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A WORD FROM THE
PASTOR
For part of my daily prayer, I have
been using a very good book titled “Sacred Space” (the prayer
book 2010). In it
I came across this reflection for parents which I wish to use as a review
of the book. Let us pray for all parents as they live the awesome vocation
given to them by God.
GOD’S CHILDREN
Children are deprived not because we do
not give them
things, but because we do not sufficiently value what
they give us. We need to be alert to welcome what
children have to offer. You remember how Kahil Gibran
wrote about children:
You may give them your love but not your
thoughts, for they have their own thoughts. You
may house their bodies but not their souls, for
their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow which
you cannot visit not even in your dreams. You
may strive to be like them but seek to make them
like you. For life goes not backward nor tarries
with yesterday. You are the bows from which
your children as living arrows are sent forth.
Our children are flying forward into areas we have
not charted ourselves. What is asked of us is in Kahil’s
last phrase. “Even as the Archer loves the arrow that
flies, so he loves also the bow that is stable.” We are
expected to be calm, reliable, showing a steady love
in our own lives and to offer our children what Jesus
offered: time, love, stability, and readiness to bless.
God bless you.............. Fr. Tom
SAINT
CHRISTINE’S 50/50 APPEAL
 
Please return your raffle tickets as soon as possible so you can be included
in our bonus drawings. All winners from the monthly drawing will also
be included in the Grand 50/50 Drawing at our event on September 25th.
You can return your raffle tickets by putting your tickets and donation
in the collection baskets in an envelope marked 50/50 Appeal. Raffle tickets
may also be purchased after the Masses at the Church and Chapel this weekend.
Thanks for your support.
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GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION |
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GOAL:
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$100,000
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| TOTAL
TO DATE: |
$92,415 |
Thank you for your continued
support of our parish.
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OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS |
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Budgeted Goal
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$9,600
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| Received |
$7,969 |
| Electronic
Giving |
$370 |
This
weekend, there will be a second collection for
the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Your generosity will
send aid to rebuild the church in former Communist nations by
training seminarians, lay leaders, reaching out to young people
and renewing programs of catechesis and evangelization. Your support
is greatly appreciated.
May God reward you for your goodness to our parish family.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CCD TEACHERS NEEDED:
We still need teachers for 2010/2011 in the following grades. Please
call the CCD Office at 781-837-0088 if you think you would like to teach
in our CCD program.
| Grade 5 |
Monday |
2 teachers |
4:15 - 5:15 pm |
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Tuesday |
3 teachers |
4:15 - 5:15 pm |
| Grade 6 |
Wednesday |
4 teachers |
6:30 - 7:30 pm |
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1 Hall Monitor |
| Grade 7 |
Tuesday |
4 teachers |
6:30 - 7:30 pm |
| Grade 8 |
Monday |
1 teacher |
6:30 - 7:30 pm |
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1 Hall Monitor |
| Grade 9 |
Sunday |
3 teachers |
5:00 - 6:00 pm |
Pre-School & Grade 1 - Registration 2010/2011
Registration for Pre-School and Grade 1 students for September is now
underway. Baptismal certificates for those children not baptized at
St. Christine’s must be submitted at the time of registration.
Please register early so that you can select the day most convenient
for your family. Pre-School classes meet on Sunday mornings at 8:45
am. Grade 1 classes meet on Sunday mornings from 10 to 11 am and Monday
through Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:15 pm.
GIANT YARD SALE
Saturday, August 21st 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
St. Christine’s Peer Ministry will hold a Giant Yard Sale
in the church parking lot and hall. Donated items are needed for the sale.
Tables to sell your own items are also available for $25. For more information
and to reserve a table, please contact Jack Scanlan at 781-837-0088.
All donated items may be brought to the parish hall and put in the designated
classrooms from Wednesday through Friday, August 18 through August 20th.
(No computers, televisions or major appliances accepted.)
SOWING SEEDS –
Volunteers at Clothing Bank
If you have two hours a month on a Thursday or Saturday morning, Sowing
Seeds urgently needs your help at the Clothing Bank on Route 139. From
10 am to 12 noon, you will sort donations and assist those in need in
selecting clothing. Sowing Seeds is Marshfield’s ecumenical outreach
ministry serving our neighbors in need. If you can help, please call Sowing
Seeds at 781-837-3337.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
The American Field Service Organization is looking for families to host
a foreign student for one or two semesters while attending local schools.
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to share their homes and
customs with a foreign student and learn about their traditions. If you
are interested in hosting a student this year or need more information,
please call Deb Gallagher at 781-834-0708.
REFLECTION:
What do I see as my wealth and where do I store it?
VOCATIONS
We pray that all Christians may be a support to one another in the daily
living of the Gospel.
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IMPORTANT
PARISH NOTICES
REMINDER:
All children in Grade 1 through Grade 3 must have a parent or adult substitute
accompany them to and from class each week. Parents must sign children out
before they are released from class. Please use extreme caution when driving
in our parking lot! 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.
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.
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