Sacred Heart - St. James Parish
Groton, MA
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 26, 2008
Sacred Heart - Saint James Parish
October 26, 2008
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
SACRED HEART – ST JAMES PARISH
Pastor: Father Paul Ring
Sacred Heart Church
279 Main Street
Groton, MA
Ph: 978-448-6633 x-12
Email: [email protected]
St. James Church
13 St. James Avenue
W. Groton, MA
Liturgy Schedule:
Pastoral Center Office
At St. James Church
271 Main Street Groton, MA 01450
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Ph: 978-448-6633 Fax: 978-448-2732
(Confessions: ½ hour before 5:30 pm
Web Site: www.shsjparish.org
Mass or by appointment with the Pastor)
Email: [email protected]
At St Joseph Church
Deacon: Michael Markham
28 Tarbell Street in Pepperell
Ph: 978-433-5737
Daily: Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri . 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: 4 p.m.
Admin. Assistant: Elaine LaMachia
Ph: 978-448-6633 x-10
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
Baptism: Second Sunday of the month
Email: [email protected]
at 1 p.m. or by special arrangement with the
Religious Education Office
Pastor or Deacon. Please call the Pastoral
Center Office to register. (one month notice is
271 Main Street Groton, MA 01450
desired.) Baptismal preparation workshop is
Ph: 978-448-5178 Email: [email protected]
provided for parents and Godparents.
Religious Education Coordinator:
Matrimony: Please call the Pastor at the
Mrs. Jackie Maguire
Pastoral Center prior to setting your wedding
Admin. Assistant: Mrs. Iola Scalese
date. (at least nine months notice is desired.)
Sacrament of the Sick: If someone you know
Business Manager
Ms. Debbie Lackey
is in the hospital, a nursing home or is homebound,
and they desire to have Holy Communion brought
978-448-6633 x-11
to them by a Eucharistic Minister, please call the
Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Center Office.
Music Director
Please notify the Pastor if someone needs
Mrs. Ellen Blackwell
Anointing of the Sick or Viaticum of the Dying.
978-433-6131
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Sacred Heart - Saint James Parish
October 26, 2008
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reverend Paul Ring
My Dear Friends in Christ,
We had a neighbor growing up who we used to call “Mr. Yard”. He earned this nickname by always being out
in his yard – mowing, raking, planting, weeding – undertaking whatever particular task was called for, given
the time of year. This was a noble endeavor, in that he took pride in his yard. Where it became a problem for
us was when that yard work occurred at “inopportune” times (such as mowing at 6 am!). It was then that my
dad had less-than-Christian things to say, during which my mother would rightfully admonish him. It wasn’t
the work to which my father objected; it was just the timing – it was felt that due consideration should be
given to neighbors.
Today’s gospel presents Jesus with a dilemma: if he were to answer the scholar’s question literally, He would
have had to pick a single commandment which stood out over and above the others. Being the true
philosopher He was, however, Jesus shaped the question to suit His own purposes. He formulated His answer
by looking at the question in its broadest possible terms. All of the commandments could be “summed up” in
the “Great Commandment”, as it would come to be known: the greatest commandment is “love of God and
love of neighbor”. One is to love God not with just part of one’s being, but with one’s whole self: heart, soul
and mind. One is also called to love one’s neighbor as one’s self. It is on these commandments that the Law
and the Prophets is based. This is where my father took issue – our neighbor wasn’t being loving when he
mowed at the crack of dawn, for it showed no love of neighbor. My father, however, fell short of this ideal by
his choice of thought and word! It wasn’t just incumbent on our neighbor to be charitable – it fell to my dad to
show love by being patient (a tall task indeed at six a.m. but with God, all things are possible!). Loving one’s
neighbor is clearly a challenging task, indeed!
To love God isn’t much easier – but again, God is there to help! God gives us the Holy Spirit, the Scriptures
and the Sacraments to be drawn into the mystery of the Godhead. One can love something with which they
can identify and associate. We can easily give up, saying that God is a mystery and therefore “unsolvable” or
we can try and understand God by praying, reading and discovering God’s presence in our world and our
lives. God desires to be part of our experience, for it was God who created that experience. To deny God is
truly to deny ourselves. When we love God with everything we have and are (Mt 22:37), we discover who we
are.
