THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JANUARY 26, 2020
Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease among the people.
We celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple at weekend Masses next weekend, February 1-2. This feast is also known as Candlemas, and traditionally, the candles used at Masses during the year are blessed at this time. Please bring a candle that you would use at family celebrations to Mass on the 1stor 2nd, and I (Father) will offer a special blessing after Communion.
The Knights of Columbus scholarship in the amount of $1,000 has been awarded to Katie Conlin who attends Fairfield University. Congratulations, Katie!
There is No 5 PM Mass Sun., Feb. 2.
20th Worcester Catholic Men's Conference
Men (including teens and college students) are invited to Assumption College on Saturday, March 28th. Come and hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Scott Hahn (two talks), Luis Soto, and Bishop Robert Reed of Boston. Bishops and priests will hear confessions for those who wish, and Bishop McManus will offer the Sunday Vigil Mass. A wide variety of vendors will have books and religious articles for sale. The cost will be covered by the Knights of Columbus and the parish, and we will plan to carpool. Sign-up sheets are at the back of each church. Visit the conference website at www.firstmensconf.org for more detailed information, or contact Don Vespa (don_vespa@hotmail.com) or Tom Starr (tmstarr@gmail.com).
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE - Thanks to all of you who offered names of attorneys who have a knowledge of issues of foster care and the Department of Children and Families. The Director of Student Affairs of the Warren (Quaboag Regional) School District was alerted to the issue of Chance having been moved to his district with no warning and no alert to her particular issues relating to her truncated educational background. He was very concerned and was immediately in touch with DCF. They are trying to arrange a meeting but if no resolution of the situation is imminent, he will contact the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In the meantime, we will be looking for an attorney who could help us. Every day that Chance is not receiving the additional help she needs just to catch up with her peers is unacceptable.
If you are unable to attend Mass, we have ministers in the parish who will bring the Eucharist to you. If you, or a family member would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact the rectory at 978-456-3563; htpboltonharvard@aol.com.
A reminder – When there is a school cancellation or delayed opening in Harvard or Bolton, there is no weekday morning Mass or Communion Service.
A REMINDER: Notices for the parish mail blast must be sent in no later than 12 PM on Thursday. The parish office is closed on Fridays and holidays. Thank you.
SUPPORT GROUP
Alcoholics Anonymous
Happy - Joyous - Free
Weekly Meeting Saturday at 9:00 A.M.Deacon Hall - St. Theresa Church, Harvard
CHECK OUT OUR PARISH MONTHLY BULLETIN
YOU CAN VIEW THE PARISH BULLETIN BY CLICKING ON THE LINK ON THE WEB SITE HOME PAGE.
Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease among the people.
- Matthew 4:23
We celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple at weekend Masses next weekend, February 1-2. This feast is also known as Candlemas, and traditionally, the candles used at Masses during the year are blessed at this time. Please bring a candle that you would use at family celebrations to Mass on the 1stor 2nd, and I (Father) will offer a special blessing after Communion.
The Knights of Columbus scholarship in the amount of $1,000 has been awarded to Katie Conlin who attends Fairfield University. Congratulations, Katie!
There is No 5 PM Mass Sun., Feb. 2.
20th Worcester Catholic Men's Conference
Men (including teens and college students) are invited to Assumption College on Saturday, March 28th. Come and hear dynamic talks from outstanding Catholic leaders: Scott Hahn (two talks), Luis Soto, and Bishop Robert Reed of Boston. Bishops and priests will hear confessions for those who wish, and Bishop McManus will offer the Sunday Vigil Mass. A wide variety of vendors will have books and religious articles for sale. The cost will be covered by the Knights of Columbus and the parish, and we will plan to carpool. Sign-up sheets are at the back of each church. Visit the conference website at www.firstmensconf.org for more detailed information, or contact Don Vespa (don_vespa@hotmail.com) or Tom Starr (tmstarr@gmail.com).
SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE - Thanks to all of you who offered names of attorneys who have a knowledge of issues of foster care and the Department of Children and Families. The Director of Student Affairs of the Warren (Quaboag Regional) School District was alerted to the issue of Chance having been moved to his district with no warning and no alert to her particular issues relating to her truncated educational background. He was very concerned and was immediately in touch with DCF. They are trying to arrange a meeting but if no resolution of the situation is imminent, he will contact the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In the meantime, we will be looking for an attorney who could help us. Every day that Chance is not receiving the additional help she needs just to catch up with her peers is unacceptable.
If you are unable to attend Mass, we have ministers in the parish who will bring the Eucharist to you. If you, or a family member would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact the rectory at 978-456-3563; htpboltonharvard@aol.com.
A reminder – When there is a school cancellation or delayed opening in Harvard or Bolton, there is no weekday morning Mass or Communion Service.
A REMINDER: Notices for the parish mail blast must be sent in no later than 12 PM on Thursday. The parish office is closed on Fridays and holidays. Thank you.
SUPPORT GROUP
Alcoholics Anonymous
Happy - Joyous - Free
Weekly Meeting Saturday at 9:00 A.M.Deacon Hall - St. Theresa Church, Harvard
CHECK OUT OUR PARISH MONTHLY BULLETIN
YOU CAN VIEW THE PARISH BULLETIN BY CLICKING ON THE LINK ON THE WEB SITE HOME PAGE.