THANK
YOU!!
Saint Christine’s Family Ministry would like to thank our parishioners
for their overwhelming support of our Easter Meal Program. Through your
generosity we were able to provide 250 Easter meals along with treats,
crafts and love to many families and seniors in our community. Your support
and generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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WELCOME OUR NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR
We extend a warm welcome to our new Director of Music, Kerry
McMasters. Kerry is an an organist, pianist and composer and has
been involved with liturgical music for 40 years starting when
he was in high school. Kerry and his wife, Joan, have two children
and three grand children. We wish Kerry all the best as we welcome
him into Saint Christine’s Parish Family.
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Last Week's Offertory Collection |
Budgeted
Goal: |
$9,800 |
Received:
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$9,584 |
Online
Giving: |
$2,750 |
Total: |
$9,334 |
Deficit: |
$466 |
THANK
YOU!!! |
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St. Christine’s
Grand Annual Collection
Our Goal: $170,000
Total Received: $86,359
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / FAITH FORMATION
/ CCD / CONFIRMATION
School Vacation Week
There will be no Faith Formation classes from Sunday, April 14th
through Thursday, April 18th Classes will resume on Monday, April
22nd.
Grade 9 Confirmation:
The last class for our ninth grade students will take place on Sunday,
April 28th at 5:00 pm with Mass celebrated at 6:00 pm. Parents and
parishioners are welcome.
Grade 3
There will be special Mass for our third graders and their families
on Saturday, April 27th at 5:00 pm in the church followed by an
Ice Cream Social in the parish hall. All students and their families
are encouraged to attend.
Grade 4 Marian Prayer Service Last Class
All fourth grade students will meet on Friday, April 26th at 4:15
pm for the Marian Prayer Service. This Prayer Service is their last
class.
First Holy Communion Clothing: If you have a First
Communion dress or suit that you would like to donate for our communicants,
please bring it to the CCD office. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
COMMUNITY FOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM
Our Family Ministry became aware of some families in our community
facing challenging times and we would like to help them via a Meal
Support Program. For instance, there is a young mother with a husband
and two children who is fighting cancer and has been placed in Hospice.
There are three children who are being raised by their great grandmother
because their mother and grandmother have passed away. This program
would show kindness and support to families that are suffering or
facing difficult challengers. We would like to deliver one meal each
week to these families to lessen their cross. To proceed, we need
parishioners to commit to providing one meal month. Meals could be
cooked at home, restaurant take out or restaurant gift cards. If you
can help in any way, please call Dana at 617-270-6054.
$5,000 DRAWING FUNDRAISER
Tickets for our $5,000 Fund Raiser will be on sale this weekend, April
6th and April 7th in the foyer of the church after all the Masses.
Tickets will cost $50 each. For additional information, please call
Audrey at 617-686-8978.
Catholic Women Today and Tomorrow
invites you to join us for a contemporary reflection on Joan Chittister’s
book “The Ten Commandments, Laws of the Heart.” Our guided
book discussions will meet on Wednesday mornings beginning on April
17th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am in the parish hall and her book may be
purchased for $20. Please call Jeanne Dominic at 781-267-4511 if you
have any questions.
CORI FORMS
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires all volunteers at Saint Christine’s
to fill out an annual Cori Form. (Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Teachers,
Greeters, Ushers, Choir members, etc.) You
may fill out a Cori Form on the weekends of March 9/10 and March 16/17
in the foyer of the Church after Masses.
Please bring your picture ID with you. A staff member will be
available to verify your information. We appreciate your cooperation
and thank you for your help in keeping our children safe. Please note:
Due to security, Cori forms are not available on our parish website.
ST CHRISTINE'S SCHOLARSHIPS 2024
This is your last opportunity to fill out an scholarship form. Application
packets for any graduating high school senior who is a member of our
parish are now due. If you attend Marshfield High School, all forms
are done on-line through Scholarship Booklet. Completed
forms with a photo and required essay must be returned now. If
you are interested in remembering a family member or friend by honoring
them with a scholarship in their name, please contact Father Mario at
the rectory.
Upcoming
Groups and Ministries |
New
Day Bereavement Support Group
TBD/Call Rectory |
Card
Making and Coffee
April 19th - After 9AM Mass
Hall |
Prayer
Shawl Ministry
April 21st - 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Children’s Room. |
Mom's
& Tots Play Group
Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Parish Hall |
See
bulletin for more details about these groups and ministries. |
BULLETIN SUPPORTERS:
We sincerely thank all of our advertisers who have placed ads
in our bulletin. Please support the businesses that advertise in our
parish bulletin as their ads help to defray the cost of the bulletin.
Other Activities in the Area:
Healing Service
A Healing Service led by Deacon Jack Sullivan will take
place on Friday, April 19th in the chapel at Holy Family Parish
in Duxbury. The Service will begin with Evening Prayer at 5:00
pm followed by Benediction at 5:30 pm and the Healing Service. Deacon
Jack will bless those attending with a relic of the saint. For information,
please call Deacon Jack at 781-563-2107.
Spiritual Retreat For Grieving Parents
Saturday, April 20th 9:00 am to 6:30 pm - Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish in Carver
Losing a child is devastating. The Emmaus Ministry is for parents whose
child has died by any cause no matter how long ago. The Retreat includes
prayer, optional sharing, Emmaus Walk, Mass, and time for reflection.
Registration includes lunch and dinner. For more information and registration,
please contact Betty at 508-747-8917 or visit www.emfgp.org.
Saint
Christine’s now has a Facebook
page. We will use the Face Book page to post parish news, events, CCD
cancellations, photos and more but we need your help. Visit www.facebook.com/stchristinesmarshfield
and “LIKE” our page to help spread the word.
We’re new to Facebook so please bear with us as we get up to speed
with social media. You can also link to our Facebook page whereever you
see the Facebook logo on our site.
Read
the Complete Bulletin for all Parish News
IMPORTANT
PARISH NOTICES
REMINDER: The Marshfield Fire Department
has requested that our parishioners refrain from parking in front of the
church as it prevents their access in times of emergency.
PARKING LOT REMINDER!!
Please exercise extreme caution in our church parking lot while dropping
off and picking up children from classes. Please drive slowly in the parking
lot and refrain from using cell phones. Children move quickly and your
full attention is needed.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS, ALTAR SERVERS
Please check your schedules to see if/when you are assigned. If you unable
to serve your assigned Mass, it is important that you call a substitute
to serve for you.
FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION (CCD)
All children in Grades 1 through 3 must have a parent or another adult
accompany them to and from class each week. Parents must sign children
out before they are released from their class.
FAITH FORMATION CANCELLATIONS
DUE TO WEATHER
If classes are cancelled due to weather, notification will be available
on Channels 5, and 7. Please tune into these stations or log onto their
websites. Additionally, cancellations will be announced on WATD radio
(95.9). Please note that if Marshfield Schools are closed, Saint Christine’s
CCD classes are also cancelled.
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