St. Bernadette Parish, Northborough, MA

A reminder not to respond to any strange emails or texts from Fr. Falco...There have been numerous emails, and now texts, from people claiming to be Fr. Falco.  Please do not respond.  If Father needs to reach you, he will call you on the phone or speak to you personally.  Thank you!

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Religious Education began Sunday, October 6th.
If you have not yet registered, please visit the  Online Registration page to register and pay online.  For your convenience, online registrations are payable by credit card, debit card, or bank transfer from your checking account.  Please contact the Religious Education Office if you have any questions at 508-393-7445.

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based Catholic faith formation program where children can grow in their relationships with God through a deep engagement in Scripture and liturgy.  For more information, visit the Religious Education Programs page.  You may register on the Online Registration page.  If you have any questions, please contact Ginny Boland in the Religious Education Office at 508-393-2838 or ginnyboland@stb-parish.net.

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Are you interested in helping out in our outreach programs?  The dates for the next outreach meals are: Our Father's Table: Monday, November 4th; Dismas Family Farm: Monday, November 11th; Community Meals: Wednesday, December 18th. For more information, click on the title above.

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On Saturday, October 19th, from 7 AM to 7 PM, St. Bernadette Parish Respect for Life Ministry will participate in the national 40 Days for Life fall campaign by holding a peaceful prayer vigil outside Planned Parenthood in Worcester.  You can make a life-saving impact by joining us in prayer and fasting or by signing up for an hour or two at the vigil.  For more information contact Russ Lindquist at 505-393-9199 or russlindquist11@gmail.com.  Or visit www.40daysforlife.com/worcester.

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The Commission for Women for the Diocese of Worcester invites you to join us for a mini-retreat on Saturday, October 19th at St. Mary's Parish in Shrewsbury. For more information, please click on the title above.

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Join us after the 9 AM Mass on October 20th for coffee, juice,delicious pastries, and fellowship! Sponsored by the Hope Ministry.

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The 6th Annual Taste of the Diocese will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at the Atrium of St. Vincent Hospital, Summer Street, Worcester.  Donation $100 per person.  Please visit worcesterdiocese.org/celebrate-priesthood for more information about the event, to purchase tickets or make a donation, or for information about sponsorships and advertising, and more.  Thank you for celebrating our priests!

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The Knights of Columbus is an international Order of Catholic men who are called to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others, and defend values in a busy changing world.  Our local council St. Augustine Council No. 5724 will be holding a membership drive at all Masses on October 26 & 27.  Whether you become an individual member or a member of our council you will find that Knights of Columbus membership brings Catholic men together in a powerful way.  If you would like to join today, simply go to KofC.org/joinus and enter our council No. 5724 for local information.

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