Fall is almost here and we are revving up our activities. You will find many updates and news in this email!

Kelly Flaven has been hired to join our Faith Formation staff as Sacrament Coordinator for First Communion and Confirmation. Kelly has impressive teaching experience and has worked with all ages of children and adults. As a volunteer, she served as a GoF design team member and taught our child safety program. Some years ago, she also facilitated the Hidden in Plain Sight program for GoF parents. We welcome Kelly to her new position and wish her success in this assignment.

All couples celebrating their 10^th, 25^th, or 50^th wedding anniversaries are invited to join Cardinal Seán O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. on Sunday, November 6 at 2:00 PM at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston. The Mass includes a vow renewal and special blessing by the Cardinal.  Couples may register at bit.ly/AnniversaryMass2022. 

For more information, please email Emily_Elliott@rcab.org.

The Project Rachel Ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston extends a special invitation to women suffering from the pain of a past abortion to attend a “Come to the Waters of Healing” one-day retreat. Fall dates are October 1, October 29, and November 19 from 9 AM to 5 PM. Locations are confidential.

Attached to this email are two flyers: The first flyer is for a one-day retreat for fathers and father figures who have lost a child to addiction. The first retreat of this kind was held on June 11 and was deeply meaningful to those who attended. This one will be on November 12 at B.C. High.
      The second flyer is for the 6^th year that they have offered a full weekend retreat to mothers of any age who are grieving the loss of their son/daughter to SUD. This has been a highly successful event and the numbers keep growing. It will be presented at a house owned by Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham, MA and the dates are Nov. 18-20 

Fr. Wally Keymont was pastor to our two former parishes of Saints Martha & Mary and Sacred Heart.

      On behalf of parishioners, the St. Isidore Parish Pastoral Council will be sending a letter to Fr. Wally to congratulate him, and to thank him for his ministry to the two former parishes. In addition, the Council has decided that St. Isidore Parish will be donating to the Clergy Trust Fund in his honor. We pray for many blessings ahead for Fr. Wally Keymont.

We are looking for a volunteer to help with Baptism preparation class. It is only once a month, on the second Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM. The class runs about one hour and it is a review of the online questions the parents and godparents submit from the parish website. If you are interested or have any questions, please notify Deacon Alan at the parish office or by his email address in the bulletin. I will be happy to go over the class with you and answer any questions.

Mission Statement:
The Respect For Life Ministry advocates for life from conception to natural death. We sponsor activities constant with the four goals outlined in the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Pastoral Plan for Pro Life Activities: Prayer, Education, Pastoral Care and Public Policy. If you or someone you know is in need, we can help.
      St. Isidore Parish Meeting Information:  We meet every second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph House located at Sacred Heart Parish, Middleboro. If you are interested in joining us, please call 508-947-0444.

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION POSITION OPEN!
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION/GENERATIONS OF FAITH COORDINATOR (FT), ST. ISIDORE PARISH, LAKEVILLE, MIDDLEBORO AND ROCHESTER
St. Isidore Parish, Lakeville, Middleboro, Rochester is currently looking for a full-time Director of Faith Formation/Generations of Faith Coordinator to join our team. For info visit online here.