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What's Happening at Saint Christine's?

Forgot to get a bulletin this week? Don't worry, you can read it online just click the Weekly Bulletin image below for the complete bulletin. We have also listed a number of highlighted bulletin announcements below for your convenience.

Do you know when you're serving on the altar next? Current ministry schedules can be found in the Schedules area.

Are you new to the parish? Complete a Parish Registration Form, Find out when your child's CCD classes will be or what activities we have planned. It's all here.

** Click Here for Important Parish Notices **

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(Updated 3/25/23)

Regular Mass Schedule

St. Christine's Church
Weekdays: 9:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM
*Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM & * 6 PM Youth (All Welcome)

St. Theresa's Chapel
Closed until next year

Confessions:
Saturday 4 to 4:45 PM (church)

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Activities, Events & Schedules

Church Calendar
Activities & Events
Blessing of the Animals Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
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Schedules & Forms
Euch Ministers (Dec 22 - Jun 23)
Lectors *(Dec - June))
Altar Servers

Scholarship Application Form
CCD Schedules & Lessons (PK - 5 sch)
Confirmation Schedules/Lessons (10/26)
Confirmation Sign Up Form
CCD Enrollment Form (22/23)
CCD Tuition Letter (22/23)

Prayer Shawl Ministry (22/23)

Catholic Women Today & Tomorrow
Men's Group

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LENT
Ash Wednesday - Feburary 22nd - View/Print Schedule

ABSTINENCE:
Catholics over 14 years of age are bound to the obligation of abstinence. On days of abstinence, meat may not be used at all. Abstinence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.

FAST:
Catholics over 18 years of age and up to their sixtieth year are bound by the obligation of fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On these days only one full meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals,sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken accord- ing to each one’s needs but together they should not equal another meal. Eating between meals is not permitted but liquids (milk and juices) are allowed.

Saint Christine’s Office Hours

Parish Office will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and   Thursday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Religious Education Office will be open on
  Monday 2:30 - 5:30 pm
  Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12 noon - 5:30 pm
Confirmation Office will be open on
  Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

LIVE STREAMING MASSES AT ST CHRISTINE'S

You can watch Mass celebrated at Saint Christine’s anytime on your computer. Go to saintchrsitine.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the You Tube link.

Upcoming Saturday/Sunday Masses will be Streamed Live on:

Sun 3/26 - 11:00 AM | Sat 4/1 - 5:00 PM
Sun 4/9 - All Masses | Sat 4/15 - 5:00 PM

Please Consider Using St. Christine's Secure and Convenient Online Giving or Online Giving's Quick Give Programs

You can support Saint Christine’s Parish on a regular basis by signing up for Online Giving. By giving your weekly contribution on a recurring electronic basis, you help our parish more accurately forecast our finances.

This method is a safe, secure and dependable means of giving for you and our parish and it is more convenient for you. Learn more about setting up an Online Giving account. Not quite ready to create an account but would like to support the parish? Consider using "Quick Give" to make a one time online gift/donation using your credit card. Learn more about Quick Give.

Ways to Watch Mass

Other Ways to Watch
	Live & Recorded	Recorded
Marshfield Public Television NEW Airing Times Mon: 7:00 PM \| Tue: 7:00 PM & 7:00 AM Thur: 7:00 PM \| Fri: 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Technical difficulties may prevent the current Mass from airing.

~ Highlighted Parish News ~
(If you don't see what you're looking for in the highlights below please check the complete bulletin )

CATHOLIC APPEAL 2023
Today in every parish across the Archdiocese, Cardinal Sean calls on us to support the annual Catholic Appeal. The success of the Appeal is vital in funding the ministries that provide assistance to our parishes, schools, and communities in a variety of ways. Every gift, regardless of the size, is meaningful and can make an impact. Your participation in this weekend’s campaign is very much appreciated by our parish and the thousands that are served through the Archdiocesan Central Ministries. Thank you for your generosity and support of the 2022 Catholic Appeal this weekend.

EASTER FLOWER ENVELOPES
Easter Flower Envelopes are now available at the entrances of the Church for your offerings in memory of your deceased family and friends. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY the names of your deceased loved ones on the back of the envelope and return your envelope with your donation in the collection basket or to the rectory. You may also make a donation on our website by clicking the On-Line Giving icon and follow theinstructions for Quick Give.

Offertory Collection
Budgeted Goal:	$9,800
Received:	$3,909
Online Giving:	$2,750
Total:	$6,659
Deficit:	$3,141

>> Your generosity is GREATLY appreciated!!<<
~ Thanks to all our Online Giving subscribers. ~
~ Please Consider our Online Giving Program ~

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / FAITH FORMATION / CCD

Tuition fees are now due. Please remit your payment to the CCD office as soon as possible.

Grade 2 - Parent Rehearsal Meeting
An important First Communion Rehearsal meeting will take place on Monday, April 3rd at 7:30 pm in the Church. This meeting is obligatory for all parents who have not previously had a child in our First Communion Program . ***Please note that this meeting is for parents only.