May we have the courage to love fully both God and neighbor. May we see God at work in the “other”, so
that we can see God at work in ourselves. Finally, may we continue to explore who God is for us, so that we
can live out all the commandments in both word and deed.
Have a Blessed Week,
Fr. Paul
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Sunday
October 26, 2008
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Oct. 26
9:00 AM
Richard Haley
By Barbara Haley
Nov. 2
9:00 AM
Deceased Members of Legion of Mary
By Legion of Mary
Scripture for the week of October 26, 2008
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Offertory
Fuel
Sacramental Offerings
Ex 22:20-26/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:3440
Eph 4:32—5:8/Lk 13:10-17
Eph 2:19-22/Lk 6:12-16
Eph 6:1-9/Lk 13:22-30
Eph 6:10-20/Lk 13:31-35
Phil 1:1-11/Lk 14:1-6
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a
Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9/Jn 6:37-40
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Thank you for your generosity.
Please remember in your prayers…
Welcome to
Sacred Heart - St. James Parish!
Jane Barry, Brian Beek, Cathy, Therese Braudis,
Maame Broad, Marie Davis, Dee Fitzpatrick,
Margaret Simpson and Diane and Steven Skarbek
Thank you for joining us for this
celebration of Mass.
and our deceased family and friends:
Richard Haley, Bernice Martin, Deceased Members of the
Legion of Mary, Suzanne Powderly, Vincent Scalese,
Barbara Sczylvian, William Sczylvian, and Patrick
Walkovich. May all the souls of the faithfully departed
rest in peace.
If you are visiting with family or friends, we hope you
enjoy your visit. If you are new to the Groton area,
we look forward to meeting you. If you would like to
register with the parish, please contact Elaine @
978-448-6633, ext. 10 or please email her at
[email protected]
Please feel welcome to pray with us again.
Calling all Singers!
Important Announcement
Sacred Heart – St. James Increased Weekly Giving
Program is coming to a close. It is important to show
our gratitude to God for our many gifts by responding
to the needs of our parish. We would like to
commend all parishioners for their concern for the
parish. If you have not returned your response
envelope, please do so at the first opportunity. Thank
you for your support.
Sacred Heart – St. James Parish Choir
rehearsals are held on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays
of the month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James
Church. If you enjoy singing, please consider joining
us. For more information, please contact Ellen
Blackwell at 978-433-6131.
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October 26, 2008
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday
Oct. 27
7:30 PM Baptism Prep. Class
St. Peter Room, Pastoral Center
Tuesday
Oct. 28
7:00 PM Home School Meeting
St. Peter Room, Pastoral Center
Wednesday
Oct. 29
1:30 PM Legion of Mary
St. Anthony Room, Pastoral Center
Thursday
Oct. 30
11:00 AM Rosary & Communion Service
Rivercourt Residences, W. Groton
Friday
Oct. 31
3-9:30 PM Olan Mills Portrait Appointments
St. Peter Room, Pastoral Center
Saturday
Nov. 1
10:00-5:00 PM Olan Mills Portrait Appointments
St. Peter Room, Pastoral Center
Sunday
Nov. 2
3:00-5:00 PM 9th & 10th Grade Retreat
St. James Church Hall
4:00 PM Mass
Wednesday
Nov. 5
Rivercourt Residences, W. Groton
6:30 PM Teen Night - Vocations Night
St. James Church
12:30 PM Staff Meeting
St. Peter Room, Pastoral Center
1:30 PM Legion of Mary
St. Anthony Room, Pastoral Center
Thursday
Nov. 6
11:00 AM Prayer & Communion Service
Rivercourt Residences, W. Groton
Friday
Nov. 6
10:30 AM Mass
Apple Valley Nursing & Rehab. Center
12:00-8:00 PM Adoration
Chapel of Divine Mercy, Pastoral Center
Sunday, October 12, 2008
World Priest Day Prayer
Max Hyman Frankel
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Sophie Suzanne Fry
Heavenly Father,
We come before you today to ask your blessing on
our brothers, Whom you have called to the Sacrament
of Holy Orders.
