Saturday, September 4

     4:00 PM      Edward Gorman by the family (1st ann.)

Sunday, September 5

     8:00 AM      Jeannette Picard by Marcel Turgeon

    10:00 AM      Ernest Gervais & Robert Duval by Deacon Marc & Roberta Gervais

Monday, September 6

     8:45 AM      Wilfred & Exilda Morin by Shirley & Marion

    11:00 AM      No Mass at Crown & Eagle (moved to Sept. 13)

Tuesday, September 7

     8:45 AM      Rev. Raymond Lange by Gerry Lange

Wednesday, September 8

     8:45 AM      Deceased Members of the Berrini family by Joyce Paquette

Thursday, September 9

      8:45 AM     Amelio Danello by Monica Laugee

Saturday, September 11

     4:00 PM      Fortunato and Frances Cogliandro by the family

Sunday, September 12

     8:00 AM      Richard Cooney by Helen Poliquin

    10:00 AM      Ovila Massey by Eileen Gorman

Liturgical Roles Sept. 11 & 12

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

     4:00 PM      S. Maynard, M. Joanis

     8:00 AM      P. Berthelette, K. Chamberland

    10:00 AM      J. & T. Kramer

Lectors

     4:00 PM      A. Walsh

     8:00 AM      E. Gorman, P. Berthelette

    10:00 AM      S. & J. DuBois

Altar Servers

     4:00 PM      D. Guertin

     8:00 AM      Z. Jordan

    10:00 AM      B. Blackburn

Ushers

     4:00 PM      M. & M. Walsh

     8:00 AM      F. & P. Berthelette

    10:00 AM      L. & N. Menard

Readings for the Week of September 5, 2010

Sunday:          Wis 9:13-18b/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33

Monday:          1 Cor 5:1-8/Lk 6:6-11

Tuesday:         1 Cor 6:1-11/Lk 6:12-19

Wednesday:       Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23

Thursday:        1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13/Lk 6:27-38

Friday:           1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Lk 6:39-42

Saturday:        1 Cor 10:14-22/Lk 6:43-49

Next Sunday:      Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or  15:1-10

Attention Liturgical Ministers

Schedules for September and October are on the back table and have also been emailed to those who have requested them. Please call the rectory if you did not receive yours. If you would like to receive your schedule by email and have an Excel program in your computer, please call the rectory with your email address.

Plan to Attend

Wed. Sept. 8        7:00 PM   Catechist Meeting -- Hall

Thurs. Sept. 9      6:30 PM   Rosary Group -- Hall

Sat. Sept. 11       8:00 AM   Angel of Hope Yard & Bake Sale on Church Grounds

                    8:30 AM   Confessions

                     1:00 PM   Peace of Bread Team Luncheon --  Hall

Sharing Our Blessings: An Opportunity for Growth

       In the weeks ahead, you will be reading more about a new program taking place throughout the Diocese of Worcester. The program, Sharing Our Blessings, is an opportunity for all of us to address the most pressing needs in our parish through this increased giving campaign. Our hope is to increase our weekly collection by at least 25%.

      Currently our weekly collection averages $3300. To address our needs, we need to increase this income to $4655.

      Each week, this space in the parish bulletin will be devoted to reminders and important announcements concerning Sharing Our Blessings. Please be on the lookout for more information about this exciting opportunity.

      The Team Captain Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 14 at 7 PM in the hall.

Electronic Giving

To strengthen stewardship here at Good Shepherd, we request that you consider utilizing a new and easier way to support our parish Electronic Giving. What is Electronic Giving? It is an alternate means of supporting our parish instead of using envelopes. The program allows you to make your contributions from your checking, saving, or credit card account. There is no cost to you for participating in the program. Please contact the rectory at 234-7726 for more information.

Rosary Makers Group

The Rosary Makers Group will meet in the church hall on Thursday evening, September 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Anyone interested in learning the art of rosary making is invited to stop in at any time. Materials and hands on instruction will be available. Come join us!

