<p> 2017 Lenten Luncheon Talks March 1st to April 5th</p><p>The annual Lenten luncheons will be held at St. Jerome Parish Hall in Battle Creek every Wednesday from March 1st through April 5th. There will be a Mass celebrated by Father Christopher Ankley on Wednesday, March 1st (Ash Wednesday) at 10:30 a.m. with the distribution of ashes. The other Lenten luncheon Masses will begin at 10:45 a.m. The speaker of the day will begin his address at 11:30 a.m. with a light lunch following the presentation. There is no charge for these events, but a free will offering would be appreciated.</p><p>2017 Speakers</p><p>March 1 Father Christopher Ankley (St. Jerome & St. Joseph Parishes) March 8 Father Evelio Ramirez (Holy Angels Parish, Sturgis) March 15 Father Simon Manjooran (St. Philip Parish) March 2 Father Andrew Raczkowski ( St. Joseph Parish, Kalamazoo March 29 Father Francis Marotti (St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo) April 5 Father José Haro (St. Jerome & St. Joseph Parishes)</p><p>Please join us for these inspirational talks about the Lenten season and enjoy food and fellowship. </p>