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Catholic Parishes of Millbury St. Brigid & Our Lady of the Assumption
Catholic Parishes of Millbury
St. Brigid & Our Lady of the Assumption
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PARISH OFFICES ARE LOCATED AT:
St. Brigid Parish 59 Main Street, Millbury, MA 01527 Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
(508) 865-6624 • Fax: (508) 865-3101
Assumption Parish Phone: (508) 865-2657
St. Vincent de Paul: (774) 262-5506
www.assumptionmillbury.org www.stbrigidparish.org
Check our websites for individual email addresses.
PASTORAL & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Fr. Dan Mulcahy, Pastor
Deacon Ron Buron, K.H.S., Permanent Deacon Facilities Manager Safe Env. Coordinator
Sister Jeanne Richard, S.A.S.V., Pastoral Care Ministry
Claudette Belair, Music Director
Greg Bernard, Faith Formation (Gr. K-12)
Family Ministry
Monica Hamilton McCarthy, Bulletin & Web Editor* *Bulletin items must be emailed to catholicparishesofmillbury@ gmail.com or [email protected] in the body of the email, or as an attached Word document. Deadline is noon the preceding Thursday. We prioritize parish and local events, space is limited so items may only appear once, and are run on a first-come, first served basis. For ad space, call Pilot Bulletins at 617.779.3771. Monica is in the office Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Ronald Marlborough, Maintenance Director
Melissa Turner, Administrative Assistant, Cantor
SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
Reconciliation/Confession
Saturdays 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM or anytime upon request.
Baptism
Baptism Gatherings, to prepare families for the sacrament of Baptism, are held 4 times a year.
Baptisms are held each month. For more information, or to make arrangements, please call the parish offices at (508) 865-6624.
Marriage
Please call the rectory at least one year in advance.
Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls
Please call the rectory when a parishioner is confined at home, is in the hospital, or placed in a nursing home
or hospice. Holy Communion is brought to shut-ins upon request.
MASS TIMES
Assumption Church 12 Waters Street
Mon. & Thurs.: 9:00 AM Tues. & Wed.: 7:00 AM
Sun.: 9:00 AM
St. Brigid Church 59 Main Street
Sat.: 4:00 PM Sun.: 7:00 AM & 11:00 AM (June - Sept.) Sun.: 7:00 AM & 11:30 AM (Oct. - May)
How to Reach Us Members of the staff may be contacted by calling the Parish Offices at (508) 865-6624. The offices are open
Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM until 3 PM, with a half-hour lunch break beginning at 12:30 PM. If the offices are closed, feel free to leave a voicemail and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.
THE CATHOLIC PARISHES OF MILLBURY ST. BRIGID OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION
Julie Olson, Principal Assumption School 17 Grove St. Millbury, MA 01527 (508) 865-5404 (voice) [email protected] www.assumptionschoolmillbury.org
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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 18 & 19, 2020
Saturday, January 25, 4 PM at St. Brigid
AS: T. Yaz, R. Prue, J. Prue L: D. Wunn EM: H. Quan, J. Nietupski, A. Nocchi, L. Magnuson
Sunday, January 26, 7:00 AM at St. Brigid
AS: J. Mazeika L: J. Rogers EM: M. & B. Blunt
Sunday, January 26, 9:00 AM at Assumption
AS: A. Seaman, J. Giro L: C. Brady EM: J. Giro, A. Bourdeau, L. Flagg, R. Plamondon
Sunday, January 26, 11:30 AM at St. Brigid
AS: T. & F. Jakubiak L: J & J Geneva
EM: M. Piscetelli, C. Miginni
