News Bites for November 28th ...
First Sunday of Advent
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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- Advent Small Groups - We are excited to offer small groups again for Advent, both in person and via Zoom. The theme is "Preparing with Mary to Welcome and Adore Christ's birth". Details and signup are here.
- Attention Young Adults! Check out “Holy Spirits”, a new local young adult group! Each month fetures signature cocktails. Details are here.
- The Giving Tree at St. Mary & St. Philip started last weekend. Get details on how you can participate here.
- Special collections:
- Christmas Flowers for St. Mary - 12/05/21
- Immaculate Conception - 12/08/21
- Christmas Flowers for St. Philip - 12/12/21
Donate online securely with WeShare here.
- St. Vincent de Paul Society "Christmas Adopt a Child" Bring the spirit of Christmas to local Grafton children in need! Details are here.
- Market Sunday is Dec. 5th - Thank you for your continued support to help feed your fellow Grafton neighbors! Get a list of current needs here.
- Grafton Youth Group Event: Join us at Crescent Manor Rest Home Saturday, Dec. 11th 1-3pm to bring some holiday cheer to our seniors! Details and signup are here.
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Calling all parents of children ages 3, 4, and 5! We will be starting a very special program for your children in a few weeks. Get details here.
- Getting Ready For Renewal - Find all the details on the Grafton Parish Renewal project here. Contact info for the representatives, meeting minutes and a special prayer.
- 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.
- It's never too late for Reconciliation! Saturday session are held in the Family Room inside the church (next to the altar). More details are here.
Don't forget to read the additional information at the bottom of this email!
