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(Updated 7/19/2019)

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A Few Words from Father Steve

Dear Friends,
Even though we are in the middle of the summer, there are many people working very hard to plan events for September. This week I would like to highlight a few.

On September 8th following the 9:00 am Mass, the men and women groups are co-sponsoring a Communion Breakfast. Great food and great company. There will be a $10.00 charge in advance so we know the number of people who will attend. More details to follow.

On the evening of September 14th, the parish will sponsor a dinner cruise around Gloucester Harbor. There will be a great buffet, cash bar and dancing and a night on the high seas with wonderful people. Bus transportation will be provided from the parish at 4:00 pm and returning to the parish at 11:00 pm. Tickets for the bus and cruise are $95.00 per person and will be on sale next week. Call Audrey Colangelo at 617-686-8978 for more information.

Catechetical Sunday will take place on September 15th. It is on this day we celebrate the wonderful Religious Education Program that we have here at St Christine’s. We will commission and bless our incredible catechists at the 9:00 am Mass and the 6:00 pm Mass. It is a wonderful way to begin our new academic year.

CWT&T NEWS: Catholic Women Today and Tomorrow announce their first event of their new year. Excitement is growing to see Joan Chittister at Fontbonne Academy in Milton on Saturday September 21st from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Tickets are $25.00. Joan's theme will discuss her new book, “THE TIME IS NOW, A Call to Uncommon Courage.” We plan to meet in the parish parking lot at 8:45 am to carpool to Milton and we will stop for lunch on our return. If you plan to attend, it is required that you register yourself @ sacredthreadscenter.org. Also after registering, please call Jeanne Dominick at 781-834-8387 to confirm your attendance. We don't want to leave you behind!

I do not want to rush summer. I just wanted to give you all a heads up about some of the events coming up in September. Don’t forget to take some time to sip lemonade and appreciate the weather. Winter will be here before we know it !!!!
Love, Fr Steve

Traveling this summer?
Visit www.masstimes.org or call 734-794-2100 for Mass times at Catholic Churches throughout the world. Keep this in mind to help you fulfill your Sunday Mass obligation.

Saint Theresa’s Chapel
During the summer months, there will be a second collection to help defer the cost of maintenance of the Chapel. We appreciate and thank you for your generosity.

Summer Office Hours
The Parish and the Religious Education Offices will also be closed on Fridays during the summer months.

CHURCH AIR CONDITIONING
Now that the warmer weather has arrived, we will be using the air conditioning at Saint Christine’s Church. Just wanted to let you know in case you wish to bring a sweater if the cooler air bothers you.

GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION 2019 Goal: $100,000  |  Total Received: 61,400 Your Grand Annual envelopes may be placed in the collections baskets or mailed directly to the rectory throughout the year. Funds from this collection help to pay our weekly bills. Each family is asked to contribute $400. However, what one gives is your choice and no one should give beyond their means. If you did not receive an envelope in the mail, you will find envelopes on the ushers’ tables next weekend. Thank you for your generosity and support of our Parish Family. God bless you. Father Steve

FLOWER GARDEN COLLECTION - July 20th and 21st
When you attend Mass at Saint Christine’s Church and Saint Theresa’s Chapel this summer, you will notice the gardens around the churches filled with beautiful plants and flowers. Many of our parishioners use the gardens for meditation. Next weekend there will be a second collection to help defray the cost and maintenance of the gardens that we so admire. Please write your check payable to St. Christine’s with Flower Gardens written on memo line. Thank you for your generosity.

TEACHERS NEEDED!
It is never too early to start thinking about teaching God’s Word to His children. If you are a faith filled person, enjoy being with children and feel that God is calling you, you may be just the person we need. We have many classes available with students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 and we provide all materials and support for our teachers. Please call the CCD Office at 781-837-0088 for additional information or other volunteer
opportunities in our Religious Education program. Thank you for considering this important ministry. SIGN UP NOW!!

Registration 2019/2020 Pre K, K and Grade 1
Registration for Pre-School and Grade 1 students for September is now underway. Baptismal certificates for those children not baptized at St. Christine’s must be submitted at the time of registration. Please register early so that you can select the day most convenient for your family.
Pre-School, Kindergarten and Grade 1 classes meet on Sunday mornings at 8:45 am.
Grade 2 classes meet on Thursday from 4:00 - 5:15 pm.
Grade 1-3-4-5 classes meet on Sunday from 10 to 11 am and Monday through Wednesday from 4:15 to 5:15 pm.

Click on the Weekly Bulletin link above to read all CCD Announcements.

REFLECTION: How can you see the Lord in your neighbor?

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.

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.

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CCD & 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.

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.

PAPER RECYCLE BIN - WE ARE NO LONGER RECYCLING PAPER
Please do not deposit any old papers in the recycling bin in the church parking lot. The company that emptied the bin has gone out of business. We will no longer recycle paper.

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.

CCD 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.

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.