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Mark your calendars for upcoming diocesan events

The annual Blue Mass September 19th, 11:30 am in St. Augustine Cathedral - Police, fire, emergency medical technicians and military personnel, their families, friends and supporters are cordially invited to attend the Blue Mass. Bishop Paul Bradley will be the principle celebrant. The public is invited to participate in the Mass and reception. Mark your calendar and come pray for and support our first responders.

Stepfamily Living is not for Wimps by Elizabeth Einstein, Thursday, September 16th from 6:30-8:30 pm at St. Margaret Parish, 766 S. Farmer Street, Otsego. Cost is $5/person, $8/family. This playful and informative evening for single parents and stepfamilies includes Ms. Einstein’s innovative demonstration of “emotional baggage” and a “trail map” that outlines the five normal stages of creating a stepfamily – Fantasy, Confusion, Crazy Time, Stability and Commitment. To register call Cheryl Parente-Roggow at the Plainwell Counseling Center 269.685.9401 x11.

The Visual Art of Love and Forgiveness opens August 22nd

The work of twelve local artists exploring the theme of love and forgiveness are featured in a new exhibit housed a the Carnegie Center for the Arts, Three Rivers. “The Visual Art of Love and Forgiveness,” sponsored by the Office of Christian Worship and the Art Committee of the Diocesan Worship Committee is designed to give visual shape to the theme as expressed through sacred and spiritual art.

Also featured in the exhibit are sculptures and carvings of two private Santos collections from the New Mexico religious tradition.

The exhibit runs through October 17th. The Carnegie center for the Arts is located at 107 N. Main Street, Three Rivers. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Center is closed Sundays and Mondays. For more information contact: The Office of Christian Worship, 269-349-8714, ext. 245.