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June 2008 Ministry Minutes |
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St. George Welcomes Father Ben Latran! The news of Father Ben Latran's joining St. George marks a wonderful way to begin the summer! Father Ben officially joins us on June 3 and we will welcome him officially this Sunday, June 8 after the 10:30 Mass in the Lower Hall. A Note From Father Ben "I was born and brought up in Vietnam. In March 1989, I escaped Vietnam by boat and spent the next two years in two different refugee camps in Malaysia. In February 1991, I was accepted to come to the United States. However, before I arrived in Boston, I had to spend another seven months in a refugee camp in the Philippines to study English...
"My first home in America was in South Boston. One week after my arrival, I was able to continue my education at Cathedral High School in the South End. After graduating from Cathedral High, I continued my higher education at St. John's Seminary in Brighton. I graduated from St. John's Seminary College of Liberal Arts in 2000, and then went on to St. John's Seminary School of Theology...
"On May 21, 2005, I was ordained by Archbishop Cardinal Sean O'Malley at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, and was sent to serve the people of God at St. Brigid/Gate of Heaven Parishes in South Boston...
"I am very grateful to Archbishop Sean O'Malley for appointing me to serve the people of God at St. George Parish in Framingham...I know St. George is a great parish, and I am looking forward to being with you."
We are looking forward to it too, Father! |
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Parish Pastoral Council News Congratulations and welcome to our newest Pastoral Council members!
We also say goodbye and thank you to our outgoing PPC members:
Thank you all for stepping up and answering the call to serve! Our Parish is the better for it! |
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Volunteers
Needed
If you are interested in learning more about how easy it is to get involved in these two ministries, please contact Deacon Neil Lacey at nflacey@verizon.net or our Volunteer Coordinator Terry Stramowski at veritas0461@yahoo.com.
You can also visit our parish website's Ministry Page for more information on all volunteer opportunities! |
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Ministry Quicklinks |
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World
Youth Day '08 Team Thank you to all parishioners who have contributed so generously to our World Youth Day team!
WYD '08 Family Event Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location TBD Cardinal Sean will be with us at some point during this event. This gathering of all pilgrims, their families and any interested parishioners will be sponsored by the Archdiocese of Boston through the Office of New Evangelization of Young Adults and Youth.
Please contact Leslee Willitts at willitts@rcn.com if you would like to attend.
We are in the final push of our fundraising campaign, so here is how you can help put us to the top!
Sponsor
a Pilgrim
Shaw's Receipts If you shop at Shaw's or Star Market, please save your receipts for the WYD 08 Team. Drop receipts into the boxes located at the church doors, the lower church and the rectory front porch. The Team will receive 1% of your total receipts to help them Leap To Sydney!
Mary Kay Product Bags Buy your Mary Kay Satin Hands spa kit for just $20 and support World Youth Day! Kits are available for sale after masses. |
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CFF Program
Registration Forms Due by June 15
Catholic Faith Formation (CFF) packages for new families are available from the bulletin boards at the doors of the church or from inside the front door of the rectory.
Registration forms for current families have been mailed to all who did not register in person. Please return all forms by Sunday, June 15 so we can prepare class lists, order books and supplies, and recruit catechists as needed.
And, as always, catechists are needed to teach classes for nearly all grade levels.
Please contact Paula Dolliver at pmtdol@aol.com for Grades K-5 and Leslee Willitts at willitts@rcn.com for Grades 6-12.
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Our People
4 Seniors Graduate From CFF Program Congratulations to the following young men and women who graduated from St. George's CFF Program:
Archdiocese Focusing on Foreclosures The Office for Planning, Urban Affairs of the Archdiocese recently contacted Father O'Brien to let him know that efforts are being made to discover what kind of impact home foreclosures have had among the people of the Archdiocese. If you or your loved ones have been affected by the foreclosure crisis in Massachusetts, please contact the rectory so we can try to assist you in some way. You are also invited to contact our Welcome & Wellness Committee at any time (information below). Welcome & Wellness Committee If you are new to the parish and seeking information from our Welcome Committee or a parishioner who would like to contribute to or receive assistance from our Wellness Committee, please contact Marcia Rykbost at mrybost@verizon.net.
You can also find New Member Packets in the rear of the church or at the Rectory. These kits are packed with all the information you need about being a parishioner at St. George!
Serving Our Country Please keep the following service men and women, and their families at home, in your prayers:
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Our Faith
Parish Stewardship Prayer
Lord, of all that has been given us we ask you to instill in us a spirit of gratitude and generosity, a spirit of love and compassion, a spirit of service and giving. Help us to see and respond to the needs of your church and your people. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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Parish Events
Sunday, September 14, 2008 Parish Picnic |
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Our
Mission |
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Contact
Info Maureen Condon 508-788-6963 |
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