Every Wednesday during Lent (beginning next week): 7:00 p.m. simple supper, 7:30 p.m. Lenten study. Did You Know..? That St. Martha's is celebrating our 50th anniversary as a parish this year? That you can sponsor next week's Sanctuary Candle (sign up at the back of the church)? That you can view over 100 pictures of St. Martha's parish events on our website?

This Tuesday Feb. 28 6:00-8 p.m: Celebrate at St. Martha's with a traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Feel free to come at any time. We'll be serving sausages and chocolate also.

This Wednesday March 1 Noon and 7:30 p.m. [6:30 p.m. Spanish]: Citing God's admonishment to Adam in Genesis 3:19 "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return." The seventh Wednesday before Easter and the first day of Lent, the traditional observance of Ash Wed-nesday, which dates from the early Middle Ages, is to receive a mark of ashes on the forehead as a token of penitence and mortality.

Next Tuesday Feb. 28 6:00-8 p.m: Before we begin the penitential season of Lent, celebrate at St. Martha's with a traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Feel free to come at any time. We'll be serving sausages and chocolate also. Any freewill donation will be gratefully accepted in support of our youth groups.

Watch for information on our upcoming Lenten series (which will temporarily replace Bible study).

Confirmation times and dates have been set: The youth class meets Tuesdays beginning this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The adult class meets Mondays starting February 27 at 6:00 p.m. Sessions are 10 weeks long. Confirmands will be Confirmed by The Right Rev. Anderson on Sunday May 14th.

Saturday March 25: The Diocesan Ministry Fair takes place on Saturday March 25, at Campbell Hall in North Hollywood, and provides stimulating, idea-filled workshops. Registration required no later than March 11. Cost: $8 per person without lunch; $15.00 with lunch. For additional information, contact our parish office or call the Diocese at 213.482.2040 x230. The Ministry Fair informational booklet can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: www.ladiocese.org.

Today Sunday Feb. 12 2:00 p.m: First meeting of our "St. Martha's 50th Anniversary Celebration" planning circle. Join us; we need your help. Our big celebration is scheduled for Sat. July 29.

Tuesday Feb. 28 6:00-8 p.m: Celebrate at St. Martha's with a traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Feel free to come at any time. We'll be serving sausages and chocolate also. Any freewill donation will be gratefully accepted in support of our youth groups. What's "Shrove Tuesday," you ask? Why pancakes, sausage and chocolate? Ah, watch for an upcoming

This Monday Feb. 13 5:30 p.m: Confirmation classes are beginning. This will be an introductory meeting where we'll explain and clarify confirmation into the Episcopal Church and to decide who will attend what class (adults in one, teens in another?). Classes will not conflict with choir practice.

Next Sunday Feb. 12 2:00 p.m: First meeting of our "St. Martha's 50th Anniversary Celebration" planning circle. Join us; we need your help. Our big celebration is scheduled for Sat. July 29.

This Saturday Feb. 11 6:30 p.m: Join us in St. Martha's parish hall for a simple evening of fellowship. Enjoy a bowl of soup, a salad and some warm bread. Bring your friends. Mmm, "savory" bread.

Tuesday Feb. 28 6:00-8 p.m: Celebrate at St. Martha's with a traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. Feel free to come at any time. We'll be serving sausages and chocolate also. Any freewill donation will be gratefully accepted in support of our youth groups. What's "Shrove Tuesday," you ask? Why pancakes, sausage and chocolate? Ah, watch for an upcoming

Monday Feb. 13 5:30 p.m: Confirmation classes are beginning. This will be an introductory meeting where we'll explain and clarify confirmation into the Episcopal Church and to decide who will attend what class (adults in one, teens in another?). Classes will not conflict with choir practice.