Grade 10 Confirmation: Students will meet this Sunday at 5:00 pm for class followed by Mass at 6 pm. Parents and parishioners are welcome to attend.

First Holy Communion Clothing:
If you have a First Communion dress or suit that you would like to donate for our communicants, please bring it to the CCD office. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

MARCH CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS!! - If you haven't been notified, please contact Audrey at 617-686-8978.
  Sunday 3/19 -       226
  Monday 3/20 -        1
  Tuesday 3/21 -      72,
  Wednesday 3/22 - 18
  Thursday 3/23 -     32
  Friday 3/24 -         18
  Saturday 3/25 -     270

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LENTEN ACTIVITES:
Monday: Adoration of Blessed Sacrament & Confession - 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: Chosen Series - 7:00 PM
Thursday: Soup & Prayer 6:30 PM
Friday: Stations of the Cross after 9:00 AM Mass

LENTEN BOOKLETS
Lenten Booklets are available for purchase for $1.00 in the foyer of the church after all the Masses this weekend.

LENTEN COLLECTIONS
During Lent, we will collect food and related items to help the Marshfield Food Pantry. You are asked to bring the following items on:

March 25/26: pasta, cereal, rice

CHOSEN - VIDEO SERIES
Chosen is a program depicting the Gospels and the biblical figures we are all familiar with but never really knew them. It is the story of Jesus and His life. In the eighth episode entitled “I AM HE”, Jesus and His students complete their preparations and leave Capernaum for Samaria and Jesus meets a suffering woman at Jacob’s well. The series will continue every Wednesday, at 7:00 pm in the Church unless otherwise noted.

THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU
Confessions will be available every Monday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 pm and on Saturday afternoons from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm in the church during Lent. You are invited to experience Christ’s healing love and forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

EASTER LIVE STEAMED MASSES
You can watch Mass celebrated at Saint Christine’s anytime on your computer or the YouTub app on your Smart TV. Go to saintchristines.org, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the You Tube link or click this link. Masses will be streamed on:

Saturday, April 1st at 5:00 pm
Holy Thursday, April 6th at 7:00 pm
Good Friday, April 7th at 7:00 pm
Saturday Vigil, April 8th at 8:00 pm
Easter Sunday, April 9th at 9:00 & 11:00 am

GRADE 5 SCAVENDER HUNT
Our fifth grade students will participate in a Scavenger Hunt on Friday, March 31st from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Students will ask neighbors to leave can goods and non-perishable food at their front door for pick-up. They will then celebrate with pizza and fellowship in the parish hall. All food collected will be delivered to the Marshfield Food Panty for those in need.

ST. CHRISTINE'S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
** Applications are due Saturday, April 1st **
St. Christine’s Scholarships application forms for any graduating high school senior who is a member of our parish are now available in the sacristy, the rectory and the Guidance Office at Marshfield High School. Applications are also available on our parish website under CCD, then go to Youth Ministry. Completed forms with a photo and required essay must be submitted via email by Thursday, April 1st. Application Form
If you would like to remember a family member or friend by honoring them with a scholarship in their name, please contact Fr. Mario at the rectory.

NIGHT OF REFLECTION
Friday, March 31st 7:00 pm
Please join us for an evening of Reflection led by our Music Director, Meri-Lee Mafera, and the Adult Choir. Meri-Lee will share a bit about her journey to her PHD and some of her dissertation experiences. Take some time during the season of Lent and gift yourself with this evening of music, prayer and replenishment.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet this Sunday, April 2nd in the Children’s Room. See bulletin for more details.

BULLETIN SUPPORTERS:
We sincerely thank all of our advertisers who have placed ads in our bulletin. Please support the businesses that advertise in our parish bulletin as their ads help to defray the cost of the bulletin.

Other Catholic Activities in the Area:

Nothing at this time.

Saint Christine’s now has a Facebook page. We will use the Face Book page to post parish news, events, CCD cancellations, photos and more but we need your help. Visit www.facebook.com/stchristinesmarshfield and “LIKE” our page to help spread the word. We’re new to Facebook so please bear with us as we get up to speed with social media. You can also link to our Facebook page whereever you see the Facebook logo on our site.

Read the Complete Bulletin for all Parish News

IMPORTANT PARISH NOTICES

FAITH FORMATION CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER
If classes are cancelled due to weather, notification will be available on Channels 5, and 7. Please tune into these stations or log onto their websites. Additionally, cancellations will be announced on WATD radio (95.9). Please note that if Marshfield Schools are closed, Saint Christine’s CCD classes are also cancelled.

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.

PARKING LOT REMINDER!!
Please exercise extreme caution in our church parking lot while dropping off and picking up children from classes. Please drive slowly in the parking lot and refrain from using cell phones. Children move quickly and your full attention is needed.

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.

FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION (CCD)
All children in Grades 1 through 3 must have a parent or another adult accompany them to and from class each week. Parents must sign children out before they are released from their class.