This Holy season, we bring you a multitude of resources for the Digital Age!  Click on the link below for a FUN filled article with lots of cool links on Advent videos, crafts and inspiration.

Advent Prep for Digital Disciples

Please note that the URL's are Case Sensitive.  Copying and pasting links from the article may add in extraneous spaces and some characters may not copy correctly, so double check the result or use the links below.  However, please start by reading the complete article!
 

• Video: Advent in 2 minutes: http://CATmag.us/2LQgNWl
• Blessing for your Advent Wreath: http://CATmag.us/2LPRrbc
• How to Make an Advent Wreath: http://CATmag.us/2LDXnEJ
• Blessing for your Home Nativity: http://CATmag.us/2O0Sen4
• Advent Prayer Lectio Divina: http://CATmag.us/2v6URwl
• December 3, Feast of St. Francis Xavier & Family Missions: http://CATmag.us/2AuxG4m
• December 6, Feast of St. Nicholas & Creating Cards: FotoJet; Canva
• December 8, Feast of the Immaculate Conception: http://CATmag.us/2LPpaBr
• December 9, Feast day of St. Juan Diego: http://CATmag.us/2Ar0fzw
• December 12, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: http://CATmag.us/2v4HAEz

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First Holy Communion
Mass Signup
May 2019

There are 2 choices:

• Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 9:00am at St. Philip
• Sunday, May 11, 2019 at 4:00pm at. St. Mary

Go to the Online SignUp here.  It is on a first come, first served basis for available slots on each day.

Details on the event are in the flier here

If you would like to participcate, please see the Rehearsal Details and complete the Registration Form here

December 17th:  Deadline to return forms to carry in Baby Jesus at Christmas Masses.  Forms will be handed out at St. Mary RE classes.

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“AMPLIFY” DIOCESAN YOUTH NIGHTS
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

As part of our religious education program curriculum for High School students, we will be attending “Amplify” Diocesan Youth Night.  The evening includes dinner, games, praise and worship music, Eucharistic Adoration, and Reconciliation.

Open to all youth in grades 9-12.  Cost is FREE.

H.S. students may select 1 of 2 dates and locations listed below:
Sunday, Dec. 16 ^th       5:30-8:00pm    St. Bernadette in Northborough
Sunday, Feb. 10 ^th       5:30-8:00pm    St. Joseph Parish Center in Auburn

Parents are asked to drop off and pick up students directly at event location.

Please let Mrs. LeBlanc or Mrs. Farland know of your selection by December 9^th so we may meet the diocesan registration deadline.  Check out the Diocesan website here
 

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St. Mary & St. Philip Planning Calendar for 2018 - 2019  (All Grades)

Confirmation Calendar for 2018 - 2019
 

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Hello Families,

Believe it or not, even though we have started our classes, we are still in need of your support!

Please prayerfully consider helping out in some way.  Thanks and blessings to you and yours!!


Below are ministry opportunities open for Grades 1-5 at St. Mary:
Sunday:  9:15 – 10:15am:
One Grade 3 Classroom Aide
One Grade 5 Catechist
One Grade 5 Classroom Aide

Substitute Catechists for Sunday mornings and Monday afternoons
Substitute Classroom Aides for Sunday mornings and Monday afternoons

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Below are ministry opportunities at St. Philip:
Substitute Catechists for Sunday evenings
Substitute Classroom Aides for Sunday evenings
 

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Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Darleen Farland, our new Director of Religious Education.  Read more about the Welcome Receptions and Darleen here.

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