pouch including relics from Saint Padre Pio, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Blessed Solanus Casey, Blessed Mother Mary Ann.  Fr. Phil will have a relic of St. Padre Pio as well as of the Martyrs of Barbastro, Spain.) All are welcome to come to this outpouring of God’s love. Invite a friend.

• DISCUSSION —There will be NO small group discussion in person this week. When we return after the Easter Break, we will discuss both Mary's Way of the Cross and our Healing Mass.  However, the on-line zoom small group will meet as usual this week and discuss "Mary's Way of the Cross." The audio, video, reflection questions and other related material can be found HERE. The Zoom small group meets on the following Tuesday morning. Details on how to join can be found in a link at the bottom of this message.

• LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT — This Thursday is the last opportunity to participate in TASTE's Lenten Service Project and we want to thank those who have already participated. If you have not done so yet, please note that we are collecting items for the Food Pantry at St. Mary of the Mills. The Food Pantry distributes groceries each week to more than 60 families, and they are also providing special Easter bags to these families. Needed items include: Cereal, Canned fruit, Canned meats (Spam, Chicken, Vienna Sausages), Canned beans, Boxed pasta, Pasta Sauce, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Spaghetti-O's, Chef Boyardee, Rice, Baby Wipes. These are the items listed on St. Mary's website, but they will also take any nonperishable items. Please check those expiration dates and only donate unopened and non-expired items. Thank you for your generosity!

OTHER EVENTS / INTEREST ITEMS

• 4/9 – DIVINE MERCY TALK — Our Lady of Perpetual Help is hosting Sr. Donata Farbaniec of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy (The religious order of Saint Faustina) on April 9th from 7:00-8:30 pm to give a talk entitled "Divine Mercy: A Message for Today." Come hear this inspiring message about Divine Mercy.  Sister is sure to bring this beautiful devotion to life!  LINK

• 4/26 – FEAST OF BLESSED GILES SPRING FESTIVAL — The Little Portion Farm on the grounds of the Shrine of St. Anthony is hosting a Spring Festival in honor of Blessed Giles, Farmer and Friar.  One of our own, Helen Griffith, will be playing with her band at this event.  Come for a farm fresh meal, live music, farm tours (by Michele Cardamone's husband Mike), plant sales, and games.  See LINK.

• 4/26 – BENEFIT FOR WORLD VILLAGES FOR CHILDREN — St. Jude's Catholic Church in Rockville will be hosting this benefit with special guest Fr. Dan Leary. This is the organization Kevin Wells spoke to us about in his TASTE TALK on 10/21/2021. See HERE for additional details. Register at this LINK.