Religious Education News

Mark Your Calendars! Classes begin on the following days and times:

Sunday, Sept. 19

      10:00 AM to 11:00 AM    Little Lambs

      11:00 AM to 11:45 AM    Grades 1, 2, and Special Ed.

Monday, Sept. 20

      4:00 PM to 5:15 PM      Grades 3 & 4

      6:30 PM to 8:00 PM      Grades 5-9

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There will be a catechist meeting for all grade levels on Wednesday, September 8, from 7 to 8 PM in the church hall.

Youth Group

Come join us as we begin another year of activities! If you are in grades 6 through 12, this is for you! Invitations for our kick-off event on September 26 at 1 PM were sent in the mail this week. If you did not receive an invitation, please call Jean at 508-753-1554.

Peace of Bread

Luncheon and Organizational Meeting

       There will be a luncheon for any interested new members and for existing members of the Good Shepherd Team on Saturday, September 11, at 1 PM in the church hall.

       The Blackstone Valley Peace of Bread Community Kitchen is a non-profit organization supported by the volunteer efforts of the community. The goal of Peace of Bread is to provide a free, hot meal and companionship to those in need in our area. The kitchen has been serving meals every Wednesday since September 2003 to help the needy in our community. At present, approximately 120 people gather for a hot meal at the United Presbyterian Church on Cottage St. in Whitinsville each week, and a summer lunch program for children has recently been established.

       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 months and we are looking for new members. Please consider supporting this worthy cause by joining the team and attending the luncheon followed by an organizational meeting.

       RSVP to Mary Archambault at 508-498-1892 or marchambault4@hotmail.com, or call Joyce at the rectory at 234-7726.

Give Your First Hour to God

Amount Needed to Meet Operating Expenses $4655

Weekend of August 28 & 29

Income Available for Operating Expenses $3372

Regular $ 3327; Candles $45

Other $330

Parish Savings $85; New Day $245

Total $3702 Thank You

Wedding Banns

II   Derek Berard and Sarah Kaske

Community News

Blackstone Valley Angel of Hope

Yard Sale

A yard sale to benefit the Blackstone Valley Angel of Hope will be held on Saturday, September 11, from 8 AM to 1 PM on the church lawn. If you have any items you would like to donate for the yard sale, please contact Tracy and Brett Pomeroy at 278-0784. Proceeds will help fund continuing projects at the Angel of Hope Memorial Garden on Hartford Avenue.

People First Food Pantry Pasta Dinner

       The People First Food Pantry of Uxbridge is sponsoring a pasta dinner on Saturday, September 18 from 5 to 7:30 PM to raise money for capital projects at the food pantry as well as to provide food for those in need in our community. This event will be held at the VFW Post 1385 in Uxbridge. Dinner will include ziti, meatballs, salad, rolls, and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Many wonderful theme baskets and tickets for Worcester Tornadoes and Worcester Sharks games will be raffled off. There will also be a bake sale table stocked with delicious goodies to bring home!

      Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children and seniors. Children under 3 are free. Tickets can be purchased from the following people/locations prior to Sept. 18:

     Denise Mussulli, Food Pantry Coordinator, 278-5506

     Rotary Club of Uxbridge Members, 774-481-1246

     Back Door Vacuum Shop, North Uxbridge, 234-4626

     Amy Hyman, Uxbridge Women's Club, 278-2257

NAC Food Pantry - Senior Day

The Northbridge Association of Churches is offering a Senior Day on Wednesday, September 15, from 10:00 AM to 12 noon to Northbridge residents, 60 years or over, with a referral from the Northbridge Senior Center. For more information, call the Senior Center at 508-234-2002.

Come Join the Fun!!

St. Patrick's Fall Festival

Saturday, September 25

9am to 3pm

7 East St.  Whitinsville

Enjoy the Bake Sale, Craft Table, Yard Sale,

Gift Baskets, Children's Table,

Kid's Fun Area, Raffle Tickets,

and the Food Court with new additional foods