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St.Francis of Assisi Parish

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Welcome New Parishioners
We are so happy to have you at St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
We recently changed our registration process. All you need do is either fill out the back of the Welcome flier in each
of the pews or directly call the Parish Office at 978-355-2228. If when you call our office manager, it directs you to voice mail,
leave your name and a telephone number and he will call you back.

We received the following note from Elizabeth Ortiz,
Family Resource Liaison for Quabbin Regional School District.

Dear Church Family and Parishioners,
As the holiday season approaches, we are reaching out to ask for your generous support for the students and families within our community.
Many of our families are currently facing significant financial difficulties, and this time of year can add considerable stress to already burdened households. To help alleviate some of this pressure and ensure
our students can experience a little holiday joy, we believe that gift cards would be the most practical and beneficial form of assistance. These cards, whether for groceries, essentials, or general merchandise, will offer families the flexibility they need to purchase necessary items or a special treat for their children. Please know that any contribution, large or small, will be immensely appreciated and will make a real difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for your continued compassion and generosity. Again, thank you so much for your support in helping our families in need this holiday season.
Liz Ortiz

JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, December 10th 6:30pm St. Joseph's Hall

Meetings are held monthly from September through
June on the 2nd Wednesday of the month,
If you have any questions, please contact
Mary Ann Jordan at 978.355.4606

St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Candy Cane Fair Grand Raffle
TICKETS AVAILABLE
Packets of 20 @ $2.00 Each
1st Prize $1,000 CASH
2nd Prize 100 Gallons of Heating Oil
donated by R.J. McDonald
3rd Prize Handcrafted Dollhouse
made by Gordon Robinson
And Many More Prizes Too
Drawing to be held Saturday, Dec. 6th

December is a month of waiting, faith, and joy.
We prepare our hearts for Jesus while
preparing our homes and sharing hope
THE GIVING TREES are UP!
This year we will have tags requesting,
GIFT CARDS of any amount for students
going to Quabbin Regional Middle/ High School.
We will also have tags for requested gifts for
children going to Ruggles Lane. Please return all gift cards by December 13 so there is time to distribute before Christmas.
Thank You for Spreading Joy This Christmas Season

WHAT DOES IT MEAN
TO BE A KNIGHT?
It means a life of faith in action, a life of boldness
in brotherhood, a life worth living.
Join 2 million Catholic men on a mission.
Knights come from every stage of life,
In countless corners of the world
Join us as we celebrate real role models
in a world that needs men who lead,
serve, protect and defend
The Parish Council of Knight's of Columbus -
St. Cleophas meets the 2nd Wednesday of each
month at 7PM at St. Thomas a Becket Church
If you have questions please contact
Greg Devine at 774-479-8300 or
via email at [email protected]

The Countdown is ON!
The Annual Christmas Fair presented by The Women's Guild
CANDY CANE FAIR · Saturday Dec 6 · 9 AM - 2PM
HERE’S A SNEAK PEAK OF WHAT IS PLANNED FOR THE DAY!
1. Cash for Gold is Back. Get all of your broken gold, silver & platinum jewelry together
and bring it anytime during fair hours. You can walk out with a check if you decide to sell.
Anthony from Cash for Gold of Worcester County will be with us to give you the highest price for your gold, diamonds, silver, gold coins, junk silver/constitutional silver, dental gold, luxury watches silver flatware, tea sets.
2. Once again, we have a beautiful quilt made by Beth Cunningham.
Entitled Sparkling Chrysanthemum it measures 66” x 66” It is stunning, easily can be
displayed with classic or contemporary décor
3. Candy Cane Fair Grand Raffle:
1st Prize $1,000 CASH
2nd Prize 100 Gallons of Heating Oil
3rd Prize Handcrafted Doll House
Plus Many More Prizes!
4. Plus Traditional Favorites Bake Shoppe, Theme Basket & Gift Card Raffles, Crafts, Games
for the Kids, Hot Coco Bar and Our Famous Delicious Soup and Sandwich Lunch!

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This Weekend Guild members will be passing out Grand Raffle Tickets for you to sell or purchase.
Please take a pack or two, the Grand Raffle helps make our parish fair a big success every year.
This Weekend you will get to preview this year’s Quilt. It is entitled
“Sparkling Chrysanthemum” it is beautiful!
You can sign up as of this weekend for your Cemetery Baskets. There are clip boards at
the entrance of each of our churches. Please look for them.
Bake Shoppe Update This year those who have baked before and are signed up for flocknote
should be getting a flocknote giving them a chance to sign up to bake for this year’s Fair.
THEME BASKETS NEEDED! Contact Shelly Clark via phone or text at 508.208.4417.
Pick up and wrapping available. All Baskets needed by Thursday, December 4

Did you know that Priscilla McGlynn is our Parish Outreach Coordinator
One of her responsibilities is sending cards to parishioners experiencing illness, hospitalization or loss. Please call Priscilla at 508.822.3128 to let her know who may need a card (please include their address) so they know that they are in our thoughts & prayers.

Attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME.org) can help refine and purify your marriage. It can help you in your communication, teach you many skills, and also help you to grow in intimacy and in faith with one another.
Some of the dates to sign up are:
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited; there is a $100 application fee. For more information or to apply, call
Matt & Julie King at 978-870-5646 or https://wwmema.org/

“St. Francis of Assisi Charitable Needs & Resources Fund”.
The mission of our fund is to Help Families and Individuals in need by assessing the needs for Food, Fuel & Utilities. The one-time assistance will be assessed individually to the circumstances of each family. In addition to helping with the immediate financial needs we will provide clients with recommendation of other resources in the area for legal assistance, housing, and counseling. If you need assistance or know someone who needs assistance please contact
Paula Wood at 978-355-2228 Ext. 6

The Artisans @ St. Francis of Assisi The Raffle Quilt and Christmas Fair Crafters will be meeting at St. Joseph’s Hall the 1st Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10 AM- 12 PM. Sewers will be working on quilt blocks and crafters will be working on items for the Christmas Craft Table. Knitters and Crocheters you are invited to bring your projects and join in this fellowship! Can’t attend a day time meeting but want to contribute? Please email Beth Cunningham at [email protected].
BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE The Women’s Guild Bereavement Committee will be re-organizing so that once again we will be able to offer lunches for families at a time of loss. These lunches take a lot planning and co-ordination, so a lot of help is needed! The lunch menu consists of a selection of four filled sandwiches, fruit cup, relish tray, chips baked goods and coffee for a cost of $5.00 per plate. We will be looking for donations of fillings, of egg salad, tuna salad, ham salad or turkey salad, baked goods, and kitchen help on the day of the event. If you are able to help in any of these areas, please sign up with your name, phone number and indicate the areas where you could help. Sign up sheets are in the back of the church. Thank you!

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Church of St.Thomas-a-Becket and St. Joseph Chapel Are Wheelchair Accessible
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398 Vernon Ave., P.O. Box 186 South Barre, MA 01074
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