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Easter Egg Hunt

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Stations of Hope Friday the 4th See events page for details.

Planning for next Pancake Breakfast discussed Date to be determined in the next meeting.

Overview

During the Men’s Group Planning Meeting, members engaged in a fruitful discussion regarding various upcoming events and activities. The meeting opened with a focus on Lenten practices, where participants shared ideas for enhancing their spiritual commitments, including a proposal for ‘Rosary in a Year’ videos and Catechism study. Plans were finalized for the “Stations of Hope” event scheduled for Friday, emphasizing the unique perspective on Jesus’ sufferings; additional volunteers were requested for readings. The group also prepared for an evening session on the Eucharist featuring Dr. Ben Akers. An Easter Egg Hunt set for Palm Sunday was discussed, with a plea for donations and volunteers for set-up and distribution. Future events were outlined, including an outdoor Mass in May and a Pentecost Sunday breakfast. Members were encouraged to invite others to join and participate, while action items were assigned to ensure smooth execution of all planned activities.

Notes

🙏 Lenten Practices Discussion (00:01 - 02:23)

• Group discussed prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for Lent
• Members encouraged to do ‘something extra’ beyond giving things up
• Suggestions included ‘Rosary in a Year’ videos, Catechism study, and adoration

✝️ Stations of Hope (02:30 - 07:02)

• Scheduled for Friday at 7:00 PM in main church
• Different from traditional Stations of the Cross - focuses on various sufferings of Jesus
• Ray needed four more volunteers to read stations
• Readers requested to arrive by 6:45 PM
• Event expected to end between 8:00-8:30 PM

🛐 Eucharistic Events (07:02 - 08:54)

• Evening on the Eucharist tomorrow at 7:00 PM featuring Dr. Ben Akers
• Topic: The Mass as a living sacrifice
• Will include personal reflections from parishioners about adoration
• 40 Hours Devotion planned for Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week
• Sign-up sheet coming for hourly adoration slots

🐣 Easter Egg Hunt Planning (08:54 - 12:15)

• Scheduled for Palm Sunday (March 31st) after each Mass
• Need donations of larger candy items, stuffed animals for prizes
• Golden eggs will be hidden for special prizes
• Donuts and beverages after all Masses
• Hot dogs and chips after 10 AM and noon Masses
• Need volunteers for setup, distribution, cooking, and cleanup

🎯 May-June Event Planning (12:15 - 25:56)

• Bags tournament canceled due to organizer unavailability
• Considering rescheduling to September
• Outdoor Mass planned for May 18th at 5:30 PM
• Will cook hot dogs and provide refreshments after outdoor Mass
• Pentecost Sunday pancake breakfast (June 8th) for RCIA group
• Approximately 60 people expected for breakfast

🤝 Closing Items (25:56 - 27:00)

• Reminder to invite more men to join the group
• Encouragement to attend baptism of RCIA candidate on Sunday
• Closing prayer

Action Items

All Members

• Bring donated items (candy, stuffed animals) for Easter egg hunt to collection bins in the narthex (09:46)
• Sign up for Easter egg hunt volunteer positions (10:38)
• Sign up for 40 Hours Devotion adoration slots once the sign-up is posted (08:33)
• Check website for sign-ups for Pentecost Sunday breakfast volunteers (23:22)
• Invite more men to join the men’s group (24:09)

Ray’s Volunteers

• Arrive by 6:45 PM on Friday for Stations of Hope (05:36)

Mike

• Confirm no schedule conflicts with May 18th outdoor Mass (21:40)