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Speaker: Father Larry "Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick"

Guest Speaker: Carla Heinsch "Prayer and Spirituality - Part II: Our Life of Prayer"

We will meet at the Parish Hall and travel by bus to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Atlanta where will assist in feeding the homeless. After being 'schooled' in our individual posts F(aka 'jobs') for the day, we'll attend Mass upstairs in the church; then return downstairs where we'll go to work. This is an exceptionally rewarding day! We are only permitted to take 20 people, so once the sign-up sheets are out, you'll want to sign up quickly!

Speaker: Deacon Joe "Morality: Conscience & Decision-Making ... VIDEO"

CHEROKEE SCHOOLS WINTER BREAK

The Rite of Sending will take place for our class during the Mass this a.m. At this Rite, each candidate and catechumen will sign the Book of Elect. This book is then carried by Deacon Joe to the Rite of Election next week and will be presented to the Bishop. We will still go to the Parish Hall for class after we are dismissed from the Mass today. Speaker for the class today: Deacon Joe "Lent & Easter"

We will meet at the Parish Hall at 8:30 a.m. and carpool to St. Catherine of Siena in Kennesaw where the Rite will be held at 10:00 a.m. At this Rite, the Book of Elect is presented to the Bishop for his Seal of Approval. There will be no class tomorrow, 3/1.

NO CLASS ON DAY AFTER RITE OF ELECTION. You're welcome!

Speaker: Deacon Vic He will lead us in the Stations of the Cross in the main church followed by about 10 minutes of Adoration in the Chapel.

Speaker: Father Larry "Morality & Sin: Tough Issues/Ten Commandments - Part I"

Speaker: Deacon Joe "Morality & Sin: Tough Issues/Ten Commandments - Part II

Speaker: Deacon Joe "Apologetics I: Explaining and Defending the Faith - VIDEO PART I

Speaker: Deacon Joe "Apologetics II: Explaining and Defending the Faith - VIDEO Part II

Guest Speakers: Ministries "Ministry Presentations": At this class, representatives from various St. Michael's ministries will each give a 5 minute presentation on their particular ministry and how you can get involved. This is a great way for you to continue to grow in your faith, become an active part of the St. Michael's community, and make new friends!

This is a beautiful Mass! During the Mass, the priests/deacons will wash the feet of 12 men from the RCIA (volunteers from the RCIA classes - 6 from our class/6 from the Spanish class), which beautifully represents what Jesus did at the Last Supper when he washed the feet of the 12 Apostles, representing the beginning of the priesthood ... sending them out as servants of the Lord to make disciples of all nations. At the end of this Mass the consecrated hosts are taken by the priest to the tabernacle in the chapel; the priest processes out followed by the choir, places the hosts in the chapel tabernacle, exposes the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration until about 10 PM. After this, the chapel doors are closed and locked.

The crucifix from the chapel is brought into the main church via procession: "Behold the cross on which hung our Savior." The cross is placed at the foot of the altar steps while the congregation approaches it pew by pew; each individual kisses the cross in veneration and returns to their seat. When all have venerated the cross, the priest goes to the chapel, removes the consecrated hosts from the tabernacle and brings them back to the main church; this if followed by a communion service.

This retreat is absolutely MANDATORY; you must attend in order to complete your classes & receive your Sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass tonight. Retreat begins at 8:00 a.m. with a great breakfast prepared by the KOC for the clergy/altar servers for Vigil Mass/both RCIA classes. At 8:45 a.m. everyone goes to the Main Church for a rehearsal of this evening's Mass. After the rehearsal, our class returns to the Parish Hall for the remainder of our retreat. Retreat will end at about 1:30 p.m. GO HOME/REST!! You will return to the Church NO LATER THAN 7 p.m. - we'll gather in the Family Center, take photos, etc. At 7:45 p.m., we'll process (catechumens with sponsors first/candidates with sponsors following) outside for the bonfire/lighting of the paschal candle...this is the official beginning of the Easter Vigil Mass. From there we do everything as was rehearsed earlier that day. After the Mass, there will be opportunity for you to take photos with the clergy, family members, etc.

Speakers: Deacon Joe/Jeanne "Class Recap of Easter Vigil Experience/Comments on the RCIA classes/What Now???"