Scripture for the week of January 19, 2020 19 SUN Is 49:3, 5-6/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34 20 Mon 1 Sm 15:16-23/Mk 2:18-22 21 Tue 1 Sm 16:1-13Mk 2:23-28 22 Wed 1 Sm 17:32-33,37,40-51/Mk 3:1-6 23 Thu 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7Mk 3:7-12 24 Fri 1 Sm 24:3-21Mk 3:13-19 25 Sat Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18 26 SUN Is 8:23—9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or
4:12-17
Sat., Jan. 18 4:00 PM Charles F. O’Connor, Jr. By: Mike & Lucille Maguire
Sun., Jan. 19 7:00 AM Joe Coggins (1st Anniversary) By: Ron Marlborough 9:00 AM The Chartier Family By: Ted & Felice Jakubiak 11:30 AM John O’Malley By: The Family Mon., Jan. 20 9:00 AM Craig Magnuson (7th Anniversary) By: His Wife
Tues., Jan. 21 7:00 AM Mildred Kunzinger (4th Anniversary) By: Jack & Karen Walker
Wed., Jan. 22
7:00 AM The People of the Catholic Parishes of Millbury
Thurs. Jan.23 9:00 AM Rose & John Mahan By: Deacon Ron & Kathy
Sat., Jan. 25 4:00 PM Roland & Catherine Raymond By: The Family
Sun., Jan. 26 7:00 AM Raymond Thomas Roach (17th Anniversary) By: His Children 9:00 AM Michael Krumsiek (2nd Anniversary) By: Marion & Family 11:30 AM Roland & Gail Salois By: Barbara Young
(N.B. Mass Intentions are handwritten in the official Daily Mass Record Book. Our apologies for any errors or misspelled names.)
Dear Friends in Christ, I want to take this opportunity to make you aware of
two deeply troubling legislative bills being considered by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary at the
Massachusetts State House. If enacted into law these proposals would significantly expand abortion access in Massachusetts well beyond
what is currently permitted. To be clear, this legislation goes well beyond the Roe v. Wade decision of the
Supreme Court. The specific details of the legislation can be found
online at https://www.worcesterdiocese.org/bulletin-inserts-letters. With your help, and the help of your
family, friends, and neighbors, we must do everything we can to make sure these bills do not become law in this state. Your voice and the voices of all opposed to
expanding abortion access is critically important and must be heard loud and clear at the State House.
With every prayerful best wish for a Happy New Year, I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. McManus
Bishop of Worcester
“Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the
womb...” (Isaiah 49:5) God has given us different gifts. For God’s
plan to work, you have to do what God is calling you to do, and I have
to do what God is calling me to do. And God has given us a different
plan! So stop comparing yourself to others. Don’t let envy and jealousy
enter your life. Be thankful for the gifts God has given you and share
them with others.
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January 18 & 19, 2020
Sanctuary Candles Burning Jan. 18-24
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Would you like to remember a loved one in our Remembrance section? The cost of enrollment will be a $50 donation for the year. Please contact the office (508) 865-6624 to enroll your loved one(s).
John & Julia Anger Kathleen M. DeCillis Richard Kroll Elaine Roy
Lee Aubin Raymond DeRouin Michael P. Krumsiek Darlene Russell
Maryann Auger Armand Desorcy Robert P. LaCrosse, Sr. Dorothy Russell
Jeanne Augustine Joseph Dunn Lillian Langevin Marshall Russell
Larry F. Army Timothy P. Eckland Tan Le Michael W. Russell
Albina Bartkus Jonathan Favreau Noe R. LeBeau, Sr. William Russell
Edward Bartkus Lois M. Fisher Edward L. Lemoine Albert & June Russo
