FAITH BRIEFS
GB Methodist offers Mid East study

Submitted photo Fr. John Kelly, pastor of St. Sylvester Catholic Church, blesses the many crosses placed in front of the church by Columbiettes to mourn the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. Each cross represents 50 abortions performed in Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties within a year period.

A study on the Israel/Palestine situation will be sponsored by the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Women on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. in the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

The featured presenter is Larry D. Mosley, who has done extensive traveling in both areas. He served on the World Methodist Council fact finding trip to the West Bank and Gaza and also on the Christian Peacemaker Team (Jerusalem and Hebron).

All interested persons are welcome. A brunch will be served for $6. Contact Terrie Diamond at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church for reservations.

Calvary Chapel announces schedule

Calvary Chapel Gulf Breeze announced the following events:

Father Daughter Valentine Dance, Friday, Feb. 15, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale for $2 through the church.

Iron on Iron Men's Discipleship, Sunday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m.

Participants may sign up by calling or emailing the church office. information@ccgulfbreeze. com

Men's Breakfast, Saturday, Feb. 2, at 3:00 p.m.

Participants may sign up for by calling or emailing the church office at information@ccgulfbreeze. com.

For more information, contact Calvary Chapel Gulf Breeze at (850) 932-8197 or visit www.ccgulfbreeze.com.

Navajo Reservation Priest to speak at St. Ann

Brother John Hotstream, who runs the St. Anne mission on the Navajo Reservation in Klagetoh, Az., will come for a visit March 9, and speak at all Masses at St. Ann in Gulf Breeze.

He was a high school teacher for 35 years at St. Stanislaus, Bishop Toolen School in Mobile, and other high schools before becoming director at St. Anne's Mission 15 years ago.

Cathy and Chuck Porter are among the parishioners who have taken mission trips to Klagetoh to help Brother John with various projects, including spiritual growth and development based on the 12 steps of AA, with an emphasis on scripture. Other programs at the mission include a food bank, rummage sales, AA counseling, a youth program, programs for senior citizens such as Meals on Wheels, and many Catholic church programs, including Search, Cursillo, Lay Ministry Training, RCIA, and others. The Mission is also linked to Faith in Action, Heifer International, St. Vincent de Paul, and other support groups.

Information, bulletins and newsletters are available on the web at www.Stanngulfbreeze.org.

Lent schedule announced

St. Ann Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Assumption Mission have planned several activities and services for the season of Lent 2008, including:

At St. Ann, 100 Daniel Drive, Gulf Breeze

Ash Wednesday February 6, Mass with Distribution of Ashes, 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.

Every Weekday Morning Mass, 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. from February 6 to March 19.

Every Saturday morning, Mass, 8:30 a.m. from February 9 to March 22.

Every Friday, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry $6 Adults $4 kids, 5:00 p.m. (February 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 14, and 21)

Every Friday, Stations of the Cross, 6:30 p.m. (February 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 14, and 21)

Every Saturday starting March 15 (Daylight Saving Time) Vigil Mass moves to 5:00 p.m., Reconciliation, to 4:00 p.m.

March 12, Parish Reconciliation Service, 6:30 p.m. At Our Lady, 920 Via de Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach

Every Friday, Stations of the Cross, 5:00 p.m. (February 8, 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 14, and 21)