Lord Jesus,
We ask that you support them with your presence
And fill them with grace to serve You faithfully.
Gracious Spirit,
Unite us in service with those whom you have called.
Open our hearts to encourage our brothers and sons
to pursue your calling,
And open their hearts to hear Your call to this most
Holy Sacrament.
Finn Patrick James Sheehan
Please remember Max, Sophie, Finn
and their families in your prayers.
Bible Study
There will be a Bible Study on Thursday
mornings starting in November at the
Pastoral Center. If you would like more
information, please contact Therese at
978-448-5643 or email her at
[email protected]
Amen.
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October 26, 2008
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sacramental Preparation
Our Parish provides a 2 year sacramental
preparation for First Eucharist & Confirmation.
First Eucharist and First Reconciliation
From Religious Education
and the Youth Ministry
shsjreled.org
[email protected]
(978) 448-5178
In order to provide the fullest experience for
your child, the deadline to register children to
receive the sacrament of First Eucharist in the
Spring of 2010 is September 30, 2008 .
Confirmation
This is Week B
While the Religious Ed. website is under Construction, please watch for
news in the weekly bulletin.
A Fall Calendar is available on the parish website at sjshparish.org.
2008-2009 Registration Update
We do have a few classes openings left , and we are kicking off our home
school program ion October 28th. If you still need to register for RE,
Please contact Iola or Jackie at the Pastoral Center to register your family.
We will begin this year’s Home School program on
Tuesday, October 28th from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Pastoral Center.
Parents of families that are home schooling should plan to attend.
We’ll share important information and hand out materials
We will host a children’s Story Time during this meeting
for those families who need child care.
Families wishing to Home School for sacramental
preparation should also register with our office so
that we can partner with you to provide your family
with the Archdiocese specified curriculum that our
classes are following.
For more information, please visit our website at
shsjreled.org or contact the RE office.
Calendar of Events
October 26th—Family Mass 9am
We will have our first Family Mass of this new
school year, and we’ll have a special
blessing of our catechists .
Please remember your donation for the
Loaves and Fishes pantry
October 26th—Youth Spectacular 2008
Loaves and Fishes needs OUR help!
The Fall months are upon us and the pantry shelves are low. Please
remember our neighbors who are hungry with your donation to the
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry. The pantry is now serving over 450
families. Thank you!
Bring these items to Mass or to the Pastoral Center
crackers coffee tea
ramen noodles cake mix and frosting
For grades 5& 6 from 1 to 4pm
at St. Anthony’s in Shirley.
Join us for an afternoon dedication to our youth
October 28th 7 p.m. Pastoral Center
Home School Kickoff
November 2nd– My Faith-My Way
Confirmation Retreat for grades 9 &10
3-8 p.m. at St. James
When donating, please make sure that all items
are unopened and have a current expiration date.
Volunteer at the Pantry
The pantry needs volunteers (age 14 and up) . Consider making it an
evening to share with your high school aged son or daughter and their
friends. Thank you to Ann Collentro, and Lyda & Alina Budrys
for helping at the pantry in October.
Upcoming Dates: Nov 19th and Dec. 16th
In order to provide the fullest experience for
your teen, the deadline to register to receive the
Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation in
the Fall of 2010 is September 30,2008.
from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
We’ll begin with the retreat promptly at 3, share Mass at
5:30 (families please join your teens) and then continue
with our regularly scheduled Teen Night.
November 9th—Rob Surette
event at GDRSMS PAC Special Week B class
for grades 8,9 10 and their families
Tickets for teens attending this event are $7
and available from Diana Keaney
November 16th
Consider Making a Cash Donation
You can put cash or a check in the weekly collection basket or bring
it to the Pastoral Center. Please clearly label it for Loaves & Fishes.
