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MARY TAYLOR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
                MARY TAYLOR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Welcome:
    Yoga Latte – A unique blending of Yoga and
    Pilates, softened by a touch of positive guided
    imagery and meditation.  One hour class will
    increase flexibility and strength while reducing the
    effects of our stress-filled environment.  
    Beginning to intermediate class level – bring yoga
    mat if you have one, comfy clothes.   
    THURSDAY EVENINGS  
    6:30-7:45PM in Dodd Hall,
    168 Broad Street
    Drop In Fee $10/per class/or
    6 week Session $48
    $8.00/class adult
    (additional child 50% family discount)
    $6.00/class teens    $4.00/class children
    Try your first class for free!!!!
168-176 Broad Street                                                       
Milford, CT 06460  
Get Directions Here!                                                 
203-874-1982
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                       BEREAVEMENT GROUP

This group held at Mary Taylor is for anyone who is
mourning the loss of a loved one. Meetings are held
every other Monday Evening at 6:00 PM in Wesley
Center Library (across from Office).    

The dates for the month of October are  Mondays,
October 10 & 24.

For more information, call Carol Gantter at 203-283-4271,
845-239-2007 or email: bykingranny@yahoo.com.

    MTMUMC can now rejoice in another step In becoming fully
    accessible for all people!  Through the efforts of the Board of
    Trustees, and with a large portion of the cost coming from a
    bequest from a late church member, all people can truly “rest
    themselves” in comfort.  There are two gender-neutral
    bathrooms, each with a stool, sink, handrails, call button, and
    wide entrance door.  Each bathroom locks at the door, instead
    of in a stall.  We thank all members for their patience during
    the construction phase, as the back entrance to Dodd Hall was
    closed off, and people needed to cross over to Wesley Hall for
    bathroom needs.  We are now a church that practices
    generous hospitality.  
    For photos, click HERE:
MONTHLY DINNERS!

WE NEED YOUR HELP THIS YEAR!!

For Beth-El Center & In Need Community
4th Thursdays Each Month

                  Dodd Hall
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR 2012 to sponsor
dinners! Please contact Paul Downing—paul.
downing@snet.net for more information about
this wonderful opportunity. God has provided us
with much abundance. Let’s give back some of
that to  those in need in our own local
community. Thank you for caring!

Next Dinner—Thursday,February 24 2012

Dodd Hall 5:30—6:15 pm

Friendship House Schedule— Fall/Winter 2011-2012

                                     “2012”

February 5                     M&E—Membership & Evangelism
(Cathy Cono)
February 12                   Trustees (Bill Petremont)
February 19                   Men’s Club (Jim Repetsky)
February 26                   GSA—Gay/Straight/Alliance
(Marcia Winter)
                 Special Dates

African-American History Month

Valentine’s Day, February 14

Transfiguration of our Lord, Feb. 19

Presidents Day, Feb. 20

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22

First Sunday in Lent, Feb. 26
                                                                 SOUPER BOWL Kick-Off SATURDAY!
© February 4th from 8 AM to 11 AM—
Pancake breakfast & Food collection—games—come out and support the MYF, bring a canned good and your
appetite. All you can eat pancake breakfast for $5. Contact persons are Stacy Meszaros (stacymesz@gmail.com)
and Rachel Merva (rmerva@optonline.net).
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                                                                      SOUPER” BOWL SUNDAY
Sunday February 5
On Sunday, Feb. 5th  we can all experience once again the delicious soup that our     experts in the Men’s Club
make so wonderfully.  Please plan to stay after church to share in the fun of it all.   Remember to bring some cans
of food to share with our needy   neighbors, and maybe a few sandwiches to share, if you are able.  There will be a
special offering taken by the MYF to give to  local food pantries.  Hope you will be generous!
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VALENTINES DINNER DANCE
Saturday, February 11 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The Men’s Club is offering a fabulous night again this year. A delicious sit-down dinner will be served.  The women
of the church will be honored, and entertainment provided by D.J. Rick Riccardi.   
For reservations, please see or call Jim Repetsky
at 203-878-2462
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SHROVE (Fat Tuesday) PANCAKE SUPPER
Tuesday, February 21v 6:00 PM—Dodd Hall
Pancakes Deliciously Prepared by our Men’s Club!  Please join us!

Did you know?  For centuries people in many countries have held a celebration known as Carnival between
Epiphany and Ash Wednesday.  It is a time for feasting and merrymaking before the somber austerity and fasting of
Lent.  For countries in the Northern Hemisphere, it is the coldest and darkest time of the year, and celebrations
may   include fireworks and other lights.  Meat and meat products may be eaten freely, hence the name Carnival,
derived from the Latin word for meat.  The day before Ash Wednesday is sometimes called “Mardi Gras”, French
for “Fat Tuesday”.  Shrove Tuesday pancakes are associated with that day because Christians were forbidden to
eat “fat” during Lent.  Therefore, in order to use up all the lard in the house—pancakes were   traditionally made
on the night before Ash Wednesday.  The term “shrove” is taken from the word “Shriven” - meaning “given
absolution of one’s sins during Lent.”