St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church

 
On the Fridays of Lent at 6:30pm join us for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament followed by the Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm.  Also, for Catholics 14 years and older it is a day of abstinence from meat.  May this be a blessed season for you.

Consider joining us for our Lenten Mission - Sunday March 5 thru Tuesday March 7 at 7:00pm each evening.  More information below including an introductory video. 

Join the men of our parish who gather in the Adoration Chapel to offer prayers and petitions before our Lord in the Eucharist every 4th Monday of the month at 7:00pm.  The next Holy Hour is Monday, March 27th.

Update on Seminary Renovation

Thank you to all of our parishioners who supported this Diocesan Campaign.  The above link can provide information on how your funds helped renovate our seminary, assisted newly ordained priests with their education loans, and supported the priests' retirement fund.

AND - now that our parish goal was reached, every dollar pledged and honored returns to St. Martin of Tours Parish!  Thank you for your generosity to this effort.

Fr. Dan

TUESDAY - APRIL 18 at 12:30 pm 
We begin a study of the Book of Revelation

A Ten part series with DVD presentations entitled, Revelation: The Kingdom to Come with Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith.  The series has a Study Set available: Click here to purchase a Study Set with online videos as well.  Purchase your own set at $29.95 and join us in the St. Paul Room off the parish hall.  No Reservations or Sign Up required.

St. Martin's life was changed by an act of charity to a poor man.  Following Jesus' call to serve as did St. Martin, our parishioners and volunteers continue to provide food and supplies to the needy through our Food Pantry.  No appointment is necessary.  

The FOOD PANTRY is OPEN
every 2nd and 4th Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm 
1824 Station Road

       If you can help us restock our pantry shelves, you would be a blessing to  many who need food.  For your convenience click the following link for a recent FOOD PANTRY SHOPPING LIST.  

Next time you are grocery shopping please pick up something from our shopping list.  Drop off your donations in the parish office on weekdays or after Masses on the weekends. 

May God bless you for what you do for them, you do to HIM!

Know what Christ has revealed and the Catholic Church has faithfully taught.

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Adult Faith Formation Sessions

TUESDAYS at 12:30pm  We completed Jeff Cavin's series, "The Bible Timeline".  All are welcome to join our next series by Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith on the Book of Revelation beginning April 18th.   See post above for more information and the optional purchase of a study set.

TUESDAYS at 6:30pm  We offer Bishop Barron's 10-part presentation entitled, "Catholicism" starting on January 24th.  There is no fee nor registration.  We will meet in the Parish Meeting Room through the Hall Entrance.  All are welcome.

Grief Share Support
Mondays - 2:00pm - Parish Meeting Rooms
Grief Share is an opportunity for mutual support for anyone experiencing a significant change or loss in their life.  It includes a series of DVD presentation; each of which stands on its own.  Led by staff member Colene Conley.  Group concludes with a trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows.  NEXT GROUP begins JANUARY 9, 2023

Wholly Stability
Mondays - 4:15-5:15pm - Parish Meeting Rooms
An opportunity for low-impact stretching with chairs for increased body strength and stability.  Led by a certified instructor.  Fee is $5.00 per session.

Knitting Circle 
Tuesdays - 2:30-4:30pm - Parish Meeting Rooms
Knitting and Crochetting for the fun of it and as volunteers making items for charitable, non-profit organizations.   Call the parish office for info.

Recovery in the Valley
Fridays - 7:00pm - Parish School
A Twelve-Step Program.  Parking across from the school.

Men's Fellowship
1st and 3rd Saturday - 8:00-9:00am - Parish Meeting Rooms
An opportunity for spiritual input, reflection on the readings, and intercessory prayer.  All are welcome.  See Mike Lanzer for more information.

Women's Fellowship
1st and 3rd Saturday - 8:00-9:00am - Parish Front Hall
Like the Men's Group above, this is a gathering of women from the parish or elsewhere.  All are welcome to join together for spiritual input, reflection and prayer.  See Judy Rundle for more information. 

Men's Prayer Hour
4th Monday of each Month - 7:00-8:00pm - Adoration Chapel
Men of the parish gather to pray the rosary, intercessory prayer for those in need, and adoration.  We pray for the intentions of people and families on our parish prayer list.  See Frank Sapara for more information.