News Bites for August 29th ...
Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time
ATTEND MASS WITH LESS RESTRICTIONS!!
We miss you! We have lifted most restrictions for those who are vaccinated. For those who are not vaccinated or still prefer social distancing, there will be a designated section at each parish where masks and separation are required. We even have Holy Water touch-less dispensers at each entrance! Get more details here.
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We need YOUR help to make it a success!
If you are interested in helping out, sign up in the Gathering Space at BOTH parishes, email Jill Sullivan at jsullivan@stmarysgrafton.org, call her at 508-839-3993 x10 or fill out the online form here (and get more details).
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES:
- Are you a senior in need of transportation? We can arrange to have someone pick you up & bring you home.
- Would you like to participate in the Wedding Vows Renewal Service (~20 minutes)?
Please call Jill Sullivan if you are interested in either of the above.
- Eucharistic Adoration returns on Wednesday, September 8th. It begins every Wednesday following the 12:00pm Mass and concludes at 3:00pm. Come and spend some time with the Lord.
- Special Collection This Weekend: Haitian Earthquake Relief For Sts. Pierre & Paul Parish - August 28th & 29th. Thank you for your generosity! See photos and videos here.
- Our next Market Sunday is Sept. 5th: We're so thankful for everyone who has donated towards the taco dinners! Before heading away for Labor Day weekend, please consider making a donation of groceries for your fellow Grafton residents. A list of needed items is here.
- It's never too late for Reconciliation! Starting August 21st, Saturday session will be held in the Family Room inside the church (next to the altar). More details are here.
- Help Wanted! - We are in need of Catechists and Aids for our upcoming academic year. Details on the positions are here. Please contact Darleen Farland at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org. Training is available.
- Save the Date! We want to celebrate our Catechists and Aides! - We are planning a special blessing at the 10:30am Mass on August 29th, a lite luncheon and a special Guest Speaker! Get all the details and RSVP here.
- Religious Education: Don't forget to register your children for our upcoming academic year. Sessions will begin on September 12th and 13th. Get details here.
- Altar Servers Needed! If you would like to come back to serve at the altar or haven’t served before but would like to start serving, please let us know! For St. Mary’s, please contact Rolande Parent at rolandelparent@comcast.net or Deacon Tim Cross at deacontimcross@gmail.com. For St. Philip’s, please contact Deacon Tim Cross.
- St. Philip Greeters Needed - Do you have 15 minutes before Mass to spend welcoming our fellow parishioners and answering questions? If you would like to help with this ministry, please call/text Patti Hart at 508-245-6981 or e-mail pehart@aol.com.
- GET YOUR BULLETIN HERE!
