MISSION STATEMENT

We the people of St. Denis Parish, recognize our call to grow as a faith community. Accepting the privilege and challenge of this call:

• We celebrate our life of faith through parish liturgy with full participation of the laity;
• We endeavor to respond, in a Christ-like way, to the needs of all by living the message of the Gospel through a variety of outreach programs;
• We teach the message of the Gospel throughout life's stages of childhood, adolescence, young adulthood and maturity;
• We pray for God's guidance and strength as we progress on our journey of faith.

"A Foul Ball, By Any Standard" --
On Conscience "Edict,"
"The Bishops Vow To Fight"

First posted on the website of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, this video is a response to the Obama administration move to mandate contraceptive coverage in benefit plans across the board.

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WHISPERS IN THE LOGGIA

1. The Collection for the Homeless Veterans will take place from January 1 – January 26. Items can be left in the Religious Education Office. Please see the bulletin announcement for more details.


2. A Special Collection for Catholic Charities will be this weekend. Your support and generosity is always appreciated.


3. By visiting the website www.BostonCatholic.org you can receive information and listings that will bring you up to-date on the countless activities and programs that the Catholic Church offers.

4. Grand Annual Collection has reached $93,281.

Thank you for your continued support.


5. Call the Rectory if interested in “Online Giving”. There are many benefits.



6. Our Annual “Souperbowl” Sunday to collect cans of soup will be held at all Masses on February 4/5.

8. For the Reorganization of the Boston Archdiocese, please search boston archdiocese plan for the future where there will be many articles to review on the reorganization plans. or you can directly to www.BostonCatholic.org.

Mary Campion: marycampion1@verizon.net
Kathy Burton: kathyaburton@verizon.net

Check out these video resources on the Internet!

GROUP MEETINGS :
Grade 2 will meet Tuesday, February 7, 3:45-4:45 (H)
Grade 5 will meet Tuesday, February 14, 3:45-4:45 pm (H
Grade 10 meets today (Sunday, January 22) 7 pm (H)
Grade 9 meets Sunday, January 29, 7 pm (H)

CATECHISTS MEETINGS:
Grade 6 Catechists meet Wednesday, January 18, 7:30 pm (REO)
Grade 7 Catechists meet Wednesday, January 25, 7:30 pm (REO)
Catechists Care meets Sunday, January 29 following the 9:30 am Mass (H)
Grade 8 Catechists meet Wednesday,, February 1, at 7:30 pm (REO)
Grades 5 Catechist Meeting, Wednesday, February 1, 7:00 P.M. (REO)
Grades 4 Catechist Meeting, Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 P.M. (REO)

SAFETY PROGRAM MEETINGS:
Grade 1 Safety Program January 22, 1:00 pm (H)
Grade 2 Safety Program January 22, 2:00 pm (H)
Grade 3 Safety Program January 22, 3:00 pm (H)

CONFIRMATION:
Confirmation Video:
Character Confirmed [Life Teen] from Life Teen on Vimeo
is also available on our website.

OUTREACH:
Grade 7 will conduct our annual "Souperbowl" on Feb. 4 and Feb.5. Please donate a can of soup when you attend Mass.
Grade 10 – Pine St. Inn Saturday, January 28, 9 am 12:00 pm
Sunday, January 29 Catechists will meet for Mass at 9:30 am. We will then join together for “Catechists Care” in the Hall following Mass. Our project this year benefits New England Center for Homeless Veterans.

Catechists will be hosting a Christian Service project on January 29 to benefit those men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. The Catechists will be collecting items to benefit the New england Center for Homeless Veterans.
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Partners in Faith January Newsletter for Parents

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