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The
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Mass Intentions:Saturday, August 18
Weekly Offertory
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Saint Vincent de PaulIn today’s Gospel, Jesus tell us that his message can be divisive because it calls us to a radical way of living, a clash of values and priorities which demands self-giving for the good of others. With love for your neighbors who have nothing, consider a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Thank you!
St. Francis “Fishers of Men”
Join the men of St. Francis for a half-day deep sea fishing trip on Saturday, August 25th. The cost is $45 per person, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To sign up, please call the Parish Office at 978-452-6611. Join us! HELP WANTED
Looking for
someone with whom to share your faith? We are in need of teachers for the
following grades for our Religious Education Program: Annual Catholic Appeal 2007 Our Faith At Work
Cardinal Sean invites all Catholic families to consider pledging to this year’s Catholic Appeal. To date, St. Francis has only raised HALF of this year’s targeted amount of $39,500. Please consider making a pledge. As Catholics, it is our responsibility to help the greater Church. Every pledge counts. Donation information can be found in the Church lobby or at www.bostoncatholicappeal.org. Please Note…The sacrament of Baptism will no longer be celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Baptisms will now be held on the 4th Sunday of each month. As always, please call the office at least one month in advance to book a baptism. Thank you! Liturgical Ministers Needed We are in need of Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers and Sacristans. Please call or e-mail Nancy in the Parish Office if you are interested in serving in one of these very important ministries at (978) 452-6611 or nmandarini@saintfrancis.net. Attention All Parish Volunteers! In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy for annual background checks for staff and volunteers, all volunteers must fill out and submit a July 2007 to June 2008 C.O.R.I. (Criminal Offender Record Information) form. Please come to the Parish Office to complete a new form. If you have any questions, please call Nancy Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. You will need to bring your driver’s license with you. Thank you!
Explore the Shrines of Italy with Deacon John Hunt!
Join Deacon John and your fellow parishioners on a 10-day tour of Rome, the Vatican, Assisi, Lanciano, San Giovanni Rotondo (Padre Pio), Mt. St. Angelo, Pietrelcina and Loreto. The trip will be held from October 30-November 8, 2007, and the cost is $1,835 per person. For more information, an itinerary and an application, pick up a brochure in the parish office!
We are delighted to welcome the following children, who entered our Saint Francis Parish family of faith through the waters of Baptism on August 12:
Darion
Daniel Considine Support our Parish Show....
And help those in need as well. On the weekends of August 25/26 and Sept. 1 and 2, show representatives from "Gone with the Breeze.com" will be in the lobby taking patron names for the program book. For a $5 donation, your name will be printed in the book. You can also write a message to the cast and crew at $5 per line. Proceeds from the show and program book will benefit the Dracut Food Pantry and Cor Unum Meal Center at St. Patrick Church in Lawrence. Forms will also be available to advertise your business at $30 (1/4 page), $55 (half page) and $100 (full page). Everyone in the show is working hard -- your support would be appreciated! VIRTUS Training For All New Volunteers There will be two classes offered at St. Francis for the VIRTUS Training Program. They will be held on Saturday, August 18th at 10am and Saturday, September 15 at 10am. You need only attend one of those sessions. This three-hour program educates adults in ways to prevent child abuse and how to provide safe environments for children. All staff and all volunteers are mandated to attend a training session. Please call the Parish Office to register. If you have attended a previous session, you do not have to attend again. What Do You Know About Peer Leaders?
Who:
Confirmed 11th and 12th
Graders Teens: Do you have questions about life? Have you ever wanted to be part of something special? Our upcoming events are on the website listed below. Come join us! Adults: We are looking for 8 to 12 adults who would be interested in helping with specific events this year. Please check out our calendar on the St. Francis website. If you are interested in helping with any of these events, please call the Parish Office. http://www.saintfrancis.net/images/Peer%20Leaders/index.htm 1st Friday Novena for Priests
Beginning Friday, September 7th at 7pm, there will be a 1st Friday Novena each month for vocations to the priesthood and for all who serve in the priestly ministry. The evening will include adoration and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, as well as veneration of the relic of St. John Vianney. Refreshments will follow in the Parish Hall. Please join us!
Community News
Flicks N’ Faith Coming Soon…
Join us for Flicks N’ Faith, a time to explore the movie “Babette’s Feast” and the ability of a meal to transform lives. Through this movie, we will discuss the transformative power of the Eucharist and its ability to change situations, people and hearts while also healing our own personal wounds. The dates for this event are: Tuesday, August 14th from 7-9pm, Tuesday, August 21 from 7-9pm, and Tuesday, August 28 from 7-8pm. Come for one night or for all three! Please call the office to sign up at 978-452-6611. Join us for this unique experience!
Let us pray for, support and encourage those preparing for marriage …
Andrea Girolamo & Jason Trovato
Melissa
Lyons & Darrell Boyle
Parish Ministries and Information Sacraments Baptism: Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Marriage: Contact one of the parish priests at least six months in advance. Eucharistic AdorationMondays 9:30 AM-6:30PM RosaryThe Rosary is prayed Monday – Friday at 8:30 AM. Pastoral Care of the Sick & HomeboundPlease notify the parish office when parishioners are homebound, in extended care facilities, or are admitted to the hospital. Parish NursesCall Sharon at 978-454-6369 or Louise at 978-454-7970. Prayer LineCall Barbara at 978-937-0239 or Pat at 978-685-1137, also online at www.saintfrancis.net/prayerline. Alcoholics AnonymousMeeting in the Parish Hall every Saturday at 8:00 PM. Bulletin DeadlineTuesday at 5:00 PM.Bereavement SupportMeets second & fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 PM. Please call Louise Daigle at 978-454-7970. Saint Vincent de Paul Society Call Paulette in the Parish Office at 978-452-6611. Offertory EnvelopesWe encourage parishioners to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Contact the parish office if you’d like to receive them. Spiritual DirectionIf you are interested in spiritual direction, call Paulette in the parish office at 978-452-6611 or Marcy at 978-458-9715. Parish Pastoral CouncilJackie Carr 978-453-0882
Jcarr74@verizon.net Contact the parish office at 978-452-6611 for more information about Religious Education, Youth Ministry, RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), Men’s Spirituality, Women’s Spirituality, Music Ministry, and other Volunteer Opportunities.
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