Training for Sidewalk Counselors the nexttraining by Sidewalk Advocates for life is Saturday, May 5th in Saline. Cost is $15/$10 for students including manual and lunch. For more info contact Paul at 734-944-7790 or learn more about SAFL at sidewalkadvocates.org

Scrap Metal Drive Sharon United Methodist Church Saturday, May 5th and 12th 8amnoon. All proc eeds benefit Sharon UMC’soutreach efforts! Pick-up is available, call the Church Office (leave a message) 734-428-0996

Seeking Volunteer Football Scouts Do you enjoy high school football? If so … Ave Maria University (AMU) could use your help! AMU is developing a scout network in Michigan to help identify Catholic football players from all schools in this area. Generous scholarships are available. For more details, please contact Dr. Gary Jackson, Michigan Scout Coordinator, at gjackson@avemariafoundation.org or 734-516-9615.

ATTENTION, SINGLE CATHOLIC MEN 18-30: The Knights of the Holy Eucharist, a community of consecrated brothers dedicated to fostering reverent devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord, invite you to discern your vocation at their House of Formation, located at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama. Learn more: knights.org     (150920)

ARE YOU AT LEAST 60 YEARS OF AGE AND IN NEED OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES? Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw (CSSW) – Senior Services Department may be able to help. The CSSW Resource Advocacy program provides assistance with connecting Washtenaw County residents who are age 60 and older to community services. These services include but are not limited to: home delivered meals, food pantry, shelter, utility assistance, simple tax preparation, Medicare/Medicaid support, chore service, respite for caregivers, elder and substance abuse prevention and home safety. For more information, please call 734-712-1382 or visit the website: www.csswashtenaw.org.      (150920)

ARE YOU OR A FRIEND STRUGGLING TO COPE AFTER ABORTION? The feelings of loss, anger, isolation, and low self-esteem do not have to last a lifetime. God longs to heal you. Call 734-994-8863 for information on our highly confidential, free, post-abortion healing program. (ArborVitae Women’s Center, www.ArborWoman.com) Some common symptoms of post-abortion trauma: Trouble sleeping/eating; keeping abortion(s) secret from important people; unexplained sadness; overwork/perfectionism; difficulty maintaining relationships.      (150920)

PRAY AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD: Sign up to pray while abortions are being performed: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays daytime. Contact Marge at 734-434-1475 or mlskr@aol.com

RACHEL'S VINEYARD TEAM: Would you like to become part of a team to bring hope and healing to those suffering from the effects of abortion? Join counselors, lay ministers, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists who are part of the Rachel's Vineyard process. E-mail to: nlc@resurrectionlansing.org or call the Project Rachel helpline at 517-993-0291, ext 141, to reach Cecilia Tombelli, Director of Project Rachel, Diocese of Lansing.