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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.

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(Updated 11/20/2021)

Regular Mass Schedule

St. Christine's Church
Weekdays: 9:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM
*Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM & 11:AM

St. Theresa's Chapel
Closed until July 2022

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

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ADJUSTED COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Update September 11, 2021

When you attend Mass the wearing of a mask is recommended by the state but not currently required. One side of the church is still set up for social distance seating for your convenience. We look forward to seeing you at Mass again.

GIVING TREE 2020 GIFT CARD COLLECTION

For over 36 years, Saint Christine’s Giving Tree has helped Marshfield families with children in need at Christmas. In order to ensure the well being of our volunteers and the over 100 Marshfield families in need who will receive help for Christmas, this year the Giving Tree Committee will collect only Gift Cards and monetary donations now through Sunday, November 28th. The distribution of Gift Cards to families will take place on Friday, December 3rd. Suggested are Gift Cards from Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Ocean State, Marshalls, Amazon, CVS and local supermarkets.

FAMILY ROSARY ON ZOOM

When: Every Sunday at 7:30 PM
Where: On Zoom. Click here to join. More details
Meeting ID: 816 5454 6980 Passcode: 698166

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 Sunday Masses will be Streamed Live on:
Sun 11/28 11:00 AM | Sat 12/4 5:00 PM
Sun 12/12 11:00 AM

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT, NOW MORE THAN EVER!!

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

Click above to watch the most recently recorded Mass

Other Ways to Watch
Live Sat 5 PM or Sun 11 AM Mass	Live & Recorded	Recorded
Marshfield Public Television Airing Times Mon - 8:30 PM \| Tues - 7 AM \| Thur - 9 PM \| Fri - 11 AM Verizon - Ch 34 \| Comcast Ch 13

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

GIVING TREE 2020 GIFT CARD COLLECTION
The distribution of Gift Cards to families will take place on Friday, December 3rd. Suggested are Gift Cards from Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, Ocean State, Marshalls, Amazon, CVS and local supermarkets.

Advent Candles and Prayer Booklets - will be available for purchase in the foyer of the church after all the Masses this weekend. Candle Sets are $5 each. Prayer booklets are $1 each.

Last Weekend's Offertory Collection
Budgeted Goal:	$9,800
Received:	$ 4,533
Online Giving:	$2,570
Total:	$7,283
Deficit:	$2,517
You gave $885 for the Youth Programs at our parish. Thank you for your generosity and faithful support. >> Your generosity is GREATLY appreciated!!<<
~ Thanks to all our Online Giving subscribers. ~
~ Please Consider our Online Giving Program ~

BUILDING THE CRECHE - A Beautiful Tradition!
Building the Creche will take place on Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 pm in the church. All are invited to place straw in the Creche as we prepare for our Advent season. Light refreshments will be served in the hall. Everyone is invited so please join us as a Parish Family.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / FAITH FORMATION / CCD

Faith Formation classes will resume on Monday, November 29th

Grade 3: Saint Nicholas Mass
All of our third grade students will participate in our annual Mass of Saint Nicholas which will be celebrated next Sunday, December 5th at the 9:00 am liturgy. We thank our parents and our catechists for their generosity and attention to this important Grade 3 service project. The gift baskets will be donated to Saint Christine’s Giving Tree.
Grade 3: Please bring your items for our Saint Nicholas Gift Baskets to class this week.

Advent Craft and Movie Night - Parents: Take the Night Off !!!
Saint Christine’s will host a night of Advent crafts, movie and Christmas carols for children in Pre-School through Grade 5 on Friday, December 3rd from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Please call the Faith Formation Office at 781-837-0088 to sign up or you may sign up in class. Space is limited.

