Sr. Nancy’s order
Thanks to all who donated to our second collection last weekend to Sr. Nancy’s order’s great work in Phoenix.
There is still time to give- please write SND or Phoenix on your check or write it on an envelope and it will go to this important and life-saving and life-giving ministry.
A word of gratitude
Thanks so much to James, Oscar and Shawn who set up and hosted the collation last Sunday for Fr. Britto!
A word to the wise
Please note that the 6 pm Mass next Sunday is suspended.
Catholic Appeal update
Both parishes are close to 100% of our Catholic Appeal assessments!
We need your help to reach and surpass the goal! It helps our parishes, our Collaborative and our Archdiocese!
Please give and help us build the ministries so many around us need.
To give, take a blue envelope from the pews or go to catholicappeal.com and answer the call.
Summer Mass schedule
Lots of changes are on their way, so we need to take some time this summer to pause.
Please note that through Labor Day, Daily Mass will be suspended on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Summer plans
Summer is here but the needs remain- please consider online giving to help us pay our bills
and build for the future. Give us a call and we’ll walk you through the process. Thank you!
When my heart finds Christmas…
On Friday, Nov. 22, we’re going to New York City to see incredible Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, starring the Rockettes! We’ll leave Charlestown by motorcoach at 7 am, attend the 2 pm show in Orchestra seats, and have a few hours to take in the excitement of the Big Apple- we’ll be back in Town by midnight! Tickets are $225 per person, reservations with a $100 deposit. 20 available for each parish- maximum of 4 tickets per family. Call Dianne at 617-242-4664- any questions? See Fr. John!
Stewardship
Giving of our time, talent and treasure is not about giving until it hurts.
Rather, it is about giving until you feel good about what you have given.
-Anonymous
Let’s look ahead to how we all can get involved at St. Francis de Sales and St. Mary- St. Catherine Parishes. Please take a look at some of the ministries that will benefit from your involvement: Worship Committee, Baptism Prep Team, Wedding Team, St. Francis Hall Team, Stewardship Committee, Social Team, Spiritual Committee, Family Committee, Social Justice Committee, and Adult Confirmation/RCIA. Please think about volunteering and sharing your talents with our Parish. Throughout the summer, we’ll be sharing information about these important ministries. If you would like more information on any of the listed committees/teams, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for all that you do for our Collaborative.
The Rite of Christian Initiation/Adult Confirmation Team
Folks journeying through the RCIA and Adult Confirmation process need sponsors and community support to help them grow in faith. The team of sponsors help guide, support and instruct those discerning whether to become members of our Catholic community. Team members share their faith with inquiring adults who are seeking more information about the Catholic Church, many of whom seek to celebrate one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.
To learn more about receiving the Sacraments or joining the team, please see Fr. John.