St. Christine's Information Page

With the first heat wave gone by, summertime is upon us – a time for sipping lemonade and enjoying the outdoors. The summer season is a time for travel, baseball, and sunscreen. As Saint Christine’s Parish moves into the summer season, I want to invite you to continue to pray for the process of pastoral planning in which we are engaged with the Archdiocese.

God is already at work shaping us and equipping us to minister to the needs of our community. There has been some wonderful interest in the women’s group. The present men’s group is excitedly and aggressively looking and engaging new members. Perhaps you might be interested in one of these groups. Another group of parishioners is working to engage us in some fun activities while raising much needed funds for the parish. I am also greatly looking forward to working with the social committee to be able to enjoy some wonderful family events. Even in the summer months, our religious education directors are busy planning for a fun, educational and spiritual year. I know we have a long history of doing such ministry, and I sense God is leading us to claim a rich future of sharing God’s amazing grace and love.

As June ends, we move to our summer schedule, which means in July and August, Masses will be at 5:00 pm on Saturday, 7:00 am and 11:00 am on Sunday in the Main Church. Also on Sunday morning at the Chapel, there will be Masses at 8:00 am and 9:30 am. Even with a shortage of priests, you can be assured of these two Masses all summer until Labor day. Please note the slight time adjustment for this year. As I make some plans for time away myself, I might have to adjust some of the daily morning Masses in July or August. During the summer, there is no 9:00 am Mass at the Main Church on Sundays. Please remember that the parish does keep going throughout the summer.

Anything we can do for you, just call. A fall in revenue usually occurs as people go to churches in other areas. While it is good to be generous to your ‘vacation parishes’, we also continue to need your support throughout the summer. If you are going away, consider placing your envelopes for the weeks you will be away in the collection basket either before you leave or when you come back. Online Giving is a wonderful way to continue to support the parish. Slowly, we need to get back to the $9,000 - $10,000 range for our weekly revenue. This will allow us to keep up with our daily expenses and have some in reserve for necessary projects. Please remember every week, there are two collections at the Chapel. As you know in your own home, the bills keep mounting. Please keep up your usual generosity during the coming summer months. For us, it is of great importance. Thanks for helping us and have a good time planning and living your summer!

SUMMER SCHEDULE

St. Christine’s: (beginning weekend of July 3/4)
Masses: Monday through Friday - 9:00 am
Saturday: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am and 11:00 am
There will be no 9:00 am Mass on Sundays at Saint Christine’s during July and August.

St. Theresa’s Chapel
The Chapel will open on Sunday, July 4th with Masses celebrated at 8:00 am and 9:30 am.

PLANTS & FLOWERS FOR MEDITATION GARDENS
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. This weekend there will be a second collection to help defray the cost and maintenance of the gardens that we so admire. Thank you for your help.

Congratulations to all our High School Graduates !
Twenty-seven scholarships of $500 each were given by Saint Christine’s Parish, Catholic Women Today and Tomorrow, The Pizzi Foundation, The Men’s Group, and Youth Ministry.

Scholarships of $500 each were also given in memory of:
Rita Bankowski, Louis Caporiccio, Jr., the Dowd Family, the Joseph Gill Family, the Thomas Healey Family, the Scanlan Family, the Shugrue Family, and the Walsh Family.

Graduates who were awarded scholarships are:
Jack Braudis, Ashley Brennan, Megan Burns, Nick DeBellis, Rocco DeSantes, Catelyn DiRamio, John Dunderdale, Caroline Faub ert, Serena Ferris, Helena Flynn, Emily Goodwin, Abby Gorham, Caitlyn Gorham, Maeve Hamill, Corrine Johnson, Claire Kennedy, Shannon Lamond, Caroline Larson, Celine Ledoux, Sofia LoVuolo, Timothy McGonagle, Jack Mitchelson, Nicole Murphy, Caitlin Powers, Madison Powers, Erin Tracey, Victoria Varney.

PRAY THE ROSARY
Pray the rosary with us on Zoom every Sunday evening at 7:30 - See details above to join us.

GRAND ANNUAL COLLECTION 2020 - GOAL: $120,000 | RECEIVED: $105,290
Our Grand Annual Collection is now taking place. This fund is necessary to balance our church budget. Grand Annual envelopes have been mailed to all our parishioners. Each family is asked to contribute $400 dollars. However, what one gives is your choice and no one should give beyond their means. Your envelope may be mailed or returned to the church or to the rectory anytime. You may also make a donation on-line either as a one time payment or over a period of time. I am so grateful to you. Thank you for your faithful support of our parish.

SOWING SEEDS CLOTHING BANK
Welcome are summer clothing for men, women and children in all sizes in next-to-new condition as well as donations of new underwear, socks, laundry detergents, baby wipes, and diapers for adults and babies. Located on the corner of Rt. 139 and School Street, the Clothing Bank is open on Thursday and Saturday mornings from 10 am to 12 noon to accept and to distribute clothing. Thank you for your help.

Horizons for the Homeless Children
Horizons for Homeless Children needs volunteers to play with young children living in homeless shelters. Are you fun-loving, dependable and looking for a way to make a difference in Marshfield? A commitment of two hours a week makes a real difference in the lives of these kids. The next on-line training will be held on Thursday, June 17th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information and other training dates, please call Meghan Schafer at 774-260-2612 or visit their website at horizonschildren.org/playspaces.

CONFESSION
Even though we make mistakes, God loves us and forgives us. Father Steve will be available to hear Confessions on Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45 pm.

A NIGHT 4 LIFE
Thursday, June 17th 5:30 pm - Veterans Memorial Stadium - 850 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA
Join us for a Night of Celebration of Life The program will include a Keynote speaker’s personal witness, praise music and a time for prayer in Adoration with the recitation of the Holy Rosary for Life. Speakers include: Cardinal Sean O’ Malley, Abby Johnson and Benjamin Watson. For additional information, please visit, www.Night4Life.com. All are welcome!

Garden of Grace at Miramar Retreat Center
The Garden of Grace is a gathering place and a public testament for loved ones of all faiths both living and deceased. The Garden will be a place for finding grace within ourselves and a worthy memorial for our loved ones that will stand the test of time. Bricks with one name will be situated around the statue of our Blessed Mother adjacent to the outdoor chapel area. The offering will be $125 per brick with one name inscribed on each brick. Please call 784-585-2460 or visit miramarretreat.org for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.