October is Dedicated to the Rosary in the Catholic Church
The rosary is a wonderful prayer anytime, but maybe pray an extra rosary during October.
Faith Formation Update from Kelly Sullivan
Parents: If you have any questions about Faith Formation or Confirmation classes, please contact Kelly Sullivan directly; she does not monitor responses to these Flocknotes, but she does monitor the one she sends. 508-885-3111 x 105.
ksullivan@mqrparish.org.
November 1st: Feast of All Saints. Children are invited to attend 10:15 Mass with your family. Children are also invited to dress up as their favorite Saint.
Thank You for Continuing to Support the Financial Needs of Our Parish
Thank you to all who continue faithfully give whatever they can. Every little bit helps.
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Cemetery Notes
The following items need to be removed by November 1st:
- Spring/summer flowers
- Faded or broken plastic flowers
- Mementos
- Tattered patriot flags
- Real pumpkins
Help Needed: November 7th Cemetery Cleanup, 9 am - 3 pm
For those coming at 9 am: Meet at the blue garage on the Route 9 side of the cemetery.
Many hands are needed. Due to the pandemic, we were unable to get the assistance from the Worcester County Sherriff Community Service Program for the cleanup. Whether you can help for the whole day or for an hour or two, all efforts are appreciated. All COVID-19 Safety Measures will be in place. Lunch will be provided. Call the parish office at 508-885-3111 to let us know if you can help so we can plan accordingly.
You will need work gloves, gas-powered leaf blower or a leaf rake if you have one.
Can't help on Saturday but you have some time during the week? Contact Ken Choquette. No help is refused and all help is appreciated.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner, November 26th
This year's dinner will be take-out only. Deliveries will be made only to the homebound in Spencer.
To request a take-out dinner or schedule a meal delivery, call the parish office at 508-885-3111 x 102 (Mon-Wed, 9 am - 5 pm).
How you can help:
All food must be prepared in the the church hall.
- Wednesday, November 25th: Prepare vegetables (church hall)
- Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving Day):
- Cook all food
- Package food for takeout
- Bring dinners out to the parking lot
- Deliver to homebound in Spencer
- Clean up after dinner