Dear Parish Family,

Tomorrow marks the beginning of our Flower Festival and English Tea and I hope to see you there. Here in Florida, the best climate of the year occurs during Lent and it is hard to be penitential when the weather is so spectacular! This is a simple fact of life and I am well aware that we all want to take advantage of this time to make ourselves known to the wider community. Therefore, and I probably do not have the power to do this, I would like to pronounce a “lifting of the usual Lenten disciplines”, so we can all enjoy the color, the creativity, the music, and the culinary magic that comes with this annual celebration. Special thanks to all who have labored so hard and so faithfully for our success.

Sincerely,
Fr. Michael

Funeral Service

It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing into the arms of our Lord, Richard Cooper. A long time congregant and loving friend to many. A Memorial Service for Rich will be held on Monday, February 26, at 11:00am. Come out to support Veronica and her family.

Flower Festival Volunteers

REMINDERS for ALL Flower Festival volunteers:

• Check the sign-ups to be sure of your day and time. Please be prompt.
• PARK your vehicle at the north end of the driveway or on the front lawn (good advertising).
• WEAR your Nativity name badge and a SMILE.

Men of Nativity

A meeting of MON (Men of Nativity) will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 9:00am in the Parish Hall. Ron Hurley will be presenting a program. Also discussion of the St. Pat Dinner will be held. Come join the Men of Nativity for coffee, treats, and fellowship.

Wednesday Evening Lent Program

On Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm, there will be a “Simple Supper” and Lenten presentation. This starts on Wed., Feb 21, and ends on March 20.

Sunday Morning Lent Program

The Adult Education Classes, 9:00am Sunday in the Library. “With penitent hearts and steadfast faith” will start on February 25 thru March 17.

Stations of the Cross

Wednesdays after the 10:00am Healing Service we will be having Stations of the Cross (10:30am) through Lent.