Join our Knights of Columbus for an ice cream social with veterans at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home, 2701 Southampton Rd, Philadelphia, on Saturday, February 23, starting at 12 Noon. This wonderful and simple Act of Mercy offers volunteers an opportunity to serve those who served our country, while getting to know and socialize with local veterans. Contact Ray McLaughlin at 215-512-1729 for information.

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring and hosting a pancake breakfast following the 8 and 10 AM Masses on Sunday, February 24, in St. Albert the Great parish hall, 214 Welsh Rd., Huntingdon Valley.

The cost is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children. Families of four or more pay a flat rate of $20.00. Join us for fellowship and a great breakfast at a great price! Pay at the door.

Join us at St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Road, in Huntingdon Valley, on March 6, from 8 AM to 1 PM for our annual indoor flea market; a bargain hunter's paradise! It's thee place to buy, sell, bargain, and enjoy a nice outing with family and friends. New and gently used treasures await. Shop early with roughly 50 vendors for the best selection! Hot dogs, beverages, and other assorted menu items available for refreshment. Proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus Council 7925. Table rentals are $18.00 ea. or two for $35.00. For information on table rentals for vendors, please contact Ray McLaughlin at 215-512-1729. Setup and breakdown for this event is a great opportunity for youth in need of service hours too.

Father Kapaun, a Catholic Army Chaplain during the Korean War, and and Medal of Honor Recipient, left a lasting impact on the world by living a life of virtue. His life and example serve as inspiration for Kapaun's Men; men guided by the Holy Spirit and inspired by the witness of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun. Kapaun’s Men unites men in prayer, formation and discussion in order to courageously respond to God’s universal call to holiness and become better husbands, fathers, leaders and friends.

This Lent, men of the parish are invited to participate in Kapaun's Men Virtue Series, a 7-part video series with accompanying workbook that dives into the virtues as exemplified by Father Kapaun. Men from many walks of life help us to understand what virtue can look like in men's lives today and encourage us to put it into practice. The videos and materials are available on FORMED.ORG. Haven't subscribed to FORMED.ORG yet? Use the link to sign up for free today!

The series is free and begins March 1. Men of the parish can participate in one of three ways:

• Join other men for weekly discussion of the material and video series on Friday mornings from 6:45 - 7:45 AM. Our time together will include fellowship and time to pray with and for each other.
• Can't make Friday mornings? Join our online discussion group at FORMED.ORG where a brief reflection on that week's video will be posted along with a question (or two) for online discussion. We'll even include a weekly challenge for you to work on so that you may grow in your relationship with the Lord and those you love.
• or Gathering a few of of your buddies at your home during Lent to work through this series instead, just contact Dennis M. Mueller at 215-947-3641 for details on how to set up your own home study.

Join us Saturday, March 2 for Designer Bag Bingo sponsored by St. Albert the Great School Faculty. The cost is $35.00 per person and includes 12 rounds of bingo, complimentary soda, water, & deserts. This is a BYOB event, so participants must be 21 and older to attend. Raffle baskets and 50/50 tickets will also be available for purchase, as well as extra bingo sheets. Doors open at 6:15 PM and game playing begins at 7 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For tickets, please send payment along with your name, email address, and phone number in an envelope to SATG school or the parish rectory. Checks should be made payable to St. Albert the Great School. Table reservations are available for parties of 8 or more. For more information or questions, please contact Laura Stark at mrsstark@satg1.org.

Spirituality of the Saints for Today's Hectic Life. Join us this Lent as we explore the spirituality of three incredible saints whose lives can serve as a source of inspiration for those seeking to grow in holiness in a world with competing and conflicting interests. The series begins on March 4, where guest speaker, Paul A. Fisher, MA, LPC, will present on the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux. Part two will be held on March 25, with Rev. Thomas F. Dailey, O.S.F.S., presenting on the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales. The series will conclude on April 1, with Rev. Christopher Recay providing insight into the discernment of spirits in tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The series will be conducted in the Holy Family Chapel beginning at 7 PM each evening. Save the dates. More information coming soon!

The Catholic Church in America just completed Vocation Awareness Week, a time when we focus on vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Here in the Archdiocese, over 1000 students in our religious education programs and Catholic grade schools participated in Meet & Greet Webinars with some of our Philadelphia seminarians. These webinars gave students insights into how a young man discerns his vocation and listens for the voice of call in their lives.

Parishes throughout the Archdiocese also just launched Called By Name initiative, asking parishioners to prayerfully look from within their own parishes for men who they believe have the qualities of a good and holy priest.

We are blessed in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with numerous examples of these good and holy men, who God has called to the priesthood. The Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood, in partnership with Joyful Films, is excited to launch a new video about one such priest whose compassion, understanding, and empathy characterize his. Fr. Douglas McKay, was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1982. Following various parish assignments, Fr. Doug founded Our House Ministries in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia in 1997 and currently still serves as Chaplain. As 'the living and transparent image of Christ the priest' (JPII), Fr. Doug uses the power of prayer and the sacraments in his outreach to those who are struggling with addition.

We invite you to watch and see how Fr. Doug has received and transmitted the mercy, forgiveness, and love of God in his ministry. In this time when there is so much bad news reported about priests and bishops, it is important to be renewed in the power that our Lord Jesus works through the ordained priest, wonderfully exemplified by Fr. Doug.