Arthur G. Boucher Gabrielle G. Gaboriault Kevin Lemoine Bob & Rita Shea
Natalie Bourdeau Joe & Jean Gagliardi Rita Lemoine Lucien Sirard
Patricia Bourdeau William Gain, Jr. Lorraine Letendre Maureen L. Stacy
Sylvio E. Bourdeau Bernice Gaudere Mark Lizotte C. Richard Stockhaus
F. Joseph and Mary Brady Reggie Gauthier William and Irene Louis Joseph F. Stockwell
Joseph & Rose Cataldo Ruth Gonsorcik Leo & Jane Metivier James Tabor
Frank Cammuso Daniel Guadagnoli Kenneth Michalak Neal R. Thomas
Philip Chabot, Sr. John & Irene Guyan Mary B. Mrozinski Connor Tronerud
Albert and Helen Collette Robert James (Sam) Guyan Lorraine Mooney Chester Urban
Pat and Tiff Correia Betty A. Hamilton Daniel R. Mulcahy, Sr. Robert E. Vaillancourt
Donna “Gain” Cournoyer Derek Hamilton Joseph Noonan Nancy Vaillancourt
Karen A. Courville Patricia Hamilton Albert Nikosey Lucille Vecchione
Roland O. Couture Matthew Hartline Charles F. O’Connor, Jr. William T. Walsh
Arthur “Archie” Cronin John Huchowski John P. & Bridget O’Malley Margaret Wendt
Gerald & Peggy Croteau Paul J. Jandron Richard P. Raymond Ronald Woodward
George A. D’Auteuil, Jr. Joanne Juskavitch Virginia Richnick Duane & Dolores Wunn
George A. D’Auteuil, Sr. Claire Kobel Stephen Rodwill Frank J. Yaz
Those who serve in our Military: Marc Winchester Emily Weagle Patrick Weeks Denzel Parker Andrew Hafferty
Reminder: Forms are available at each parish to add names to the Prayer List or call the rectory at 508-865-6624 with your
request. Names will be removed monthly.
In the charity of your prayers, please remember the soul of Loretta O. Born who has gone home to God. May she
rest in Christ’s eternal light and peace.
Remember in Prayer this Week: St. Brigid
In Loving Memory of Bea Tift (Birthday)
Requested by: Her Daughter, Eileen
MINISTRY OF PRAYER Prayer Line 508-865-5373
If you, or someone you know, is in need of prayer, call the confidential prayer line listed above.
The Parishes Offices will be closed Monday, January 20 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Offices Closed For MLK Day
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SATURDAY ~ JANUARY 18 Cub Scout Pack 108 Pinewood Derby @ OLAH 8 AM-
3:30 PM Baptisms @ SBC Noon
SUNDAY ~ JANUARY 19 FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST
AFTER ALL MASSES @ OLAH & SBH Children’s Liturgy of the Word @ OLAC/OLAH 9 AM
SLAA @ CPO 7:30 PM
MONDAY ~ JANUARY 20 MLK DAY — PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
Grades 7 & 8 Faith Formation @ OLAH 6:30-7 PM AA @ SBH 7 PM
GA @ OLAH 8-9:30 PM
TUESDAY ~ JANUARY 21 Holy Hour/Confession @ SBC 6-7 PM
OA @ SBH 6:30-8 PM Choir Rehearsal @ SBC 7 PM
WEDNESDAY ~ JANUARY 22 Genesis to Jesus Adult Faith Formation @ OLAH 6:30
PM
THURSDAY ~ JANUARY 23 Rosary @ CPO 6 PM
OLAS PTG MEETING @ OLAH 6-8:30 PM NO Girl Scouts @ OLAH 6-7:30 PM
Cub Scouts @ SBH 6-8 PM
FRIDAY ~ JANUARY 24 No Events
SATURDAY ~ JANUARY 25 Hall Renal @ OLAH 9 AM—5 PM
SUNDAY ~ JANUARY 26 Children’s Liturgy of the Word @ OLAC/OLAH 9 AM
Grade 2 Faith Formation @ OLAH 10-11:20 AM Grades 3 & 4 Faith Formation @ OLAH 10-11:20 AM Grades 9 & 10 Faith Formation @ OLAH 6-7:30 PM
SLAA @ CPO 7:30 PM
January 18 & 19, 2020 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Diocese of Worcester
Catholic Parishes of Millbury Phone: 774-262-5506
Monthly Meetings 3rd Sunday - 10:00 AM
The Offices of the Catholic Parishes of Millbury
New Members Welcome!
Parish Food Collection
Monthly: 1st Weekend Food Bins are located in the
Main Entrance of the Church
All food donations must be dropped off on food drive dates and placed in the large blue bins only, no exceptions. NO
Perishables, NO Cleanouts.
