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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.
Ascension
of the Lord is a Holy Day of Obligation
Ascension Thursday, May 17
Masses:
Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 pm
Thursday, May 17, 9:00 am
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
1.
If you have not registered for the 2012/2013 Religious Education
classes, please do so as soon as possible.
2. Catechists are necessary as they teach our children the basics
of our religion - please consider being a role model for our young
people!
3. Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 pm, there will be a meeting re Consultation
for Archdiocesan Planning in the Church Hall.
4. Ascension of the Lord is Thursday, May 17 Masses: Wednesday,
7:00 pm and Thursday, 9:00 am.
5. On Line Giving "WeShare" is now in the process
of being initiated. On Sunday, May 20, you may view this way of
donating on our parish web site. Please see more detailed information
regarding this form of giving in the bulletin. This is a secure
and personalized way of giving to your parish. Online giving can
stand on its own as a means of donation or can be used in conjunction
with your offering envelopes.
6.
Saturday Mass has changed to 4:30 pm and will remain at that time
throughout the year.
7. The summer Mass schedule will begin on July 1 through September
2: Saturday 4:30 pm and Sunday 7:30 am and 10:00 am.
8. Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Council Wrap-up Meeting
re Consultation for Archdiocesan Planning Tuesday, May 29, 7:30
pm in the Rectory Conference Room.
MAY CALENDAR
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
781-326-2335
Mary
Campion: marycampion1@verizon.net
Kathy Burton: kathyaburton@verizon.net
Congratulations
to all who received First Communion on
Saturday, May 5 , 2012 and
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Check
out video resources on the Internet!
Registrations
Important
Announcement:
All children who will be part of the religious education program
in 2012-2013 should be registered at the present time. Both First
Eucharist and Confirmation are 2 year programs. Please make our
planning process smoother at all grade levels by submitting your
registration to the office today if you havent already.
Forms are available in the blue box outside the religious education
office door.
First Eucharist is a 2 year preparation program so if you
have a child entering Grade 1 this coming Fall, please register
now. To get a form call Kathy at 781-326-2335 x19, email kathyaburton@verizon.net
or pick one up from the bin outside the
CCD office which is accessible 24/7.
Confirmation
is a 2 year Program meeting Sunday nights in the all at 7
pm. Catholic school students in Grade 9 do register as well. All
will receive guidelines over the summer.
SPREAD
HIS WORD!
BE A CATECHIST
The
young people at St. Denis are wonderful. They are a joy
to work with. We have opportunities for catechists at all grade
levels. Kathy and Mary would very much like to have all the groups
set by the end of the school year in June. At the present time
we do not have enough catechists to run
the program. Please discern if God is calling you to be a catechist
and contact the Religious Education Office for more information
781-326-2335.
RESOURCES:
Partners
in Faith May Newsletter for Parents
Partners
in Faith is the only publication designed especially to give Catholic
parents the help and support they need to raise faithful Catholic
children.
Every issue of Partners in Faith is filled with practical ideas
parents will use to build parenting skills and a Christ-centered
family life. They'll add to their knowledge of the Catholic faith
and grow devotion to the sacraments . . . all in friendly, everyday
language that's easy to read and absorb in just a few minutes.
PREVIOUS
ISSUES
Archdiocesan
Pastoral Consultation Meetings
Last December the Archdiocese entered a process for planning for
the future. During these past several months extensive meetings
for consultation have occurred throughout the Archdiocese. Cardinal
Sean wants to hear from every member of the Archdiocese. He has
requested that everyparish conduct town meetings to provide input
into the planning process.
Saint Denis Parish had a meeting on Wednesday, May9 and a
second meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:00 PM in
the parish hall. Members of the Finance Council and
Parish Pastoral Council will be present.
To prepare for these meetings there is "Consultation Homework".
This form is at the entrances of the Church. Additional information
is available on the web site www.planning2012.com please consult
this web site. You may also send your info directly to the Archdiocese
via the web site. Saint Denis Parish and Saint Margaret Mary will
join together for this process.
It is essential to remember that there is no discussion regarding
the closing or merger of pari hes. Also, this is at proposal stage.
Your input is necessary.
Please plan to participate in one of the parish meetings.
Website updated: 5/16/2012
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