St.Francis of Assisi Parish Flocknote News: To Keep in touch with us Text SFABS to 84576 – Or on line at sfoabarresouth.flocknote.com. There is a Icon next to Facebook. This way we can reach-out to you with  resources and more… 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. Are you looking for a spiritually rewarding career in a family-like, faith-filled environment? St. Aloysius Catholic School in Gilbertville has the following openings for the 2025/2026 school year Administrative Assistant, P/T French Teacher & Classroom Aide Please send a letter of interest and resume to St. Aloysius Catholic School, c/o Roberta McQuaid PO Box 522 Gilbertville, MA 01031 or email your information to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you! PRAYERS WELCOME Father Tom Hulquist Father Tom is now in the long term care of Notre Dame. Please Pray for his Comfort & Peace Well wishes may be sent to: Notre Dame Healthcare Father Thomas Hulquist 559 Plantation Street Worcester Ma, 01605 “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 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: June 27-29, 2025 in Huntington, NY August 15-17, 2025 in West Hartford, CT 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/ 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!     Photo's of St. Joesph & St.Thomas Becket courtesy of https://statues.vanderkrogt.net Church of St.Thomas-a-Becket and St. Joseph Chapel Are Wheelchair Accessible Diocese of Worcester ©Copyright St.Francis of Assisi Parish 2013-2025. All rights reserved. 398 Vernon Ave., P.O. Box 186 South Barre, MA 01074 fax (978) 355-0042 • Office phone (978) 355-2228

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