Nahoba Valley Teen Movie Night
For grades 7 &8
4-7pm at St. Anthony’s in Shirley
Don’t forget the special monthly collection
we have at the Family Mass.
November 21st Sacrament of Confirmation
For more information please contact Alison Enright
at 978-448-2507 or [email protected]
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7pm at St. Joseph’s Church in Pepperell
Rehearsal & Sacrament of Reconciliation
November 20th at 6:30 also at St. Joseph’s
Sacred Heart - Saint James Parish
My Faith-My Way
October 26, 2008
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Youth Spectacular 2008
November 2nd 3 to 8 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon dedicated to 9th and 10th grade teens.
In conjunction with World Youth Day
This fun and faith filled afternoon will lead our teens on a journey of
self discovery. We’ll explore our gifts and skills and identify ministry
opportunities where we can share these gifts with the World.
On Sunday, October 26th the young people in
grades 5 & 6 from across the
Nashoba Valley will gather at
St. Anthony’s Church Hall in Shirley from 1 to 4 p.m.
The afternoon will begin at 3 p.m. We’ll “break” for the 5:30 Mass and then
regroup for our regular Teen Night.
We invite families to join us for the 5:30 Mass.
Join us for an afternoon of games,
music, speakers, activities, food and
FUN!
All 8th grade classes should plan to attend Mass and Teen Night, when
we’ll get “up close and personal” with ordained and lay men and women
who will share how they are living out their vocations.
This event is free of charge, but we ask that
our young people bring a donation of a nonperishable food item for our local food pantries.
We Need You...We're forming a
called to witness: Responding to
Teen Ministry Action Committee
Our God, the Great I AM
dedicated to coordinating and promoting the events of our Teen
Ministry. We’ll formally meeting 2 times each year (fall & spring),
We need teens and adults in grades 8,9 and 10 grade.
Watch the bulletin for more news or contact the RE office at 448-5178
or [email protected] for more information.
November 16th
Nahoba Valley Teen Movie Night
For grades 7 & 8
Mission Trips Discovered
4-7 p.m. at St. Anthony’s in Shirley
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Join us for this fun evening of
activites and discussions.
Teen Night December 7 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Ever wonder what a mission trip is?
we’ll be watching Facing
It’s more than a week away from home, there’s a whole
new world that opens up to those who share themselves
on Mission Trips.
Come and Meet our own Parish Teens who have
participated in these Mission Experiences.
Find out what trips are being planned for next summer, and how
you can be a part of next summer’s adventures.
There will be time to socialize and spend time asking questions and
experiencing the wonderful memories
hat will be shared with us.
Giants
“as Jesus with the disciples of
Emmaus, so the Church must become
the traveling companion of the young….”
Blessed Pope John Paul II
World Youth Day, 1995
As our Parish moves forward with our Teen Ministry we are working with all of our Parish Ministries to
invite our teens to work side by side with them .
If we truly desire to lift our young people in our Parish Community ,
then we need to work together for these blessings.
These are some of the wonderful opportunities we’re currently working on to share during our
November 2nd My Faith-May Way retreat
Parish Altar Guild,
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Teen Catechists, VBS Leaders,
Bereavement Ministry,
Parish Council,
ARISE for Teens,
Baby Sitter’s Connection,
Meals from the Heart,
Loaves & Fishes,
Eucharistic Adoration,
New Comers Connection,
Legion of Mary,
Squire chapter of the Knights of Columbus,
Respect Life Committee
The response from our Parish Ministries has been amazing. If you have a gift to share with our youth or if your ministry with our teens, please let Jackie or Iola know.
We WELCOME YOU!
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October 26, 2008
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
GDAY Parent to Parent Network Fall Book Discussion
Thursday November 6, 2008
7 p.m. in the Groton Public Library Community Room
Generation MySpace: Helping Your Teen Survive Online Adolescence
Candice M. Kelsey
Books available at the Groton Public Library, the Dunstable Public Library
and available for purchase at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Borders Books
Excerpts from the book:
25% of MySpace users are between the ages of 13 and 17
According to a recent report by CBS News, MySpace.com is a “sexual predator’s dream come
true.”
