Bulletin for September 13, 2009

Joe to regain health; safety for F.; Carin and her children; Richard; Doug; D.; Jen; an ease for all those suffering with anxiety, especially BA; our sisters and brothers in the Sudan to have peace and safety, especially Fr. Philip; and for everyone seeking employment, especially Sarah; Jennifer, for a successful pregnancy and continued good health; a young woman to seek help with an addiction; Marsha, thanksgiving for successful thyroid surgery, and prayers for continued recovery; Maureen Higgins with a recurrence of cancer to gain wellness and peace; Rose Mary's recovery from surgery; earlier cataract surgery for Ben; for a clear path and cooperation for improved health for D.; Lynne to gain insight regarding a worry in her life; a friend; discernment for E. considering a move; all those seeking employment, especially two young people; Rose Marie McAndrews as she regains health; a good alternative for respite health for F.; peace around the world and safe travel for all families returning students to college.. Continued prayers for: Bob; Joe and his family; Janet; Peggy; Eric; Gary; a son; Kathy; Maureen Higgins; Rosemary and Rose Marie McAndrews. Thanksgiving for B.'s and A.'s help and answered prayers

Prayer Line: Tracy at 508.842.2279 or Susan at 508.934.0133 or susanbk@townisp.com

ADULT CHOIR

Like many other ministries offered here at St. Mary’s church, St. Mary’s Adult Choir always welcomes new members. It's a wonderful opportunity and experience to enjoy the singing of liturgical music with fellow singers and parish members. If you any questions or have an interest in joining the choir please contact Rick Vacca @ 508.753.0230 ( rpav21@gmail.com ) or Marti Page, @ 508.835.3470 (martipage127@charter.net) or visit the choir loft after any of the 11:00am Sunday mass – better yet speak with another choir member

FLU VACCINE CLINIC

Walgreen’s can come to St. Mary’s to administer your flu shot this year!

Where: St. Mary’s Church Hall
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009
Time:8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

• If Medicare is your primary insurance, there is no charge to you for the flu shot. Just bring your Medicare card - Walgreen’s will take care of the billing.
• All others, please check with your insurer to determine if they will cover or reimburse you for your costs.
• Cost of the vaccine will be $24.99, payable at the time of the Flu Clinic. Check your office visit co-pays to see if this is more economical.
• Recipients for flu shots at this clinic must be at least 18 years of age.

We need a minimum of 30 people to pre-register in order to run the clinic. To reserve your place, please call Viola Jefferson, Parish Nurse, in the Health Ministry Office at 508.925.7647, or email – jeffersonv@stmarysparish.org . Please leave your name and phone number, and how many family members (over age 9) will be receiving the Flu Vaccine. Open to all - tell your family, friends and neighbors.

Flu shots will be administered by one of our own parishioners, Joseph Godek, a Registered Pharmacist and a Certified Registered Immunizer. Additional staff will be provided to accommodate all who sign up.

NOTE: This Flu Clinic is for the standard flu shot only, not the H1N1, also known as the Swine Flu.

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
September 12/13, 2009 - Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. James asks what our love for Jesus Christ can possibly mean if it does not result in action on behalf of our neighbor. He suggests that that faith is demonstrated most acutely in care for the needy, the suffering, and the underprivileged. Stewardship includes proclaiming the Good News by putting our faith into action on behalf of others. In what ways have we been willing to make sacrifices and renunciations for the sake of Jesus Christ and our neighbor?

SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY

First social justice ministry meeting of the 2009-2010 year: Tuesday, September 22, from 7:15 to 8:15 in the Parish Hall

Have you ever wondered what this ministry is all about? If so, this is a great opportunity to learn about the events planned by our parish's new Eco-ministry, hear about the first six months of cooking and sharing meals and conversation with former prisoners at Dismas House, prepare for our October furniture drive to help families recovering from a fire or emerging from homelessness, get reports on the Item of the Month Drive, Share the Bounty, Heifer Project International, and new ways of helping our sister parish in Haiti. We'll also get a preview of our December benefit concert. And we'll hear about Evan and Marti Page's plans to travel to Sri Lanka in January to see the 40 houses built with our help after the tsunami and explore ways to support the efforts of the religious women whose work gives young victims of human trafficking a fresh start. Our thanks to everyone in our parish community for your support of this ministry. If you'd like to get involved--or simply learn more about this ministry, we hope you'll join us.

HARVEST BRUNCH

Please join us in the church hall after the 11am Mass on Sunday, Oct. 4th for our second "Local Harvest Brunch" as we celebrate the feast of St. Francis, as well as the bounty and blessings we receive from the hard work of our local farmers and artisans. The menu will be varied, and will highlight local and regional food. All are invited. Please contact Terry Lunt at 508.845.1834 or lunt@townisp.com, Sindhu Puthanagady at stputhan@hotmail.com, or Joan Fouhy at 508.842.6724 to reserve your seat(s) or for further information.

Come garner the fullness of your faith! A Men’s Cursillo Weekend s offered September 17-20 at the Oakhurst Retreat Center. The Cursillo is a unique experience for each person. For registration and further course information contact Charley O”Neill at 508.870.0824 or visit www.fourthday.org

It’s Almost Here!
We’re just about done with our building project – the Festival that is, not the church quite yet….

Have you purchased your Raffle Tickets? You can’t win the $15,000 Grand Prize without a ticket. Have you volunteered yet? You can’t help our church and school, meet new people, and have lots of fun it you don’t. How about the Road Race – are you registered for the 5K Run and Fitness Walk? You can’t get in shape if you aren’t. And don’t forget the Pub Quiz. You certainly don’t want to miss that! We’re also still looking for bakers for the Bake Table, Festival Sponsors and Silent Auction Items. Whatever you can do to help is greatly appreciated!

So don’t forget next weekend – September 18, 19 and 20th – is the FAMILY FESTIVAL! Whether you donate your time, talent or treasure, please make sure you come out and have some fun. Join us as we celebrate together – there’s plenty to do, and the only regret you’ll have is if you don’t come!!

To purchase Raffle Tickets, volunteer, register for the Road Race and Pub Quiz, and for all the Festival details, please click here.

Thanks for supporting St. Mary Parish and School.

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