Light of the World Retreat!!
October 26th - October 29thFour years ago Fr. Nick and his team brought the Light of the World Evangelization Ministry Retreat to the parish. All involved were unsure if or how it would impact our parish. What would the result of this retreat be? Would it help bring people closer to the Lord? We are happy to say that all of our dreams were surpassed! Since the beginning 196 people have attended this retreat and we currently have eight small faith groups meeting regularly. Our parish community has strengthened and service to others outside of the church has increased. More people have been brought closer to the Lord and are willing to witness the Good News to others!! Have you thought about attending this retreat? Is the Holy Spirit calling you? Is He nudging you to say yes? Do not be anxious or afraid. Trust in the power of the Lord! For more information or to register for the retreat call Sue today at 508-278-2226.
Box of Joy!
Our Youth Ministry teens along with families from faith formation are participating in the “Box of Joy” program facilitated by Cross Catholic Outreach. This is an annual Christmas gift campaign which allows Catholics in the US to engage in service to children worldwide. On November 4th our teens will gather together to fill the boxes. Their goal is to ship 100 boxes to children in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Guatemala. For some children this will be the first Christmas gift they have ever received.
Cross Catholic Outreach works to mobilize the global Catholic Church to assist and transform the poor and their communities materially and spiritually. They deliver food, shelter, water, medical help, education and hope to the poorest of the poor. In receiving these gifts, the children will learn about the Christmas story and the love and saving power of Jesus Christ. There is a $9.00 fee to send each box. $7.00 covers shipping and $2.00 goes to support the ministry. You may learn more about this ministry by clicking on the picture above where a four minute video explains the project. For more info or to make a donation please call the Faith Formation Office at 508-278-3777.
Cross Catholic Outreach works to mobilize the global Catholic Church to assist and transform the poor and their communities materially and spiritually. They deliver food, shelter, water, medical help, education and hope to the poorest of the poor. In receiving these gifts, the children will learn about the Christmas story and the love and saving power of Jesus Christ. There is a $9.00 fee to send each box. $7.00 covers shipping and $2.00 goes to support the ministry. You may learn more about this ministry by clicking on the picture above where a four minute video explains the project. For more info or to make a donation please call the Faith Formation Office at 508-278-3777.
Announcing the NEW Saint Mary University of Uxbridge!!
"The Theology of the Church"
Beginning in January, Fr. Nick will be offering a course on Ecclesiology for adults that presents a systematic study of the Church, examining its scriptural foundations and its historical and theological developments. Topics include: the Church as Mystery and the Universal Sacrament of Salvation; the Church as One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic; the Ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council and the Church as Communion; Missiology and Evangelization; the Church and Ecumenism; Indefectibility; Apostolic Succession and Petrine Primacy; the Magisterium and Infallibility; the Laity and the Universal Call to Holiness; and the Marian image of the Church.
Required Texts:
Time & Location:10:00 am – 11:00 am in the Parish Conference Room
This course is open to all adults who are open to learning and willing to participate in informed discussions. There is NO COST to attend. If you are interested in registering for the course please contact the Parish Office at 508-278-2226 or emailing sleighton@stmaryuxbridge.org.
Beginning in January, Fr. Nick will be offering a course on Ecclesiology for adults that presents a systematic study of the Church, examining its scriptural foundations and its historical and theological developments. Topics include: the Church as Mystery and the Universal Sacrament of Salvation; the Church as One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic; the Ecclesiology of the Second Vatican Council and the Church as Communion; Missiology and Evangelization; the Church and Ecumenism; Indefectibility; Apostolic Succession and Petrine Primacy; the Magisterium and Infallibility; the Laity and the Universal Call to Holiness; and the Marian image of the Church.
Required Texts:
- Ratzinger, Joseph. Called to Communion. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1996.
- Documents of Vatican II (online or hard copy) (Vatican Edition Recommended) (In particular: Lumen Gentium, Gaudium et Spes, and Unitatis Redintegratio)
- Catechism of the Catholic Church (For Reference)
- Bible (Catholic Edition)
Time & Location:10:00 am – 11:00 am in the Parish Conference Room
This course is open to all adults who are open to learning and willing to participate in informed discussions. There is NO COST to attend. If you are interested in registering for the course please contact the Parish Office at 508-278-2226 or emailing sleighton@stmaryuxbridge.org.
Catholic Resources for College Students
Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online) is a website that publishes information to help students find and be successful in their college paths. They have launched a guide on resources and scholarships for Catholic students. It includes a directory of scholarships for Catholic students. It also includes advice on what to consider when thinking about attending a Catholic university and ways for students to maintain or strengthen their practice of faith on all campuses during a time of great change in their lives. Click on the picture to access the Catholic College Students Resources and Scholarships website.
Affordable Colleges Online (AC Online) is a website that publishes information to help students find and be successful in their college paths. They have launched a guide on resources and scholarships for Catholic students. It includes a directory of scholarships for Catholic students. It also includes advice on what to consider when thinking about attending a Catholic university and ways for students to maintain or strengthen their practice of faith on all campuses during a time of great change in their lives. Click on the picture to access the Catholic College Students Resources and Scholarships website.
"I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in the darkness." John 12:46