Food Distribution
Monthly: 1st Weekend - 12:15 PM St. Brigid Church Hall
Food Pantry Needs List
THE PANTRY IS IN NEED OF: Snacks, Cereal, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Chicken
KEY TO LOCATIONS
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop Monday thru Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
507 Park Ave., Worcester (508) 752-4232
The 6 PM Rosary is held at the Catholic Parish Offices at 59 Main Street.
ELDERLY AND HOMEBOUND Transportation available - 4 PM Saturday Vigil Mass at St.
Brigid Church. This ministry is sponsored by both parishes utiliz-ing a handi-capable van. Call Deacon Ron (508) 865-6624.
SHUTTLE INFORMATION
Saturday, January 18 Chris Brady Saturday, January 25 Ted Jakubiak Saturday, February 1 Jan Hanratty
If you know of a parishioner who is homebound or shut- in, please contact Deacon Ron at (508) 865-6624 to set up a time to receive Communion. If you have a friend or relative who is a member of St. Brigid or Assumption and in a nursing home who would like to be visited and/or receive Communion, please call Deacon Ron at (508) 865-6624. You bringing this to our attention is the only way we can be sure that our parishioners are visited.
OLAC=Assumption Church OLAH=Assumption Hall OLAS=Assumption School
SBC=St. Brigid Church SBH=St. Brigid Hall CPO=Catholic Parish Offices
Adult Faith Formation continues in 2020. Remaining dates are:
January 8 January 22 February 12 March 4 March 18 March 25
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December 20 & 21, 2014 December 27 & 28, 2014 January 18 & 19, 2020 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
STEWARDSHIP SECOND COLLECTIONS:
January 19—Specialty Ministries January 26—Debt
Catholic Parishes of Millbury Cash Flow
Dec. 24, 2019– Jan. 8, 2020
Payroll (two weeks) $4,969.31 PayChex, Inc. (Payroll Processing Fees, two weeks) $132.10 Payroll Taxes (two weeks) $1,786.71 Cardmember Services (Phones/Office) $264.20 Clergy Benefits & Colonial Life (Insurance) $1,431.76 Fr. Dan (Stipends & Household) $560.00 Mike Lynch (Plowing & Sanding) $2,325.00 Substitute Organist $100.00 Eversource (Gas) $5,636.82 Verizon (Phones) $493.22 Assumption School (School Appeal) $100.00 National Grid (Electric) $1,169.75 Toshiba (Copier) $247.64 True Pest Control $375.00 Ray’s True Value (Maint. Supplies & Reimbursement) $115.25 Cash (Christmas Second Collection) $4,115.00 Tally’s & Laurence Candles (Altar Supplies) $846.01 Specialty Ministries (Stipends) $50.00 W.B. Mason (Office Supplies) $74.98 RC Bishop of Worcester (Old Debt) $2,066.00 RC Bishop of Worcester (Retired Religious) $1,206.43 SVDP (Donation) $105.00
Total Monies Paid
$28,170.18
Catholic Parishes of Millbury
Income Weekend of Jan. 4 & 5
Regular Weekly Collection $6,963.00
Ordinary Collection Monthly $798.00
Electronic Giving (Jan. 2-7, 2020) $761.00
Total Regular Weekly Collection $8,522.00
Other Parish Income:
Debt (incl. online when appl.) $1,624.00 Specialty Ministries (incl. online when appl.) $120.00
Utilities (incl. online when applicable) $447.00
Mass Stipends $30.00
Candles $20.00
In Remembrance $100.00
Catholic Free Press $39.00
Donation $15.00
SVDP (incl. online when applicable) $0.00
Initial Offering $741.00
Grand Annual $170.00
Immaculate Conception $10.00
Christmas Flowers $5.00
Christmas $40.00
Solemnity of Mary $1,133.00
Total Other Income $4,494.00
Total Income $13,016.00
Word of Life — January 19 “If someone shared with you she was pregnant and hadn't ruled out having an abortion, would you know how to respond? … When a woman is facing a difficult pregnancy, the reaction of the first person she tells tends to set the tone for her decision-making. How do we respond to our friend in a loving way that is life-affirming for both her and her baby?” Consider the four steps of the L.O.V.E. Approach™*: Listen and Learn, Open Options, Vision and Value, and Extend and Empower.” Read
more at www.respectlife.org/l-o-v-e.
