St. Mary's to host 2007 Lenten series
Saint Mary's Parish in Bath has begun a Lenten Spiritual Enrichment Series during Lent.

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The year's series - "Stewardship - A Way of Life." will explore how God's gifts have been given, not merely for our own gratification, but to be shared.

Each evening begins with Stations of the Cross at 5 p.m. and Mass at 5:30 p.m. followed by a community dinner at 6:15 p.m. At 6:45 p.m. Church choirs and soloists from throughout the Bath area will offer music and prayer. Programs and speakers follow at 7:00 p.m. The programs conclude by 8:30 p.m.

The schedule of services: Wednesday, February 28

"What is Stewardship? "

An Overview of the US Bishop's Pastoral Letter - Stewardship - A Disciples' Response"

Speaker: Deacon Ray Defendorf, pastoral administrator at St. Mary's, Bath

Wednesday, March 7

"An Inconvenient Truth"

Viewing and Discussion of this award winning film on global warming and our stewardship of the planet Wednesday, March 14

"What Does it Mean to be a Disciple of Christ?"

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Speaker: Deacon Dean Condon, pastoral administrator at All Saints Parish, Corning

Wednesday, March 21

"Stewardship Returning your Treasure to God"

Speaker: Mr. Mark Clark, director of stewardship, Diocese of Rochester

Tuesday, March 27 (Note day change)

"Mother Theresa - A Lifetime of Stewardship" Speaker: Linda Schaefer, nationally known speaker and author of "Come and See" a photojournalist's journey into the world of Mother Theresa. In preparing her book, Ms. Schaefer spent a year with Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church is located at 32 East Morris Street in Bath. A free will offering will be received for all Lenten Suppers. For more information call 776-3327.

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