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Clinton Council #1701 of the Knights of Columbus will be colleting coats for our annual “Coats for Kids” program. New or gently used coats are requested. Collection will be on all Saturdays in October from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. John’s Gym. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Distribution will be on Saturday, November 3.
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Just a reminder that we will NOT have Religious Education Classes on Saturday, October 6, Sunday, October 7 and Monday, October 8 so that families and catechists can enjoy the long weekend. We WILL have class on Tuesday, October 9 for Levels 6, 7, and 8.
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We will be having a Mandatory Parent meeting for all First Grade Parents on Saturday, October 13 from 9-10 AM in the Church Hall so that parents can hear all about our program and ask questions. We hope you can join us.
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Our Confirmation Candidates (Level 9 Students) will attend their Mandatory Confirmation Retreat on Sunday, October 14 from 3:00 –7:00 PM at the Immaculate Conception Church in Lancaster. Confirmation families, please be sure to put it on your calendar. It’s a night they will never forget!
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The First Reconciliation Meeting for all Parents of First Communion Students will be held on Saturday, October 20 in the Religious Education Hall from 9-10 AM. (Your child will attend his/her regular class during the meeting.) This mandatory meeting will include all of the information parents will need to prepare their child for this special and sacred Sacrament.
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Our 8th grade students will work on a service project to collect food for our CARE Food Pantry on Sunday, October 21. Between now and October 21, Level 8 students will be collecting donations, and will bring them to the Church on October 21. They will place the donations on the altar at all masses that weekend. The students will have a truck outside to collect all donations. Their goal is to “Fill That Truck!” with food for families in need. Any donations of non-perishable food would be greatly appreciated. Thank you to all 8th grade students, their families and catechists for helping those in need. We are truly blessed with your desire to serve and you are all a wonderful example of what it truly means to be a Disciple of Christ.
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Felician Sister Jeanne Marie Akalski accepted the annual Retired Religious award Sunday for her twin sister, Sister Mary Valenta Akalski, who, among other things, taught religion to kindergartners at St. Joseph Elementary School in Webster. Sister Mary Valenta died in June.
Worcester, MA -- In an effort to raise awareness of the need and as well as raise funds for Priests’ Retirement Care, the Diocese of Worcester is holding the Fifth Annual Celebrate Priesthood gala on Thursday, October 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in the Atrium of St. Vincent Hospital. “Taste of the Diocese” will feature 24 stations with food from local restaurants, parish groups, and refreshments from Spencer Brewery, Global Wines, and Polar Beverages.
WORCESTER – Singing and dancing. A consecration to the Blessed Mother – inspired by an unexpected voice. Awards for church and city leaders. These were among ways the Ghanaian Catholic community celebrated its 10th anniversary at St. Joan of Arc Parish Sunday, Oct. 7.
SOUTHBRIDGE – The Hispanic Catholic community in town celebrated its 60th anniversay with Mass Sunday, Oct. 7, memories and ministers past and present. Bishop McManus and Father Kenneth R. Cardinale, pastor of St. John Paul II Parish, greeted the 200-plus worshippers in Spanish and they applauded.