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “What to Do When a Friend is Considering Abortion” (www.respectlife.org/l-o-v-e) *The
L.O.V.E. Approach™ is trademarked by Heartbeat International, Inc. and may not be adapted or modified. The L.O.V.E. Approach™ is
used in "What to Do When a Friend Is Considering Abortion" with permission from Heartbeat International, Inc.
Due to the changes in the Federal Tax Laws, IF you require a statement of your 2019 contributions, please
contact the church offices at 508-865-6624 during regular business hours: Monday thru Thursday 8:30AM
– 3PM OR send a request by email to [email protected]
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January 18 & 19, 2020 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
FAITH FACTS & FUN ACTIVITIES
St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr DIED C. 304
Feast Day—January 21
Agnes may have
been only 12 or 13 when she died a martyr’s death in Rome. According to tradition, she refused to consider marrying and consecrated her maidenhood to God. When a persecution broke out, she left home and offered herself for martyrdom, probably dying by being stabbed in the throat, a common form of Roman execution. She was buried in a cemetery in the Via Nomentana, where a church honoring her was built about 350. Her name and feast date were listed in a calendar of martyrs in 354. She is the patron of girls.
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December 20 & 21, 2014 December 27 & 28, 2014 January 18 & 19, 2020 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
YOUTH & FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
Grade 2
January 26
10:00-11:20
Grades 3 & 4
January 26
10:00 - 11:20AM
Grades 5 & 6
January 27
6:00 - 7:30PM
Grades 7 & 8
February 9
6:00-7:30PM
Grade 9 & 10
January 26
6:00-7:30PM
UPCOMING FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
On Thursday, January 2, three of our own college students who are home for winter break took time to cook and serve a meal to those in need at the Mustard Seed in Worcester. (Pictured L-R: Vinny DiDomenica, Sophomore at Boston University; Charlie Piselli, Sophomore at Bridgewater State University; Andrew Turco, Junior at Bridgewater
State University). Thanks, guys!
First Eucharist Commitment Mass and Celebration of Baptism
Welcome Evan Naro-Spain!
CSAW 2020
July 27 - 31 Assumption College
Open to Youth Currently in Grades 8-12
$100 Deposit Due April 1st
To register for CSAW or for more information, please contact: Greg Bernard at [email protected]
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January 18 & 19, 2020 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
If you or someone you know has been sexually abused by a priest, religious, or lay person working for the Church, and you
need a place to talk about your feelings of betrayal or hurt by the Church, call Judith Audette
Office for Healing and Prevention, (508) 929-4363. A 24-hour-a-day confidential voicemail is available.
Assumption School Calendar Raffle
SAVE THE DATES: 2020 Fellowship Committee Events!
JANUARY 19—French Toast Breakfast @ both
church halls. Young volunteers needed.
FEBRUARY 8—Mardi Gras Party @ the Assumption Rectory.
Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres.
MARCH 21—Spring Dinner @ St. Brigid Church Hall, Details To Come.
Watch upcoming bulletins!
APRIL 5— Easter Egg Event @ Our Lady of Assumption Church Hall.
APRIL 19— French Toast Breakfast after all
Masses @ both Church Halls.
MAY 2—First Holy Communion.
MAY 3—Second Holy Communion French Toast Breakfast Reception @ Assumption Church Hall
after 9 AM Mass. All Are Welcome!
JUN 14—French Toast Breakfast after All Masses at Both Church Halls.
To volunteer or for more information about events and becoming a member of the Fellowship
Committee, email Felice at [email protected].