Grade 9 and Grade 10 Food Pantry Drive
The past two Sunday, our Confirmation students donated over $280 and 5 carloads of food for the Marshfield Food Pantry Thanksgiving Service Project. Representatives from the Food Pantry, Sue Young and Maureen Manns, spoke to the students explaining that the need for food is significant. They assured students that Saint Christine’s is a “generous community and is a wonderful partner to the Food Pantry.” Well done!!

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

THANK YOU!!!
Thank you to all those who attended the Senior Luncheon at the Fairview Inn. It was a beautiful day with great company, delicious food, wonderful music played by Meri-Lee and a fun sing-a-long. Thanks to Sherry & Nelson Pidgeon and Bob Kolson for taking the time to sell raffle tickets and to all those who bought tickets. And thank you also to the merchants who donated gifts for our raffle:
Star Market, Mama Mia’s, Haymarket Fruit, Buppa Restaurant, and Marshalls. A total of $403 was raised toward painting the ceiling at Saint Theresa’s Chapel. Your generosity is appreciated. Audrey Colangelo

CHRISTMAS FLOWER ENVELOPES
The Christmas season is a time of memories especially of our beloved deceased family and friends. Christmas Flower envelopes for donations in memory of them have been placed at the entrances of the church. Please print clearly the names on the back of the envelope and return the envelope with your donation in the collection basket or to the rectory. You may also make a Christmas Flower donation on our website by clicking the On-Line Giving icon and follow directions on Quick Give.

CHRISTMAS TREES AT ROCHE BROTHERS
Brooks’ World will sell Christmas trees at Roche Brothers beginning on Friday, November 26th. Proceeds from the Tree Sale benefits programs for children such as scholarships, funds to travel overseas and educational supplies for children in need. Volunteers are needed to sell trees on the weekends of December 4/5 and 11/12 working in 2 to 4 hour shifts. All adults or youth 12 years or older are asked to lend a hand. For more information or to help, please call 617-962-1193 or email mohonkct@gmail.com. Thanks!

CHRISTMAS WREATHS & GARLANDS
Boy Scout Troop 101 will sell wreaths for $17 each and 25 foot garlands for $15 each after all the Masses this weekend and next week end, December 4/5. All proceeds will help defray the cost of Boy Scout camping trips, equipment and other Scout activities. Please make your checks payable to Marshfield Troop 101. Thank you for your support.

MARSHFIELD GOOD PANTRY - What do people in need, really need?

Here is some feedback received from food bank recipients.

CATHOLIC WOMENT TODAY & TOMORROW
This Christmas, CWTT will prepare care packages for Rosie’s Place which is a safe haven for Boston’s Homeless Women. Needed are personal care items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body lotions, soaps, hair conditioners, deodorants and lip balms. Please put your items in a gallon size re-sealable plastic bag and place them in the box marked Rosie’s Place in the foyer of the church before Thursday, December 16th. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of our program. If you have any questions, please contact Jean Dominick at 781-267-4511.

MARSHFIELD COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
Marshfield Community Christmas needs entertainment and items for their Auction for their annual Telethon on Friday, December 10th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the Marshfield High School auditorium. Community Christmas helps many residents enjoy the magic of Christmas. If you can help, please contact Mike Maresco at mikemaresco@aol.com.

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

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
RCIA is for those who wish to become a Catholic and prepare to receive their sacraments to be in full communion with the Catholic Church. Classes are beginning at Holy Family Church in Duxbury. Those who are interested in learning more about this process are encouraged to call Ken McCarthy at 617-549-4620 or email: kenclnrm@prodigy.net.

Growth through Grief Retreat
Miramar Retreat Center will offer a retreat for Mothers who have lost a child through addiction. The retreat will take place on Friday, November 19th (5 pm) through Sunday, November 21st (11 am). The weekend will provide healing, grief and loss services, self-care and skill building. The cost is $310 pp and includes meals, private room and bath. Sliding fee scale is available. For information and registration, contact Sr. Maryadele Robinson at 339-440-0859 or email maryadele_robinson@ccab.org.

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

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.

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.