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February 11 - Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

Mass will be held at 10:30 am in the Grotto Chapel at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, CT, 50 Montfort Rd. Rte 118. Immediately after Mass, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be administered.

February 12 - Archdiocesan Mass in honor of Black History Month

The Mass will be held at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Ave., Hartford, on Sunday, February 12, at 2:00pm. The Most Reverend Henry J. Mansell, Archbishop of Hartford will preside.

February 12 - Valentine Brunch

To support the programs of Hockanum Valley Community Council, Inc. Forget about calling ahead for a reservation or waiting in line for a table when you take your sweetheart out for Valentine's Day! Come to Maneeley's, 65 Rye St. South Windsor for a Valentine Brunch on Sunday, February 12 from 11 am-1:30 pm The full menu is posted on the bulletin board at the parking lot entrance at St. Bart's. If purchasing tickets in advance $33 for adults ($38 at door), Children 11 and under $19
Tickets can be purchased through HVCC, 29 Naek Rd. Suite 5A, Vernon, CT

February 14 - Valentine's Day Buffet Dinner and Wine Tasting

Time: 6:00 PM Per Person: $65.00
Join us for the celebration of Mass followed by a delicious buffet and wine tasting prepared by Holy Family's chef Joe Ethier.
Register at www.holyfamilyretreat.org or 860-521-0440

February 18 - St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee 29th Annual Dinner Dance

Manchester Elks Club, 30 Bissell St., Manchester, CT. Doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets are $25 each and include Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner. Entertainment by Andy Healy from Boston, MA. For tickets call John & Mary Gorman: 860-649-3879, Tom Tierney: 860-478-8154, or Mary Byrne: 860-647-1638.

February 25 - Choices of the Heart

Retreat days for single women, ages 19-40, who are considering religious life. Consider time away shared with the Sisters of St. Joseph: To be with your heart, with Jesus, and other women of faith; to pray, reflect, share, question; to explore what it means to be a vowed member of a community of women religious. Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Retreat day for women ages 29-40. Retreat to be held at the Provincial House of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 27 Park Rd., West Hartford, CT. To register: call or e-mail Sr. Susan at 860-987-7053 or suecsj@juno.com.

February 25 - A Lenten Reflection Day

"Who Do You Say That I Am?", will be held at the Montfort Retreat House, Lourdes in Litchfield, on Saturday, February 25th, 9am - 4pm. Offering: $35, which includes lunch. For more information or to register, call 860-567-1041 or e-mail: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com.

February 25 - A Musical Journey Through God's Word

Vocalist, Ernani Domingos, Piano accompaniment, Miguel Campinho. Saturday, February 25 at 2:30 p.m. Archdiocesan Center at Saint Thomas Seminary, 467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, CT. $10 donation. Refreshments will be served. To register call: 860-243-9465 or jcosta@orehartford.org.

February 25 - Archdiocesan Marriage Enrichment Celebration

The 5th annual Archdiocesan Marriage Enrichment Celebration will be held on Sat., Feb. 25, 2012, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Plantsville, CT. Join with other married couples for Mass, prayer, and a good deal of laughter focusing on the theme: "Mysteries of Matrimony: Being Christ to One Another." The cost is $20.00 per couple and includes dinner (scholarships are available.) An optional afternoon program of workshops will also be offered beginning at 3:00 p.m. for an additional $10.00 fee. To register or to get more information, contact Tom and Donna Finn at 860-621-7858 or email to dfinnmspt@sbcglobal.net. Please R.S.V.P. by Feb. 20, 2012. Co-Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Family Life Office and Catholic Engaged Encounter.

March 23-25 - Women's Retreat

Ladies of Saint Bartholomew! Christmas is over and winter is upon us. Plan now for a welcome break during Lent. On the weekend of March 23,24,25 , the women of our parish -- and the women of our sister church, St. Bridget -- are invited to Our Lady of Calvary Retreat in Farmington, Connecticut. Experience a weekend filled with rest, relaxation and spiritual renewal. At Our Lady of Calvary, the natural beauty of the grounds and the peaceful atmosphere of the retreat house can provide a much needed break from your daily routine. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the sacraments, attend discussions and workshops, share with other women and to reflect on this year's theme: Rest ~ Rediscover ~ Be Renewed. Check it all out at www.ourladyofcalvary.com . Please consider joining us. We would love to share this weekend with you! For information contact: Stephanie Labanowski at slabanowski@comcast.net or 860-512-0501 or 860-680-6577.