Assumption School will be taking part in the Annual Catholic Schools Week from Sunday, January 26 through
Saturday, February 1. There will be many wonderful activities taking place during the week. The Catholic
Schools Week theme for this year is: Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed
Assumption School Open House Assumption School, PreK through Grade 8, is holding an Open House for prospective families on Sunday, January 26th, from 10:00 AM – Noon, at 17 Grove Street, Millbury. Please visit www.assumptionschoolmillbury.org or call the school office at 508-865-5404 for more information on what Assumption School has to offer.
Catholic Schools Week A dozen reasons to choose Catholic Schools
Worcester Railers Hockey Game
Assumption School’s chorus,
along with other Assumption students will be
singing “God Bless America” on Saturday, January
25th at 7:05 PM, at the DCU Center for the
Worcester Railers Hockey Game. Come see our
performance and join in the fun.
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January 18 & 19, 2020 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
MILLBURY SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES RMV TRANSACTIONS
Every Wednesday 10 AM - 2 PM We focus on Duplicates/Renewals for License, Registration, Mass I.D. and Placard Cards along with Change of Address!
Call us for an appointment! (508) 865-9154
SNAP APPLICATIONS (Food Stamps)
Our appointments are on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 AM – 2 PM Call for an appointment & required documentation 508-865-9154
“This project has been funded at least in part with Federal Funds from USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity
provider. The SNAP Logo is a service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA does not endorse any goods, services or
enterprises.”
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
MAHJONG GAME
Every Monday, 12:45 P.M. – 3:35 P.M. Craft Classes
Wednesdays from 9:30-11 AM
Pastel Dreamers Coloring Classes Thursdays 10 - 11:30 AM
NO SUPPLIES NEEDED!
Bridge Club Fridays at 12:30 PM
Call 508-865-9154 for info about any program.
Cribbage Club Join us every Monday at 1PM
for our Cribbage Club! Have Lunch ahead of time at noon to make it a fun filled day! Noon lunch every Monday - Friday. Suggested
donation $2.50. Every Friday is special treat day. A 48 hour reservation is required.
Exercise Classes at the Senior Center
Millbury Senior Center’s MEMORY CAFÉ Join us for a Memory Café :Tues., Jan. 28, 2 - 3:30 PM
A Memory Café is a monthly gathering for people with memory
loss/challenges and their care partners. It’s a time to socialize,
make new friends, and have a good time. Fourth Tuesday of
each month, refreshments are served. Outreach worker, Julie
Fitzgerald, will answer questions, call to RSVP 508-865-9154!
SENIOR CENTER AND LOCAL NEWS
Drop in for any of our ongoing health and wellness classes at the Senior Center. Call 508.865.9154 for information about classes.
Light Exercise... Mondays & Fridays 9:30-10:15 AM (FREE)
Low Impact
Tai Chi… Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:15 AM ( $3)
Great for Balance!
Zumba Gold.. Tuesdays 10:45 -11:30 AM (FREE) Fun Class!
Yoga… Friday 10:30 P.M. - 11:15 A.M. (FREE) All New!
YOUR SMILE FOR TODAY
Knights of Columbus update Well it's back to business, not that it ever ended. In December, we participated in in both the Sutton and Millbury Chain of Lights. We raffled off Christmas dinner baskets at both events. The Sutton winner was Ann Fattman and Millbury’s went to Vivian Yankee; congratulations to both of them. We also helped in the collection of gifts for the Urban Missionaries Giving Tree, picking up the gifts at all participating parishes throughout the Worcester Diocese. Which now bring us to 2020. We will start by inviting you to join the Knights and thousands of Catholics nationwide in the annual Respect Life Novena beginning Tuesday, January 21 - Wednesday, January 29. Sign up today at www.9daysforlife.com . Also mark your calendars now for our Lenten Fish Fry beginning February 28th. Look forward to seeing you all there. Peace be with you.
Sincerely, Gary Pothier, GK
Bishop Flanagan Council 12710
