March 2013 Newsletter

   

The Angel Connection A Ministry of Faith, Hope & Love 508-320-3498   MARCH 2013 NEWSLETTER     Hello Everyone!   The seasons are about to change and with that an opportunity to refresh and renew. As I open with this topic, I want to share some of the ways that I plan on refreshing and renewing this growing ministry. Proverbs 29:18 teaches us ,"where there is no vision, the people perish; but when they attend to what GOD reveals, they are most blessed."   I have been blessed to be able to run The Angel Connection for over 18 years. As with all productive ministries, there comes a time where a review of business function is necessary in order to continue moving forward in a positive way. I have been trying my best to follow the Spirit of God through the years. The Women's Rosary breakfast was born almost 10 years ago as a positive addition to the ministry. We have been reaching out and connecting with women from various towns, cities and states, sharing hope and inspiration along the way. It has been such a joy and blessing to connect with all of you in sharing our faith and friendship.   As we continue to grow, we will look forward to enjoying more guest speakers, scheduled trips and various events to uplift our spirits. I wait expectantly and faithfully for the Lord to bless me with a Spiritual Center where all of the various programs that The Angel Connection offers can be housed in one place. Investors are welcome ! I do have a business plan ready and waiting. Now there's a vision...What a blessing that would be!   I hope to continue as well as to enhance the beautiful relationship we have had thus far and look forward to many more years of connecting with you! Until we meet again, may God's holy angels keep you and yours surrounded in love, peace, joy and protection. God bless, Love, Marge   A PARISH LENTEN RETREAT   "He Heals All Our Pain" Saturday ~ March 16, 2013 Beginning with Holy Mass @ 8:00 a.m. Teachings by Guest Speaker, Rev. Peter Giroux Praise & Prayer - Confession - Adoration Meditated Rosary and more... End time is 3:00 p.m. Being Held at Saint Stephen's Parish Framingham, MA Fr. Paco welcomes you to join in this special retreat. Cost is $10.00 per person and includes lunch. Register today by calling 508-875-4788 and say you were referred by The Angel Connection.   WOMEN'S ROSARY BREAKFAST   SATURDAY - APRIL 20, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Topic: Work of The Holy Angels   Saint Anne's Parish - The Fr. Smith Center Rte. 9 East - Shrewsbury   * Opening Prayer *Victorian Breakfast *Prayerful Rosary *Inspirational Talk   Join us for a morning full of hope and inspiration! We invite you to experience a mini-retreat from the outside world as we step into the spiritual. As we silence our cell phones and beepers, time becomes our own where we can focus on all that lies in the silence of our hearts. We'll slip into the power of prayer through the recitation of the rosary and entrust our troubles to God. Your spirit will be filled with peace and your heart feeling lighter as we join together in prayer. Jesus tells us, "where two or more are gathered in my name, there am I, in the midst of them." Come lay down your burdens and lift up your spirits as we gather together in faith. Hope to see you there! REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. Registration for this breakfast is $25.00 per person and helps to defray costs. Please be sure to register before the deadline date of April 16, 2013.   PLEASE PRAY FOR US AS WE PREPARE TO DEPART FOR OUR EXCITING PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINES OF ITALY!   We will be sure to pray for all of you as we journey through the beautiful shrines of Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua & Venice! We leave on April 23rd and return on May 2nd! Lots of blessings in store!   At this writing, we are able to accommodate a few more people if you are still thinking about joining us! Have you heard the call to join us? Only a couple of weeks until the trip closes out. Call or email me soon!     CO-ED ROSARY BREAKFAST   SATURDAY ~ MAY 18, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ST. ANNE'S PARISH - THE FR. SMITH CENTER 130 Boston Tpke. Road (Rte. 9 East) Shrewsbury, MA Special Guest Speaker ~ Fr. Mike MacInnis Join us as we welcome Fr. Mike to our rosary breakfast! You are in for a real treat! Fr. Mike is the Formation Director in the Postulancy Program for the Province of the Immaculate Conception. He is a solemnly Professed member of the Order of Friars Minor, commonly known as the Franciscans. He entered the Order in 1991 and was ordained in 2000. Fr. Mike holds a Masters of Divinity degree as well as a Masters of Theology with a concentration in Counseling. His primary ministry has been parish work. Prior to being named Postulancy Director in September of 2010, he was a Pastor at St. Francis Xavier Parish in New Milford, CT. Although I am sure they miss him in CT, we are so thankful to have him back! It has been such a blessing to have him in my life as a long time friend and advisor. His joy for life shines through his spirit filling the lives of all those he meets with inspiration.   I am happy to share this quote from him with you. It makes my heart smile! "I love Jesus and I am so thankful for the gift of faith. Originally from Quincy, Ma., with family living on the South Shore, and now stationed in the North End of Boston, I find myself very much at home! "   -Fr. Mike Mac   REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. Registration for this breakfast event is $30.00 per person which includes a $5.00 donation in thanksgiving for our guest speaker. Please be sure to register before the deadline date of May 14, 2013. Hope you can join us!     STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS ... BUS TRIP TO DIVINE MERCY SHRINE WOMEN'S OCEAN RETREAT BUS TRIP TO THE RUSSIAN ICON MUSEUM AND MORE...   That's all for now! I'll look forward to seeing you all in April. I would like to wish you all a Happy Easter full of renewed hope, faith and love! Angels all around you and yours, God Bless! Love & prayers, Marge