The school bully is moving into cyberspace.
Teenagers spend about $195 BILLION annually on clothes, eating out, cars entertainment, cell
phones...Because kids spend money and spend so much time on MySpace, MySpace is a
marketer’s dream.
To be an effective parent of a preteen today,...one must be knowledgeable about and actively
involved in the morphing teenscape. Your nine-year old is only t-minus three years away from full
blast off into social-networking sites.
Addicted. That’s how Holly, a senior at a local high school described her relationship with
MySpace. ...compulsion to spend hours everyday on MySpace is a symptom of her generation’s
having “nothing better to do in our lives.”
Most teens spend 3-5 hours online each day.
Nearly ½ of the 16-17 year olds surveyed report that their parents or guardians know very little
or nothing about what they do on the Internet.
Don’t be one of those parents who are clueless about social networking. Join
our discussion and bring your friends!
For more information please contact Anne at [email protected]
or Alice Anne at [email protected]
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October 26, 2008
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sacred Heart-St. James Parish
Next Event: November 11
Featuring Speaker
Sr. Olga Yaqob
Presents
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Rob Surette
Join us for LIFT - an exciting new monthly worship
event which includes vibrant praise and worship
music, dynamic, challenging speakers and
Eucharistic Adoration. LIFT is for all ages - from
young adults to adults to teens to entire families. Be
with us on Tuesday, Nov. 11th with our guest
speaker Sr. Olga Yaqob. The evening runs from
7 - 9 p.m. at Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Road,
Milton MA. Directions and a downloadable flyer,
along with more information about LIFT, can be
found on the website at www.liftedhigher.com.
Come join in worship with hundreds of Catholics
from around the Boston area!
"The FASTEST Portrait Artist in the
World!"
THE FACE of GOD
Sunday, November 9, 2008
7 - 8 p.m.
Performing Arts Center
Groton-Dunstable Middle School South
344 Main Street, Groton
Adults $15
Students $10
(Groups of 25 or more: $7 until Nov. 1st)
Arise groups are meeting and there is positive
feedback from these groups. Watch in the
bulletin for information on the upcoming
sessions.
Tickets will be on sale after all Masses at
St. James Church. To order , please contact:
Diana Keaney at [email protected].
First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Join the Parish again in prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament on Friday,
Nov. 7th, from 12 p.m.- 8 p.m., at the Chapel of Divine Mercy, Pastoral Center. You are
welcome to drop by for a few minutes or to sign up to stay with Jesus for a definite hour or more.
The Blessed Sacrament cannot remain unattended. Please sign up for one hour shifts with two
people per hour preferable. The sign up sheet is located in the back of St. James Church, or call
Elaine at 987-448-6633, email: [email protected].
What do you do during Adoration? You pray before the very presence of Our Lord exposed in
the monstrance. You’ll have time to be alone with Jesus to recite your favorite prayers, read the
Bible, contemplate acts of faith, hope, charity, thanksgiving, reparation, pray a Rosary, Chaplet of
Divine Mercy, or do whatever type of prayerful devotion that suits you before Our Lord. You can
just sit and say nothing, simply keeping Him company, just as you would a dear friend.
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Sacred Heart - Saint James Parish
October 26, 2008
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Becoming A Catholic
Official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a Catholic?
We welcome you and look forward to the opportunity to share our
Catholic faith.
RCIA Sessions are for those:
Free copies of The Pilot, America’s oldest
Catholic newspaper, are available at the
back of St. James Church and in the
back entryway at the Pastoral Center.
Interested in Joining the Church
Interested in Inquiring about the Church
Interested in Returning to the Church
For more information please call the Pastoral Center Office at
978-448-6633.
St. Paul: From June 28,2008 to June 29,2009
the church will be celebrating the second
millennium of St. Paul’s birth. If you have not
read St. Paul’s letters in the bible, this might
be the occasion to do so.
