GIVE IT A TRY! PRAY-AS-YOU-GO is a new initiative to provide daily prayer in MP3 format, for people travelling to and from work.

CENTERING PRAYER
Come and spend an hour in a lovely, peaceful setting to listen, reflect, respond and rest in God. Join us every 2nd and 4th Monday in the Church at 7:00pm. For information: Pat (562)243-8460; Melissa (562)434-1998.


WORLD DAY of the SICK
Next Saturday, Feb. 11th, is the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes and also the World Day of the Sick. We will have a special Anointing of the Sick following the 8am Mass that day.

LUNCHEON and ENTERTAINMENT
Back by popular demand, pianist Rush Robinson, will again entertain us with current songs as well as oldies but goodies! February 15th with lunch beginning at 11:30am. Donation is $30.00, and reservations can be mailed to Eleanor Williams, 876 Palo Verde, Long Beach 90815, or call her @562-431- 3853.

SAVE THESE DATES
Saturday, March 10th—St. Patrick’s Day Party
Sunday, April 22nd—Fashion Show, 3-5pm

RUMMAGE SALE
Our Lady of Refuge Catholic School, February 11th, 8am—1pm, 5210 E. Los Coyotes Diagonal at Stearns. Donations gratefully accepted. For more information, call Dana Tavarez (562)857-2347.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY EVENT
Competition Day! All 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to a day of socializing, snacking and a little friendly competition! There will be something for everyone, even if you are not the competitive type! Fast passes will be sold Monday evening from 6-8 at the Youth Center (4545 E. Fourth St) and all are welcome to attend. If you can’t purchase a fast pass that evening, email Cindy Rodriguez at rodsquad12@ msn.com for more information, or call 562-431-2414. This event is Sunday, Feb. 12th, at the Boys and Girls Club at the corner of Atlantic and DelAmo, across the street from the park and the YMCA, 2-4pm. Cost is $5 presale and $7 at the door. Pizza and goodies will be served, free of charge! DON’T MISS OUT!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Tuesday, February 7th, and every 1st Tuesday of each month, 3:00-6:00pm, in the Church.

GET ON THE BUS
This is a project that reunites children with their incarcerated mother or father. Volunteers are needed. Please contact parishioner, Rebecca Caudillo (562)438-3942, or attend the next meeting on Thursday, February 23rd, in the Jubilee Room, 7-
8:00pm.

NEW LIFE BEGINNINGS THRIFT SHOP
Volunteers are needed to staff Treasure Hunt Thriftique, 1178 E. Anaheim, just off Alamitos in Long Beach. This store benefits their shelter for homeless, pregnant women and their children. For more information and to volunteer, please call (562) 218-0818

RCIA —
Last Sunday, our RCIA candidates celebrated the first of three steps in the RCIA Process. We welcome the new Catechumens (the unbaptized) and Candidates (the baptized), as they continue their faith journey through the conversion and formation process that prepares them for reception in the Catholic Church.

LEGION OF MARY: Meets every Wednesday, 8:45am, in the Jubilee Room. Everyone is welcome.

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