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Highlighted Parish News (9/04/10)

Summer Mass Schedule
St. Christine's
Daily Mass: 9:00 AM (Starts 9/12)
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00, 11:00 AM

St. Theresa's Chapel Masses
8:30 & 10:00

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Schedules

Euch Ministers (6/12)
Lectors (9/04)
Altar Servers (7/25)
CCD (2010/2011 Schedules)
Prayer Shawl Ministry (2010/2011 Sched)
Catholic Women Today (2010/2011 Sched)

Confessions:
Saturday 4 to 5 PM (church)
St. Theresa’s Chapel will close THIS SUNDAY after the 10:00 am Mass.
The 11:00 am Mass changes back to 11:30 am and the 9:00 am Mass resumes on Sunday, September, 12th.

~ Highlighted Parish News ~
(complete bulletin)

FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
With school opening and parish programs beginning, we enter the “busy season.” It is a time when frustration and anxiety can build. Let us keep in mind God’s presence with us on our journey. Let’s make time to be with God each day. The following poem written by a 10 year old girl in New York who had cancer may help. It was her dying wish to help us live in the present moment with God.

SLOW DANCE

Have you ever watched kids on the merry-go-round
or listen to the rain slapping on the ground?
Ever follow a butterfly’s erratic flight
or gazed at the sun into the fading light?
You better slow. Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short. The music won’t last.

Do you run through each day on the fly?
When asked, ‘How are you?’ Do you even reply?
When the day is done, do you lie in your bed
with the next hundred chores running through your head?
You better slow. Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short. The music won’t last.

Ever told your child, we’ll do it tomorrow
and in your haste, not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch, let a good friendship die
cause you never had time to call and say ‘hi?’
You better slow. Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short. The music won’t last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere,
you miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
it’s like an unopened gift……thrown away.
Life is not a race. Do take it slower.
Hear the music before the song is over.

God bless you........................... Father Tom

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)
The Rite of Christina Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the prescribed process for adults to become full and active members of the Catholic Church. An experienced team of lay people, deacons and priests from St. Christine’s, Our Lady of Assumption, St. Ann’s and Holy Family parishes offer this collaborative program on Sunday mornings at Holy Family Parish in Duxbury. Beginning in mid-September, we invite adults who are interested in RCIA to call Deacon Paul Bankowski at 781-837-8329 for more information.

SAINT CHRISTINE’S 50/50 APPEAL

The next “Bonus Drawing” will take place on Sunday, September 5th after the 11:00 am Mass. All winners from the drawing will also be included in the Grand 50/50 Drawing at our “Fall Fling” on September 25th.

Please return your raffle tickets as soon as possible by mailing them to the rectory or putting your raffle tickets and your donation in the collection baskets in an envelope marked 50/50 Appeal. Raffle tickets may also be purchased after the Masses at the Church and Chapel this weekend. Thanks for your support.

50/50 RAFFLE: Total Raised: $27, 000 Prize Amount: $13, 500

FALL FLING
Raffle tickets and tickets for our Fall Fling are now available. Thank you for you support. Proceeds from these events will be used to pay our monthly bills as we operate with a deficit. If possible, I will try to use some of the funds to offset the cost of the new boiler. I am very pleased to tell you that due to our new boiler, our oil consumption has been cut in half and we will save about $805 each month over a 10 month billing cycle. Thank you for all the sacrifices you make for our Parish Family.

We are seeking high-quality auction donations such as vacation homes getaways, sunset cruises, cases of wine, tickets to sporting events, etc. If you have any auction items that you are able to donate for the event, please contact Jackie Egan at jegan14@aol.com.

GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION
GOAL:	$100,000
TOTAL TO DATE:	$93,145
Thank you for your continued support of our parish.

OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS
Budgeted Goal	$9,600
Received	$7,865
Electronic Giving	$399
May God reward you for your goodness to our parish family.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CCD TEACHERS URGENTLY NEEDED:
We urgently need teachers for our CCD program. Won’t you please consider volunteering for this most important ministry to our children and young adults. We cannot provide for the religious education of our young parishioners without the help of the entire parish community. Please call the CCD office at 781-834-0088 if you can teach in the following grades. Thank you for considering this important ministry.

Grade 5 Monday 2 teachers 4:15 - 5:15 pm

Tuesday 3 teachers 4:15 - 5:15 pm

Grade 6 Wednesday 4 teachers 6:30 - 7:30 pm

1 Hall Monitor

Grade 7 Tuesday 4 teachers 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Grade 8 Monday 1 teacher 6:30 - 7:30 pm

1 Hall Monitor

Grade 9 Sunday 3 teachers 5:00 - 6:00 pm

TEACHERS MEETINGS
Grade 7 - Tuesday - 6:30 pm hall
Grade 8 - Wednesday - 6:30 pm hall
Pre-School - Gr. 5 - Thursday - 7:30 pm hall
Grade 6 - Thursday - 7:30 pm rectory PARENT MEETINGS
Gr.1 - Monday, Sept 13 - 7:30 pm hall
Gr. 2 - Thursday, Sept 16 - 7:30 pm hall

LECTOR SCHEDULE
The Fall 2010 Lector Schedule is now available online.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
St. Christine’s Prayer Shawl Ministry will begin its new season on Sunday, September 12th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the parish hall. We invite new members to join this wonderful group. All beginners who wish to learn to knit or crochet are encouraged to come. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Judith Casullo at 781-834-4681 or Maryellen Mastriani at 781-834-3420. View Schedule

CATHOLIC WOMEN TODAY
“Women of the Church” – You are invited to attend our annual Mass and Communion Breakfast on Sunday morning, September 12th at 9:00 am. Harpist and inspirational guest speaker, Nancy Kleiman, will present “How We Can Expand Our Love.” The cost is a donation at the door. View the 2010/2011 CWT Schedule

REFLECTION:
Do I place anything at all ahead of my relationship with God?

VOCATIONS
We pray that clergy and religious may generously offer their talents and gifts to the ministry and service of God’s people.

OTHER IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THIS WEEK'S BULLETIN
RCIA Information, Adult Choir needs volunteers, Mass Cards and Mass Intentions info, Annual Blood Drive info.

Read the Complete Bulletin

IMPORTANT PARISH NOTICES

REMINDER: All children in Grade 1 through Grade 3 must have a parent or adult substitute accompany them to and from class each week. Parents must sign children out before they are released from class. Please use extreme caution when driving in our parking lot!

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.

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.

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