ALIVE IN CHRIST

PRAYERFUL CONDOLENCES: To the family of Emile Jolicoeur.  “May the angels lead him into paradise.”

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 

GRADES K – 10 RESUME IN SEPTEMBER.

SEE YOU AT SUNDAY  MASS.

Registrations for the next school year: this weekend someone will be in the Father Lamothe Center after all Masses.  Fees have increased to $30 a child with a family maximum of $60.

NOVENA TO ST. THERESA: Begins this Tuesday evening at 6:00 p.m. just before the Rosary.  Join us as we thank St. Theresa for her intercession on behalf of her “favorite” parish and ask her to continue to ask God for His graces to be showered upon our parish and its family members.

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY:  Friday, August 15 is a Holy Day of Obligation, our Mass Schedule is: Thursday evening at 5 p.m. and Friday at 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Ministers of Communion:  Thursday-- E. Cosetta, H. Lambert, G. Marchand, G. Trottier

                                              Friday-- 7:30 a.m. Y. Asselin, C. Martinelli, R. Turcotte, D. Vose

                                              Friday--6:30 p.m.  C. & J. Brillon, D. Cote, T. Ostrowski

Readers:                              Thursday--Y. Asselin,   

                     Friday 7:30 a.m. G. Marchand 6:30 p.m. S. Champeau

FOOD PANTRY:  WE ARE IN SPECIAL NEED OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; pasta & pasta sauce, peanut butter, tuna fish, cereal, canned vegetables & fruits, soups, bean. Your wonderful response bringing in non-perishable items has restocked our shelves. Each week we give out 10 to 12 bags of food. Most needed Cereal, tuna, canned vegetables, pasta sauce, peanut butter, canned soups, and other non-perishable items bring them in anytime; just leave under the tables at the entrances.  THANK YOU to all who have been able to give extra to keep us supplied for those who need the groceries.

BLOOD DRIVE: THIS Sunday, August 10, 9 a.m. to noon in our parish hall. Bring a Buddy and save some buddies. Each pint collected saves three lives.

SENIORS OF ST. THERESA:  Wednesay, August 13, we meet at the Pizza Hut, Diamond Hill Road. Thursday, August 21, Wrights Chicken Farm, tickets are $11 per person and  available from Chet or Rita.

THRIFT SHOP:  Is in need of gently used clothing, cleaning closets to get ready for summer? Drop off in the parish hall Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thank you.

APPRECIATION PARTY Next Saturday, September 15 after the 4 p.m. Mass in the Father Lamothe Center for Father Bomba. We will have finger foods, chips, dips, sandwiches, cheese crackers etc. feel free to bring anything you’d like. Join us as we show our gratitude to Father for his care this past year.

APPRECIATION PARTY Next Saturday, September 15 after the 4 p.m. Mass in the Father Lamothe Center for Father Bomba. We will have finger foods, chips, dips, sandwiches, cheese crackers etc. feel free to bring anything you’d like. Join us as we show our gratitude to Father for his care this past year.

SUPPORT THE TROOPS:  Meeting THIS Sunday, August 10, AT 12:30 P.M. IN THE BASEMENT.  We are looking for  Hard Candy, SHAVING CREAM, TEABAGS,  TOOTHPASTE, TOOTHBRUSHES, DISPOSABLE RAZORS, DEODORANT, CRACKERS, large baby wipes, and playing cards. If you know of anyone serving out of the states let us know we would like to send them a package.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER:  It takes much effort just to make ends meet in our world today. Do you wish you could talk about something besides all the stresses in your life? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend gives you the time to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Weekend is June 20-22, July 18-20 and September 19-21. For more info. Call Ray & Beth Ginepro 800-710-WWME

ST. PAUL’S GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Fifth Annual Church of St. Paul Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Country View Gold Club in Harrisville, RI. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The fee is $100 per player, included cart, green fees, and “Italian Special” dinner. Four different hole-in-one prizes, as well as “longest drive”, “closest to the pin”, and “on the green”. For additional information, please call Jim Laren at 508-883-0588. 

MAGNIFICAT—PILGRAMAGE OF HOPE:  To celebrate the 150 anniversary of the Archdiocese of  Boston the Magnificat will sponsor this event Saturday & Sunday October 11 & 12 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.   Speakers from 16 specialized topics including the Eucharist, Scriptures, Saints, Sacred Music, a Special Presentation on the anniversary of the 150^th anniversary of the Apparition of our Lady of Lourdes, and much more.  To make reservations or for a full schedule please call 914-502-1840.

FR. MAROT CYO CENTER:  Prayer meeting every Monday 6:45 to 8:30 p.m., center closes at 9:30 p.m.  For more information call the center 401-762-3252. 

RENEWAL OF FAITH SEMINAR With Dr. SCOTT HAHN:  Saturday, August 16^th   11 a.m. to

3 p.m. At St. Joseph Church 10H Putnam Extension, Charlton, MA. He will be focusing on “The Lamb’s Supper” and “First Comes Love”. Registration from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mass begins at 10 a.m. Light snacks will be provided in the afternoon. Seating is limited, please send your donation for $15 per ticket (including lunch) to reserve your seat. Make checks payable to St. Joseph’s Church and send to Ken Graff (coordinator) 44 Jones Road, Charlton, MA 01507