September 22, 2025

Dear Ladies and Friends of TASTE,

TASTE BEGINS THIS THURSDAY— Fr. Larry Swink will kick-off the TASTE Program's 19th year this Thursday, September 25th.  His talk is entitled "We Are Pilgrims of Hope: Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry — Padre Pio and the Beatitudes."  After his talk, he will be able to stay 30 minutes to hear confession. We look forward to seeing all of you!

PARKING — Please note that the parking in front of St. Mary's School has restricted access hours.  We can only park there between 8:30 am and Noon.  If you plan to stay after the talk for Rosary, Confession, to chat with friends, or any other activity, please park in another location such as the street parking, the Keesler parking lot, or the Boys Club parking lot.

SACRED STORY REGISTRATION  — Elizabeth Leon has been a speaker for TASTE three years in a row with her last series of talks focused on healing.  During those talks, she mentioned that she hosts "Sacred Story Groups" twice a year.  She has two upcoming Sacred Story groups that are limited to 5 women per group which currently have availability.  For details, see LINK and IMAGE

SIGN-UP FOR 2025 / 2026 — If you have not already, please sign up for this year! Everyone must sign up for the program in the Fall as this past year's list won't carry over. If you have signed up for the FULL option (small group and lecture) you will receive an email Wednesday evening with your group number and where it will meet. Also, please help us get the word out and invite others to sign-up as well.  LINK

SPEAKER LINE-UP — The Speaker Committee (Karen Giermek and Lisa Peacock) has been busy reaching out to speakers for our upcoming year and have confirmed all but 1 date already.  Please see our entire LIST of 2025/2026 speakers and the SCHEDULE for our first semester.

PRAYERS — Please pray for the following:

• For the repose of the soul of Margaret Brown, sister of Helen Martin.
• Nancy Beckfeld, mother-in-law of Joy Parker, for peace and comfort as she receives palliative care for a brain tumor.
• Hope Collins, granddaughter of Evelyn, who is having open heart surgery on Dec. 3rd.
• All of the students who were killed or injured in the shooting at the high school in Evergreen, Colorado.
• Charlie Kirk — a very strong Christian, family man, and leader of a youth movement — who was assassinated in Utah.
• The families of all of the people mentioned above.