Albia — St. Mary Parish is hosting a Monroe County Lenten Mission March 5-8 with Sister Barbara Jean Franklin, ASC.
Sr. Franklin is a 50-year member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. She gives retreats and days of reflection and has written articles and reflections which have been published in various Precious Blood newsletters and magazines. She is the author of three books of reflections on the Sunday Gospels entitled “Through Another Lens.”
During her mission in Albia, she will explore the message behind the Year of Mercy and invite participants to “open their hearts.” She will speak at all weekend Masses. Mission schedule is as follows:
March 5: 5:10 p.m. Mass followed by social.
March 6: 8 a.m. Mass followed by potluck; 1 p.m. communal penance.
March 7: 9 a.m. Mass; 7 p.m. presentation by Sr. Franklin (both followed by social).
March 8: 9 a.m. Mass; 7 p.m. presentation by Sr. Franklin (both followed by social).
Babysitting available; call (641) 932-5589. For a ride call (641) 932-5589 by 4 p.m. on the day ride is needed.