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First Friday Devotions
The First Friday of every month has always been
considered special in the church. The celebration of liturgy on
these days reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus on
that Good Friday afternoon. From the very beginnings of early
Christianity, and through the centuries of our Church's traditions,
We have always had a special
reverence and devotion to these days.These prayer services will consist of either
the rosary, a communion service, the Devine Mercies, or liturgy of
the
hour, and will conclude with Denediction.We welcome you and your family to join us.
Please consider making this day
a part of your prayer life.
Who are the Knights of
Columbus Mumford Council #365
The Knights of Columbus were
founded by Fr. Michael Joseph McGivney on March 29,1892. The Mumford Council
#365 charter was granted on August 7,1898. Now in its
113th year, is a very active council that has
benn involved in various activities in
areas including Church, Community, Family and Youth.
Knights are Catholic men, 18
years of age and older, who are committed to making their
community a better place, while supporting their
Church. Being a Knight is
more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your
community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while
enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your
family life.
For additional information
please follow the link www.kofc365.org
Guiding
Principles
Charity - Unity - Fraternity - Patriotism
Our Lady of the Valley Regional
School
Our
Lady of the Valley Regional School
(OLV) is a Catholic school, kindergarten to grade 8, located in a
peaceful residential neighborhood in Uxbridge, Massachusetts.
We aspire to excellence and believe that a small school can make a
big difference. OLV fosters a safe, structured learning
environment anchored in Faith, where students are encouraged to
develop their God given talents. For
additional information please follow the link www.ourladyofthevalleyregional.com/
BULLETIN DEADLINE FOR INFORMATION
Just a reminder…the
deadline for submitting information for the bulletin is on Mondays
at 3 PM. It should be in writing, and you can do it in any of 4
ways: by fax (508-234-0964); email (gshepherd7726@charter.net),
or simply drop it off at the rectory or in the collection basket. Thank you for your help!
Ministers of Care News
Our
Good Shepherd Ministers of Care are available to bring Our Lord
Jesus in Holy Communion to those in our parish who are unable tocome to Mass due to
advanced years or illness. If you or someone in your family would
like to receive a visit, just call the rectory (234-7726) to let us
know. It would be our privilege to bring our Good Shepherd to your
home in sacrament and in the supportive, caring presence of a person from the church community.
Parish Hall
Rentals
AS most of you know,
our parish hall can be rented by families or organizations for
private and public events and celebrations.
The parish Finance Board recently approved the following fees which
will take afftect September 1, 2009:
• A $150 dollar retainer will reserve the hall for your event.
($50 will
be refunded after the event, provided that the kitchen, hall,
and restrooms are left in proper order.); • A non-refundable fee of
$50 will be charged to civic and community organizations for
public meetings and events; •
Our Bereavement Ministry provides the opportunity for families
to gather in the parish hall after the funeral mass of a loved
one. This
service has been provided to our families free of charge,
but as this involves much time and labor by our coordinators,
hostesses, hosts, and bakers in set-up, service, and
clean-up, a goodwill donation is gratefully
appreciated. “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” Outreach
Do you enjoy
cooking? Our ministry is looking for additional people to help in
this very important(and delicious!)
outreach. Our teams provide meals on a monthly basis for those in
the parish who can use an extra hand whether it’s due to illness,
job loss, or a happy time, such as the birth of a child.
Confidentiality is a must! If you would like to help, or need more
information, please call
Laurie Petty at 278-6901.
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Open Your Heart as You Close Your Loan
At Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, our Sharing
Advantage program makes it easy for you to support local community
efforts while financing your home. When you close your home loan
we’ll make a $300 contribution to Good Shepherd Parish.
For more information on Reverse Mortgage and
the Sharing Advantage
Program, please call John
Convent at (800) 685-5901 ext.2221.
Blackstone Valley Peace of Bread
Community Kitchen
The Kitchen is a volunteer community
effort organized to provide a free, hot meal and companionship to
those in need. The Kitchen has been serving meals every Wednesday since September 2003. At present approximately 100+
people gather for a hot meal at the United
Presbyterian Church on Cottage St. in Whitinsville each week.
Good Shepherd Parish
has joined with other area churches and businesses sharing in this
ministry. We have a team that cooks and serves a meal every three or
four months.
Uxbridge Senior Center
Facing life’s challenges is never easy…
But it doesn’t have to be so hard.
How do you deal with the stress of change or loss?? Please join us
for a FREE discussion group. Share what coping skills work for you
and hear new ideas from others.
Uxbridge Senior Center
S. Main Street Uxbridge
4th Monday of the Month at 2 PM
Sponsored by The Healthy Aging Program,
508-478-6888 NO HEALTH INSURANCE?
Free Medical Program Sponsored by Northbridge Association of Churches
For the Uninsured or Underinsured
Counseling available
No Appointment Needed
Open on the 2nd Mondays of the month
from 6 to 8 PM (closed holidays), the program is now located
at Northbridge High School on Linwood Avenue.
***Special Note: Volunteers are needed to staff this program.
Doctors, nurse
practitioners, and volunteers for setting up and taking down
equipment are asked to call 234-3230.
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Catholic Charities Homecare
Catholic Charities Homecare Program, 9
Spring St., Whitinsville, is looking for aides to care for
elders in surrounding towns.
Duties include light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping. We provide
paid training, mileage
reimbursement, and a schedule to meet your needs. Please call us at
234-3800.
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