News Bites for January 23rd ...
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASKS REQUIRED ONCE AGAIN!
Effective immediately, everyone must wear a mask at all Masses and parish functions, regardless of vaccination status. Masks will be available for those who need them. Thank you for all you are doing to keep us all safe. If we can keep just one person from serious illness or worse, it's worth the extra precaution!
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January 22nd is a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.
- Religious Education Updates! Important changes to classes this weekend! See details here.
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: For children ages 3-5. Since our littlest ones are most vulnerable, we continue to be extra careful.
We will hold off reopening the Atrium until it is safe to do so. Get details and registration links here. - Winter Adult Education Series: Are you ready for 'The Chosen' Season 2? Wednesday evening. Begins February 16th. Details here.
- Special collections:
- Catholic Home Missions - 02/13/22
- Diocesan Priests’ Retirement - 03/02/22
- The Church in Latin America - 03/13/22
Donate online securely with WeShare here.
- Respect Life - January has many special events this month including the National '9 Days for Life Novena' and National 'Day of Prayer'. Read all about them here.
- Maintenance Person Wanted! We are looking for a part-time, possibly full-time, person who if highly organized with experience in all building maintenance trades. Will need to do some custodial work as well. Read the details here.
- Getting Ready For Renewal - Check out the details on our NEW collaboration website GraftonCatholic.org here. Find contact info for the representatives, meeting minutes and a special prayer.
NOTE: Parish reps will be available after each mass this weekend to meet with parishioners. - 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! See the schedule here.
- We want to hear from YOU! Check out the Parish Renewal Information tables in the gathering spaces at both churches, including a Suggestion Box. More details are here.
We now have a voicemail suggestion box as well. Call (508) 603-6199 and let it ring ~25 seconds. - Get your latest bulletin here.
- 2021 Donation Tax Statements: If you would a like a tax donation statement for your donations to St. Philip or St. Mary parishes, please contact Jill Sullivan at jsullivan@stmarysgrafton.org or at
508-839-3993 x10
Don't forget to read the additional information at the bottom of this email!