RETROUVAILLE…..a Lifeline
Mark your calendars!
Rediscover a loving marriage with a
Retrouvaille (pronounced re-tro-vy) weekend.
Friday, Oct. 31st from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart,
if there is little or no meaningful communication, if
you are considering separation or divorce, we
believe Retrouvaille can help you. Look us up on
the web at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call
1-800-470-2230. The next New England
Retrouvaille marriage renewal weekend will be held
in January 2009.
Pastoral Center - St. Peter Room
Our church is going to publish a new pictorial
directory through Olan Mills. Reserve your
appointment time today at the back of St. James
Church. Each family or household that comes for
photography and portrait viewing at the church
will receive a complimentary directory and 8 x10
Custom Color Portrait. You will be able to view
and select your portraits electronically from a
variety of poses. Additional Olan Mills portraits
will be available for purchase. Your entire
appointment will normally take less than one
hour. If you have not reserved a time to be
photographed, be sure to do so today while
there is still a good selection of appointments.
Our goal is 100% participation. It just won’t be
complete without you. To schedule an
appointment time, please sign up after Mass
this Sunday or contact Olan Mills at
800-866-2263. Thank you!
Caregiver Support Group in Littleton
the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm at the
Council on Aging offices in Littleton
There is a tremendous value in supporting
caregivers and giving them a chance to share, listen
and be listened to. The next caregiver support group
will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6th at 7:30 pm in the
multi-purpose room in the Council on Aging office in
Littleton which is right next to the Reuben Hoar
Library. (in the back of the library. It is a free support
group for caregivers. If you have any questions
please call Anne Marie Rowse, at 978-456-3756
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Sacred Heart - Saint James Parish
October 26, 2008
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Make the Connection . . .
using new media to strengthen your
connection to faith!
Master of Arts in Ministry Program
Open House
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Election Day is almost here! A wise
elephant* once said "Every voice counts". So
today I'd like to encourage you to empower
yourself with the facts that will help you to
make the best decision for our country.
St. John’s Seminary
Creagh Building
Brighton, MA
The Master of Arts in Ministry Program for laity
at St. John’s Seminary is having an Information
Session and Open House for those considering
learning more about their faith on Oct. 28th from
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. A panel of alumni and students
will reflect on their experiences and answer
questions about the program. Apply now for
January admissions. Please come and learn
more about the Master of Arts in Ministry
Program for Laity!
Ready to learn the facts about the candidates?
Check out the websites below to learn their
views, biography, speeches and voting records.
You can find non partisan facts (not
accusations) in an easy to search, easy to
understand language at :
www.votesmart.org/election_president.php.
Their website states: “Picture this: thousands of
citizens (conservative and liberal alike) working
together, spending endless hours researching
the backgrounds and records of thousands of
political candidates and elected officials to
discover their voting records, campaign
contributions, public statements, biographical
data (including their work history) and
evaluations of them generated by over 100
competing special interest groups. Every
election these volunteers test each candidate's
willingness to provide citizens with their
positions on the issues they will most likely face
if elected through the Political Courage Test. “
Please RSVP by calling 617-779-4104
St. Joseph’s Parish
Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday, November 8, 2008
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Parish Hall
28 Tarbell St.
Pepperell, MA
For a Catholic perspective check out :
www.priestsforlife.org/elections/index.htm
to learn about the candidates, compare their
views and find ways you can get involved in
defending human life.
Do you know someone who is carrying grief and
sorrow over past abortions? Project Rachel is the
post-abortion ministry of the Catholic Church to
help those dealing with the pain of abortion.
Project Rachel will offer "Come to the Waters"
post abortion healing retreat this fall: on Saturday,
November 15th, 2008. For more information and to
register for the date of your choice, contact
Project Rachel at 08-651-31000.
[email protected].
If you have questions or suggestions for "Make
the Connection", feel free to contact me!
Peace of Christ to you!
Kerry Madden, Parish Media Liaison
978-448-9626 or [email protected]
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